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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Porto

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Porto, within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Porto Historic Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Livraria Lello.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nata 7 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tram - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cask Beer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Comercial - ‬3 min walk

About this property

DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA


My Oporto House is part of a restored building dated 1850, which is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage! Your luxury stay in Porto!

It's located in the heart of historic Oporto city centre, in Douro riverside quarter known as Ribeira, surrounded by the most beautiful and important sights of the city like Palace of Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), S João Novo Palace, Dom Fernando Wall, S Francisco Church, Palace of Arts, Hard Club, Douro and Port Wines Institute, House of Henry - The Navigator, Ribeira riverside area, Dom Luis I Eiffel bridge and Port Wine Cellars. All that you want to see in Porto, just a few steps from your home!

In this quarter, you can stroll around the narrow twisting streets, enjoy the colorful facades of the houses, once painted once tiled, taste the most tipical food in busy 'tascas' or restaurants or take party in one of the most lively bars in Ribeira or 'Galerias de Paris'!

Despite its prime location, the house is situated in a very quiet and silent place, so the guests can have a good nights!


Outside the apartment, within walking distance there is a Bus stop, a Taxi terminal, a Porto Tram City Tour stop, a Bus City Tour stop, Guindais funicular, Douro's boat cruises, a Car park, Shops, Supermarket, a Police Station, a Municipal Tourism Office, Restaurants, Bars all you need in one place!

The apartment is 20 minutes by car from Sá Carneiro Airport and five minutes walking distance from train and Metropolitan Station San Bento.

You may are asking : Does Porto have a beach?
The answer is yes. A wonderful beach is just 15 minutes away, and it will make your stay unforgettable.

This is hands down the best area to stay in Porto!

Check-in and check-out times:
Delighted to be as flexible as possible, especially if the home is not rented for the same day. Send me your request, and I'll be thrilled to accommodate you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features books, games, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and sailing nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Forbidden to smoke inside apartment.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Baby crib on request, without additional charge.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 52314/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina C., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further!! This apartment is the ideal place to stay in Porto! It’s gorgeous, immaculately maintained, perfectly situated, and best of all your host Isabel. Even before we arrived she had provided us with recommendations for activities, restaurants, etc. When we arrived she provided the best concierge services by reviewing a local map and marking it up with particular places of interest and routes. Intermittently during our stay, she sent restaurant recs for breakfast or lunch as well as additional potential activities which might be of interest to us. Then, after we departed and returned the keys, I discovered that I had forgotten my phone!! She successfully retrieved it and shipped it back to me, at undoubtedly, considerable personal stress. Earlier in our stay I remarked to my husband that she went above and beyond as a “host”, but she truly cemented her care for her guests with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phil H., Cold Spring Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful apartment close to everything in the old town. The apartment is spotlessly clean & very well equipped.Isabel is the perfect host with many suggestions about what to do in Porto & can arrange great excursions to the Douro valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host, Isabel was so kind and helpful. The apartment is in a wonderful location and was perfect for my daughter and I to stay for a few nights. We found wonderful restaurants and shops nearby, and Isabel had very helpful suggestions. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, steps away from everything and extremely helpful owner with lots of recommendations and always willing to answer all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isabel did an amazing job with communicating with us and giving us ideas of what to see and do and ideas on where to eat. And would even help us with transportation!! The apartment was beautiful. Like a magazine. Could not have asked for anything better and a very central location. She even had a decanter of Port for us!! I highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful and the kind and generous hospitality of the property manager made for a wsrm and welcome experienceUnsurpassed in all of our many many vrbo bookings
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

guy f.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host Isabel welcomed us upon arrival and helped us to settle in. She also provided us with a great driver Andre from airport to the room and then later a trip to Douro valley for a wine tour. Five stars
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay central to the old town historic district. A great place to begin exploring Porto. Isabel was very helpful arranging experiences for us and even a driver to/from the apartment. Only downside was the heat seemed to be under repair during our stay, but Isabel left us with a room heater. There is a luggage locker right next door, lavanderia (laundry) just a few steps down the hill if you need to dry clothes. And all the restaurants and sights you could want within walking distance. Right down the hill is the Duoro River. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location easy to get anywhere in the city, host was help and fantastic and helpful. Enjoyed our stay in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was outstanding--provided excellent local information as well as options for additional excursions and services. The unit was just like the pictures and near lots of restaurants and local sites. It was a great base for our exploration of Porto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianni T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week in Porto was made extra-special by our stay at this elegant, centrally located apartment. Our host Isabel was delightfully helpful with great restaurant recommendations and other advice to help make our stay a lovely one, welcoming us with port (of course!). We're very grateful to Isabel for her kind assistance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. The apartment is clean and stylish. You can’t ask for a better location and the balcony is a lovely bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are planning a trip to Porto and this property has shown up in your search then press that button now and do not miss out on your chance to stay here. Isabel is a world class host, arranging car service from the airport and providing a guidebook's worth of information on what to see and how to get there. Having morning coffee on that balcony is a wonderful experience. Don't miss out.Thank you Isabel for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful and well-appointed studio apartment in the heart of the old town in Porto. The host is extremely helpful and quick to provide lots of information on the area, restaurants and things to do. We loved our stay! We arranged a wonderful day tour of the Douro Valley and transportation through our host. There is even a secure luggage storage location next door to this flat. Things could not have been easier for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O., Fairview, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot, perfect host

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - perfect location for walking to so many Porto sites but the best part was how helpful Isabel was in arranging tours, making suggestions and caring for us to whatever extent we wanted. We highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet apartment in great location

We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Porto from this beautiful apartment! The flat was spotless, superbly maintained, presents as pictured, and comments by others are accurate. It is on the second floor for those with mobility issues, with a quaint view up a cobbled street and the peaks of Palacio da Bolsa in the other direction. Many restaurants are in the area and Costa bakery, for my favourite pastel de nata, is up the hill. It is an easy walk downhill to the spectacular Douro River waterfront.Isabel was as wonderful as others have said and regularly checked in on us. She provided a great overview of the area with suggestions that we enjoyed. Thank you, Isabel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quality and graciousness

A superb property that was well located. Many fine suggestions and unfailing and gracious responsiveness to all and sundry queries. Isabel is the best of hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip D., Sidney BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem in the Heart of Porto

We loved this property. The location, the decor and amenities.The kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you need, and we utilised it to make dnner on a couple of occasions. Given our stay in Portugal was for a month the in suite washing machine was very handy.Our host Isabel was fantastic. She was very prompt in responding to our queries. Due to a train strike we were forced to take a bus from Lisbon. Isabel very graciously arranged a driver to pick us up at the bus station and drive us to the apartment.Isabel was waiting for us. She took the time and great care to show us around the apartment and then showed us a local tourist map and walked us through the sites , circling landmarks and restaurants making notes for us. This was certainly helpful in the coming days of our week long stay.The complimentary bottle of Port was greatly appreciated.She also coninued to follow up throughout our stay, suggesting tours and restaurants and to ensure everything was satisfactoryAll in all a terrific week in a beautiful centrally located apartment, made even better by a professional and friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful apartment in a great location

Isabel was extremely helpful from the moment I made the booking. Her recommendations were excellent and we booked a fantastic walking tour of Porto with Julio who was also excellent and extremely knowledgeable. I wish we could have stayed a lot longer! Thank you Isabel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeahNe T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Porto Vacation

The property was great! Often the pictures of the property looks better in VRBO than they are but this property was accurate and did not disappoint. It was very nice with nice furnishings and supplies and clean. The hostess is wonderful, very helpful, quick to respond and one of the best I have ever dealt with!It’s in a great location too. I highly recommend staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely stay in Porto

A very nice studio apartment in a quiet part of town. Short walk to the river and some excellent food. We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tish s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Concierge included

Although we had rain, our stay was filled with memories due to the detailed planning of Isabelle. The accommodations were wonderful. The most comfortable of the many high end hotels we chose following Porto. The location was easy to navigate from on foot and of course Isabelle even provided an umbrella.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Highly recommend staying at this amazing place. The location is perfect. The place is clean, very comfortable bed and linens. And the host is easy to contact and very helpful with great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Stay

Isabel is a wonderful, gracious host and she gives helpful information regarding the area with things to do and places to eat. She was easy to reach in case we had questions. Her place is spotless and very comfortable, right in the heart of it all. Loved our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025