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Guest house · Porto · Norte Region

The White Box Boutique House

A design-led guesthouse on Porto’s main shopping street, within walking distance of the market, metro, and riverfront.

  • Central location on Rua de Santa Catarina
  • Vintage-styled, spacious rooms
  • Simple breakfast and all-day coffee
8.3 Great 1402 reviews Booking.com 8.3 · 1402 reviews

About

The White Box Boutique House

The White Box Boutique House sits on Rua de Santa Catarina, Porto’s main shopping artery, about a 8-minute walk from Avenida dos Aliados. The guesthouse blends a vintage aesthetic with modern comfort: high ceilings, parquet floors, and carefully furnished rooms. It’s a small property with a shared kitchen, a lounge with a TV, and a terrace, giving it a relaxed, apartment-like feel.

Breakfast is a simple but filling spread — fresh pastries, cereal, fruit, cheese, and coffee — served in a communal area where guests can also grab coffee throughout the day. The staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. With a location that puts the Bolhão market, metro, and many attractions within easy walking distance, it’s a solid base for exploring the city on foot.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Prime central location — Right on Rua de Santa Catarina, a short walk from Bolhão market, the metro, and the main shopping street.
  • Spacious, characterful rooms — Guests highlight high ceilings, parquet floors, and a vintage aesthetic with a modern, comfortable feel.
  • Friendly, helpful staff — The team is consistently described as excellent, friendly, and eager to help.
  • Breakfast and coffee included — A simple but filling breakfast with pastries, fruit, cereal, and cheese, plus the freedom to grab coffee any time.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Two-star guesthouse expectations — While rated 8.3/10, the property is officially a 2-star guesthouse, so services and amenities are basic — no full hotel facilities like a restaurant or room service.
  • Limited room types — Only a Double Room and a Deluxe Quadruple Room are listed, which may not suit larger groups or those needing separate beds.
  • No pets allowed — Guests traveling with animals cannot stay here.
  • Street-facing rooms may have noise — Being on a busy shopping street, rooms facing the street could experience some ambient noise, though this isn't reflected in reviews.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed,2 Double beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • No smoking on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Food & Drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Shared kitchen
  • Breakfast (simple)

Services

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box
  • Paid airport shuttle

In-Room

  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

Outdoor & Parking

  • Garden furniture
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Public parking nearby

Other

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Security

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.3
Great 1402 reviews

Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,402 reviews

Booking.com · 8.3 · 1402 reviews
8.3Verified guest

“Nicely furnished room with a vintage touch, great location next to Porto's metro station, shops, supermarkets, and public transport. The staff were excellent, and everything was really good.”

8.3Verified guest

“Huge and modern room with a vintage touch. Excellent location a couple of blocks from City Market Bolhao, not far from the pedestrian zone and main shopping street, and easy to find.”

8.3Verified guest

“Stayed for two nights and it was lovely. The quadruple room was spacious with a Nespresso machine. Short walk to Bolhao metro and nearby restaurants. Breakfast was simple but filling, and we could grab coffee anytime from the pantry. Staff were friendly and helpful too.”

8.3Verified guest

“A double room with a vintage touch and great location in Porto. Very good facilities.”

8.3Verified guest

“The rooms are new-fashioned and nicely furnished with great location and a vintage touch.”

8.3Verified guest

“High ceilings, small hotel soap with amazing smell, excellent location near market and laundry.”

04 — Location

Getting around Porto

The property sits in Porto.

Getting Around: The guesthouse is about a 8-minute walk from Avenida dos Aliados and a short walk from Bolhão metro station, making it easy to reach the rest of Porto. Many attractions, including the Chapel of Souls, are within walking distance.

Shopping & Markets: Rua de Santa Catarina itself is the main shopping street, and the historic Mercado do Bolhão is just a couple of blocks away — perfect for local produce and a taste of daily life.

Nearby Vibes: The pedestrian zone around Bolhão is lively with cafes and restaurants. The riverfront, with its famous bridges and port wine cellars, is a longer but pleasant walk away.

Rua De Santa Catarina 575, Porto, Norte Region, 4000-226, Portugal

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-23:30
Check-out
By 05:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
6 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:30, and check-out is from 05:00 to 12:00.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, a simple breakfast with fresh pastries, cereal, fruit, cheese, and coffee is served, and guests can grab coffee anytime from the pantry.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Is there parking available?

There is public parking nearby, and the property also has an electric vehicle charging station.

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The bottom line

For travelers who want to be in the middle of Porto's action and don't need a full-service hotel, The White Box Boutique House offers a well-located, design-led base with genuinely helpful staff and a decent breakfast — a solid value for the price.

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