Top Hotels with a Pool in Porto

Artcore Hotel Porto is a 4-star in Porto's city centre, and its seasonal outdoor pool makes it unusual for families staying in town. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and parents can use the spa, sauna and fitness centre after a day on the city's hills. The restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine and there is a bar, so evenings stay simple. Guests rate it 9.7 over more than 1,000 reviews, an exceptional score. I would book it for summer city breaks when the pool is open.

Palacete Severo is adults-only, so it is not one for a family trip; I recommend it to couples who want Porto with a quieter backdrop. The historic building pairs with an infinity pool, a full spa with sauna and a fitness area, and the rooms look onto the garden. With a restaurant and bar on site, a slow evening in is easy after a day of port lodges and riverside walks.

Torel Saboaria has a year-round outdoor pool in central Porto, and I would choose it for families who want a swim whatever the season. Family rooms are available, pets are welcome, and the lush garden gives children a calm corner in the city. Parents can use the spa and hot tub, and the modern restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine, so dinner can stay in-house. A 9.6 score from 1,483 reviews is exceptional.

GA Palace Hotel & Spa is set in a 19th-century villa in central Porto, with a garden and an outdoor pool open year-round, rare in the city and a big draw for children. Rooms are air-conditioned and have balconies over the garden or the pool. The hotel is family-friendly, with a restaurant and bar on site, and the spa gives parents a break. A 9.6 rating across more than 4,100 reviews is exceptional, and I would choose it for a family stay in Porto.

I would choose Torel Palace Porto for a family that wants a five-star historic palace with a pool. It sits in the city centre and offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, a spa with a hot tub and a modern restaurant. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it also provides free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests rate it 9.5 across 901 reviews, one of the highest scores in Porto.

I would choose Casa da Companhia for a family that wants a five-star hotel with two pools in Porto's centre. It offers both an indoor pool and a rooftop pool, a comprehensive spa with a sauna and a hammam, and a fitness center. Air-conditioned rooms have balconies and private bathrooms. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it suits a refined city stay. Guests rate it 9.5 across 791 reviews.

PortoBay Flores is a 5-star hotel in central Porto, and its indoor swimming pool is a real asset for families in a city where pools are rare. Rooms are air-conditioned with minibars and tea and coffee makers, and São Bento Train Station is within walking distance, handy for day trips by rail. Parents can use the spa, sauna and fitness centre, and the restaurant and bar save searching for dinner after a long day. Guests rate it 9.4 over nearly 1,200 reviews.

Wine & Books Porto Hotel is a five-star base in Porto's city centre that still makes room for families. The indoor pool works whatever the weather, and parents can take turns at the spa, sauna and fitness centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with city views, some with balconies, and the restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine. The hotel is listed as family-friendly and pet-friendly, so a dog can come too. I would choose it for a family city break with a little pampering.

Hotel Tipografia do Conto has something rare in central Porto: an outdoor pool open all year, set in a lush garden. For families, that means a swim and some green space between visits to the city. The continental buffet breakfast covers many tastes, with pancakes, pastries, cheese, fruit and local specialities. A 24-hour front desk and concierge help with plans, and private check-in keeps arrival calm. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 575 reviews, a strong score for a city hotel.

BessaHotel Baixa is a four-star hotel in central Porto with air-conditioned rooms in a modern style, some with large terrace-style balconies and city views. Guests can use an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, and therapeutic massages are offered. There is a business centre and free Wi-Fi, and private parking can be arranged. Guests rate it 9.3 across more than 3,200 reviews, a standout score for the city.

I would choose the Altis Porto for a family that wants a five-star hotel with proper facilities. It has an indoor pool with a view, a spa and wellness center, a sauna and a fitness center, and it welcomes both children and pets. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a work desk, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 9.3 across 1,020 reviews, one of the strongest scores among Porto stays.