Rua do General Torres 28, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4430-106
What's nearby
Porto Historic Center - 6 min walk
Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk
Ribeira Square - 7 min walk
Porto Cathedral - 11 min walk
Livraria Lello - 17 min walk
Getting around
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive
General Torres Station - 10 min walk
São Bento Station - 13 min walk
Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 21 min walk
Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
Jardim do Morro Station - 6 min walk
Batalha-Guindais Stop - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Museu da Casa Sandeman - 3 min walk
Esplanada do Teleférico - 4 min walk
Sandeman - The George - 4 min walk
Taberninha do Manel - 2 min walk
Espaço Porto Cruz - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Douro Riverside Apartments
Douro Riverside Apartments offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Apartments feature conveniences such as kitchens, along with LED TVs and dressing gowns. Public transportation is only a short walk: Ribeira Station is 4 minutes and Jardim do Morro Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Property size
3 apartments
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking within 656 ft; booking required
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Free off-site parking within 656 ft; booking required
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
High chair
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Couples dining
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Dressing gowns
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital service
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Blackout curtains
No housekeeping
Location highlights
On the river
On the waterfront
Near a metro station
In the entertainment district
In the historical district
On the riverwalk
Things to do
Bike hire on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
3 rooms
3 floors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 39652/AL
Also known as
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment
Douro Riverside Apartments Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia
Frequently asked questions
Does Douro Riverside Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Douro Riverside Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Douro Riverside Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Douro Riverside Apartments and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Does Douro Riverside Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
What's the area around Douro Riverside Apartments like?
Douro Riverside Apartments is located on the waterfront in Santa Marinha, a short 4-minute walk from Ribeira Station and 6 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.
Douro Riverside Apartments Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
JERRY
JERRY, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Love the view from our room, so close along the river. Stairs are a challenge, but worth it. Thank you Felipe
Sergio M
Sergio M, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 August 2024
I enjoyed my time here. Although there are pros and cons…
Pros first: great location, fantastic post card view from the kitchen and bath area, spacious space, good communication with the host.
Cons: no elevators with steep stairs. Carpet is truly nasty looking. I hope they would invest in better flooring. It would make a big difference in this space.
Marjan
Marjan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2024
Great view and in the heart of porto. Within walking distance to the old town and major sites. Great for a family of 4.
Jordanna
Jordanna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 June 2024
We enjoyed the view and location was great! Jorge was quick to respond with any questions. Older building stairs leading to apart are very narrow, high and dirty. Hard to take luggage up. Once in apartment was ok.
Emanuel
Emanuel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Es un excelente lugar para hospedarse, con una vista espectacular al rio, es mucho mejor hospedarse aca en Vila Nova de Gaia que en Porto… tienes lo mejor de la zona
Octavio
Octavio, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Parking is a nightmare make sure you park with them, if not you will never find parking near
ADRIANA
ADRIANA, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Dorota
Dorota, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Amazing view, incredible location
Overall, great stay. Top notch communication from the start. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and amazingly located. 5 mins walk to anything and everything. The view was incredible out of the kitchen window. We loved it.
Pier
Pier, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 June 2024
Great location. Host messed up with the parking, so I needed to pay when it should have been free.
Jared
Jared, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 June 2024
Romayne
Romayne, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
The third floor apartment has quite possibly the most amazing view from any property I've stayed at in 20 years of international travel.
The apartment is in an amazing location, just minutes from the Av. de Diogo Leite on the south bank of the Douro River and all of its restaurants and Port bars.
The apartment has everything one would need including small kitchen.
The apartment is small, suitable to only two people at most. As mentioned in other reviews, the stairs to the top are steep and narrow, something to keep in mind if mobility and/or heavy luggage are an issue
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
Even though there are no elevators in this building, going up the stairs to the 3rd floor was well worth it. I call it the stairway to heaven. The view is well worth the climb. Apartment was very clean, had ample hot water, and tons of supplies to make our stay comfortable. This venue is a hidden gem. We would definitely stay here again.
Rowena
Rowena, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 April 2024
This property was very well positioned in a great location with walking distance to upper and lower Porto. It had an amazing view of the Duoro River and came with its own parking spot.
The building was very old and the entrance was very difficult to enter. We had to climb up three flights of very narrow and dangerous stairs and there was an unpleasant odor in the hallway going up to the apartment. Once you enter the apartment it was fairly clean however you noticed how small it was as the bed barely fit into the room.
The bathroom definitely required some maintenance as there appeared to be some black mold in the shower or “black silicone” which was mentioned by the owner when we reached out to them regarding our concerns after our stay.
The entire unit did smell like sewage, which may be from the underlining pipes in the bathroom however, we are not sure where the smell came from.
When we reached out to the owners regarding our concerns after our stay, we were basically informed that these standards are not up to “American” standards because of how tight it was and that we should have known this would be the case due to the history regarding Porto and the building status.
Roman
Roman, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 March 2024
Amazing views-old apt with dangerous uneven stairs
The building is in poor repair andstairs are dirty and smelly. The stairs to the apartments are extremely unsafe- all different heights and widths. The floor in the living area of the apartment is sloped dramatically. Tried numerous times to contact the management and no response at all to emails or phone calls. View, cleanliness and shower are only redeeming factors.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2023
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2023
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2023
Denis
Denis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
10 July 2023
Jerrold
Jerrold, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2023
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2023
Perfect location to explore Porto.
Deidre
Deidre, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2023
Great location specifically if you’re visiting Porto for the first time, everything is walking distance from apartment.stairs are really tough to climb or go down specially with luggage but honestly this is the case with most of Porto so many stairs to climb and lots uphill walking to most attractions.
koury
koury, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
12 June 2023
Very clean and excellent central location with incredible view of Gaia and Porto. Unit is for able-bodied, as there are many steps to get to unit.
Ewan
Ewan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
Stephan
Stephan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 June 2023
Small studio apartment, Doors are very small to acess and the stairs are narrow and steep. Nice view from small kitchen/bathroom. Parking is a fair distance away. Overall nice appartment and very close to ammenities/shopping and Louis Bridge.