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Charming & Unique Downtown Flat

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Entrance - Very bright and spacious hall
Entrance to the flat with acess to the balcony
Living room
View to the kitchen and living room  from the hall
Living room equipped with flat screen TV with over 100 cable channels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Porto, Porto District
  • Porto City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming & Unique Downtown Flat

About the apartment
Centrally located in a quiet square, the flat is within walking distance to most of Porto landmarks, with easy access to major transportation lines.
The building has been completely renovated in 2014 to the highest standard, providing all the comfort of a modern house while maintaining its beautiful original features, such as its staircase or its windows in traditional Portuguese style.
The flat comfortably accommodates 6 people and it’s your perfect home away. Whether you are a family with children or a group of friends looking for a home away, this is a place you’ll be looking forward to come back to after a day out in the town.
With 125 square meters, the flat occupies the entire 3rd floor of the building.
The flat is very bright, with plenty of natural light coming from windows on three sides.
The flat has two bedrooms, one master bedroom, double bed and on-suite bathroom, and another bedroom also with a double bed. There is a second complete bathroom. There is also a charming mezzanine with two single beds that can serve either as a third bedroom (accommodating 2 people) or a relaxing sitting area. A small balcony overlooks the city. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The living room is tastefully decorated, including a dining table sitting up to 6 people. There is also a tv and free wi-fi internet throughout.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances and utensils necessary for you to prepare your Portuguese inspired meals, or simply prepare breakfast before you head out.

Access to the apartment
The apartment is located in the heart of the city and easily accessed by all means of transportation. Trindade Station is only 5 minutes walk away, and Sao Bento station is 15 minutes walk away.
If you happen to be travelling by car there are parking facilities nearby (50 meters from the flat and open 24/7). I’ll be happy to assist you with that.
There is also free street parking from 8 pm to 10:30 am.

Interaction with Guests
Starting from the very beginning till the end of the stay, guests will be accompanied.
We’ll personally greet you at the flat and take the time to explain how everything works, what’s around in the neighborhood and also give you suggestions and advice for you to enjoy our city to the most.

About Porto
Overlooking the Douro River, Porto is one of the most ancient European cities. It was born and developed from the northern bank of this river during the Middle Ages. One of the most significant aspects of Porto and its historical centre is its landscape, combining harmony with the urban structure and presenting a frame of rare beauty. The city was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1996.

When discovering Porto, you will find many surprises. Besides its welcoming and historical environment, Porto is also contemporary and artistic. This is shown not only in the streets, architecture, monuments and museums but also in the terraces, restaurants, nightlife and shopping areas.

We look forward to welcoming you!
Filomena and Ana

Municipal Tourist tax
According to the Municipal Porto law, all the reservations after the 1 st of March 2018, will have a Municipal Tourist Tax. From 1 st December 2024 the tax is 3 € per overnight stay and per person older than 12 years, up to a maximum total value of 21€ (Seven straight nights per overnight stay/person). This value is not included in the booking costs and it will be charged separately (in cash).

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Owner/Manager
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Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Just please treat our apartment as if it was your own. No smoking inside but there is a balcony where you can smoke. Check in / check out timings ca

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
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
Property Registration Number 10052/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Porto

Located in Porto, this apartment is in the city centre. Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matosinhos Beach and Espinho Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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Porto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porto City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ribeira Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 6 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Sidraria Celta Endovélico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪17º Restaurante & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Lameiras - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doce Dia Confeitaria Salão de Chá - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supernova - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & Unique Downtown Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming & Unique Downtown Flat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & Unique Downtown Flat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming & Unique Downtown Flat located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Holy Trinity Church and Bolhao Market. Porto City Hall and Livraria Lello are also within 15 minutes. Bolhao Station is 6 minutes by foot and Trindade Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Wonderful light filled apartmen!

We stayed in this apartment for three weeks and loved it. It’s light and bright and as clean as it could be. It’s a great balance of new (kitchen and baths) with character (floors and stairway). Filomenia is priceless and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. The market downstairs is lovely and the square outside means lots of light comes in and you’re not staring in someone else’s Windows. Great restaurants nearby and enough out of the tourist area to be quiet and local, but close enough to get where you need to go quickly. Literally down an ally from a majorTrain station.highly recommend
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa P.

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

Fantastic!

Stop looking. Just stay here, it has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave/Jane O.

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

Porto

Great location, close to Metro, sites, & many food choices. Filomena is a wonderful host, she waited for us at the appartment, and greated us like family. I would recommend anyone visiting Porto to stay at her Appartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Incredible apartment

This apartment exceeded our expectations. It was immaculate, roomy, and had incredible views. The host had great recommendations of things to do and restaurants. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

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

Great stay in Porto!

Filomena and her team were great! After a couple travel delays, Claudia met us at the apartment late at night. She took her time showing us around the space and giving us suggestions on restaurants etc. Knowing we were delayed, they even left some food and wine for us to have. Thanks for the perfect home base in Porto!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Porto Holiday

Centrally located very spacious apartment. Very bright with lots of windows. One should know there are 3 flights of stairs so something to think about if you are disabled in any way. Porto is a city of stairs and hills so you can’t avoid it. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops in the area and a great little fruit and veg store beneath the condo.We were welcomed and given lots of info upon arrival. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Great location and cool apartment

This is grand old apartment in a fabulous location. Super handy to the metro and to Santa Caterina for shopping.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Porto

Excellent venue
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great location and layout

Great location for walking around the city. Filomena was a great host, meeting us when we checked in, and giving us several recommendations for sightseeing as well as meals. The layout was perfect for 3 of us with a sizeable living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Comfy Porto Penthouse

What a wonderful place to return to after a day of sightseeing. Two comfortable bedrooms with two bathrooms and an extra loft with two single beds if needed. Host’s Filomena and Walter gave us great tips for places to see and eat. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

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

Well placed appartement in center of Porto

Filomena's appartment is very quiet and offer enough place for 6 people. We were in Porto my 4 people family and 2 friends. From the window you have a beautiful view of Porto building. Placed at 150 m of main metro station Trindad and not far of the main spots to visit the localisation was excellent. Restaurant and shops are just arround.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha K.

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

beautiful Apartment

The only complaint was the stairs:) and no elevator, which was a bit hard with a child. Other than that, Impeccable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Lovely apartment, with lovely people.

Our stay at Charming and Unique Downtown apartment was very nice, the apartment was very clean and everything you need, Filomana and Walter were very nice people, they were there at the apartment to see us in, even thought it was very late when we arrived. We was able to leave our luggage at the apartment until we had to leave, Filomana called our taxi for us when we had to leave. Porto was lovely would recommend the apartment and Porto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heide-Marie T., Wellington, New Zealand

A beautiful flat in a very convenient location

An excellent stay in a beautiful, comfortable, and very clean flat. We were met at Trindade station by Filomena's friend who took us to the flat and who showed us everything. The location could not be more convenient, very easy walking distance from Trindade metro station, a direction connection to the Airport and to Campanha station. While the 'sights' could easily be reached on foot, the neighbourhood felt real, with local shops and restaurants very close. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Luba S.

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

Porto

We rented the apartment from October 2 to October 6 2023. The location was great - a lot of restaurants around, close distance to historic places. Our hosts, Filomena and Walter surprised us with very warm welcome, walked us through the apartment explaining everything and suggesting the places to see and restaurants to eat at. Apartment was amazing - very clean and comfortable. It was on the 3rd floor without elevator, but we have managed to walk the stairs being over 70yo. :) Thank you, Filomena and Walter for the hospitality! Luba and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Spring time in Porto

We were visiting Porto for 3 weeks, 10 days in the city and than went out to the beach. This was the perfect location for enjoying the city. Right in the historic downtown area and near shopping, restaurants, and historic sites and parks. Great for walking and no need for a car, really don't bring a car. The apartment is beautiful and well appointed. Very sunny with lots of windows throughout and a small terrace that two people can sit on and enjoy the city view. The kitchen is compact with a small refrigerator but easy enough to prepare meals in and has good storage. The pans need some updating and knives need sharpening but the host, Filomena, would probably have replaced had we asked as she is very helpful and accommodating (more on that later). The two bedrooms downstairs are smallish and one has no closet or dresser to put clothes so be prepared to live out of suitcase. The other one has plenty of storage. We did not use the loft but it is quite roomy, but probably best for older children / teens. Filomena was great to work with before, during and after our stay. She assured me there were grocery stores that carried Gluten free items and when we arrived had a list of where they were located. The day we left she helped arrange a taxi to the airport and provided directions to the driver as we didn't speak Portuguese. From the airport you can take the metro directly (without a change of lines) to the Apt and get off at the Trinadad stop which is a 5 minute walk. You can easily walk to Gaia and the Port houses across the river or again take the metro. If you have trouble with stairs or don't want to walk up or down stairs to get to the apt than I would not recommend staying here. There are 3 flights of stairs to get up to the door of the apartment and another flight once inside (see photos). We didn't care (in our mid-60's in good shape) as it just added to our exercise and we loved being on the top floor with all the light and airy feel the apt. has. We would definitely stay here again. And highly recommend Filomina as a host.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P., Bay Area, California

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

Amazing apartment in wonderful neighborhood with special hosts

This was one of the best places we have stayed in all our travels. Filomena and Walter met us at the property and spent time making sure we knew where everything was and how to use all the appliances. They gave us wonderful recommendations that were spot on! The space is gorgeous and open with lots of privacy and super comfortable seating and bedding. The kitchen was well stocked and the laundry was super handy. The wine was such a lovely touch!! We will absolutely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel P.

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

Wonderful!

This location was ideal. We could walk to several attractions without having to take a taxi or Uber. The hosts were very attentive and welcomed us with plenty of information and a nice bottle of wine. We were 2 couples and had very separate sleeping areas which was ideal. We would certainly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Beautiful flat in a great location

Loved the property. Property managers met us on arrival and were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cedric B.

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

An exceptional welcoming

Filomena is the Best host you can expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eva L.

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

Außergewöhnlich hübsche Wohnung in Zentrumsnähe

Wir haben mit zwei Teenagern ein paar Tage hier verbracht und die Zeit sehr genossen. Der Check-In war problemlos, ebenso die Kommunikation vorher. Wir wurden sehr freundlich von der Vermieterin empfangen. Die Wohnung ist großzügig geschnitten und günstig gelegen. Der Zuschnitt der Wohnung mit dem großen Treppenhaus ist ungewöhnlich und schafft eine besondere Atmosphäre. Die Ausstattung ist für einen Kurzaufenthalt völlig ausreichend. Die Wohnung liegt in Laufnähe zu vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Wie zu erwarten ist es mitten in der Stadt nicht ganz leise, es gibt rund ums Haus laut kreischende Möwen, die keine Rücksicht auf Ruhezeiten nehmen. Ohrstöpsel schaden nicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime A., Miami, FL

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

Very nice experience

Similar to others who have commented on this beautiful apartment, I have only nice things to say about our experience. The apartment is spotless, well maintained and very complete. It has everything one needs to make it a wonderful experience. For those concerned with parking, there is public parking right next to the apartment which is very reasonably priced (around 12 Eur a day). Walter and Filomena could not be nicer and do everything in their power to make your stay unforgettable. Book it without hesitation unless you have mobility problems as there are many stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

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

Wonderful stay in Porto

We (two couples) stayed in this beautiful apartment for three nights in late November. The apartment is the upper floor of a building, about a five minute walk from the Trinidade metro station. It’s a lovely 2 bedroom, one loft spacious and light filled space. The first bedroom has an en-suite full bath and the second bedroom shared a full bath with the loft. Philomena was a great host, meeting us at the apartment, showing us around, and giving us great suggestions for all the Porto sites. It’s in a great location - about a 10 minute walk to the center/ train station and about 20 to the water. Lots of things close by including a small market, restaurant, laundromat, and coffee shop at the bottom of the building and just a few minutes walk to a main shopping/eating street -Rua de Santa Catarina. It was also easy to get to Vila Nova de Gaia by hopping on the metro. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tea L.

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

Excellent central property

We had a wonderful stay in Porto. The property was spacious and clean. Despite the central location the property was quiet. The owners were there to greet us on our arrival and were very helpful. We were given lots of tips were to visit and which restaurants to go to. We were very pleased with the apartment and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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