COME TO KNOW
THE PORT
Emblematic places in the city center
just around the corner
World of Discoveries
Take advantage of family trips to visit the World of Discoveries Interactive Museum and Theme Park, which retraces the odyssey of the Portuguese navigators who crossed the oceans to discover an unknown world. An interactive experience that promises many surprises.
Rua de Miragaia 106, 4050-387 Porto – 100 meters from the hotel (5 minute walk)
Alfândega do Porto Congress Center
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the Alfândega do Porto Congress Center is one of the city’s must-sees. Whether it’s exhibitions, fairs, events or congresses, there’s always something going on.
Rua Nova da Alfândega, 4050-430 Porto – 350 meters from the hotel, 5 minutes on foot.
Port Wine Museum
The Port Wine Museum is presenting a new version of its permanent exhibition, which was previously housed in the Cais Novo warehouse and is now part of one of the museum centers of the City Museum.
The collection ranges from ship models to metrology and gauging equipment, but also documents, paintings, sculpture and furniture.
The museum aims to show the history and importance of the Port wine trade in the historical development of the city, through various panels and multimedia stations that illustrate all the commercial activity, the wine-growing region, the Douro railway line, the rabelo boats, the evolution of bottles and various objects related to the famous nectar.
Enjoy this fantastic journey through the world of wine, which is just 1 km from the hotel (about a 13-minute walk).
Rua da Reboleira 37, 4050-492 Porto
Clérigos Tower
Built in the 18th century, the Clérigos Tower is one of the must-sees on your Porto travel itinerary. It consists of the Clérigos Tower, the Clérigos Church and the Casa da Irmandade, which stand out for their originality, baroque architecture and the height of the bell tower.
It is considered the ex-libris of the city of Porto and an excellent viewpoint over it. 1.3 km from the hotel (18 minutes on foot).
Rua das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto
Lello Bookshop
Designed by engineer Xavier Esteves, Livraria Lello is one of the most emblematic neo-Gothic landmark buildings in the city of Porto, standing out strongly in the surrounding urban landscape. It has been recognized as one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world. 1.4 km from the hotel (about a 20-minute walk).
Rua das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto
São Bento Station
It was built in the 20th century on the site of the former Convent of São Bento de Avé-Maria. It’s a remarkable work that deserves to be visited. It has a large atrium lined with twenty thousand historiated tiles by the painter Jorge Colaço, which illustrate the evolution of transport and scenes from Portuguese history and life. 1.6 km, 22 minutes walk from the hotel.
Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto
Crystal Palace Gardens
With 8 hectares of green space in the center of Porto, the Palácio de Cristal Gardens have a diverse botanical heritage, very well cared for, and a recreational and cultural dynamic with various activities and exhibitions. It has a magnificent panoramic view over the river and the city. It also houses an environmental education center. It is 1 km from the NEYA Porto Hotel, the equivalent of a 14-minute walk.
R. de Dom Manuel II, 4050-346 Porto
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
The Serralves Museum was designed by architect Álvaro Siza. It is considered the most important contemporary art museum in Portugal, located in the magnificent grounds of the Serralves Foundation, which include a park and Serralves House. It is through its Collection, temporary exhibitions, educational programs, public sessions, music, dance and performance shows, its publishing activity and partnerships, both nationally and internationally, that the Museum promotes interest in and understanding of contemporary art and culture. An obligatory stop to enjoy the exhibitions, visit the museum or simply get lost in the charms of the garden. 3.9 km from the hotel.
Rua Dom João de Castro 210, 4150-417 Porto
House of Music
Casa da Música is located on Avenida da Boavista, 2.5 km from the hotel, and is one of the city’s main concert halls. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and is considered his most beautiful work, so much so that the building’s architecture has received international acclaim. Casa da Música has two main auditoriums, although other areas of the building can be adapted for concerts or shows, a tourist attraction not to be missed.
Avenida da Boavista 604-610, 4149-071 Porto
