1872 River House by Olivia

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Porto, 3-minute walk to Ribeira Square

Room options

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Charm Room with City View

Charm Room with City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Porto

1872 River House by Olivia puts you in the heart of Porto, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Plus you'll find luggage storage, a front desk safe and a communal living room. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Centro / Baixa B&B, attractions include Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terreiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Quay Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

Bed & breakfast in Porto, 3-minute walk to Ribeira Square
1872 River House by Olivia offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. 1872 River House by Olivia also features a front desk safe, a communal living room, and a lift.

This 4-star Porto bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1872
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
1872 River House by Olivia offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 1872 River House by Olivia?

1872 River House by Olivia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 1872 River House by Olivia?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1872 River House by Olivia on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$208.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 1872 River House by Olivia?

The closest beach to 1872 River House by Olivia is Carneiro Beach (5.1 km).

Does 1872 River House by Olivia serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 1872 River House by Olivia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at 1872 River House by Olivia?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

1872 River House by Olivia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 315 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Awkward placement for the TV but we moved it. Overall a lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN, aventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable historic boutique hotel! Recently renovated with a fantastic location on the Duro river and a nice breakfast. Be aware… the property is NOT staffed after 10 pm. So check in earlier than that. We checked in late in the day and needed to wait outside for the staff member to come to the property. We were a little thrown off by that. Think of it like a cross between a boutique hotel and an AirBnB! Once she got there we settled in and had a great experience. Staff during working hours is very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Baytown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely small hotel. Bruna was incredible, best service one could imagine. Room 4 looked out over the river with a sweet balcony and an so comfortable bed. Great breakfast and wonderful location as you can walk to most places. Cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the river in an excellent location near lots of great restaurants, shops and excursions. The room was just as described, the bed was comfortable and the view was wonderful. The staff were great and the breakfast was very good. We had a few glitches at no fault of the property and they took responsibility and made our stay pleasant as possible. The parking is difficult in this area so if you can arrive without a car, that is best. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jiye

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this one. The staff was amateur and did not even know the price of the hotel. I was almost overcharged. The aircon is down and the hotel used temporary one which was inconvenient. The service was slow to response. The customers waited so long to have the answer for simple questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine Fellistas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent Proximity to restaurants/shopping/sightseeing walkable Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Air conditioning did not work. Tried repeatedly for an equitable resolution with no result.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very exquisite property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely staff, a great breakfast in the mornings. The room was clean and welcoming. Great choice !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Location is perfect. Staff is friendly. Excellent little free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Second day breakfast was probably worst of any B&B we stayed at. First day was much better. Not a good note to leave on…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. We had booked a room with a city view but all we saw was an alley. Staff were very nice and we had our laundry done for 30 euros! The breakfast was good but if you wanted eggs etc it was an extra fee which was not obvious. Area was noisy at night. Overal a nice stay in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the 1872 River House was, hands down, one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. Nestled right on the banks of the Douro River, this charming boutique hotel perfectly blends historic character with modern elegance. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality that felt more like visiting old friends than checking into a hotel. The location is unbeatable — just a short walk to Ribeira Square, yet peaceful enough to escape the tourist buzz. Our room had a view straight out of a postcard: floor-to-ceiling windows opened onto the river, and we spent every morning sipping coffee while watching the boats drift by. It was magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small boutique hotel has rooms right on the Douro River. The view was amazing! Located in the historic old town, it was convenient to walk everywhere. The room and bathroom were large and roomy, and the bed and linens were comfortable. Breakfast included was very good, with many fresh fruits, breads, and eggs to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view from our riverside room with a very comfortable bed. The staff were efficient and obliging, with a freshly prepared breakfast provided each day. Easy walking distance up into the city, and close to the bridge to cross to the other bank of the river. There were two minor negative points. It wasn't easy to use the key to leave the property, plus it seems over the top - why not have a button next to the door? And directions to reach the property could be simplified - our taxi driver from the airport had no idea where the place was. All we needed was to be told in advance was to be dropped at the taxi rank outside McDonalds, simple as that.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025