A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment

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A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white doors with glass panels, a patterned rug, a chair, and wall-mounted picture frames.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a chair, a bed with floral bedding, and a large mirror above the dresser.
A living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, a large plant, and framed artwork on the walls.
A compact kitchen with white tiles, a wooden countertop, a sink, and a small stool.
A dining area with a table covered by a lace tablecloth, a vase with flowers, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Porto Historic Center

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida dos Aliados
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Porto

Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, is home to this apartment. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Alfandega Congress Center.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bolhao Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 3 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fábrica Da Nata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nata Lisboa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manteigaria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sigilo Beer Garden - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A 1930s "Time Capsule" Apartment located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is steps away from Chapel of Souls and Porto Historic Center. Bolhao Market and Porto Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Bolhao Station is only a 3-minute walk and Campo 24 Agosto Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful step back in time, the place was filled with antiques, you felt as if you were staying at your favorite great aunt’s house. Great location, and communication with Host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
extremely great accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with plenty of room in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s an older apartment so you need to be considerate of its limitations but the location is perfect and the owners are great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Porto

It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2025
Thank you very much! Hope you visit again ☺️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean place unfortunately very loud neighbour's at night. I would recommend earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Hello Marie, I’m so sorry for the noise downstairs!! It was not my fault , but I feel like I must apologise just the same. I cannot control who ever the other apartament get as guests, and its seams that this group downstairs was very noisy, other guests also complained. I wish you could text me when the problem started , because I could do something about that, like I did with the guests that came after you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time at this very spacious and nice apartment. We loved the excellent location! Definitely a place to recommend staying at!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you very much for your kind review, and above all, thank so much for being such a wonderful guest ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stepping Back in Time

The location was absolutely perfect. The apartment was safe and secure. Walking Distance to all of Portos attractions. You will definitely enjoy your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is in a convenient location walkable to most areas of historic Porto. The VRBO description is accurate as the apartment is a time capsule. The showers were super and bathrooms were clean. My only suggestion is a couple of chairs in the living room should be replaced, but we truly appreciated the charm of this vintage apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is in a very convenient location; far enough from the busiest streets that it stays relatively quiet, but close enough to walk everywhere. It’s the perfect spot to start exploring the city and eventually make your way down to Gaia.The apartment itself was an absolute dream. It’s incredibly charming, beautifully decorated, and full of character. I wished I could live there & loved every second of my stay.Sofia was also wonderful and very responsive whenever I had questions.The apartment was clean, including the floors, bathrooms, sheets, and living spaces. One thing to note is that, because it’s a very old building, it can be a bit dusty. If you have asthma or are sensitive to dust, I’d recommend bringing your inhaler just in case. Other than that, we had a fantastic stay and would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Porto in 3 days

This quaint property is centrally located with easy acces to everything. "Mercato" 5 mins walk where you can try and buy a wide range of food and drinks (Porto, wines, Ginjinha etc) River about 15 mins walk Public transport easily accessible on the street. Recommend "Bolt" as it's cheap and reliable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Thank you very much Richard for your kind review ☺️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint apartment. Very old but unique. Comfortable beds. Host is just lovely and very helpful. Very small kitchen but has everything you need for a small cook up. TIPS: Just some info for guests - 2nd floor apartment with stairs, no lift. Parking is available in a car park around the corner, ask the host for information. Busy street but quiet at night. No air con but fans provided and you can open the windows. Close to everything, walkable distances. Some noise from neighbours but quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne, großzügige Wohnung mit viel Charme und portugiesischem Flair. Wir waren mit vier Personen drinnen, jeder konnte ein eigenes Schlafzimmer haben. Man hätte aber auch sehr gut mit sieben Personen dort wohnen können. Lage ist sehr zentral. Eins der Schlafzimmer geht zur befahrenen Straße raus - wen das stört, der sollte Ohrstöpselchen mitnehmen. Uns hat es nicht gestört, zumal uns die zentrale Lage sehr wichtig war. Die Kommunikation mit Sofia war hervorragend. Sie hat immer sehr schnell geantwortet und war sehr zuvorkommend - so durften wir unsere Koffer länger in der Wohnung stehen lassen. Nochmals herzlichen Dank für die tolle Unterstützung!Wohnung und Einrichtung sind älter, was halt zum Charme beiträgt und einem das Gefühl gibt, sich in einer typisch portugiesischen Wohnung zu befinden. Das bedeutet aber auch, dass z.B eins der Badezimmer innenliegend ist und nicht über die heute üblichen Ventilatoren verfügt. Das sollte man wissen - wer eine cleane Ikea-Wohnung erwartet, ist hier nicht richtig.Wir waren auf jeden Fall sehr begeistert von der Wohnung, der Lage und Sofia und empfehlen sie uneingeschränkt weiter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Appartement pour grande famille

Nous avons séjourner en famille du 13 au 16 mars. L'appartement est authentique.Il est tres bien situé, certe dans un carrefour. Mais quand on le choisis on sait aussi qu'on est dans le centre. A proximité de la rue centrale, des restaurant et du métro.Sofia a été à notre écoute et encore merci pour la cafetière.Nous avons rencontrer Maria, charmante et attentionné. A recommander pour le charme.t letro
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

appartement centre ville porto

Superbe emplacement pour ce grand appartement. Très bien situé et avec le charme de l'ancien. Literie impeccable. Cachet de l'ancien mais aussi défauts de l'ancien. Pas de double vitrage donc appartement très bruyant vis à vis de la rue. autre point négatif pour la cuisine qui est petite mais surtout très mal équipée vis à vis du nombre d'occupants possible.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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