Vila Gale Porto Hotel - Porto

A 2-minute walk from the 24 de Agosto metro station, this refined hotel is 1 km from the lively Rua de Santa Catarina and 3.4 km from the Casa da Música, an iconic 12-story concert hall.

Polished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; tea and coffeemakers are provided on request. Suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available 24/7.

There's a bright, sleek restaurant decorated with cinema-inspired photographs, as well as 2 bars. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee. A top-floor spa offers a heated indoor pool with panoramic city views, along with a sauna, a fitness room and massages.