DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA - Sao Nicolau

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2538 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Water view

Explore the area

Porto, Porto

Ribeira Square6 min walk
Porto Cathedral9 min walk
Porto Historic Center11 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

52314/AL

My Oporto House is part of a restored building dated 1850, which is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage!

It's located in the heart of historic Oporto city centre, in Douro riverside quarter known as Ribeira, surrounded by the most beautiful and important sights of the city like Palace of Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), S João Novo Palace, Dom Fernando Wall, S Francisco Church, Palace of Arts, Hard Club, Douro and Port Wines Institute, House of Henry - The Navigator, Ribeira riverside area, Dom Luis I Eiffel bridge and Port Wine Cellars.

In this quarter, you can stroll around the narrow twisting streets, enjoy the colorful facades of the houses, once painted once tiled, taste the most tipical food in busy 'tascas' or restaurants or take party in one of the most lively bars in Ribeira or 'Galerias de Paris'!

Despite its prime location, the house is situated in a very quiet and silent place, so the guests can have a good nights!

Outside the apartment, within walking distance there is a Bus stop, a Taxi terminal, a Porto Tram City Tour stop, a Bus City Tour stop, Guindais funicular, Douro's boat cruises, a Car park, Shops, Supermarket, a Police Station, a Municipal Tourism Office, Restaurants, Bars all you need in one place!

The apartment is 20 minutes by car from Sá Carneiro Airport and five minutes walking distance from train and Metropolitan Station San Bento.

Property manager

Isabel Vieira

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Baby crib on request, without additional charge.

Events

No events allowed

Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Forbidden to smoke inside apartment.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Porto

Located on a river, this apartment is in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto. Notable landmarks in the area include Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Casa da Musica. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Dragao Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Porto, Porto

What's nearby

Ribeira Square - 6 min walk
Porto Cathedral - 9 min walk
Livraria Lello - 11 min walk
Dom Luis I Bridge - 11 min walk
Porto Historic Center - 11 min walk

Getting around

Infante Stop - 2 min walk
São Bento Station - 10 min walk
Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Tram Restaurante - 3 min walk
Café São Nicolau - 3 min walk
Vime - 3 min walk
Verso em Pedra - Sociedade de Restauração Unipessoal - 6 min walk
Mirajazz - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Sao Francisco, Ribeira Square, and Porto Cathedral. Livraria Lello and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Alfândega Stop is 7 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Apr 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 nights

Updated and comfortable studio with a good location for exploring central Porto. Isabel makes everything easy. Definitely recommend the Douro Valley wine tour. A beautiful spot in the world.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid H.

Feb 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porto

Fantastic location. Close to the Douro river and the wine caves. But what made our stay more enjoyable was all the attention and help from Isabel. We had a great stay and hope to be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

May 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Porto

Porto was amazing, but what really made our week was Isabel and her home. The property is in an excellent location to explore the historic city center, the decor made it feel like an elegant stay in a home, exactly what you hope for, but rarely find in short term rentals. The star was our host, Isabel’s suggestions and attention to ensure we enjoyed our visit was truly the best. We would highly recommend, and look forward to visiting again. Marc and Julie

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

May 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porto

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way. Isabel is amazing loved the place and her.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Mar 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem in Porto, a Gem of a City

It is hard to overstate the advantages of staying at this VRBO property. The location is just 1 or 2 blocks from Porto’s iconic riverfront. It has a classy interior with everything one would want—a full kitchen, modern shower, washer/dryer, TV, and many more advantages. A giant advantage is the owner, who offered many suggestions, helped set up day trips, and made sure everything went smoothly. In case someone doesn’t know it, Porto is a great place to visit for sightseers, wine lovers, foodies and because of a welcoming “vibe.”

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Isabel Vieira

Since I was a little girl, I always dream travel all around the world, so I did it!

Now my dream is welcome my guests with all comfort and beauty which make their trip to Oporto an unforgettable experience!

A new dream is coming true!