The Vibe: Authentic.

The Area: Cedofeita, Porto’s arts district in the city centre. Within short distance you will find numerous galleries and unique designer shops.

The DNA: Pensão Favorita is a hip hotel, set in a historical building. Interiors feature an assemblage of vintage pieces mixed with modern furniture, and the hotel’s structural transformation was orchestrated by a local architect. Result is a low-key bohemian ambiance. Guests can enjoy a fusion of Portuguese and continental cuisine at the restaurant, which serves breakfast (included in the room rate), lunch and dinner. The bar offers refreshing drinks and light snacks which can be enjoyed indoors in the stylish lounge or on the sun terrace in the garden.cA showcase of designer products is on display on the ground floor and at the reception.

Suite-Me-Up: The bright and spacious guest rooms of the Pensão have a small lounge area and private bathrooms. All are unique in lay-out and size, and all are individually decorated. Some extend out on balconies with wonderful panoramic views over the city. 7 rooms are situated in the main building, while another 5 rooms have been added in the garden annex.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 12 rooms (20-60m2) (215-646 sq ft) • hotel opened: 2010 • architecture: Nuno Sottomayor • interior design: Sam Baron • street parking (charged) • no pets allowed