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est of the city center (Metro: Casa da Música). Guided tours take you through the interi-
or, or you can attend a concert of anything from world music to classical to jazz to fado.
The building is operated by a non-profit foundation established to promote musical cul-
ture—tickets are subsidized.
Sleep Code
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 351)
S
= Single,
D
= Double/Twin,
T
= Triple,
Q
= Quad,
b
= bathroom,
s
= shower only.
Unless otherwise noted, breakfast and taxes are included, credit cards are accepted,
and English is spoken.
To help you easily sort through these listings, I've divided the accommodations
into three categories, based on the price for a standard double room with bath during
high season:
$$$ Higher Priced
—Most rooms €80 or more.
$$ Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between €40-80.
$ Lower Priced
—Most rooms €40 or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online or by
email.
Cost and Hours:
€4 tours, 1-2/day in English, 1 hour, focus is on concert hall's
unique architecture; concert tickets run €5-25—generally about €15, info/reservation tel.
220-120-220,
www.casadamusica.com
.
For a schedule of upcoming, nearly daily events,
pick up the free monthly
Casa da Musica
brochure at any TI.
There are lots of cheap sleeps in Porto—but none in the desirable Ribeira district (where
prices are higher). I've listed two options right in the Ribeira, two just above (near the
Stock Exchange Palace), and several better value places in the city center. The cheaper
the place, the greater the chance that English isn't spoken (and the grottier the bathroom).
You'll almost always have to climb a few stairs to get to the elevator, if they have one.
Neither of these two places is a particularly good value. But...location, location, location.
$$$ Pestana Porto Hotel
is a stylish splurge, with Porto's best location, right on the
Douro in the heart of the Ribeira action. Its 48 rooms occupy two old Ribeira buildings,
