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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Porto, Porto District
Avenida dos Aliados
Place, Avenida dos Aliados
3 min walk
Bolhao Market
Place, Bolhao Market
3 min walk
Porto City Hall
Place, Porto City Hall
5 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
15 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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Property Registration Number 10052/AL
Property # 3845881
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Porto
Located in Porto, this apartment is in the city centre. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Greg’s - 3 min walk
17º Restaurante & Bar - 2 min walk
O Buraco - 3 min walk
Lameiras - 2 min walk
Lacadi - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming & Unique Downtown Flat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming & Unique Downtown Flat?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming & Unique Downtown Flat on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$395, 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 Charming & Unique Downtown Flat?
On-site parking is available at the 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 Avenida dos Aliados and Bolhao Market. Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Bolhao Station is 6 minutes by foot and Aliados Station is 6 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful apartment and gracious host. Filamena was wonderful, offering many helpful tips for our stay in Porto. Apartment is in a great location, walking distance to everything, just fabulous. Thank you!! Love from California
Erin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review .
It was a great pleasure to meet and to receive you in our place
Love from Porto
Our host, Filomena, was great. Communications in advance of arrival were timely and informative and she met us on arrival and thoroughky briefed us on the flat, including pointing out key landmarks from the balcony. The flat itself was great. It was kitted out better than all other VRBOs we had previously rented and everything was great quality. Will definitely stay here (if available) on our next trip to Porto.
Great apartment on the edge of the city centre. Some great restaurants and bars nearby. The apartment is really comfortable and well equipped with all home comforts.
Filomena was an amazing host. We did have a little trouble with our GPS and she stayed in contact til we found her. The apartment was exactly as shown and was so comfortable and homey. The location was good with access to parking, restaurants, groceries...everything we needed for our stay in Porto!! It was actually our first experience renting a VRBO property and it will not be our last.
The apartment was beautiful. Spacious clean. Great location. Plenty of room for a family of 5. Filomena is a gracious host. Helped us check in , get aquanted with the apartment and neighborhood. Loved all the windows and views from the apartment. Highly recommend
The apartment is ideally located it is within easy walking distance to just about everything. The apartment is nice & spacious & was impeccably clean & very well equipped with all the appliances that you might need.Our host was lovely. Filomena met us at the apartment and gave us a complete rundown of everything we should know. She also gave us plenty of suggestions on what to see and how to get around.All in all we had a delightful stay.
We loved our stay, the location was perfect and within walking distance of everything we wanted. Filomena was very welcoming and helpful with the walkthrough of the apartment and area.We took Filomena's suggestions on several items to see, and we hope to be back one day.
This is grand old apartment in a fabulous location. Super handy to the metro and to Santa Caterina for shopping.
Sara T.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 April 2018
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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you so much for your comments. It was a pleasure to host you. Filomena & Ana
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.
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.
Kathleen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really a pleasure to meet and to receive you
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!
The apartment is light and area and easily provided living space for our party of 3.All amenities where available and I'm sure meals could be self prepared if that's what you like.The main drawback was the constant noise being emitted from the bathroom vent
Brian R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Hi Brian
About the noise that you wrote honestly nobody so far said about the situation.
We go often to the apartment and no noise. We don’t understand
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!
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.
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
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.
Sherry B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
Sharon H.
21 June 2016
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.
Sharon H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Heide-Marie T.
24 January 2017
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!
Heide-Marie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Your Family will always be welcome back to stay at our apartment.
Filomena & Ana
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.
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.
Susan R.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
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