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title: "Hotel Universal, Porto: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Universal in Porto: rated 8.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★
# Hotel Universal

Aliados, Porto, Portugal

8.5 ·  Very good 524 reviews ·  #143 #143 of 163 in Porto ·  9.6 Location score
## About Hotel Universal

Hotel Universal is a hotel in Aliados, Porto, Portugal. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 524 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar. It is 260 m from the centre of Porto. The nearest airport, Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:30

- **Rooms:** 44

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1942

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 522

Aliados 38 [hoteluniversal.org](http://www.hoteluniversal.org/)

## How Hotel Universal scores

Better rated than 14% of hotels in Porto

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Beach access **2.8**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Porto average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Praia Fluvial do Areinho</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Train Station-Porto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Porto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   CesarKids110 m
-   House Of Filigree150 m
-   La Gare De Porto190 m
-   Torre de Belém200 m
-   Vintage Cameras Porto200 m
-   Palácio Atlântico200 m

## Hotel Universal: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's tours. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Hotel Universal. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Hotel Universal

### How do guests rate Hotel Universal?

Hotel Universal has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 524 reviews, which is better than 14% of rated hotels in Porto.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Universal?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:30.

### Does Hotel Universal include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Hotel Universal from the airport?

The nearest airport, Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Universal close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Universal have?

Hotel Universal has 44 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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