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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Room
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Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA


My Oporto House is part of a restored building dated 1850, which is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage! Your luxury stay in Porto!

It's located in the heart of historic Oporto city centre, in Douro riverside quarter known as Ribeira, surrounded by the most beautiful and important sights of the city like Palace of Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), S João Novo Palace, Dom Fernando Wall, S Francisco Church, Palace of Arts, Hard Club, Douro and Port Wines Institute, House of Henry - The Navigator, Ribeira riverside area, Dom Luis I Eiffel bridge and Port Wine Cellars. All that you want to see in Porto, just a few steps from your home!

In this quarter, you can stroll around the narrow twisting streets, enjoy the colorful facades of the houses, once painted once tiled, taste the most tipical food in busy 'tascas' or restaurants or take party in one of the most lively bars in Ribeira or 'Galerias de Paris'!

Despite its prime location, the house is situated in a very quiet and silent place, so the guests can have a good nights!


Outside the apartment, within walking distance there is a Bus stop, a Taxi terminal, a Porto Tram City Tour stop, a Bus City Tour stop, Guindais funicular, Douro's boat cruises, a Car park, Shops, Supermarket, a Police Station, a Municipal Tourism Office, Restaurants, Bars all you need in one place!

The apartment is 20 minutes by car from Sá Carneiro Airport and five minutes walking distance from train and Metropolitan Station San Bento.

You may are asking : Does Porto have a beach?
The answer is yes. A wonderful beach is just 15 minutes away, and it will make your stay unforgettable.

This is hands down the best area to stay in Porto!

Check-in and check-out times:
Delighted to be as flexible as possible, especially if the home is not rented for the same day. Send me your request, and I'll be thrilled to accommodate you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Water view

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Baby crib on request, without additional charge.
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Events

No events allowed
Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Forbidden to smoke inside apartment.
Extremely forbidden to change / move the furniture and house pieces from the place where they are, whether they are dining table, bed or rugs!
Respect silence during the night, particularly after 10 pm until 08 am. It's only allowed 2 guests maximum per stay! No child/baby under 10 years.
Check-In and Check-Out time: Could be very flexible, if house isn't rented for the same day. Please send a request.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 52314/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porto

Located on a river, this apartment is in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cask Beer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tram - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Verso em Pedra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Sao Francisco, Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are also within 15 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Alfândega Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and well-appointed studio apartment in the heart of the old town in Porto. The host is extremely helpful and quick to provide lots of information on the area, restaurants and things to do. We loved our stay! We arranged a wonderful day tour of the Douro Valley and transportation through our host. There is even a secure luggage storage location next door to this flat. Things could not have been easier for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uta M.

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

Stylish Apartment in Old Town Porto

Small but well-equipped and comfortable apartment ideally located in Porto’s historic center. Check-in was a breeze and owner arranged car service and provided many useful recommendations. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz R.

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

Wonderful shortstay

Everything was perfect in the appartment and Isabel did a wonderful Job, perfect recommendations - THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful apartment in a great location

Isabel was extremely helpful from the moment I made the booking. Her recommendations were excellent and we booked a fantastic walking tour of Porto with Julio who was also excellent and extremely knowledgeable. I wish we could have stayed a lot longer! Thank you Isabel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeahNe T.

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

Porto Vacation

The property was great! Often the pictures of the property looks better in VRBO than they are but this property was accurate and did not disappoint. It was very nice with nice furnishings and supplies and clean. The hostess is wonderful, very helpful, quick to respond and one of the best I have ever dealt with!It’s in a great location too. I highly recommend staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle T.

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

Beautiful apartment in great location

Isabel and her husband were very helpful. The small apartment has everything you need, well appointed and efficient. Very close to the river and sites with many great restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and perfect location in the old city. The host was wonderful - helpful suggestions and gracious manners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive and attentive.Location central. You're in a busy area, expect some late, outside noise.Esthetics over function, perhaps. Nowhere to sit any toiletries in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

4 nights

Updated and comfortable studio with a good location for exploring central Porto. Isabel makes everything easy. Definitely recommend the Douro Valley wine tour. A beautiful spot in the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Porto

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way. Isabel is amazing loved the place and her.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Sweet apartment in great location

We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Porto from this beautiful apartment! The flat was spotless, superbly maintained, presents as pictured, and comments by others are accurate. It is on the second floor for those with mobility issues, with a quaint view up a cobbled street and the peaks of Palacio da Bolsa in the other direction. Many restaurants are in the area and Costa bakery, for my favourite pastel de nata, is up the hill. It is an easy walk downhill to the spectacular Douro River waterfront.Isabel was as wonderful as others have said and regularly checked in on us. She provided a great overview of the area with suggestions that we enjoyed. Thank you, Isabel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

REYNALD S.

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

Very good location

The apartment is neat, fully equipped and perfectly located. In addition, Isabel is a gem and very supportive. Thanks for helping us out with our reservations ! The restaurant next door, Mistu is a must try, especially their butterfish foie gras and the crème brulée. Isabel also arranged for us a very nice cruise on the Douro valley together with some wine tasting. Thank you so much !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Beautifully designed apartment in a perfect location

We had a wonderful 2 night stay here. The apartment is a great size for two people and beautifully designed. Isabel the host met us at the apartment even though we arrived early so we could drop off our bags and couldn't do enough for you with excellent recommendations and always on hand for queries. Definitely try Mistu and Intrigo which are restaurants very close by and were some of the best food we had in Porto. The apartment is very centrally located and all the main attractions are easily walkable. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we get chance to visit Porto again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy k.

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

The most incredible property and a host extraordinaire

The apartment was beautiful in a location that made everything walkable , for two of us it was perfect! Isabel is a host extraordinaire , our experience in beautiful Porto would not have been the same without Isabel’s personal touch. She arranged for a driver to pick us up at the airport , met us at the apartment with a wealth of information about Porto, valuable tips etc. and booked three tours for us. Thank you Isabel we won’t hesitate recommending your palace . It was a dream come true ! A pleasure to have known you . Xoxo Nancy and Craig , Burlington , Ontario , Canada
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P., Windsor

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

Amazing!!!

This was a perfect place to stay. Isabel is incredibly friendly and very responsive. She met us on our first day to make sure we were settled in. She provided recommendations before and throughout our stay in Porto to make sure we had the best time possible. The location is perfect. Steps to the Tram, the bus, the water … everything really. The apartment is so tastefully decorated, very comfortable. We have everything we needed. There is a quaint balcony with beautiful views Isabel went above and beyond to make our trip to Porto memorable. Thank you Isabel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe g.

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

Cozy apartment, convenient location

Our host, Isabel was wonderful. I don't think there is anything she couldn't or wouldn't do for a guest and she helped us with many bookings. The apartment is nicely decorated and ideal for anyone wanting to weekend or so in Porto. For two older travelers on a several week trip in the EU, we could have used a bit more room to be ideal. Also I need more light than when I was younger so I found the lighting to be dimmer than I like. No fault of the apartment, we weren't necessarily the right tenants. Close to river made it easy to enjoy all there is to do with a short walk home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week in Porto was made extra-special by our stay at this elegant, centrally located apartment. Our host Isabel was delightfully helpful with great restaurant recommendations and other advice to help make our stay a lovely one, welcoming us with port (of course!). We're very grateful to Isabel for her kind assistance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. The apartment is clean and stylish. You can’t ask for a better location and the balcony is a lovely bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are planning a trip to Porto and this property has shown up in your search then press that button now and do not miss out on your chance to stay here. Isabel is a world class host, arranging car service from the airport and providing a guidebook's worth of information on what to see and how to get there. Having morning coffee on that balcony is a wonderful experience. Don't miss out.Thank you Isabel for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

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

Perfect spot, perfect host

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - perfect location for walking to so many Porto sites but the best part was how helpful Isabel was in arranging tours, making suggestions and caring for us to whatever extent we wanted. We highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Edward B.

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

Quality and graciousness

A superb property that was well located. Many fine suggestions and unfailing and gracious responsiveness to all and sundry queries. Isabel is the best of hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

A Gem in the Heart of Porto

We loved this property. The location, the decor and amenities.The kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you need, and we utilised it to make dnner on a couple of occasions. Given our stay in Portugal was for a month the in suite washing machine was very handy.Our host Isabel was fantastic. She was very prompt in responding to our queries. Due to a train strike we were forced to take a bus from Lisbon. Isabel very graciously arranged a driver to pick us up at the bus station and drive us to the apartment.Isabel was waiting for us. She took the time and great care to show us around the apartment and then showed us a local tourist map and walked us through the sites , circling landmarks and restaurants making notes for us. This was certainly helpful in the coming days of our week long stay.The complimentary bottle of Port was greatly appreciated.She also coninued to follow up throughout our stay, suggesting tours and restaurants and to ensure everything was satisfactoryAll in all a terrific week in a beautiful centrally located apartment, made even better by a professional and friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate L.

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

A lovely stay in Porto

A very nice studio apartment in a quiet part of town. Short walk to the river and some excellent food. We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tish s.

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

Concierge included

Although we had rain, our stay was filled with memories due to the detailed planning of Isabelle. The accommodations were wonderful. The most comfortable of the many high end hotels we chose following Porto. The location was easy to navigate from on foot and of course Isabelle even provided an umbrella.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Highly recommend staying at this amazing place. The location is perfect. The place is clean, very comfortable bed and linens. And the host is easy to contact and very helpful with great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Isabel Vieira

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Since I was a little girl, I always dream travel all around the world, so I did it!

Now my dream is welcome my guests with all comfort and beauty which make their trip to Oporto an unforgettable experience!

A new dream is coming true!

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