The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Matosinhos

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Matosinhos

Visiting Matosinhos, Portugal for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Matosinhos, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Matosinhos based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Matosinhos for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Matosinhos before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Matosinhos for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Matosinhos for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Matosinhos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Rua Maria Feliciana, Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room


TRYP Porto Expo Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A great place to stay is TRYP Porto Expo Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $99. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rotunda da Exponor, s/n. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, city views, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Sea Porto Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Sea Porto Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $94. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques 354. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and shuttle services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express Porto Exponor

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matosinhos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $76, Holiday Inn Express Porto Exponor, at Av. Dr. Antonio Macedo 163 provides room service, a bar, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service


O Valentim Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

O Valentim Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $61 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rua Gago Coutinho, 11. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, kids meals, evening entertainment, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Senhor de Matosinhos

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Matosinhos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Hotel Senhor de Matosinhos is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a bar, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $70, and it's located at Rua do godinho 634. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Pensao Central

Guest House with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Pensao Central because it has great rooms that start at $55. It has room service, parking, breakfast, hiking, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at R. De Brito Capelo 599. Only 0.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and breakfast in the room at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Porto, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Guimarães, and Vila Nova de Gaia.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Matosinhos, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Matosinhos, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Matosinhos, Best Hotels for One Week in Matosinhos, Best Hotels for One Night in Matosinhos, or Best Business Hotels in Matosinhos.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Matosinhos?

Matosinhos Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$78

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Matosinhos, Portugal. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Matosinhos, Portugal based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $78. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Matosinhos.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $95
  • 3-star hotels: $64
  • 2-star hotels: $70


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