FLAT 51/52 is located at Rua factory, in the hearth of the Historic Downtown Port, one of the most privileged areas of Porto - World Heritage Area by UNESCO

All the most important tourist sights, bars and restaurants are within walking distance!

The space is composed by the union of two lovelies and sunnies Studios to host up 8 people

THE SPACE:
"Flat 51/52" is an apartment fully renovated in August 2015 and tastefully decorated with refined details.

Is a cozy and very bright apartment thanks to 8 large windows and is furnished with:

- 2 good double bed with comfy encased coils mattress
- 2 good sofa double bed (one provides with chaise long)
- 2 dinning tables with chairs

Both 2 bathrooms are provided with large modern marble showers.

The kitchen is equipped with a modern boost induction hob, combo-fridge, microwave with grill (dishes, cutlery, glasses, pans & frying pan are included), immersion blender, toaster, and Nespresso coffee machine.
Some essentials like fresh water, beers, wine, coffee, tea, salt, sugar, spices, olive oil, vinegar and cleaning products are provided FREE.

Air conditioner in both rooms, Full HD Led TV in both rooms, hi-speed Wi-Fi Internet connection, bed linen, towels, soap, shower gel, toilet paper, hair dryer and cooking utensils .

The 2nd bedroom is furnished with a nice mini bar fridge (with mini freezer), microwave oven and 2nd Also a Nespresso coffee machine plus an electric kettle.

All the windows frames are new with 8 + 8 mm Climalit double glass for the best thermal insulation and soundproofing.

GUEST ACCESS:
"Flat 51/52" is located on the 5th and top floor, accessible by lift.

During the morning the concierge service exist.

Guests have access to all the amenities of the apartment.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
When you arrive you will be welcomed by me (or by Eventually a friend) for check-in and share with you nice suggestions about where to find special places to eat special places to eat, visit and have fun.

A good bottle of wine, some Super Book beers, fresh water, beers, snacks and coffee will be provided to your arrival, plus maps and tourism brochures for your easy visit to Porto.

I speak Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and so Inglês Also we can easily communicate by phone, email, skype or whatsapp.

Any-kind of info or support you'll need I will present to help you.

HOUSE RULES:
The big rules, just treat the house like it will your home! ;)

By the way smoking is not allowed inside the studio, only at the window-sill.

If you will use the kitchen please have same special care with the extra white marble countertop, because this is a sensitive natural stone and so any liquid (the coffee, red wine, oil, vinegar, lime, juices ..) can stain it if you do not clean and fast dry.

The apartment is cleaned prior to your arrival. Please, keep the apartment tidy and clean the reasonably possible all During the time of your occupancy. If you require extra cleaning During your stay, please contact me - I will arrange it.

Be careful with noise During the night and respect neighbors, give Them a hello and a smile;)

Any doubts about handling the apartment's appliances and equipment please contact me.

When you check out please leave the keys inside the "FLAT 51/52" and just shut the door.

Check out time is 12:00, but a later check out time may be available on request.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
"Flat 51/52" is located in the heart of Historical Area of ​​Porto, just only 120 meters from the Aliados Avenue, the heart of the downtown Port

The district has a lot of restaurants with different types of cuisine, coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, supermarkets, shopping centers, banks and ATM's, libraries, beautiful gardens, art galleries, museums, theaters and trendy nightlife clubs.

The location is perfect to visit the old town, to enjoy the night life of the city, take a boat trip on the Douro River, visit the Port Wine cellars and taste the regional cuisine of Porto.

Examples of nearby points of interest:

- Allies & Allies Avenue Metro Station (1 min walk)
- Clergymen Tower (2 min walk)
- Neo Gothic / Art Nouveau Lello bookstore (3 min walk)
- Nightlife streets bars & clubs (3 min walk)
- Historical São Bento Railway Station (3 min walk)
- Theater Sá da Bandeira + Rivoli Theater (both 4 min walk)
- Carmo & Carmelitas Churches (4 min walk)
- "Se" Cathedral (6 min walk)
- Old Market Bolhao (6 min walk)
- Colosseum Theater + National Theater St. John (both 7 min walk)
- Arts District (7 min walk)
- Art Nouveau Majestic Café (7 min walk)
- Crystal Palace Romantic Gardens (12 min walk)
- D. Luis / Eiffel Bridge, Riverside Area and Douro River (9 min walk)
- National Museum Soares Reis (9 min walk)
- Casa da Musica Concert Hall (12 min by Metro> 4 stops from Allied metro station)

If you need, very close there is a modern and clean Self-Service Laundry (350 m far +/- 4 min by walk). You do not need to bring soap, because the Miele machines are already loaded with Them (soap, softener, disinfectant). Less than 5 € for each load, with € 1.80 you can Also dry.

GETTING AROUND:
Several Car parking (150 m) Metro station (150 m), Railway station (350 m), Touristic bus (250 m), Tramway and city bus (150 m) and taxis (250 m) are available.

If you will arrive by flight from downtown to Metro by the journey it will take +1 hour.

If you prefer to transfer, or a friend of mine, can pick up you (up 4 people) with car and it will take only around 20 minutes. We ask 25 € luggages included, cheaper than a regular taxi, if you are interested please let me know.

In case you arrive by train the nearest station is the São Bento terminal train station, located only 300m from Rua da Fábrica.

In case you are going to eat by car, you can try to park in the neighboring streets and squares but I suggest to park the car in the underground park of Praça Dom Joao I, which is also only 300 meters from Rua da Fábrica. The price is nice: € 14 for 24 hours parking.