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Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New!

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A patio with a wooden table and chairs, a white chair, a wicker chair, and potted plants.
A hallway with tiled walls, a wooden door, and a staircase leading to another room.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wicker chair, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A building facade with a patterned tile roof, a dark green door, and windows with metal railings.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set in the city center, this apartment features 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. It accommodates 4 guests comfortably. Explore the Porto Historic Center and Poveiros Square, both easily accessible from your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Barbecue

    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Porto Historic Center
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida dos Aliados
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New!

Located in Rua Formosa, a perpendicular street to Rua Santa Catarina, the most famous commercial street in Porto, the apartment is within walking distance to various landmarks and is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful city of Porto.

The apartment is located in the heart of the city and easily accessed by all means of transportation.
Whether it be by foot, bus, metro, tram or boat, there is always a way of getting to know the city at your own pace. Driving in the city is not really necessary, but if you happen to be traveling by car there are parking facilities nearby. I’ll be happy to assist you with that.

Starting from the very beginning till the end of the stay, guest 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 advices for you to enjoy our city to the most.

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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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

smoking is only allowed in the terrace

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4198525
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

About the area

Porto

Located in Porto, this apartment is in the city centre. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. 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

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bolhao Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 5 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Guedes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪República dos Cachorros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sigilo Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Armazém da Cerveja - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Formosa Terrace Downtown Flat - New! located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Bolhao Station is only a 5-minute walk and Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The apartment had everything we needed and was in an excellent location for exploring the city on foot. Most importantly, Filomena was an incredibly kind and accommodating host. She was so flexible with both check-in and check-out, which made a huge difference after an overnight flight and while traveling with lots of luggage. We really appreciated the warm welcome and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Filomena is a wonderful host, she came by to welcome us and show us around the apartment and provided very helpful information about the area. The location is perfect for exploring Porto. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you so much Katherine for your kind words. It was a pleasure having met you and Keith in person and having welcomed you into our space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodation

Great accommodation, excellent communication with our host. Great location, walking distance to the Porto attractions and Sao Bento train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place, great location

Apartment is beautiful, well equipped and located in the heart of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Excellent property, In walking distance to all attractions, restaurants! Seamless Check In/Out. The Host is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smaller apartment but Filomena has done a great job of maximizing the space. It was great for me and my husband. The location was ideal and within walking distance to most everything. And Filomena was an excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Porto, Portugal

Filomena was a gracious host. She met us, reviewed everything we needed to know and provided us a beautiful place to stay while we were in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. I loved to meet , to talk and to receive you. All the best Filomena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice apartment in great location

We enjoyed our 4 day stay here. Apartment was just as described. Loved the patio and the location is great for exploring Porto on foot. Close to Metro station.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2024
Hi Sean Thank you so much All the best Filomena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - caring owner

Excellent communications throughout, flat was nicely supplied including great WiFi. Location was excellent for getting around and VERY safe. Owner added some nice personal touches coffee and wine
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is the best spot!!

We greatly enjoyed our visit to Formosa Terrance and can’t think of anything we would change. Filomena is a lovely host who provided us excellent suggestions of nearby restaurants, groceries and itinerary options!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your kind words. I loved to meet and to have you in our place ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

Filomena was great. Check in was easy. Her property is well equipped for a short stay. The tea, coffee and wine was much appreciated. We enjoyed Porto...lovely city.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Co-MAs in Portugal

The apartment was even better than described. We absolutely loved it and were able to walk everywhere. .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful heritage property in central location

Beautiful compact apartment in a central location, walking to everywhere. Tastefully decorated and all essential amenities provided. Filomena took care of everything! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to receive you and your Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely flat

Filomena was very helpful with recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay in Porto!

The apartment is in a great part of Porto. Filomena is a great VRBO host. She met us at the apartment to finalize our check in process and gave us many great recommendations and resources to make the most of Porto! Many great restaurants nearby and an excellent craft brewery just right around the corner. Proper accommodations and she gifted us a Douro Valley wine to welcome us in!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!!!

Everything advertised and more!!! Great use of space with so many amenities and small touches! Loved the extra big blanket and smaller throw blankets. Tons of tables and storage spaces. Super comfy bed! Great location! Couldn't have asked for a better place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Filomena and 102 Rua Formosa apt .3

Filomena and Walter were very helpful. The apt was well-furnished and comfortable and is in an excellent location. We highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & Cozy in Porto

Filomena gave us a very thorough orientation to Porto. She was a wealth of information for us. Her flat was spotlessly clean, with gorgeous linens on the bed. It was also very tastefully decorated- much more than other VRBO’ s that we have stayed at. Would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Porto.Rick & CherylCalgary, Canada
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2025
Thank you so much Rick and Cheryl for you kind review. I loved to meet , to talk and to receive you Filomena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed for a few days in Braga. We loved the location. It was quiet, despite facing the pedestrian street. Maybe it was because we were there in January and it was a bit quieter than perhaps the summer, but rarely heard pedestrians as they walked by.Kitchenette was well supplied. We prepared our own food most days and did not want for anything in the kitchen. Only suggestion we'd have is an overhead light over the counter of the kitchen to make it easier to see when preparing food.Close to groceries, right on the major pedestrian area, close to the train and bus stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Formosa apartment

Property was lovely and comfortable and had everything we needed. It was very central and accessible to shops, restaurants. Filomena, the owner, was there to meet us, which allowed us to leave our luggage and go for lunch while the apartment was being cleaned. Would certainly recommend this apartment. AgnescG
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nicely decorated apartment with the smell of mould

Good location, easy to communicate with the host. Nicely decorated but the strong smell of mould and drain was a big surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Porto Gem

This apartment was perfect for our 11 day stay in Porto. It is spacious, spotless and very comfortable. Filomena was there to greet us and show us around the apartment. She has thought of everything to make it feel like home. It is also in a great location, easy access to major sites , restaurants and stores. Bit it is also very quiet. I'd highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing apartment close to all you could need

Our host, Filomena, was hugely thorough in guiding us through our stay at the apartment. Her dining recommendations were well appreciated and we did dine at Maria Rita, a great choice. The apartment, for two people, is very generous with two full bathrooms. We were comfortable there the entire visit. The shopping district is a short walk as is the fresh market. Don’t miss it! I will definitely make this property a top choice in the event of a return to Porto!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing cozy apartment!

We really had a great time at Filomena’s place. I wish we could have stayed longer because we didn’t have time to enjoy the outside but the rest of the apartment was as perfect as we thought it would be. It was clean, smelled great, and we loved the mix/combination of old/new elements. Filomena was also very helpful and the self check-in process was simple. We’ll definitely come back if we get the chance to come back to Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Porto

This apartment was great for us. Close to Balhao Metro. From the apartment we could walk everywhere. Very central. It had all the amenities we needed. Quite spacious. Great hot shower after a day of exploring. Quite street .Communication with the host Filomena was exceptional. A nice wine was left for us - it was a nice touch. Would definitely recommend a stay here. Sue
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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