Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 26 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Visitors searching for a garden retreat with year-round swimming will appreciate this restored villa. It draws outstanding reviews from a large number of guests, and showcases a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool, private balconies with garden views, and a nineteenth-century layout. On-site wellness facilities are highly comprehensive. One downside is that the historic layout restricts some room sizes, and on-site parking is limited.
Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 — the average across the 14 hotels we list in Porto is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- A heated outdoor pool operating year-round is a notable feature in central Porto, providing a quiet, temperate space to swim regardless of the season.
- The property preserves its nineteenth-century heritage with original architectural details, high ceilings, and classic parquet flooring paired with contemporary design.
Things to Consider
- On-site parking spaces are limited and can be difficult to navigate with larger vehicles. Guests may want to utilize the hotel's airport shuttle instead of renting a car.
- Because the hotel is housed inside a preserved historic villa, some room layouts are more compact than those found in modern, purpose-built luxury developments.
Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Travellers wanting design and pools in one place
- Guests who plan the day around the pool
- Travellers who notice architecture and interiors
Prices at GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa
When we last checked (27 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,138 in total (€569 per night).
Across our last 28 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €310 to €855.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
How far is GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa from the airport?
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa is 13.2 km from Porto Airport (OPO).
How far is GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa from the centre of Porto?
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa is 2.5 km from the centre of Porto.
How do guests rate GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa?
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 526 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.6/10 from 4,202 guest reviews.
How many stars does GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa have?
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa offer?
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa offers 2 swimming pools, parking, free Wifi, spa and wellness center, airport shuttle and family rooms.
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Rua Alexandre Herculano 311, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal