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House of charm Porto center

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, two rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a glass table.
A view through a diamond-patterned window, featuring a stone wall, a lamp post, and trees with pink blossoms.
A green door with a window, flanked by two lanterns and potted plants.
A cozy living area with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a staircase leading to a stone wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Porto Historic Center
Sleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto District
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

House of charm Porto center

This smoke-free holiday home features parking and Internet access. The holiday home features a sofa bed and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 53789/AL
Property # 6394549
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Porto

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Bonfim, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Palacio das Artes and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and golfing.
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Map
Porto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bolhao Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ribeira Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 9 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 14 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Santiago da Praça
  • ‪Casa Guedes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Combi Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canvas Specialty Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • Café Asa de Mosca

Frequently asked questions

Is House of charm Porto center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House of charm Porto center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House of charm Porto center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of charm Porto center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of charm Porto center located?

Located in Bonfim, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Porto Historic Center, Bolhao Market and Porto Cathedral. Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Campo 24 Agosto Station is 9 minutes by foot and Batalha Stop is 9 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. 120 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Jose couldn't have been more kind...the House of Charm was indeed charming and the location is superb...we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelynn S.

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

Amazing place

Such a great place to stay, Jose was amazing and gave us a short tour around the area. We loved his place and would stay there in a heart beat again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
José was great, He greeted me at the apartment at walked me around the neighborhood. The place was quiet and location was very good. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location in Porto. Close to everything and parking is available close by.Jose was an awesome host and took the time to welcome us and show us around. Highly recommend a stay here in Jose's family home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynda B.

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

Great Porto hideaway

Excellent host, artistically restored, authentic building centrally located in town center! Definitely recommend it for a extended stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Good location

Had everything we needed for a short stay. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you, Carol and Brian. It was a pleasure to meet and receive you. Best wishes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Great location

Great location and lovely house. Jose is a considerate host and showed us around his neighbourhood and how to find places easily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florianne W.

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

Cute get away in Porto

Lovely host & accommodations, close to everything we wanted to do. We parked our car (free parking behind the property) & walked everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2023
Thank you Florianne for your visit. It was a pleasure to receive you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair O.

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

Lovely Historical Home

We fully enjoyed our stay at a home that was in our host's family for 300+ years. Our host was very kind and took time to explain the area and things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Great location!

This was a great spot in Porto. You are close enough to the good areas but far enough away that it isn’t loud from everyone enjoying themselves at night. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maurizio c.

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

Great place!

Excellent location in the heart of Porto. Old historic building. Jose went out of his way to make us feel comfortable in Porto and accommodate us in anything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Great place in a perfect location

Our host was very helpful and kind. He gave us some great tips for Porto and around. I fully recommend to anyone. Obrigada!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Thank you, Sue for your visit. It was a great pleasure to meet you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better wifi reception
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Porto accommodation

The apartment we stayed in was in an excellent location. Jose, the owner, was an excellent host. He showed us around the neighbourhood, took us for coffee, then advised us of places of interest to visit. Apartment had very comfortable bed & was very cosy. Fully recommend this apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MJ I.

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

Great place in heart of Porto

This home is comfortable and fun. A great launching pad for all things Porto. Julio was a wonderful host. We would love to come back again soon!! Many thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

JANE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was good. Close to restaurants and grocery store. The apartment was unique and offers a comfortable stay. The only drawback is there is no toilet on the first level and the guest staying downstairs will have to climb up to the 2nd level bedroom to use shower/toilet. Other than this inconvenience it was a good stay. Host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

franco f.

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

Back in time

Great place with great host Jose who gave a tour around the city explaining and giving a short history of Porto .Great location close to all will surely be back one day .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manny S.

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

Bonfim VRBO

A wonderful property in a perfectly situated neighborhood within walking to great restaurants, Cathedral and Gaia district. Host was incredibly personable and helpful in every way. An absolute gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

Porto

Very handy for this wonderful city with local entertainment going on in the nearby park with excellent eating facilities even for vegetarians! Loved the history of the house and artwork. Thanks José
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

A taste of Old World Porto

José was so generous! He met us and showed us around the neighborhood, bought us expressos and pastries, and shared a bit of the beautiful historic place that has been in his family for a long time. We felt the heart of Porto there at José's charming and artful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great owner, location and stay!

Jose was fantastic. Gave us tips and ideas for our stay and made the arrival as easy as possible. Communication was perfect and answered any question we had before our arrival. The room was charming and clean. The two bathrooms upstairs were fantastic when getting ready to go out. Had everything we needed and the bed was extremely comfortable. So many great places to eat nearby. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to see and it was quiet at night. Perfect room for a couple and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anna r.

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

Porto

The host, Jose, was very kind and sweet. When we arrived he gave us a tour of the city. He explained how things work in the house and its history. His place was very close to pharmacy, restaurants and places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleah W.

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

Great location!

Was so close to everything and the host was incredible- def went above and beyond to ensure we knew where we were and had to go! The apartment is beautiful and well kept. My onlyyyyyy thought is that the bed was very hard- we both did not sleep well. But the pros very much outweigh the cons- def worth staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Fabulous apartment

We were very impressed from the moment we arrived. The host was so welcoming and told us everything about the neighborhood. Where to eat, shop and the highlights of Porto. The apartment is so comfortable. The bed was very good and we both slept well. Everything we needed was supplied. It is so centrally located that we could walk to everywhere. This place was a special find. Highly recommended Thank you Jose for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wendy z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jose was the best host we could have asked for. When we arrived he spent an hour and a half showing us his beautiful city and sharing his family’s history. The home is 300 years old but had all the necessary modern conveniences. House of Charm is a perfect description. We walked all over Porto and other than using the funicular we didn’t need to use public transportation. Great location and nice and quiet.We hope one day to return to Porto and will definitely stay at the House of Charm. Thanks Jose for the wonderful memories. Wendy and Marlene. Vancouver Island, Canada
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you very much, Wendy and Marlene, for your wonderful feedback. I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at my place. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I would be glad to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes for you.

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