Torel Palace Porto

A palace hotel with garden and pool, tucked in a side street

Address: Rua de Entreparedes 40, Porto (a side street just behind Praça da Batalha)

A former noble residence turned hotel on a quiet lane behind Praça da Batalha. Step through the door and the city fades: there is a garden and a small outdoor pool. Rooms vary by wing, from classic salons to upper floors with city views. It sits at number one among Porto hotels on Tripadvisor, with staff and breakfast praised again and again.