Cinema Trindade Porto — Attraction in Porto

As an avid moviegoer from the States, I was expecting more from this theater, especially since it was listed as one of the top options in Porto. While I appreciate its vintage charm—feeling like it hasn’t been updated since the ‘60s or ‘70s—I personally value comfort when watching films, and this theater fell short in that regard.

The seating was quite cramped, and as a tall person, I found myself uncomfortable halfway through the movie due to the lack of legroom. Additionally, the overall atmosphere felt more like a university lecture hall than a traditional movie theater. There were no concessions—only a vending machine (the contents of which I didn’t check), and food wasn’t allowed inside. This made the experience feel very no-frills, which might appeal to some, but wasn’t what I was looking for.

With tickets costing €7 per person, I was expecting more in terms of comfort and amenities. If you’re over 5’8”, I’d recommend considering the seating situation before choosing this place. It’s a fine spot if you’re just there for the film itself, but if you’re expecting the classic movie theater experience with snacks and a cozy setup, you might want to...

European style independent cinema, showing a diverse and always unexpected selection of films.

It might not be your typical state of the art movie theater you find in commercial centers, but it has another type of vibe that might not be for everyone as nor it should. Eclectic, quiet, bearing years of cinematography history, a place that encapsulates so many memories from film enthusiasts, locals and tourists alike. Cinema Trindade enchants with a charm of its own. A cinema that must be protected and further developed for more generations to come.

The quality of the image and sound were really good and chairs were comfortable enough.

Great location. Affordable ticket prices. No food allowed...

Trindade & Batalha are best cinemas in Porto! Trindade has 2 screens and shows wide range of Portuguese and international films. Cinema is not big but with comfortable seats (but you are not allowed to eat inside, quite naturally) and nice staff. The screening sometimes starts later than scheduled but at least it starts without advertisement which is always appreciated. Ticket costs (usually) €7 but if you live in Porto, I recommend to buy "triangle" member which, by paying €5, you can get a discount of €2 for each ticket. So if you watch 3 times in one year, it pays off.

I wish there were more films with English subtitle, so I can watch more Portuguese films but overall it is always a...