Venue

Conference Location

Palácio da Bolsa

Palácio da Bolsa is the main hub for the CPS Week events and the location of the conferences and most workshops, other workshops will be located in the area at walking distance.

The Stock Exchange Palace is a historical building built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association (Associação Comercial) in Neoclassical style. It is located in the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Travelling to Porto

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Where to Stay

Note: CISTER has arranged for several special discounts for most of this venues, indicative prices were also available for single and double rooms. Since this information is no longer accurate it was removed from this page after CPS Week 2018.

SHORT WALKING DISTANCE

Hotel da Bolsa is 3-star hotel nestled within Porto’s historic Ribeira district, just 150 m from the neoclassical Palácio da Bolsa, the main hub of CPS Week 2018.

The House Ribeira Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 200 m from Palácio da Bolsa in an historic building with multiple room options and convenient services.

AS1829 LuxHotels is a 4-star hotel located in a fully-renovated charming historical building, the AS1829 Hotel is located in the city’s historical centre, 200 m from Palácio da Bolsa.

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira is a 4-star hotel is situated in the Ribeira district, 250 m from Palácio da Bolsa, with modern rooms overlooking the Douro River.

Descobertas Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in the Ribeira district, 350 m from Palácio da Bolsa. The property combines modern design with the historic character of the area.

Hotel Ribeira do Porto is a 3-star hotel that offers a prime location in the Ribeira District, 350 m from Palácio da Bolsa, with great views from this historic building over Douro River.

Flores Village Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel situated in the heart of Porto, and is set on an 18th century building with amazing views over the city historical centre. The hotel is just a 6 minute walk from Palácio da Bolsa and 250 m from São Bento Train Station and Metro.

DOWNTOWN HOTELS (3 or 4 stars)

Grande Hotel de Paris Just 400 m from São Bento metro station, the Belle Époque styled Grande Hotel de Paris is the oldest hotel in Porto. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Mercure Porto Centro Hotel is a 4-star hotel located just 7-minutes away from São Bento’s train/metro station.

Hotel Teatro is a 4-star hotel located on the same site as the former Baquet Theater, which dates back to 1859. This hotel features a contemporary design, a refined and bohemian atmosphere.

Eurostars Porto Centro is a 4-star hotel centrally located just 300 meters from Aliados metro station.

NH Collection Porto Batalha is a 4-star hotel that offers its guests access to an indoor pool and is in the very center of the unique city of Porto. Featuring free Wi-Fi in all areas, this hotel is just a 4-minute walk from the São Bento station.

Pão de Açucar Hotel is a 3-star hotel located in Porto’s historic center, 100 meters from Avenida dos Aliados and the metro station, this hotel has art déco-style interiors, a multilingual staff and a spacious terrace. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Hotel Premium Porto Downtown is a 4-star hotel located in Porto's historic center, 700 meters from São Bento metro station.

IStay Hotel Porto Centro is located in Porto's historic center, 400 meters from the iconic Dom Luís Bridge and 650 meters from São Bento metro station.

Quality Inn Porto is a standard 3-star hotel. This hotel is located at a 5-minute walk from São Bento metro station. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Eurostars Porto Douro is a 4-star hotel facing the Douro River and located at a distance of a 15-minute walk from the São Bento metro station.

Moov Hotel Porto Centro is set in a refurbished Art Deco cinema and only 400 m from the nearest metro station – São Bento. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Exe Almada Porto is a 4-star hotel located a short distance from attractions such as City Market Bolhão and Clérigos Tower. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

IBIS Porto Centro is a standard downtown Ibis. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. This hotel is located at a 5-minute walk from Bolhão metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

OTHER HOTELS (3 or 4 stars)

Hotel Douro is a 3-star hotel and just 1-minute walk away from Casa da Música metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Porto Trindade Hotel is a 4-star hotel located right in the traditional center of Porto, with easy access to the main tourist attractions of the city and just across the street of Trindade’s metro station. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Hotel Dom Henrique is a 4-star hotel that offers accommodations just 450 meters from Trindade metro station.

Vila Galé Porto is a very central 4-star hotel, located 300 metres from Campo 24 Agosto metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Hotel Vincci Porto With its avant garde feel and furnishings, Vincci Porto is a stylish 4-star hotel in a renovated landmark building known as Bolsa do Pescado. In Porto, the hotel is 5 minutes' walking from the Cristal Palace Gardens. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia is a 4-star hotel located in Vila Nova de Gaia, just a few minutes away from the Porto Wine Cellars, and 10 minutes away walking distance from João de Deus metro station.

HF Tuela Porto Hotel is a 3-star hotel located 800 meters from Casa da Música metro station.

HF Fénix Porto Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 750 meters from Casa da Música metro station.

HF Ipanema Porto Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 1 kilometer from Casa da Música metro station.

Eurostars das Artes is a 4-star hotel, centrally located, and partly housed in a modern building and partly in a historical palace with a tiled façade.

Bessa Hotel Boavista is a 4-star hotel that enjoys a central location in the prestigious area of Boavista in Porto, a few minutes from Casa da Música metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Hotel Cristal Porto is a 4-star hotel which enjoys a central location in Porto. The hotel is situated 750 meters from Marquês metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Vila Galé Ribeira Hotel is a 4-star hotel with views over the Douro river and few kilometers away from São Bento or Aliados metro stations. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Crowne Plaza Porto Hotel is a 4-star business hotel in Avenida da Boavista, in the heart of the city’s business and cultural district, this modern hotel exudes pure luxury and comfort, and is half a kilometer from Casa da Música metro station.

Hotel da Música is a design 4-star hotel and only 400 m from Casa da Música metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Eurostars Heroismo Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 80 meters from Heroismo metro station. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

FIVE-STAR HOTELS

HF Ipanema Park Hotel Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this 5-star hotel has a rooftop bar with Porto and Douro River views. The HF Ipanema Park is just over half a kilometer from Serralves Museum and Garden.

Intercontinental Porto Palácio das Cardosas is set in a renovated 18th-century palace offering spacious rooms with views to Porto’s historic center. This hotel is less than a 2-minute walk from São Bento metro station.

Torel Avantgarde Hotel Featuring free WiFi and a hammam, Torel Avantgarde offers accommodations in Porto a kilometer away from São Bento metro station.

Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa features spacious rooms and a modern spa. The design guest rooms are decorated with a mix of wood, steel and glass furnishings. This hotel is only a 10 minute taxi drive from the venue.

Pestana Palácio do Freixo Hotel overlooks the Douro River and is set in a restored baroque building from the 18th century. This hotel provides free transportation to the city center.

Pestana A Brasileira Hotel, a former emblematic café, is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city that opened its doors to the public in March 2018.

Pestana Vintage Hotel enjoys a romantic location along the Douro River, in the historic Ribeira Square, and is set in a restored building from the 16th century.

The Yeatman Hotel is a design luxury hotel in Gaia with focus on the port wine traditions of the city inviting the guest in the wine spa concept and a relaxing environment.

NOTE:

From March 1 2018 onwards, a city tax of 2eur/night/tourist will be charged.