Aveiro offers a wide variety of hotels in the vicinity of the University Campus of Santiago in a wide range of price categories. In what follows we present a list of hotels in the city center.
Early reservation of accommodation is advised as hotel rooms are in high demand in June because of various events being held in Aveiro during summer time.
Hotel Meliá Ria 4* Address: Cais da fonte Nova, Lote 5, 3810–200 Aveiro
Tel. (+351) 234 401 000 | Fax (+351) 234 401 009.
Hotel Moliceiro 4* Address: Rua Barbosa de Magalhães, n.º 15/17, 3800–154 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 377 400 | Fax: (+351) 234 377 401.
Hotel As Américas 4* Address: Rua Eng. Von Haff, n.º 20, 3800–176 Aveiro
Tel. (+351) 234 346 010 | Fax (+351) 234 346 019.
Hotel Jardim 3* Address: Praceta D. Afonso V, 3810–094 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 426 514 | Fax: (+351) 234 424 133.
Hotel Aveiro Center 3* Address: Rua da Arrochela, n.º 6, Albôi, 3810–052 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 380 390 | Fax: (+351) 234 380 391.
Hotel das Salinas 3* Address: Rua da Liberdade, n.º 10, 3810–126 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 404 190 | Fax: (+351) 234 404 191.
Veneza Hotel 3* Address: Rua Luís Gomes de Carvalho, n.º 23, 3810–211 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 404 200 | Fax: (+351) 234 404 401.
Hotel Imperial 3* Address: Rua Dr. Nascimento Leitão, 3810–108 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 380 150 | Fax: (+351) 234 380 159.
Hotel Afonso V 3* Address: Rua Dr. Manuel das Neves, n.º 65, 3810–101 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 425 191 | Fax: (+351) 234 381 111.
Hotel José Estêvão 3* Address: Rua José Estêvão n.º 23; 3800–202 Aveiro
Tel: (+351) 234 383 964 | Fax: (+351) 382 570.
HOSTELS
Aveiro city closest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport in Porto (Oporto), located 90 kms to the north of Aveiro. Then Portela International Airport in Lisbon is located 250 kms to the south of Aveiro. For more information on portuguese airports click here.
From Porto to Aveiro by train:
(1) The taxi fare from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport to Campanhã railway station in Porto (Oporto) is about 25 euros. If you prefer, you can take the metro Violet (E) Line, which has a terminal at the airport. It is necessary to change at metro stop "Trindade" and choose a different line that should go to "Estágio do Dragão". The metro stop is at "Porto Campanhã" where the Campanhã railway station is located. The metro fare (Z4), including re-chargeable card "Andante Azul", is about 2 euros and it takes about 45 minutes.
(2) Then take the train in "Porto Campanhã" railway station to Aveiro. The train journey takes 40 minutes by fast trains, "Alfa Pendular" and "Intercidades", with seat reservation automatically included on each ticket. The local "regional" or "suburbano" trains take one hour to reach Aveiro and, in this case, there is no seat reservation. A single ticket may cost from 3.55 euros to 15.10 euros, depending on the type of train.
From Lisbon to Aveiro by train:
(1) You can take a taxi or the metro Red Line from Portela International Airport in Lisbon to the main railway station "Gare do Oriente". The taxi ride takes about 10 minutes and costs around 10 euros. The metro fare is about 1.50 euros (re-chargeable card "Viva Viagem Verde - título ocasional"). Alternatively, there are buses (lines 5 and 44) and the ticket can be bought on the bus for around 1 euro.
(2) Then take the train in "Gare do Oriente" to Aveiro. Given the distance, the fast train services "Alfa Pendular" or "Intercidades" are recommended; fares are from 21.10 euros to 27.70 euros, tickets automatically include a seat reservation and train journey is around 2h - 2h30 min, departing from "Gare do Oriente" to Aveiro every one to two hours.
Please check the train timetable at www.cp.pt.
Aveiro railway station is located in the city centre, about 25 minutes walking distance, or 5-minute taxi ride, to the conference venue.
From Porto to Aveiro by car:
At the airport there are various car hire agencies.
(1) Follow the signs for the A1 highway in the direction of Lisbon. Leave the A1 at the exit for "Aveiro Norte". There is a toll charge of around 4 euros, which can be paid in cash or with credit/debit card.
(2) Then take the A25 highway for about 12 km and take the exit "Aveiro Oeste".
Important note on payments: some routes, like A25 and A29 (from Aveiro to Porto), have special payment methods. More information here.
From Lisbon to Aveiro by car:
There are various car-hire agencies at the airport. From the airport, follow the signs for the A1 highway in the direction of Porto. Leave the highway at "Aveiro-Sul/Águeda" (exit 15) and take the EN 235 directly to the city centre. The toll charge for use of the highway is around 15 euros and can be paid in cash or with a debit card.
Click here for the bus routes of Aveiro from train station to the University of Aveiro.
Moreover, there are many taxis available in the way out of the train station.
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