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Lovely Duplex in the historical center of Oporto - High Standing

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Room
Main Suite
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oporto, Porto District
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Lovely Duplex in the historical center of Oporto - High Standing

2 Bedrooms Duplex Apartment, enterely renovated in a classified historical building, with very high standing, located in the heart of the historical city of Oporto, with unforgettable views on the Dom Luis Bridge, Douro River from one side, and Palacio da Bolsa, Sao Francisco Church and Infante Dom Henrique Square from the other side.
This apartment is located on the last and 5th floor of a building with an elevator. This building is known as Baron Forrester has spent some time leaving there.
Joseph James Forrester devoted a part of his life in a laborious survey of the River Douro, with a view of improvement of its navigation and a separte map of the port Wine districts, reprinted in England in 1852 by order of a select committee of the House of Commons. He was created Baron de Forrester for life in 1855 by the crown of Portugal, made knight commander of the orders of Christ and Isabella la Catolica, and received the cross of chevalier of various orders of his adopted country.
This Duplex is a real unique diamond in the historical center, with 2 Suites with 2 balconies, one in front of the Infante Dom Henrique Square and the other in front of the Dom Luis Bridge.
This apartment is completely equipped, you will spend fantastic and unforgettable vacations and you will be part of the History of Oporto. Come to visit Oporto and spend nice time in our apartment!

Property manager

Marc Jan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 7150/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Porto

Located on a river, this apartment is in Centro / Baixa, 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 Bolhao Market. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Oporto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Livraria Lello - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adega São Nicolau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muro do Bacalhau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Club - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Duplex in the historical center of Oporto - High Standing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Lovely Duplex in the historical center of Oporto - High Standing?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lovely Duplex in the historical center of Oporto - High Standing located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is steps away from Stock Exchange Palace and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ribeira Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 188 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Oporto stay.

This was an amazing property in an amazing location. We highly recomend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne W.

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

Location, location

We stayed at the same apartment in 2015. The location on the Ribeira is ideal for people who like to walk: a short stroll to the river and the port houses of Gaia, and also to the restaurants up the hill in Porto.Our companions did not like the hard bed in the main floor bedroom, and they complained also about noise at all hours from the street traffic.It was a great place to relax in the evenings, after many thousands of steps during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Perfect Porto Location!

The duplex is so perfectly located for exploring Porto. It was our first time visiting and we could not have asked for a better home-base in Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich S.

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

Great location and beautiful view!

It’s a perfect place to stay if you want to Best Regards close to Ribeira or
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Fantastic Location

We really enjoyed our stay at this apartment. It was clean and well maintained, and the perfect amount of space for 2 couples. The location was ideal for exploring Porto. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location, but use the stairs

This place has an excellent location in Porto and beautiful views, especially from the top bedroom at night. The amenities were good, although could have used a few tea towels. Beds were a bit springy and the pillows quite hard. Our biggest issue was the elevator. It stopped and we got stuck in it for 45 minutes. The call help button company did not speak English so we did not know if they were even coming. Luckily our neighbor across the hall heard us and had been stuck before. She made sure to call the elevator company and kept checking on us to make sure we were ok. Other than that little panic incident, the place was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

40th annversary trip

We were two couples traveling together this place was beautiful and we both had our own spaces snd bathrooms. In addition if you want to see Porto it’s the perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Property was great, however we had trouble with the tv and the remote needed new batters, also the remote for the air conditioner
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Josée F.

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

Emplacement idéal

Les 2 tapis n’étaient pas propres et balayés!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Excellent location and spectacular view of the river from balcony

The property was spacious, beds comfortable and kitchen was perfect. The location was great especially close to really good restaurants. The balcony with river and cathedral views was my favorite. Our host was very helpful and check in was very easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Wonderful apartment near Douro River!

This was an amazing “find”!! Situated within Porto’s famous historic district, you are steps away from terrific cafes, restaurants and popular attractions. The duplex is well-appointed with a modern kitchen, efficient air-conditioning, and scenic views of the Douro River and bridges! Marc (and Rita!) were wonderful hosts, and we look forward to our next visit back to Porto!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carley M.

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

Great Location

Location and property were beautiful, well kept, and clean. The check in process was a bit disorganized, and the attitude of the person checking us in was less than positive. Some items were lacking( soap, toilet paper, tissue, etc) but nothing that took away from the positive experience. Overall, I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Slava K.

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

Stunning property!

A great apartment, in a very centre of Porto, with breathtaking views of both Douro river and Palacio da Bolsa! Beautiful inside and just steps away from all the riverfront activity and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorry C.

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

Great location

The property's location was excellent, right in the downtown core with front and back balconies which was great space to take in essence of Porto. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Beautiful Porto stay

Location is great, rental is awesome, and Rita and Marc were great hosts. Absolutely recommend this property for anyone looking for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Best ever!

The apartment was clean, bright, well-equipped and SO well-situated we could walk everywhere. Will never stay anywhere else in Porto 👍😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristin B.

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

great stay in porto

Marc’s apartment is easy to access and a pleasant, spacious stay. centrally located, you are looking up the hill to cleirgos on one side and across the river to gaia the other. the walks up and down the beautiful neighborhoods will have you feeling very lucky to have an elevator in a historic location. defininitley recommend and would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Amazing place with great views

We enjoyed our stay with our friends. It was perfect for two couples. However the upstairs suite will be a battle between the couples. lol. Downstairs sitting would be better if a couple bucket chairs. Just a suggestion. It is close to everything! Book early for this special place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Great stay With family from California

This location was amazing to walk out your door and visit restaurants and shopping and all the attractions. My only comment would be that my daughter said the downstairs bedroom had a very uncomfortable mattress, but otherwise the apartment was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Constance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect location in Porto!

We loved our stay at this modern apartment near the river in Porto! We were in the ❤️ of the celebrations for the feast of St. John which was a wonderful surprise. The apartment has two suites giving travellers some privacy. Lots of space to relax or eat together as well. Upstairs balcony has a fantastic view of the river and bridges. Bright and clean… we highly recommend it! Could use a sharp knife, a cover for the kitchen drain, a couple more tea towels and 2 pillows for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
When we booked this property, it stated that it had “parking onsite” but beware, there is NO parking onsite. There is underground parking at the park across the way for a fee to the tune of 50€ per day. There is alternative parking .5km down the street to the tune of 30€ per day. Also, this building is not accessible. The so-called elevator doesn’t begin until the 2nd floor, after climbing 30 steps. If you are thinking of booking this property for these two attributes like we did, this is not the property for you. Additionally, this does not sleep 6, it sleeps 4 plus 1 on the sofa that does not fold out to become a bed as claimed. There are no toiletries provided and few towels and toilet paper. The pillows are tiny, and the downstairs bedroom mattress is hard as can be. Otherwise, the location is fantastic, the view is amazing, and despite the challenges, we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy O.

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

Stay in Porto

Amazing location. Very nice apartment. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great location

Nice large apartment in a great location in Porto. Communication with our host was easy and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Great location in Porto!

Good condo in a great location! Plenty of room for 4! We loved our time here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The only place you should stay in Porto

Ribeira is highly desirable in Porto and we just happened to stay at this phenomenal, clean, spacious, comfortable and QUIET place just above all the energy while looking out across the Douro river with the Episcopal palace shining down into our bedroom every night. We had no idea where to stay in Porto but now I know I'd never look elsewhere. Traffic exists everywhere but honestly there is no easier access than this apartment with a parking lot just down the street. Marc and Rita are super communicative, Rita is kind and helpful...even bringing extra towels and pillows for us. A short walk to the bridge to Gaia and near everything you could want to see in Porto. The pictures simply don't do this modern condo justice. Don't worry about the noise outside, they have soundproofing that is solid and the upstairs balcony is romantic and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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