10/10 Excellent
27 Jul 2025
This is a gorgeous apartment - very spacious, with a large bedroom and ensuite bathroom downstairs and a hihe kitchen, living room, dining room, and small powder room upstairs. There's a small terrace off the bedroom and a very large one off the living room. There's an in-suite washing machine and a large drying rack that you can use in the terrace to dry two full loads of laundry very fast on a hot day.
The property is very clean and beautifully decorated, although there are some minor condition issues, including some old water damage to the floors and an odd chemical smell. Toiletries and amenities could be better stocked, but that's a minor quibble and was possibly just a one-time thing.
The location is incredible - right off Rua Santa Catarina, a major pedestrian shopping street, next door to a large grocery store (Pingo Doce), and close to metro stations, restaurants, and must-see sites. It's also just a 20-minute walk from the river. Nevertheless, it's very quiet and easy to sleep there.
And the price is very affordable.
Overall, I highly recommend this place, especially if you'll have a longer stay in Porto and want a home base you can settle into comfortably.
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
