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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
Explore the area
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
5 min walk
Dom Luis I Bridge
Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
3 min drive
Porto Historic Center
Place, Porto Historic Center
6 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto
New apartment, located on the Avenida da República in Vila Nova de Gaia. Located in a 15th floor of a modern building with great views of the city, in Vila Nova de Gaia - Porto with magnificent sun exposure.
This modern 2 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 and is new. It is located in the heart of the city, the modern area of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from the center of Porto by surface MTR. Ideal for holidays or short breaks and also a great place to live.
It features a large living room with great views of the city and a graceful balcony. The room is equipped with comfortable and modern sofas, has a 46-inch LCD TV, cable TV with over 150 channels and free wireless internet access 50 Mb / s. The spacious kitchen is equipped with all appliances, equipment, and utensils needed. It also has a laundry room.
The 2 bedrooms are equipped with king size beds and super comfortable mattresses to allow a deep and relaxing sleep. One room is a suite with full bath. The other is a double bedroom, also featuring a full bathroom. Both bedrooms have windows facing west, with a great view from where you can see the sea on the horizon.
It has a private parking place in the basement.
The apartment has an area of 98 square meters.
Bath towels and new linens are provided.
There is a convenient supermarket right in front, a bus stop for several lines and the surface MTR station.
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About the area
Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in Mafamude, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello. Crystal Palace Gardens and St. Ignatius Zoo are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Ócio Cocktail Bar - 2 min walk
Carpa - 2 min walk
Little Coffee - 3 min walk
Taberna Londrina - 8 min walk
O Gato Comeu-Te A Língua - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto on 23 November 2026 start from NZ$181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Excellent apartment in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, 3 minutes from Porto located?
Located in Mafamude, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of El Corte Inglés de Gaia and Dom Luis I Bridge. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). D. João II Station is only a 3-minute walk and João de Deus Station is 6 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A little tricky to find, but we were glad when we did. Very convenient location, O Gato is a fabulously decadent place to eat. Plenty of room for my friends and I. it was a great place to live for a week, and we appreciated the full kitchen to cook meals during our stay. The mechanical shutters helped block out early morning light when we needed to recover from long travels. In short it was very clean, quiet, comfortable, and everything was in working order.
We chose this area instead of the old town. Glad we did. Local restaurants were great and the metro into Porto was easy.
David M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
I don’t understand why you gave us only 4 stars, when we usually get 5 stars from other costumers. Do you have any complain? Please inform. Your feedback would be very appreciated.
We were very happy with the apt. We were in Gaia/Porto for a month and the property suited our needs perfectly. The metro is right out the front door. We were able to go literally everywhere in the city with ease. All the amenities are within a block, grocery store, bakery, a couple of excellent restaurants. Stop at Carpa for the chicken, you will not be disappointed. There is also a huge mall down the street. The house was well equipped. There is a parking spot available if you rent a car for a few days as well. We would absolutely stay here again. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in when not at home!
Nice 15th floor older style apartment, with all the necessities including undercover parking. Right on the metro/tram line and across the bridge into central Porto. Friendly/non touristy area.
Excellent value .much ..bettter than a hotel.convenient for metro and supermarket.very comfortable beds.two bedrooms .for just us 2 no snoring problem.brilliant caffee 40 metres awayGato
Close to metro, across from grocery store, great view, comfy bed, heating system good in February.Well stocked kitchen, appliances a little old, microwave needs replacing.Agent on hand to greet and available for any questions. Overall good quality price accommodations.
The apartment was everything we wanted it to be. The host greeted us and was very helpful. The location is perfect for the Metro and stores. The beds were comfortable, quality linens, and the rooms can darken for sleeping. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. We hope to return to stay again.
Marco was very hospitable and the location is great. Very close to the old part of Porto but just out of the busy crowds. Supermarket across the street is very convenient. The only negative was the lack of air-conditioning. The unit is on the 15th floor of a concrete building and so it heats up. We were there during a hot spell so this was noticeable. Otherwise a great stay.
Superb modern flat across the Douro River from Porto. Well-furnished and had all the conveniences we needed. Easy access to Porto using public transportation. The tram stop is just up the street from the flat. Supermarket across the street. Our host Marcos was great! We hope to return to Portugal soon, and when we do, Porto will be on the itinerary again, hopefully with a stay at this flat again.
We were 2 adults visiting Porto for the 2nd time. We wanted something comfortable, close to everything and felt like home. This apartment checked all those boxes! Marcos was great to work with and everything went smoothly! He was extremely kind in working with us at check in as our flight arrival was early. The location is ideal for either walking into Porto or the metro is a 5 min walk from the apartment. There is also a grocery store across the street for convenience. We are already looking at dates to come back for an extended stay. We really loved the location.
We had an amazing time. Our host was wonderful. Grocery store was conveniently across the street. The tram/metro was a 5 minute walk to in Gaia and access to Porto. The convenience of porto tasting and coming home was perfect. Local restaurants were delicious and in walking distance. The best pastry/ice cream shop O Gato is at the apartment and highly recommend! Great location for everything. Apartment was large, great balcony, very clean, elevator and very comfortable. We have already discussed our return for a longer stay. Great for couples, friends and family. Thank you, Marcos!
Veronica R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
27 January 2014
Excellent apartment
New, modern, well decorated, basically in white and black, multiplying well the daylight to make a wonderful atmosphere. The beds are extremely comfortable, as well as the "chaise long" in the leaving room where we fought to relax. LOL
Free Internet WIFI and English TV channels made the difference.
Very well located. There are a supermarket in front and many bus stops and a MTR station as well. We took usually 10 minutes by MTR or Bus to arrive at the Centre of Porto. There are also a bus stop for the city tour (hop on, hop off).
Very convenient place to discover Porto and the North. We did appreciate our stay in this apartment and we recommend it.
Susan M.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
Thank you very much for your detailed comments. I hope to welcome you again soon.
Verified
8/10 Good
Deborah G.
16 January 2018
Leave the car and visit Porto on foot
Large apartment. Beds were extremely comfortable. Could have done with information regarding what to see and where to empty the rubbish. The white covers on the settee and dining chairs really are impractical and look shabby. Fifteen minute walk from the river. Tram just outside and supermarket opposite. The rain and fog didn’t put us off. El Corte Ingles do tourist menu for €6.25. We were given the name of a restaurant just off the main tourist drag - the rainbow “‘ mostly locals eat here as did we twice.
Deborah G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
I'm sorry that you didn't read all the touristic information that was sent to you, together with the apartment info, before your arrival. The information that you claim was there. it would take only a few clicks and a little reading.
It's a pity that you dislike the white covers on the sofas and dinning chairs. Is a question of taste. Please note they were detailed shown to you in the photos on the Web site before you made your booking. They look nice, in my point of view and in the point of view of many 5 stars comments that we got. They match the all ambience and decoration and it is only necessary not to drop dirt or step over it, a little care. I'm really sad that our apartment couldn't meet your taste and that a question of taste made you drop your classification. "C'est la vie".
We loved our stay in this large, clean and comfortable apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia. The property manager was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We selected this apartment primarily due to its location and online reviews and our stay more than confirmed the reviews. The apartment was bigger than we had imagined and very comfortable for two couples. Having a nice grocery store immediately across the street was a huge bonus for us. We walked to the attractions on both sides of the Duoro during our stay. It was a pretty good hike, but downhill to get there and we took mass transportation to get back (avoiding most of the uphill climb). We had a rental car for excursions outside of Porto and the basement parking was convenient, albeit a little tight by American standards. Anyone considering a stay in the Porto area should consider staying at this apartment.
A 4 stations du Douro. Le métro extérieur direct pour le centre historique, restau et grande surface au pied de l’immeuble. Vue dégagée sur Porto du 15e Etage. Très bon accueil et appart super. On a beaucoup apprécié l’emplacement l’environnement et l’appartement
Upon arrival, we were briefed with details and given local places to eat & shop. Access to the Metro was easily managed. The building was quite & safe. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Helena M.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Marcos Loureiro
Small business owner, retired from normal activity of production, realization of television and polytechnic education.
Why they chose this property
Quality and location
What makes this property unique
Property well located, 3 minutes from the Centre of Porto, almost brand new, with excellent finishing, splendid Sun exposure and views, extraordinarily well-served by transport (bus and MTR!