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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE

Luxury duplex flat with two intimate/private balconies facing breathtaking views of some of the city’s most iconic sights: Estação de S. Bento, Sé do Porto, Igreja dos Congregados.
Integrated in the private condominium Palácio das Cardosas - 5 Stars Intercontinental Hotel, enjoy the heart of the city in 5 minutes walks to main attractions: Douro River and Ribeira, Downtown Aliados Square and the main streets for dinning and enjoying night life.
PORTO D’ALMA TOWNHOUSE features two terraces, so you can make the most of the breathtaking sunsets facing some of Porto’s most iconic sights. Indoors, you will find free wifi, two televisions, (on the bedroom and on the living room), coffee machine with complementary capsules, stove, oven, microwave as well as a washer.
Your home away from home greets you with a refreshing and serene modern decor. The living room features two large windows that give access to a balcony that invites the gorgeous Porto sunlight to illuminate the space. The Kitchen is wide open to this space and is fully equipped. This entire space was designed to be a welcoming space for you and your guests or Kids to unwind at the end of an unforgettable day of exploration. A modern sofa can be converted to a comfortable extra bed. On this floor you will also have access to a service bathroom. Enjoy morning coffee and croissants on the delightful terrace where you can enjoy the vibrancy and sounds of the neighborhood.
On the upper lever, with a high wooden ceiling, a quiet and comfortable suite fully equipped awaits you. Enjoy the massage equipped bed and a bubble bath on the tub both carrying the theme of simple elegance and comfort. Have a drink and enjoy the privacy and the views of the amazing balcony!
This accommodation is suitable for couples, families and professionals. Secure parking is available on the building upon extra charge.
Tucked into a charming and private neighborhood fully renovated presenting its original architecture, PORTO D’ALMA Townhouse provides modern style and elegance that can't be beaten. You will be located right in front of the main train and metro Station, S. Bento, and next to the city’s cathedral, Sé do Porto. With just a five minute walk reach the Douro River and Ribeira, trendy restaurants, boutiques and the pulsating nightlife of Porto. Bon voyage!

Property manager

Porto D'Alma Rentals

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed in terrace or balcony.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 41548/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Porto D'alma Townhouse Apartment
D'alma Townhouse Apartment
D'alma Townhouse
Porto D'alma Townhouse Porto
Porto D'alma Townhouse Apartment
Porto D'alma Townhouse Apartment Porto

About the area

Map
Porto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Livraria Lello - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ribeira Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 1 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 2 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fábrica da Nata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TGB - The Good Burguer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabores da Invicta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Astória - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cremosi - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rua das Flores and Porto Cathedral. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are also within 10 minutes. São Bento Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 2 minutes.

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PORTO D'ALMA TOWNHOUSE Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wade w.

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

Great location

The only issue we had was parking there was underground parking available, it cost us 78 for two days parking. So yes parking is available, as the listing states, but at an additional cost
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Beautiful views from this central apartment

We stayed for three weeks. The apartment is very central with great views. Lots of restaurants nearby. Right beside the Sao Bento train station. The property manager Francisco is great. Internet was great. Did many video calls. Well equipped. Great stay. Thank you Francisco.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra V.

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

Great location!

Great location, everything is walkable. Our host Pedro responded well and had good tips (including google maps) to various things to do and eat in the neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Awesome location, beautiful apartment.

Situated directly across from the train station, this apartment is newly remodeled and very comfortable. With 1.5 baths and a washing machine, it meets every need. Nice balconies (yes two) to relax at night and observe the bustle below.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G., Gregory, Michigan

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

An outstanding experience!

All aspects of our stay were excellent: location, cleanliness, orientation to the property and host responsiveness. Four flights up is challenging but the view and outdoor terraces are worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Murray H., Kichener, Ontario Canada

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

Great stay

Location is great. Within walking distance of everything you need or want to do in Porto. No big deal but a new metro line is being built right below the apartment. As many reviews point out, climbing 85 stairs up to your apartment means having mobility is a must. Pedro our host was very helpful and gave us plenty of information on things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Excellent central apartment

My husband,daughter & I stayed here for 4 nights recently.The apartment was immaculate & in a superb central position with views of the station.Ricardo gave excellent advice on sights on our arrival & the manual in the apartment was very helpful.He also allowed us to leave our luggage there on our last day as we had an evening flight home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

James M., Mississauga, Canada

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

Beautiful Central Apartment

We stayed for three weeks. The apartment is in an amazing location right across from the Sao Bento train station and metro station. Lots of amazing restaurants in the area. Pedro it’s nice guy and easy to work with. The apartment is up 85 stairs so you better be fit and up to the climb. But the views from the balcony are worth it.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Wonderful central location

This place is a superb find. It is close to many of the attractions and sights to see. It was surprisingly quiet. The washer let us catch up on our laundry between two halves of our trips. The links and brochure provided to us were very complete and helpful. Full kitchen fast internet. Our only down side was the 84 steps to get to the front door. They were even and wide steps but would have been better if we didn’t have 2 30kg bags 😔. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Atlanta, USA

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

Beautiful Apartment

As other reviewers have commented, this is a lovely property in an excellent location. Both the stairs and the low height of the very comfortable bed may be an issue for those with mobility limitations, but it was fine for us. If you plan on doing laundry be aware that there is no dryer in the unit- you will need to hang your clothes on a rack on the balcony. We also had a few minor hiccups with the heat and hot water unit, but Pedro was very helpful in quickly resolving the issue even late at night. He also gave us very clear instructions prior to arrival and plenty of great recommendations on foods to try.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bethanie F.

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

In the middle of it all!!

This is a great property to stay at if you’re looking for easy access to the train, metro, trams, old town, waterfront, restaurants, galleries, museums, gardens…. You name it, you’ll be able to get there easily from here! Be prepared to climb 5 flights of stairs but the view is worth the extra effort! There is a lot of metro construction happening directly in front of the building so access is a bit limited right now, but if you pack your patience it’s easy to navigate. The parking lot for the building is expensive but it was more convenient parking there than trying to find street parking in a historical district. Despite the construction, it’s surprisingly quiet and dark with double paned windows and beautiful shutters. The property manager, Francis, was easy to communicate with and takes great pride in the building and care of the unit. Thank you for a great visit!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rasesh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Could have been better...

The apartment itself was good, location is decent too, but there were some serious issues to deal with. There were two leaks in the main bathroom. Plus heating and hot water stopped working the day after we checked-in. Host communicated promptly and asked me to run a series of steps with the water heater, which I did successfully- once, but then it broke again and I spent approximately an hour around midnight trying different things but with no success. We reluctantly moved to another property of the same host 10 mins away, it was a nice property but it was just a hassle to pack, move and unpack.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D., Minneapolis, MN

Great apartment, location and view

With our first trip to Porto we stayed in this lovely city apartment. The location was great, across from the train station. We were close to restaurants, beautiful old historic buildings, tourist information, shopping and small food markets. Everything is within walking distance. One thing to note, there is no elevator in the building. The pictures truly represent the apartment. The views of the city were magnificent from our two patios. Very clean! Ricardo could not have been more accommodating. He provided written information for everything in the apartment. Reviewed the map of the city with us and gave us restaurant recommendations and places to be sure and visit. I would highly recommend this apartment and my husband and I look forward to renting again from Ricardo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Matt C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Customer Service

Amazing location with a terrible host. 1 - The contact information was incorrect on the VRBO reservation making it very difficult to get in touch with the host. When I did get in contact with him he told me he'd been asking VRBO to update the contact information for one month but they have not. After looking online it shows a host can update the property details themselves and it will appear update on the site within 24 hours. He was not being truthful with me. 2 - There was no shampoo or bath soap in either bathroom. I told him this but he DID NOT PROVIDE SHAMPOO OR SOAP FOR OUR TWO DAYS. 3 - On VBRO it lists "parking" as feature. It does not say "parking is paid by customer" so it seems clear to me that there was a parking spot along with the apartment. This is not the case and we paid 67 Euros for a day and a half of parking. The property is also listed on a different site and there it says "parking is paid by customer". 4 - On our reservation it listed a garage where we could park. This was the incorrect garage. Again, Francis lied to me and said he had asked VBRO to change it for one month but they had not. 5 - Many little things. This is billed as a luxury apartment but there are broken tiles in the kitchen, mold in the washing machine, the clock battery was dead, the ashtray had not been emptied, there was A LOT of mildew in the shower, etc. I strongly suggest finding another place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Spectacular!

We had a great stay in Porto. The apartment is really nice, clean and comfortable. Love the location, with all the hustle and bustle. Fun to sit on the balcony in the evening, listening to all the sounds of the city. Close the doors, and all quiet. We walked the local streets for great food, drinks and street performers. Drove to the Douro valley to visit Sandeman for a tour. Walked the local cathedrals and then down to the river. Crossed into Gaia for a fantastic lunch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Maureen B.

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

Unique property

Convenient for rail transport and for all the areas we wanted to visit. Enjoyed watching the busy streets below. Very busy area but amazingly quiet and extremely private
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Unique view of Porto

The townhome is right in the middle of the historical district and sitting on the upstairs balcony offers a view of the city and all the bustle below. The townhouse is lovely but you do need to be fit to climb the four flights of stairs - part of the fun of Europe. This and a couple of maintenance issues were the only items that took off a star for us. The hosts kindly provided many amenities, suggestions for sights to see and dining experiences that I can vouch for as being delicious. It was a bit difficult to reach Ricardo in the days before our stay but once this sorted out he and Victor were easy to chat with and responded to our questions. A perfect spot close to dining, nightlife and many of the sights of Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Alex C., Melbourne

Perfect location but too many stairs

This is a great apartment, centrally located and well featured. The upper balcony, in particular, is great for sitting and watching the goings on in the city. The apartment has a comfortable bed, a good kitchen and a good bathroom. The lounge is comfortable. That said, we couldn't stay here (we lasted two nights), as the steep stairs were too much for us. Others have noted the stairs but if you are not reasonably fit or have leg issues, this is not the apartment for you. If you are reasonably fit, this is probably one of the best in Porto. There were also maintenance issues with the apartment when we were there, but all of those are fixable, so I reduced the stars to 3 (one for the stairs and one for the maintenance issues). Key points: Great central location, good apartment, steep stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Onesio T.

Good location! New furniture.

Host was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jami S., Catoosa, OK USA

Amazing Place

Our vacation to Porto was fabulous and this property added to it. The location could not be better. It is located in the middle of everything. We were able to walk almost anywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was clean and well kept. Ricardo was so pleasant and easy to work with. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes Q.

Magnifico

Ubicación ideal. Apartamento fantástico. Ricardo y Catia muy atentos. Mejor imposible
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Stylish and central with amazing rooftop views

A modern, spacious, stylish, fun, clean and very central apartment. Perfect location and everything we needed. A very special balcony which overlooks bustling central Porto and is a perfect sun trap. Ricardo was such a fantastic host and we were made to feel at home in Porto very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Dunn D.

Comfortable apartment in a great location

Great apartment in a superb location. As well as it being in walking distance to many sights it is located across the road from Sao Bento railway station and right next to a metro station. The bus stop to Vila de Gaia and the beaches is right outside too. The apartment is comfortable and well equipped with a large bedroom on the upper floor with lots of storage space. Everything is clean and very modern. Ricardo met us and gave us lots of helpful advice and suggestions on where to visit. We would definitely stay there again when we return to the city. Be aware the apartment is on the 4th floor with no lift but the views are great when you reach the top! Being based in the centre of the city (as with most apartments ) it can be noisy but once the windows are closed it's very quiet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert G., 0

Très bon séjour au centre de Porto

Les propriétaires sont réactifs et sympathiques. La location est conforme et tout est fonctionnel. Le quartier est bruyant mais c'est le lot du centre ville et, une fois les fenêtres fermées, on est tranquille. Aucun souci pour le paiement avec Paypal. La caution est remboursée en express. Je recommande donc cet appartement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack K.

Amazing!

Great location and awesome apartment with all amenities. Close to many sights. Although Ricardo was not there to greet us, he had made arrangements for his friend Antonio to meet us. Antonio was extremely helpful in offering a brief synopsis of where to go and what to eat. His recommendations for restaurants were superb! During our stay, Ricardo emailed and asked if we needed anything. We appreciated the follow up. The comfort and terrific experience at the apartment made our stay in Porto even more memorable!!!