ZERO Box Lodge is an irreverent urban lodging concept that offers a new way to experience the city: fewer distractions, more experience. Here, the capsules, wooden boxes, are designed as a space for absolute rest, dark, quiet, and minimalist, while life happens outside them, in the bars, restaurants, and common areas. It’s an invitation to disconnect from the obvious and immerse yourself in the essential.

At Zero Box Lodge, the experience goes far beyond the room itself. The capsules have no windows, televisions, or unnecessary amenities, focusing exclusively on comfort and the quality of sleep. In contrast, the common areas take center stage, promoting social interactions, sharing, and a connection to the city and local culture.

Zero Box Lodge Porto is an accommodation that reimagines the traditional hotel experience. Here, guests sleep in minimalist capsules inspired by Japanese capsule hotels, as well as the enclosed beds used in Northern

Europe, designed to offer absolute comfort, silence, and total relaxation.
Housed in a historic building in Porto—the Banco Mello and a factory dating back to 1883—the lodge combines irreverent design, art, music, and cuisine, creating an unconventional space where the experience goes far beyond just sleeping.

Zero Box Lodge Porto is located in the city center at Rua do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13, just a few minutes’ walk from Avenida dos Aliados, Bolhão Market, and the metro station. Its prime location makes it easy to explore the city’s main cultural, culinary, and historical attractions.

The architectural design of the Zero Box Lodge Porto was led by architect Gonçalo Queirós Carvalho

The branding, graphic design, and visual identity were created by Atelier d’ Alves, a design studio based in Porto, which won the Red Dot Award—a prestigious international design award—for this project. The photographic documentation of the space was handled by photographers João Tuna and Tiago Casanova, among others.

The architectural design of Zero Box Lodge Porto is the result of the renovation of a historic building in the city, reinterpreted through a contemporary and innovative approach.

The renovation preserved the building’s original structure, honoring its heritage and history, while introducing a disruptive hotel concept centered on minimalist and functional capsules.
The balance between the past and the present is embraced as part of the experience, combining authenticity, comfort, and a new way of inhabiting the building.

The lodge features 78 capsules, designed as part of an urban and contemporary concept, intended to provide practical and comfortable accommodation.

The capsules are private wooden spaces with no windows facing the outside of the accommodation, designed to ensure complete rest at any time of day. Each capsule features a double bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, and toiletries.

There are 3 types of capsules:

• Zero – a windowless capsule with a double bed and private bathroom.
• One – similar to the Zero capsule, but with a window.
• Two – a larger and more comfortable version of the One capsule.

The absence of natural light and electronic distractions promotes deep rest and better sleep quality.

No. The capsules have neither windows nor a TV, precisely to provide a peaceful, restful environment free from direct light or outside distractions.

The accommodation has an elevator that provides access to the different floors of the building. It does not have elevator cabins adapted for people with limited mobility.

Reservations can be made directly on the official website or through major online booking platforms. For more information, please contact the team at porto@thezerohotels.com

Check-in is available starting at 3:00 p.m., and check-out must be completed by noon.

The accommodation includes free Wi-Fi, access to common areas, the O Carniceiro restaurant, the Big Bad Bank bar, the City Club, and the rooftop, which offers a spectacular view of the city of Porto.

On check-in, guests are welcomed with our ZERO beer, served in an aluminum bottle created and customized exclusively for the project—a truly tailor-made Zero Box Lodge. This bottle is the key that kicks off the experience, an invitation to think outside the box from the very first moment.

On the rooftop, guests will find an area designed for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors, featuring water tanks, a sunbathing area with lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables. Access to the rooftop is via the City Club, located on the 5th floor.

Each stay also includes access to the City Club and Big Bad Bank Bar programming, which may include events, movies, or other experiences, depending on the schedule.

Yes. Breakfast is available for an additional charge of eleven euros per person and can be requested at the time of booking or during your stay. It is served from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on the 5th floor.

Yes. We offer lactose-free milk.
As for gluten-free options, we offer bread certified as “gluten-free.” Please ask our staff for more information about these options.

We only allow guide dogs accompanying visually impaired guests. Other than this exception, pets are not allowed.

Due to the nature of the capsules and our desire to provide total rest, guests are asked to remain quiet in the sleeping areas throughout the day.

Yes, and it has its own unique concept. Zero Box Lodge Porto features the restaurant O Carniceiro, a one-of-a-kind dining space that goes beyond a typical restaurant.

In addition, the same space houses the Big Bad Bank Bar, a cocktail bar with a distinctive atmosphere, located in a former vault, as well as other social spaces such as the Gonçalo M. Tavares Library, where you can also enjoy light meals, snacks, and drinks.

Carniceiro is more than just a restaurant: meat takes center stage on the menu, featuring an open grill and a display of cuts to choose from on the spot, along with a selection of dishes designed for sharing. The concept offers a creative and relaxed experience in the heart of ZERO. It’s open daily from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays until midnight.

Yes, O’ Carniceiro hosts group dinners and private events, subject to availability and prior reservation. The venue can be adapted to suit different types of events, from more informal gatherings to special occasions, always with a focus on a relaxed and shared experience.

For group orders or events, we recommend contacting us in advance (ocarniceiro@thezerohotels.com) to check availability, the number of guests, and any specific requirements.

In addition to the restaurant, Zero Box Lodge Porto features several communal spaces designed to extend the experience beyond the capsule.

On the ground floor, next to the Big Bad Bank bar, you’ll find the lounge area, which houses the Bookshop of Gonçalo M. Tavares, one of Portugal’s most important contemporary writers, with works published in over thirty-six languages across 52 countries. This is a peaceful space, ideal for reading, working, or simply slowing down.

Also on this floor, you can explore the Free Room concept, a space that reflects the project’s creative and experimental spirit, inviting guests to interact with the more artistic and unexpected side of Zero.

On the 2nd floor, the accommodation also offers a sauna.

On the 5th floor is the City Club, where events take place and which houses the cinema. In the morning, this space also serves as a breakfast room and provides access to the rooftop, designed for more relaxed moments outdoors.

The Free Room is a permanent art installation created from a replica of a ZERO capsule, but with glass sides, designed to be a space for artistic expression, performance, and experimentation. It is a place designed for observing and being observed, creating a unique dynamic between those inside and those passing by outside.

Throughout the year, the Free Room can host a variety of artistic, cultural, and creative projects, spanning a wide range of fields and formats.

It also has a private bathroom (this one, indeed, offers privacy). It’s not for the shy; it’s for those who like to think outside the box. The Free Room is an installation live or not, but permanent located at the entrance to the ZERO Box Lodge in Porto.

Participation in the Free Room is subject to specific conditions and does not function like a conventional accommodation reservation.

Since this is an artistic experience, we recommend reviewing the participation guidelines beforehand, where you will find all the necessary information regarding how it works, criteria, and conditions:

View the Free Room guidelines: https://porto.thevolumes.pt/free-room-the-zero-box-lodge-porto/regulamento-de-participacao-freee-room/

Yes, Zero Box Lodge Porto offers several spaces designed for corporate events, adaptable to different formats and occasions.

The City Club, on the 5th floor, serves as a multifunctional room for indoor events, with a capacity of up to 100 people in a cocktail setup or 80 seated guests. With a contemporary industrial vibe, it’s ideal for workshops, presentations, brand activations, press previews, or team-building activities. The space also features a sound system, a DJ booth, and a bar.

On the same floor is the cinema room, a more immersive and informal space equipped with beanbags, designed for experiences that break from the norm. It is particularly well-suited for creative presentations, brainstorming sessions, training sessions, or content viewings.

O’ Carniceiro offers a dynamic, communal atmosphere where the experience goes beyond that of a traditional restaurant. With an open grill, a selection of meats, and a menu designed for groups, it’s ideal for team dinners or more relaxed business meetings.

Right next door, Big Bad Bank complements the experience, serving as the perfect spot for an aperitif, a networking session, or a more informal post-event gathering.

Taken together, the industrial ambiance, central location, and variety of spaces make Zero Box Lodge Porto a versatile option for corporate events seeking to break away from the conventional format from meetings to brand activations or more informal team-building activities.

Yes, art is an integral part of Zero Box Lodge Porto’s identity.

At Zero Box Lodge, art is present in various forms, ranging from art installations to more subtle elements that are part of the overall experience of the space. Throughout the lodge, guests will encounter various creative expressions, including the mysterious characters created by Paulo Rammuni.

More than just a decorative element, art emerges as a natural extension of the ZERO concept, present in different spaces and experiences. Examples of this include the Free Room, designed as a space for experimentation and creativity, and Gonçalo M. Tavares’ library, which reinforces the connection to culture and contemporary thought.

The building itself also incorporates reinterpreted historical elements, such as the former Banco Mello vault, now covered with a carpet designed by Diogo Muñoz, which recreates the traditional tile panels found in Porto’s churches.

A future-oriented accommodation that blends art and entertainment, inviting guests to explore each space freely and in unexpected ways.

All guests are welcome, but we do not have extra beds or provide cribs. Our capsules are designed as compact units with fixed double beds.

Zero Box Lodge Porto is suitable for both leisure stays and business trips.

For those on vacation or a getaway, there’s plenty to discover both inside and outside the lodge: a vibrant city right at your doorstep, unexpected experiences, spaces with character, and a whole Zero world designed to break away from the ordinary, explore, and have fun.

For those traveling for business, ZERO also offers a relaxed and functional environment, with spaces that can be used for work, informal meetings, or breaks from common areas with a coworking vibe to the bar, perfect for an after-work drink at the end of the day. Ultimately, whether for work or leisure, the experience is the same: live outside the box. Sleep inside it.

Zero Box Lodge Porto does not have on-site parking or its own parking spaces. However, there is public parking nearby, usually at an additional cost.

Zero Box Lodge Porto is located right in the heart of downtown Porto, offering easy walking access to many of the city’s main attractions. Just a few minutes from Zero Box Lodge, you’ll find Bolhão Market, as well as Rua de Santa Catarina, one of the city’s main shopping streets.

Also nearby are Avenida dos Aliados and the Clérigos Tower, two of the city’s most iconic landmarks. A ten- to fifteen-minute walk will take you to Ribeira do Porto and the Dom Luís I Bridge, next to the Douro River.

ZERO Box Lodge Porto enjoys a central location with easy access to various modes of transportation.

Several metro stations are just a few minutes’ walk away, including Bolhão Metro Station and Aliados Metro Station, which provide direct connections to different parts of the city and the airport.

São Bento Station, known for its iconic tiles, is also a short distance away, offering train connections to other regions.

For those arriving by train, Campanhã Station is about a ten-minute drive or fifteen-minute metro ride away, offering regional and national connections. The train ride to Lisbon takes approximately two and a half to three hours, depending on the service chosen.

From Porto Airport to Zero Box Lodge, it’s about a twenty-minute drive or taxi ride, and there are also options for the metro (direct line to the city center) or bus.

For those coming from Lisbon Airport, the train ride to Porto takes about two hours and forty minutes, or you can opt for domestic flights to Porto, followed by a taxi or metro to the accommodation.

The area is also well-served by buses and public transportation, making it easy to reach the accommodation whether you’re arriving from out of town or looking to explore the city.

Thanks to its location in downtown Porto, many of the main points of interest can be easily reached on foot.

Zero Box Lodge Porto is located in downtown Porto, making it ideal for exploring the city on foot or with easy access to public transportation. You can visit a wide variety of attractions and cultural experiences without having to travel far.

• Stroll through the historic Ribeira district and along the Douro River, a must-see setting for photos, coffee, and riverside walks.
• Visit the iconic São Bento Station with its traditional tiles (just a few minutes’ walk away).
• Explore Praça da Batalha and the São João Theater, in the heart of the city, rich in history and urban architecture.
• Don’t miss nearby landmarks such as the Church of São Francisco or the Palácio da Bolsa.

• The Crystal Palace Gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll with views of the Douro River.
• The Porto Botanical Garden is a peaceful green space with a variety of flora.
• Near the city, there are also gardens such as the Jardim do Morro (in Gaia, great at sunset) and other municipal parks perfect for picnics or walks.

Porto City Park, designed by landscape architect Sidónio Pardal, is Portugal’s largest urban green space, spanning approximately eighty-three hectares and offering roughly ten kilometers of walking trails. The park harmoniously combines nature and urbanism, with tranquil lakes and a wide variety of plants and animals, providing a leisure environment and contact with nature that is well integrated into the heart of the city.

• Visit museums and cultural centers such as the Serralves Museum and its gardens, among the most beautiful in the country.
• Explore traditional markets, historic cafés, and the local culinary scene, ranging from traditional snacks to contemporary dining experiences.
• Cruises on the Douro River and visits to the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia are excellent ways to discover the region.

From Zero Box Lodge Porto, many of the main attractions in the historic center are just a few minutes’ walk away. Places such as the gardens mentioned above or the Ribeira and Gaia districts can be reached by a short ride on public transportation or even a longer walk, allowing you to fully experience the city.

In addition to Porto’s historic center, Zero Box Lodge Porto’s location makes it easy to explore the city’s surroundings and enjoy unique experiences:

Vila Nova de Gaia
Cross the Luís I Bridge and visit the famous Port wine cellars, featuring tastings and breathtaking views of the Douro River.

Gaia and Surroundings
Riverside walks, the Serra do Pilar cable car, and panoramic gardens.

Atlantic Coast
Beaches like Matosinhos or Foz do Douro are about twenty to thirty minutes away, ideal for surfing, walks, or relaxation.

Douro Valley
A wine region about an hour’s drive away, perfect for wine tours and stunning views of estates and vineyards.

Braga and Guimarães
Historic cities in northern Portugal, accessible in about forty-five minutes to an hour by train or car, boasting a rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Hiking & Nature
Nearby trails and natural parks, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and panoramic views.

O ZERO Box Lodge é um alojamento que pertence ao grupo hoteleiro The Zero Hotels: thezerohotels.com

Este alojamento é explorado pela empresa Hotel Cápsula, Lda.

O Zero Box Lodge é um conceito hoteleiro urbano e irreverente, pensado para quem valoriza experiências diferentes, autênticas e sem excessos. Apostamos no essencial, no conforto inteligente e numa abordagem descomplicada à hotelaria, onde o design, a arquitetura e a vivência da cidade se cruzam de forma natural.

Cada unidade nasce da reabilitação de edifícios com história, respeitando a sua identidade original e reinterpretando-a num conceito contemporâneo, funcional e provocador. Aqui, menos é mais e cada detalhe é pensado para que a experiência seja vivida com liberdade, curiosidade e personalidade.

Além do Zero Box Lodge Porto, o conceito estende-se também ao Zero Box Lodge Coimbra, reforçando a presença da marca em duas cidades icónicas, com a mesma filosofia e atitude zero.

Outros projetos do grupo:

• Zero Box Lodge Coimbra, o conceito mantém-se fiel à essência da marca ZERO as cápsulas com o essencial, focando-se na qualidade do descanso, enquanto toda a experiência vive-se fora da caixa. Em Coimbra, essa abordagem ganha uma nova dimensão ao cruzar-se com o espírito académico, cultural e criativo da cidade, tornando-se um ponto de encontro entre arquitetura, arte e comunidade.
• No Moagem, localizado em Viana do Alentejo o Moagem Industrial Lodge nasce da recuperação de uma antiga moagem, transformada num espaço onde o passado industrial se cruza com o conforto contemporâneo. O conceito centra-se numa experiência mais calma e sensorial, profundamente ligada ao território, onde a gastronomia, a paisagem e o património de Viana do Alentejo convidam a abrandar e a viver o Alentejo de forma autêntica.
• Pensão Amor – Madam’s Lodge, alojamento que é parte integrante da Pensão Amor, propõe uma experiência totalmente diferente, uma imersão de Lisboa dos anos 60, num antigo bordel cheio de segredos, histórias e personagens guardadas no tempo. Cada quarto é uma narrativa que recria ambientes de fantasia e memória, com objetos pessoais, documentos antigos, e decoração que desperta a imaginação.

Cada projeto tem identidade própria, mas todos partilham a criação de experiências memoráveis.

A experiência ZERO Box Lodge tem sido destacada tanto pela imprensa como por quem nos visita. Descubra o que os meios de comunicação têm dito sobre o grupo em thezerohotels.com/press e conheça, abaixo, algumas opiniões e reviews de hóspedes e clientes do Bixos, que partilham a sua experiência de forma genuína.

O que diz os nossos hóspedes e clientes?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Férias

“A experiência foi ótima, gostei muito das cervejas que nos serviram no check-in. O quarto era confortável, com ar condicionado e uma casa de banho enorme com tudo o que é necessário. Há um terraço no último piso e uma sauna à disposição, além de um restaurante especializado em carne. Recomendo a experiência.” (traduzido para português)

Quartos: 5/5 Serviço: 5/5 Localização: 5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Férias · Família
“Hotel com quartos originais (em forma de caixas)
Excelente localização na cidade do Porto
Pessoal muito acolhedor e prestável
Pequeno-almoço generoso” (Traduzido para português)

Quartos: 5/5 Serviço: 5/5 Localização: 5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Férias
“O local é fantástico, os anfitriões são extremamente simpáticos e prestáveis. Este é agora o meu local de eleição para ficar no Porto. Obrigado!” (traduzido para português)

Quartos: 5/5 Serviço: 5/5 Localização: 5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Férias
“Um conceito original com quartos simples, mas equipados com tudo o que é necessário para passar uma ou mais noites num ambiente muito confortável e agradável. Cervejas de boas-vindas no check-in, sauna e terraço com piscina completam a experiência. O pequeno-almoço, preparado à vista, é também excelente e variado. A repetir.” (Traduzido para português)

Quartos: 5/5 Serviço: 5/5 Localização: 5/5 Destaques do hotel: Excelente relação qualidade/preço

O ZERO Box Lodge Porto tem sido destacado pela imprensa nacional e internacional pelo seu conceito fora do convencional, pela arquitetura irreverente e pela experiência urbana que vai muito além de uma simples estadia.

Publicações como a MAGG e a VISÃO Se7e sublinham a originalidade das cápsulas sem janelas, o espírito descontraído do espaço e a forma como o hotel combina descanso, design, cultura e cidade.

Já o Big Bad Bank Bar tem sido referido como um dos spots mais cool do Porto para cocktails de assinatura, também pela atmosfera singular do antigo cofre transformado em bar.

(Revista Visão Se7e) – “Dormir na Zero Box Lodge, no Porto, é dormir numa caixa e muito mais”

“A antiga Fábrica da Camisaria Confiança é agora um hotel nada convencional. No Zero Box Lodge, no Porto, o pequeno-almoço serve-se até às sete da tarde, e ainda pode ficar num dos quartos sem ter de pagar.

Comecemos pelo check-in, com direito a uma garrafa de cerveja. Esta é a primeira amostra de que o Zero Box Lodge, aberto no fim de novembro, não é – nem quer ser – um hotel convencional. A ideia é do grupo Mainside (proprietário do bar Pensão Amor e dos restaurantes Rio Maravilha e Casa de Pasto, em Lisboa), que escolheu o Porto para se estrear na hotelaria. Chamaram-lhe Zero porque “é o mais básico possível”, explica-nos Mafalda Frade, relações-públicas, enquanto nos guia pelo agora reabilitado edifício da Fábrica da Camisaria Confiança, do início do século XIX.

Divididos por quatro andares, os 78 quartos estão perfilados de um lado e do outro do corredor, como se fossem caixas de madeira. A maioria (70), com 14 m2, não tem janela (apenas oito, um pouco maiores, têm vista para a rua). “A ideia é de que o hóspede viva a cidade ao máximo. O quarto é só para descansar e tomar um bom banho”, justifica Mafalda Frade. Também não há televisão, mas encontramos o divertido dicionário de PORTOguês-inglês, com o calão da cidade, e uns óculos de mergulho – para usar nos dois tanques instalados no terraço, onde, debaixo de água, tanto se ouve música clássica como heavy metal. A par destes, existe ainda o Free Room, um quarto gratuito, todo envidraçado, que pode ser ocupado por quem apresentar um projeto artístico.

No City Club (5º andar) é servido o pequeno-almoço, das 7h às 19h, ao som da música na jukebox, só com bandas locais. Regressamos ao piso zero, onde fica a Bookstop, uma biblioteca com decoração vintage, dedicada a Gonçalo M. Tavares, com livros do escritor português traduzidos em mais de 30 línguas. Porque o lema é não ficar no quarto, o hotel tem também um restaurante. N’O Carniceiro (o nome é uma provocação), o chefe Hugo Dias de Castro aposta nas carnes preparadas na brasa. A noite não acaba sem que se provem os cocktails idealizados por João Silva no Big Bad Bank Bar, situado em frente ao antigo cofre de um banco que aqui funcionou, forrado a notas (falsas) e onde se pode entrar. Diversão é, pois, o que não falta no Zero Box Lodge.” (2019, Visão, Florbela Alves).“

Independent (traduzido para português) – “Combata a melancolia do inverno com estas incríveis experiências de férias.”
“Desde aventuras marítimas privadas a estadias luxuosas em edifícios históricos, aqui estão algumas ideias de viagem únicas para inspirar a sua próxima viagem.
(…)Embarque numa estadia temática inspirada no passado dos edifícios históricos.

Situado no coração do Porto e de Coimbra, o ZERO Box Lodge Porto é um antigo banco revitalizado e transformado num hotel peculiar e repleto de diversão, que inclui até um cofre antigo.

Desfrute de 78 «caixas» (quartos) elegantes, dois bares interiores, um bar no terraço e dois restaurantes. Escolha entre três tipos de quartos: o Zero, um refúgio sem janelas com um kit de mergulho; o One, uma versão com janela; e o Two, com um saco de boxe.

Para os entusiastas de automóveis, o ZERO Box Lodge Coimbra, instalado numa antiga garagem construída em 1937, dispõe de 44 quartos, um bar animado chamado Bixos e uma decoração encantadora inspirada na sua história.

Uniqhotels (traduzido para português) – “Zero Box Lodge – Um hotel conceito peculiar no Porto com uma instalação de arte ao vivo.”

“O ZERO Box Lodge não é apenas mais um hotel económico. Localizado mesmo no coração da bela Port, o ZERO auto-intitula-se uma “experiência inovadora”. Porquê?
Vamos começar pelo básico. Existem três tipos de quartos, ou “boxes”, como são aqui designados. O Zero é um quarto sem janelas com casa de banho privativa e cama de casal. O Um é basicamente um Zero, mas com janela, e o Dois é uma versão maior e mais confortável do Um. Se quiser comer ou beber alguma coisa, existem dois restaurantes no hotel e três bares, incluindo um bar no último piso.

Até aqui, tudo bem? Bem, é aqui que se torna interessante. O Dois é mais do que um simples quarto de casal. Conta ainda com um saco de boxe e um par de luvas de boxe em pele, transformando-o no seu ginásio privado. Além disso, todos os outros quartos estão equipados com um kit de snorkel. Pode usar o seu snorkel no tanque de água na cobertura – há algumas surpresas à sua espera debaixo de água.

Ainda não é estranho o suficiente? Que tal um cofre antigo cheio de notas de zero dólares? Uma livraria, a Bookstop, que só vende livros de um autor português, Gonçalo M. Tavares? Depois, há a cerveja de boas-vindas com um rótulo personalizado que não encontrará em mais nenhum lugar do mundo. Por fim, as misteriosas personagens artísticas foram criadas exclusivamente para o ZERO pelo artista Paulo Rammuni.

Mas o conceito mais bizarro e empolgante do ZERO é o seu Quarto Grátis. Aqui, qualquer pessoa com uma ideia criativa e ousada pode ficar gratuitamente… se não se importar de fazer parte de uma instalação viva. O Quarto Gratuito é, na verdade, uma caixa com paredes de vidro à entrada do hotel, por isso prepare-se para voyeurs a observá-lo durante toda a noite. Seria capaz de o fazer?