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SO SIMPLY RIBEIRA - Charming apartment located right in the historic center of Porto

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs.
A building with multiple windows and balconies, featuring a traditional architectural style with a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel sink, and white cabinets.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a unique leaf-shaped cutlery.
A building with a sign reading "Porta Antiga 36" and a wooden door.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

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

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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. Palacio das Artes and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terreiro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Muro do Bacalhau - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nata 7 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cask Beer - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SO SIMPLY RIBEIRA - Charming apartment located right in the historic center of Porto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SO SIMPLY RIBEIRA - Charming apartment located right in the historic center of Porto?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SO SIMPLY RIBEIRA - Charming apartment located right in the historic center of Porto?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SO SIMPLY RIBEIRA - Charming apartment located right in the historic center of Porto located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is steps away from Church of Sao Francisco and Porto Historic Center. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Alfândega Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice 2 double bed apartment. Fantastic location near the river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Porto location

The location is amazing and the management is helpful and easy to work with. Go to the bakery they recommend! The bathroom is tiny and the walk up steps can be a lot at the end of the day but the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Nice apartment, great location. Beds were a bit hard, but everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a fantastic location. Definitely an older building, but was still charming. As other reviews state, the stairs up to the apartment were quite steep and lots of them. I would recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your message, which encourages my entire team.! It was really nice welcoming you and we are glad you enjoyed your stay here in Porto! Best wishes!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Listing could include better information about stairs to the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The location is great it’s near the River among other things. Many restaurants nearby and the neighborhood is quiet. The apartment is on the 3rd floor and there’s no elevator, i understand that this is a historic area so this apt is best suited for younger people who has the strength to go up and down the steps (60 steps) not to mention bringing your luggages up and down the steps. The bathroom is pretty small too, other than that the Lamia is easy to get in touch with and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Average apartment in great location

The apartment itself is a little run down, there was a strong smell of damp coming from the bathroom. However the location of the property was excellent, in the heart of Ribeira and easy walking to all of the main sites!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good location and easy to check in. I wouldn’t call this a 2 bedroom though. The main bedroom is part of the living room. There is no separate area. We rented this place to work remote, and I thought there would be separate bedrooms. The bathroom also had very strong smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Porto stay

The bathroom is tiny. Shower floor is like an ice rink. Needs a mat so a person is not in danger. They were very cooperative about our needs being met. It is on the 4th floor and quite a climb for hauling luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was clean and stocked with coffee pods for daily consumption. Toilet paper stocked as well. Much appreciated! However the hallway walls in the staircase leading to apartment door are covered in mold - a clear health risk. My family and I felt we had to cover our mouths or hold our breath as we ascended the many stairs. There is also no ventilation in the bathroom (which seems to be commom in Portugal). There was a musty smell in the bathroom as well, which is likely due to old plumbing.The hosts were lovely and accommodating, greeting us from the start and offering recommendations in the area. Also the location was brilliant, right on the river with access to many delicious restaurants and scenic viewpoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. It is very important to us to get the opinions of our guest so that we can always continue to improve and make sure our guest have a great stay in Porto. The mold was already taken care of, it is now all good! We hope we will host again sometime. It was a pleasure to welcome you into our apartement ! Ruis
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tres bien situé pour découvrir Porto ...Merci àLamia pour son accueil et son efficacité pour satisfaire nos demandes
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2026
Yvette was a really friendly, neat and tidy guest. Communicating with her was easy and effortless. It was a pleasure welcoming her into our apartment, and we hope we will meet again sometime. Best whishes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Centrally located smaller apartment that has everything you need for your visit of Porto. Did not have to use public transportation or taxi for the first 2 days. It is perhaps suitable for younger population, has a lot of steps to the front door. Other than that you can literally walk to all main attractions and great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2026
Thank you for your comment! It was really nice welcoming you and we are glad you enjoyed your stay here in Porto! Best wishes!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Publicidad engañosa y condiciones inaceptables – solicito responsabilidadNuestra experiencia con esta propiedad fue completamente inaceptable. Al llegar, quedó claro que el anuncio es engañoso y no representa en absoluto el estado real del inmueble. Las fotos publicadas son falsas o están desactualizadas.La propiedad presentaba un olor fuerte y desagradable, condiciones evidentes de falta de limpieza y mantenimiento, además de daños visibles como sillas rotas y paredes deterioradas. El lugar no cumplía con estándares mínimos de habitabilidad.Incluso queríamos regresar a tomar fotos para el reclamo y la persona que nos recibió no nos permitió volver a la propiedad. La situación fue tan grave que no pudimos quedarnos ni una sola noche. Nos vimos obligados a buscar otro alojamiento el mismo día, incurriendo en gastos adicionales y una gran incomodidad.A pesar de haber reportado todo inmediatamente, el propietario se ha negado a asumir responsabilidad o emitir un reembolso, lo cual consideramos totalmente injusto dada la situación.Este tipo de experiencia no solo es decepcionante, sino que también representa una falta de transparencia hacia los huéspedes. No recomiendo esta propiedad bajo ninguna circunstancia.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Bien situe

Plus de 50 marches à monter avec des marches hautes et reduites
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Ordnung. Die Wohnung ist allerdings etwas muffig und etwas abgenutzt. Bett war bequem. Statt in eine teure Klimaanlage und Fernseher, hätte man lieber die Lüftung im Bad reparieren sollen. Dort ist es etwas feucht/schimmelig. Wir haben die Dunstabzugshaube angemacht nach dem Duschen. Das hintere Zimmer hat auch keine Lüftungsmöglichkeit. Haben wir aber auch nicht genutzt. Küche war gut ausgestattet. Aber ein einfacher Espressokocher funktioniert besser als die Kapselmaschine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Emplacement idéal pour visiter Porto

Nous avons passé un très bon week-end à Porto. L'emplacement de la location est parfait.Les prestations proposées sont corrects. Cependant des défauts sont néanmoins à remonter :- L'absence de siphon dans l'évier de la salle de bain engendre des remontés d'odeur d'eau usée qui sont désagréable.- Des traces de moisissures sont présentes et des portions de peintures commencent à se décoller.- Invasion de fourmis qu'il a fallu maitriser.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Suffisant pour quelques jours à Porto

Bon appartement sauf la salle de bains qui est vraiment petite mais pour quelques jours on s’en accommode
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Très beau séjour à Porto

Appartement propre, bien situé.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Tolle Lage,sehr kleines Bad,steile Treppe nach oben

Sehr späte Check In Information,sehr kleines Bad,steile Treppe nach oben,aber eine tolle Lage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sejour à Porto

Très bel appartement pour visiter Porto sans moyen de location . De la réservation au départ tout est prevu si besoi,chauffeur de l aéroport à l appartement . Une personne vous accueillera pour les explications et remise des clés .excellent en tout point .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fantastische locatie. Klein en niet alles werkte.

Locatie was top. Inchecken en comminicatie prima. Wc trok zeer slecht door. Licht in de keuken werkte niet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your comment! It was really nice welcoming you and we are glad you enjoyed your stay here in Porto! Best wishes!
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