A central hideaway with taste for families in Porto is the Malmerendas. Tucked away in a quiet side street off the main shopping street and very close to the Bolhão metro station (a magnificent station noted for its high archways, stucco ceilings, and abundance of azulejos), the Malmerendas is perfectly located.

The traditional Portuguese house was completely restored in 2015 and redesigned with modern furniture. The result was a creative mix of old and new.

On the first floor is the reception, there you get personal recommendations for sightseeing, port wine discoveries or restaurant tips. An imposing wooden staircase leads to the six Scandi-style rooms. For families with children, the Garden Suite or the Artic Loft in the attic are suitable. The rooms are spacious and wonderfully harmoniously furnished. A small kitchen belongs to each room.

In the morning, there is a portuguese breakfast with croissant, bread, spreads and ham and cheese waiting. Sometimes there’s even a crispy pastel de nata. You can either get the breakfast basket straight to your room or go to the big green city garden. The kids can play there while you enjoy a quiet brunch on the terrace.

The hotel also includes a wine bar with the opportunity to sample through the various ports from neighboring wine regions. In the massage studio at the back of the Malmerendas garden, guests can be pampered with a variety of treatments upon request.

The Malmerendas is just the right accommodation for families in Porto. There are large rooms and garden for the kids and the design of the boutique house is brilliantly beautiful.