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Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas

Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Porto Cathedral

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2527.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Porto Cathedral
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
  • Place, Ribeira Square
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas

The apartment is located in Passeio das Cardosas, a project representative of a remarkable work of urban rehabilitation in downtown Porto. It is a block bounded on the north by Praça da Liberdade, on the east by Praça de Almeida Garrett, on the south by Rua das Flores and on the west by Largo dos Lóios and Rua Trindade Coelho. This intervention allowed the public to open a new square, Praça das Cardosas, inside the block. The Square has 24-hour surveillance and its interior is closed from 7:00 p.m. and only residents are allowed to enter.
The apartment was carefully decorated, emphasizing the quality of the materials and the comfort of the textures of the fabrics used. Well sized and comfortable for 2 people, with a play area with two armchairs, a table and TV. The sleeping area has a double bed, equipped with bed linen, Colunex mattress that offers health and well-being, headrest in capitoné of white skin and sufficient cushions to guarantee the necessary comfort. We have a guest bed that will be installed whenever necessary. The room has underfloor heating which allows full comfort even in the winter months.
On the upper floor we have the kitchen and the dining table. The kitchen is equipped to provide a good culinary experience: stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, freezer, extractor hood, toaster and kettle.
The toilet is equipped with a modern set of hanging crockery, a bathtub with shower and a closet. We offer towels, bath sheets, hair dryer, washing machine, iron, ironing board and drying rack.
The cleaning of the apartment is ensured by a carefully selected suitable company. In case of prolonged stays the periodicity of cleaning will be agreed with the guest by means of price adjustment.
We have wireless internet and access to cable TV.
The apartment has 2 mini balconies overlooking Rua das Flores and São Bento Station (metro and trains).
The parking lot is located on the lower floors of the condominium, with elevators to Praça das Cardosas. In case of need of parking we thank you to mention in the reservation to be included the additional cost. (€ 30 per day)
Outside there are supermarkets, grocery stores, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and a taxi rank.
Located in the heart of the historical center of Porto, all important monuments can be visited on foot: the Clérigos Tower, the Cathedral of Porto, the Lello bookstore, the Stock Exchange Palace, Ferreira Borges Market, Ribeira Square, River Douro are only 5 to 10 minutes away.
You can visit the Port wine cellars and the Gaia Pier crossing the bridge D. Luis on foot. You have the possibility to take a cruise on the Douro River, rent bicycles, tuktuks, take tram or train and other tours right outside your door.
Additional Information:
- Late check-in is acceptable until 11:00 pm.
- Late check-out is possible if no new guests arrive the same day.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Apartment smoking.(We only ask you to do it on the balcony while enjoying the magnificent view over Rua das Flores).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 48354/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porto

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Sé, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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What's nearby

  • Clerigos Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Livraria Lello - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ribeira Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 2 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 2 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fábrica da Nata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabores Da Invicta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cremosi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolataria Equador - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mercador Café - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas located?

Located in Sé, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rua das Flores, Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 15 minutes. Pr. da Liberdade Stop and São Bento Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

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

Fantastic location

Convenient location, walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Would stay again when back in Porto.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic location

The apartment is a wonderful location. Perfect space for two. But it's not really air conditioned. It's a unit that has to go out the door, so you have to have the terrace door opened when it's running and the street is very loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room is in the heart of Porto. It was incredibly clean. While there is a big of noise outside, everything clears out by 11 and then it's quiet. However, if you're an early bird you can easily close the large shutter doors to drown out any news. The only issue we had was getting in to the garage, where we parked our car, and then into our apt. The codes can be tough at night and there is a lot of road work being done there and that day both roads were closed so we had to try to talk to the policia to let us in. But that isn't due to Susete. Her place was wonderful and she was very responsive. A great place to stay in the heart of Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Flower street in Porto

We stayed after a 12 day tour of Portugal. Easy location for Porto and Gaia. Many wonderful restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An Awesome Place

We absolutely loved this location and little apartment. Although on a busy street, when you closed all of the doors on the little balconies, the sound was almost completely blocked. The apartment had all the amenities anyone would ever need to have a wonderful stay in Porto. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Susete was able to answer all of our questions and always responded in a timely manner. The place was very clean and the tub was excellent for someone who enjoys a bath! Loved our little home for the week. Loved Porto!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Porto Pied-A-Terre

Perfect location for exploring heart of Porto! Modern, clean space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

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

Wonderful stay in Porto

Amazing place right in heart of Porto. Susete was a great host and made our stay easy. The place is exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for our time in Porto. I wish we had longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Porto!

We had an amazing experience staying at this apartment in Porto! From the moment we arrived, everything was smooth and welcoming. The apartment was spotlessly clean, stylishly decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay — including a fully equipped kitchen, cozy bed, and great Wi-Fi. There’s a washer/dryer combo in unit. No laundry detergent. Safe is also included to lock valuables.The location was perfect: close to restaurants, shops, and some of Porto’s best sights and Sao Bento train station, but still quiet enough for a restful night’s sleep when we got it. It truly felt like a home away from home.Our host was incredibly kind and helpful, offering great local tips and always quick to respond to any questions. You can tell a lot of thought and care goes into making this place special for guests.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Porto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Wow!

Perfect. Location. Bathtub. Lift. Floor heat. Air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H., Kenora, Canada

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

Conveniently located, beautiful apartment.

Across the street from the Sao Bento train and metro stations. We came in from airport by metro, convenient with luggage. Perfect location to walk the old town and see the sights. Nice stroll down a walking street, to walk to the Ribera or easy metro or busing. This apartment had two balconies. It’s noisy at night but we loved the vibe of the street activity and didn’t mind.The bed was comfortable and our hostess gave very detailed and helpful advice about the area, eateries and what to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Fantastic location

Property is in an awesome location - walkable to everything and steps from restaurants, shops, etc. Perfect set up for 2 individuals- no real living room per se but kitchen area with a table and chairs and floor to ceiling French doors (multiple sets) to a Juliet balcony. We were in the room mainly to sleep so the layout was fine. Although you are in the hub of night time goings on, we slept each night with the room fan on and slept well and were not disturbed by any noise. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Recommend

Right in the heart of the city. Easy Uber ride to property. Can be a bit confusing to find the entry door the first time, but quickly figured it out. Can be a bit noisy at night, as you’re right on one of the busier areas in town. It’s the city though, so you can’t complain. Shower head wasn’t attached to the wall, so showering was a bit difficult. I’m sure they’ll get that repaired. Would stay here again, no question about it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

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

Nice, clean unit. Very busy street.

The location is very close to the train station, which is very convenient. The down side to this is there are a lot of pan handlers and drug use is obvious. We witnessed a woman smoking crack on the steps to the entry door of our unit and the begging can be fairly aggressive at nearby restaurants. The unit was well appointed and clean. As advertised, the unit does have air conditioning, but it is a portable unit and the door to the balcony has to be open to use it. Making it very noisy and the smell of car and truck fumes fill the apartment. The street is very busy and noisy unlit late into the evening. Location is excellent, but there are downsides.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

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

Great location in Porto

We had superb communication with the host. Some difficulty locating and accessing the property at check-in was addressed over the phone easily. My only suggestion would be to simplify/clarify the instructions to access the apartment and access code system. The apartment was very clean and suitable for a couple staying in central Porto. Everything is very accessible by foot, including the main train station (Sao Bento) just down the street. Located on a main street of Porto, nights are loud and often can be heard from the bedroom. Temperature control is more difficult than expected given the type of A/C unit in the apartment (requires the window to be open at night to vent hot air, which is not preferable when the street is loud). Lastly, the host required an additional cash payment to comply with Portugal's tourist tax, and the payment was not included in the "property fee" as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
An adorable, clean, modern, small studio in the heart of Porto. You are steps from the busy streets, alleys, cafes, shops and restaurants. And the whole scene plays out in front of you right outside your small balcony. Speaking of that scene, there is a wonderful restaurant, Impar Flores, right across the alley and people line up early. We drove into town from Lisbon and due to an insane amount of street construction, finding the place was quite challenging. The written directions were tough to follow. A map of the complex and precisely where the apartment is, would be very helpful. As of this writing there is not a good AC option, there is a portable unit but that requires leaving the door open and it is quite loud outside. Susete explained that she has been experiencing delays in getting a true unit installed. If you visit in the summer, check to see the progress of the installation.This was out first visit to Porto and it is a wonderful, beautiful city. And do not leave without having Franchesina!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, well appointed apartment in an excellent location. Somewhat noisy because of the street activity below it but otherwise great. Host went out of her way to provide information about the apartment and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was exceptional, and the host was very helpful, perfect place to visit Porto
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location couldn’t be better! It was perfectly situated for sightseeing and great nearby restaurants. The bed was comfortable and the few times it was a little warm and we used the AC, it cooled down the apartment very quickly. We were able to check in a little bit earlier than scheduled which was very appreciated. They helped us arrange airport transfer which was also really helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, laundry and kitchenette were a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odete W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and location was perfect to explore the city! The AC should be addressed as you can only run it with the door open which we were not comfortable doing at night. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Don't be fooled by the advertised air conditioning, you will be gravely disappointed. There's a floor unit, you opened the floor to ceiling doors and put the exhaust hose out the door. So while a trickle of cool air is coming from the unit a blast of hot air comes through to the apartment. Instructions to enty are so confusing and complicated even my driver couldn't figure them out. This being said, great location for sight seeing and was very clean.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying in this apartment. The location is perfect and is within walking distance to major tourist attractions, restaurants, nightlife and train stations. The host sent us some excellent recommendations for food. Although the apartment is on a busy street, noise was never an issue for us. Yes, it can be busy during the day, but once the restaurants close in the evening, it was actually very quiet. We enjoyed the balcony and viewing the historic street below. The host was very quick to respond and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell G.

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

Cute apartment, great location

This apartment was small but had everything we needed. It was clean and in a great location near many shops, the train station, and restaurants. We would gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great experience all around. Is in the heart of everything so be prepared for a little noise.

Perfect location. Very nice accommodations and a very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Susete Nunes

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