Your stay — Hotel The Twenty Two
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The Property — Hotel The Twenty Two
Hotel The Twenty Two is a compact, no-fuss three-star right on Espinho’s seafront, a short walk from the casino and market. The lobby feels clean and quiet, with tiled floors and a small reception desk that gets you checked in fast. It’s built for practical beachgoers who want a reliable base, not for lingering indoors. The USP is the location: rooms with sea views and the sound of the Atlantic a hundred metres away.
Chronicles of Espinho
Espinho began as a fishing village in the 19th century, grew fast after the railway reached it in 1882, and became a seaside resort for Porto’s wealthy. Its centre is a mix of belle-époque villas and modern concrete blocks, built on a grid unusually squared for a Portuguese town. The casino, opened in 1940, anchors the nightlife, and the weekly Saturday market is one of the largest in the north. Today it’s still a proper working town with a surf-friendly beach, not a polished tourist trap.
Best Time to Visit
Full Espinho guide →Best months
June to September: guaranteed sun and sea temperatures above 18°C, with August the hottest and busiest. July is ideal for long beach days and the Festa de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (second weekend), a major local celebration with processions and fireworks.
Peak / festival surge
August is the absolute peak: Portuguese holidaymakers flood the coast, hotel prices double or more, and parking is a nightmare. The casino and bars stay packed until late. Book at least three months ahead for July–August.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September offer 20–24°C days, fewer crowds and room rates 30–40% lower than August. The sea is still swimmable in September. Early October can work for bargain hunters if you don’t mind occasional rain.
Weather & packing
Espinho’s coast gets afternoon wind even in summer — you’ll feel it on the beach by 4pm. Pack a windbreaker or long-sleeved top for evenings, plus swimwear and sunscreen for the daytime heat.
Live City Briefing — Espinho
- The Espinho-Câmara market building underwent a renovation completed in late 2025; the Saturday market now has cleaner stalls and better access.
- New direct bus route to Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport started in March 2026, reducing transfer time from 40 to 30 minutes.
- The 2026 municipal beach summer program begins 1 July: lifeguards, accessible wheelchairs and free yoga sessions on the sand Monday–Thursday.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel The Twenty Two, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors avoid street-level noise and get more natural light, and the courtyard side is quieter for sleeping.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms (no lift access) and any room facing the front street on floors 1-2 — traffic noise from Espinho’s main road will be noticeable, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a view of the hotel’s own garden and the tiled roofs of Espinho, with a glimpse of the sea if you’re high enough. The front street view is just a busy road and nearby shops — nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 (top floor likely). These are above the street noise and benefit from the lift’s mechanical noise being one floor below.
🔊 Noise notes
Espinho's main street (Rua 19) runs past the hotel, so traffic noise is the primary source. Saturday mornings see market deliveries and vendor activity. The lift is likely a single old-style model, so noise from its motor is possible on adjacent walls.
Insider tips
1. On arrival, ask reception for a room on the courtyard side — they rarely get the request but often have availability. 2. If you’re driving, street parking is free after 6pm and on Sundays; otherwise use the public car park 200m north on Rua 5.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel The Twenty Two
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed around 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login required—open network, password posted in room. Single device per room, but can re-enter password on others.
One lift serves all three guest floors (ground, first, second). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. Historic building quirk: the hotel occupies a former 1940s bank; original vault door is preserved in the lobby as a decorative piece.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 (free), after 12:00 €25 (subject to availability). Requests confirmed at check-in.
Free of charge at reception. Secure locked area behind front desk. No time limit.
Step-free access from street via a portable ramp (request in advance). Lift fits a standard wheelchair. Door widths are 80 cm; one accessible room on ground floor (room 103) with grab rails in bathroom. No roll-in shower.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamento do Mercado Municipal (Rua 19, 250 m, €6/24h). No EV charging. Street parking (blue zone) free 20:00–09:00 and weekends; weekdays 09:00–20:00 €0.40/hour.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking. At check-in, a €50 incidental hold is placed on the card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Centro de Ajuda - Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (154 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capela de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (236 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangélica Vida Nova (587 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Solverde II — 282 m · ~4 min walk
Jardim do Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra — 395 m · ~5 min walk
Museu Municipal de Espinho — 896 m · ~11 min walk
Centro Multimeios de Espinho — 656 m · ~8 min walk
3 pintas — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 43 m · ~1 min walk
Grande Farmácia de Espinho — 282 m · ~4 min walk
My Auchan — 237 m · ~3 min walk
Espinho — 39 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks or Multibanco machines; avoid exchange bureaux at Porto airport or tourist spots — poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted in supermarkets, cafes, and larger shops; smaller stalls and some local eateries may be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated; round up bills in cafes (€0.50–€1), 5–10% in restaurants if service was good, taxis and hotel staff get small change or nothing extra.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso (um cimbalino) from a pastelaria or café costs about €0.70–€1.
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca or local restaurant — includes soup, main, and drink — costs around €8–€12.
Grilled fish or meat with sides from a churrasqueira or plain restaurant: a main course from €9–€14.
Mercado Municipal de Espinho has a food-court area with seafood, bifanas, and petiscos; the weekly feira (Tuesday) along the seaside has grilled sardines and cheap eats.
Pingo Doce and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Espinho.
Espinho's Tuesday market (Feira de Espinho) is huge for affordable clothing, shoes, and household goods; also Rua 5 and surrounding streets have budget high-street chains.
Cheapest way around is walking; local buses cost about €1.50 single, or a day pass on CP trains from Espinho to Porto (€8.50 return). From Porto airport: Metro from airport to Porto (€2.50–€3) then CP train to Espinho (€3.30).
Eat lunch at restaurants serving the prato do dia rather than à la carte dinner. Use the Tuesday market for fruit, veg, and clothes instead of tourist shops. Fill a water bottle at public fountains — tap water is fine.
Good to know — Espinho
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Emergency Contacts
Espinho112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire. For non-urgent police matters in Espinho, call the local PSP station at +351 22 733 9090.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Espinho, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel The Twenty Two
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 43 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Grande Farmácia de Espinho — 282 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Espinho train station (Estação) → Pousada da Juventude Espinho
💡 Buy Andante card at station kiosk; single ticket from driver costs €2. Get off at 'Rua 19' stop, the hostel is a 2-minute walk.
Espinho station → Santa Maria da Feira / Sernada do Vouga
💡 This vintage narrow-gauge tram departs from platform 2 at Espinho station. Use it for a scenic day trip, but check the timetable (CP website) — it's unreliable for time-sensitive hops.
Porto Campanhã / São Bento → Espinho station
💡 Buy a rechargeable Andante card at the station (€0.50) and top up for cheaper single fares. The station is a 7-minute walk southeast of the hotel.
Porto Airport (OPO) → Espinho (via Vila Nova de Gaia)
💡 Change at Gaia (Devesas) to train if you're carrying luggage; the direct bus to Espinho stops 3 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Porto Campanhã station → Espinho station
💡 Use CP app for live departures. Trains marked 'Regional' run slower but cheaper; 'Intercidades' skip Espinho. Get off at Espinho, not Espinho-Vouga.
Porto Airport (OPO) → Hotel Nova Residencial Espinho
💡 Book via Uber or Bolt app for a fixed price; avoid touts at arrivals. Metered taxis cost slightly less off-peak.
Infante (Porto) → Passeio Alegre (then bus/train to Espinho)
💡 This is scenic but slow and only goes to Foz do Douro. Best for a day trip combo: tram to Foz, then bus 500 or metro to Espinho. Not practical for airport transfer.
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) → Pousada da Juventude Espinho
💡 Book via Taxis Porto app or at airport rank; avoid unlicensed drivers. Ask for fixed price to Espinho before starting meter.
About Espinho
Wikipedia ↗
Espinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɨʃˈpiɲu] ), officially the City of Espinho (Portuguese: Cidade de Espinho), is a city and a municipality located in the Aveiro District, Portugal. It is located in both the Greater Porto and the Metropolitan Area of Porto, 16 km from its city centre. It is one of ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel The Twenty Two?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors avoid street-level noise and get more natural light, and the courtyard side is quieter for sleeping.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel The Twenty Two?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms (no lift access) and any room facing the front street on floors 1-2 — traffic noise from Espinho’s main road will be noticeable, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Is Hotel The Twenty Two noisy?
Espinho's main street (Rua 19) runs past the hotel, so traffic noise is the primary source. Saturday mornings see market deliveries and vendor activity. The lift is likely a single old-style model, so noise from its motor is possible on adjacent walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel The Twenty Two?
The rear courtyard offers a view of the hotel’s own garden and the tiled roofs of Espinho, with a glimpse of the sea if you’re high enough. The front street view is just a busy road and nearby shops — nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel The Twenty Two?
1. On arrival, ask reception for a room on the courtyard side — they rarely get the request but often have availability. 2. If you’re driving, street parking is free after 6pm and on Sundays; otherwise use the public car park 200m north on Rua 5.
What time is check-in at Hotel The Twenty Two?
Check-in at Hotel The Twenty Two is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel The Twenty Two have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed around 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login required—open network, password posted in room. Single device per room, but can re-enter password on others.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel The Twenty Two?
€2.00 per person per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel The Twenty Two?
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca or local restaurant — includes soup, main, and drink — costs around €8–€12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel The Twenty Two?
Cheapest way around is walking; local buses cost about €1.50 single, or a day pass on CP trains from Espinho to Porto (€8.50 return). From Porto airport: Metro from airport to Porto (€2.50–€3) then CP train to Espinho (€3.30).
When is the best time to visit Espinho?
June to September: guaranteed sun and sea temperatures above 18°C, with August the hottest and busiest. July is ideal for long beach days and the Festa de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (second weekend), a major local celebration with processions and fireworks.
Top Attractions in Espinho
💡 Arrive before 10am for the best fish selection and to see the auction. Take small change for market stalls, as not all accept cards.
💡 Services are at 10am on Sundays, which is the only time you'll see it fully lit. Otherwise, the interior can feel a bit dark.
💡 Free entry on Sundays. Allow 30 minutes; exhibits are in Portuguese but photos speak for themselves.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid heat and crowds. Bring small euro coins; haggling is mild but accepted.
💡 Head to the northern end near the fishing harbour for quieter spots. Free public showers at the base of the main stairway.
💡 Combined with the market day visit. The hill gives good views of the coast – bring a camera.
💡 Visit late afternoon for shade. The park connects to a coastal cycle path if you rent a bike.
💡 Head north near the train tracks for quieter spots. Grab a coffee at a kiosk along the promenade.