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3.0 star property
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Close to Ribeira Square and Livraria Lello, Shining View provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view) | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Duplex, River View

Duplex, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room dining

City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599

What's nearby

  • Clerigos Tower - 6 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 5 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasquinha do Bé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mistu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Santo Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SAOM - Restaurante Torreão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Shining View

Apartments with kitchens, a short walk to Ribeira Square
Along with dry cleaning, this smoke-free apartment building has laundry facilities and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff assistance. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area, while an LCD TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Shining View offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Porto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals 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)

General

  • 9 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 05 and February 28.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Shining View
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shining View?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shining View?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shining View?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shining View located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Parque das Virtudes, Ribeira Square, and Porto Cathedral. Livraria Lello and Porto Historic Center are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Clérigos Stop is 6 minutes.

Shining View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great view of Douro River. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sze Shin Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A great apartment in a good location. Made for a great stay in a great city. Bonus is the washing machine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Well located in Porto
Well located to shopping, restaurants and walkable to all the sights of Porto. Very clean apartment and secure. Washing machine a bonus. The electrics need some attention, flickering lamp when plugged in and power outlet in main bedrooms bit dodgy. Pictures are accurate but the place is very small, smaller than we were expecting. Overall a great place for a few nights
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely apartment and extremely helpful staff which made our stay lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Porto.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfection
Everything about our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Worth It. Go Elsewhere.
Disaster from the outset. Organised a shuttle from the airport. Was told could not meet for check-in but gave instructions. No shutrle was there upon arrival. Manager said that there won't be one that could meet us. We had to cab during the busiest afternoon period and cost more than the shuttle. Apartment was clean but very dated and many broken things like towel hanger and shower head holder. Reasonably central to shops and cafes. Main centre seems to be about 700m away. The manager made the experience forgettable. We tried contacting many times to no avail as the front door broke and we couldn't get out and the other guests were stuck in the bitter cold for over 1 hour. We also had my wife's brother stuck in the room as no responding to us and we pleaded through calls and messages through the whatsapp number but again, no avail. We had to call the ambulance and fire brigade. They opened the front door to the hotel and then our room to find him passed out on sleeping tablets and mixed with alcohol. We had to take to emergency. The Dr said that this was made worse by the time to get to hospital. He is now recovering back in Lisbon. The managers response was utterly dismissive and like it was all our fault. I had my sisyer call from Australia and he never picked up so she went back to sleep. "We don't have 24h service. When you called our number and not whatsapp, i called you right back. And texted you. You didn't answer. I could never predict this was happening"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great apartment
Very nice and clean apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central extremely clean and modern inside an old traditional building. Booking in staff very helpful and informative. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were outstanding. It was very clean. Despite our late arrival (plane was diverted to Spain due to bad weather at the airport) we were still booked in upon our arrival, given instructions re the apartment, given recommendations on where to eat, visit and the location of supermarkets etc. We were provided with replacement towels etc. during our week long stay. It was quiet throughout our stay so sleeping was not an issue at all. Overall we would stay again, if we were to return to Porto one day. A very minor point but I would like larger glass tumblers and cups in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location warm and knowledge staff, comfy beds and sofa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

IG, toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location was great. The apartment was very nice but missing a few basic things that I thought would be provided for I do stay at many airbnb apartments. Items such as salt, pepper, which are basics. Most have coffee sugar left for their guest. I dont understand why they provide a kitchen with all the pots and pans but not these basics. Also, we were 2 friends travelling together and we like to go our own way. Only 1 key provided and when asked if another could be for convenience not having to meet up at a certain time this was not possible. The communication was prompt and airport shuttle was arranged. Great place overall but would be amazing for just these few basic things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice 2 bedroom apt in ideal location
Had a 2 bedroom apt. Located in older part of town near Duoro river. Close, walking distance to all sites. Nice casual restaurants, bakery near the apt. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très confortable
J'ai résidé 3 nuits dans cet appartement comportant 2 chambres à coucher meublé IKEA. Cuisine complète. Très confortable et propre. Situé à moins de 10 minutes à pied du métro et du Douro. Plusieurs restaurants à moins de 5 minutes. Très bon service et plusieurs informations furent données par Carol. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet street. Many of the streets in old Porto are airb&b and some guests do not respect the peace of others at any time of the day or night. We were lucky. The Rua das Flores is probably the noisiest street in this area. OK if you dont mind the student lifestyle !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we dealt with was very helpful. Apartment as spotless and is in a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Everyone was sooooo nice!! Easy check in, and VERY helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0
Location
Porto