Baixa
Porto's commercial and cultural heart, with Rua de Santa Catarina and the iconic Café Majestic.
Baixa is Porto's urban epicenter — where the city pulses strongest. Rua de Santa Catarina, the main pedestrian artery, is the perfect destination for shopping, historic cafes and people-watching.
Café Majestic, one of the most beautiful cafes in the world, is here. Livraria Lello, considered one of the most beautiful bookstores on the planet, is too. São Bento Station, with its historic azulejo tiles, is a 5-minute walk.
It's the most central and accessible area of Porto, with metro and bus connections to the whole city. Perfect for those who want to be in the middle of everything.
What to see and do
- ✓Rua de Santa Catarina — main pedestrian street
- ✓Café Majestic — one of the most beautiful cafes in the world
- ✓Livraria Lello — historic century-old bookstore
- ✓São Bento Station — magnificent azulejo tiles
- ✓Mercado do Bolhão — renovated traditional market
- ✓Igreja do Carmo — blue and white azulejo facade
- ✓Avenida dos Aliados — Porto's central boulevard
- ✓Restaurants and shops for all tastes
Local tip
Livraria Lello requires a paid entrance (discount on book purchases). Go in the morning to avoid queues. Mercado do Bolhão closes on Sundays — go during the week for the most authentic experience.
Our apartments in Baixa
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