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This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building.

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Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Porto, Porto District
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building.

"CASA DO OLIVAL" is a recently restored 3-storey 19th-century building located in the heart of Porto's Historic Center (World Heritage).
This cozy duplex apartment is located on the second floor of a recently restored 19th century building. It is an apartment with a bedroom, living room and kitchen (open space) and bathroom with shower, which offers you amazing views of some of Porto's ex-libris, such as the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria or the National Center of Portugal. Photography, the Cordoaria Garden and even the Douro River.
Thanks to its many windows and doors (access to balconies) this apartment is abundant in natural light, making it cozy and above all comfortable.
It is perfect for a couple or a family.
It is therefore a perfect apartment for a well deserved holiday in a city full of charm and with so much to offer. Come try it!

TOURIST MUNICIPAL RATE
(Valid for bookings made from 01-03-2018):
Who pays?
Tourist tax applies to older guests
13 years old, is paid per person and per night, up to the limit
of 7 nights per stay.

Who is not subject to the fee?
(a) guests whose stay is motivated by medical treatment;
extended to an accompanying person, provided that the document providing
medical services or equivalent document.
b) Guests with a disability equal to or greater than 60%, provided
providing proof of the condition.

At where?
In tourist enterprises (hotels, inns, etc.) and
local accommodation establishments in the form of
sleep

What is the fee?
2 € per night and person up to a maximum of 14 €
(7 consecutive nights stay / person).

When and where do you pay?
Payment of the municipal tourist tax is due at the beginning of the
stay in a single installment and charged by the establishment
hotelier or local accommodation.

Property manager

Dulce Maria Novo de Figueiredo

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 55955/AL

We should mention

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 Livraria Lello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Rosa Mota Pavilion. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Porto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Clerigos Tower - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Livraria Lello - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ribeira Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Clérigos Stop - 3 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 5 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Base Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pão Quente Confeitaria Muralhas Olival - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Portas do Olival - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Bella Ciao! - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This unit is housed in a fully restored 19th century building. located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is steps away from Teatro Nacional São Joáo and Livraria Lello. Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square are also within 10 minutes. Clérigos Stop and Pr. da Liberdade Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivier L.

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

Lovely

Many monuments visited, splendid view of the town from the river,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol P., West Olive

Perfect spot from which to explore Porto!

This place was lovely! Decorated with great taste! Clean and classy! And we could walk to all the areas in Porto that we wanted to explore. Dulce gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants within walking distance, as well. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Özlem A.

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

Sehr empfehlenswert

Das Apartment ist genauso wie auf den Bildern. Sehr sauber und mit wunderschönen Details eingerichtet. Einfach zum wohlfühlen 😊. Check in und out war problemlos. Dulce hat alles explizit beschrieben und mit Bildern erklärt. Lage top. Sehr viele Sehenswürdigkeiten wenige Gehminuten. Wir (mein Sohn14 und mein Mann) hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness
El apartamento está bien, aunque es una segunda planta y hay que subir escaleras. La ubicación está justo al lado de la Torre de los Clerigos. Donde hay conciertos y cualquier evento lo retransmiten desde ahí. En nuestro caso hubo fútbol y concierto que retumbaban las paredes del ruido ocasionado. Muy estrictos en el check-out. El de entrada nos permitió dejar las maletas un poquito antes, pero el de salida no pudimos dejar las maletas más tarde de las 11.00 am. Yo no repetiría.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Bright and comfortable and well located for the historic parts of city

A representative of the owner met us at the property and kindly carried our luggage up three levels of the narrow winding staircase to the apartment entrance. He also provided us with a lot of information and tips about the city and we were given his mobile phone number to contact him if needed. The self catering apartment is on two levels and is a modern addition to an old building. It has a good kitchen with a dishwasher, but lacks a washing machine, which would be appreciated, particularly in warm weather, by longer stay people like us. The bedroom and bathroom are on the upper level. The building has a nice outlook and is well located in an old part of the city but it is not exactly easy to find: our taxi driver had a lot of difficulty locating it. It would be best, in our opinion, to be prepared to give the taxi driver a nearby landmark, for example the Centro Portuguėse de Fotografia (photography and cameras) which is in the city's old prison (architecturally very impressive inside and out and also a rare opportunity to experience what an old prison looked like!). If you arrive in Oporto by train at Sao Bento station with luggage we would still suggest catching a taxi because (while the apartment is reasonably close) most of the distance is uphill and wouldn't be easy unless you are reasonably fit. For grocery supplies, there is a very small/limited shop close to the apartment, but the nearest supermarket of reasonable size is Pingo Doce 10-15 minutes walk away. The apartment is comfortable and well located for walking and public transport.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B., Abbotsford, Canada

Perfect location for visiting Porto

We loved staying in this beautiful apartment. It was close to everything, including the bus stop. The apartment is very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The owner was great at communicating with us and provided helpful information for our visit. We really enjoyed our time in Porto, particularly the walking tour we did with Porto Walkers.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Beautiful apartment in great location!

The apartment was exceptional. Great space, clean, nicely decorated and in a great location. Valentim who owns the shop downstairs met me at the apt and gave great recommendations of what to do, see and eat during my stay. He was warm, helpful and let me store my bags so I could keep exploring the city after check-out. I really enjoyed my stay in Porto and only wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks, Dulce & Valentim!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B., Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Charming duplex - magical week

This stylish two-story apartment offers it all - location, amenities, and comfort. The space is thoughtfully appointed and situated in the shadow of Clérigos Tower putting you within walking distance of everything. Upon check-in, I was given a thoughtful and thorough introduction to Porto and was left with a wealth of helpful recommendations that ultimately guided my wonderful week-long stay in Porto. This property and all that comes with it, is a treasure. It’s the kind of place that makes packing for home a sad affair.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

Die Stadt, die keine Wünsche offen lässt.

Das Appartment ist liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, sehr gepflegt und mit allem ausgestattet. Vom Gastgeber erhielten wir super Tipps um die Tage zu gestalten. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Perfect apartment in Porto

We had a wonderful 5 nights at Dulce's apartment. It is really beautiful: clean, new, well-appointed and had everything you would need for a a short city stay. Dulce met us on arrival and was very welcoming and she gave us lots of suggestions for restaurants and things to do during our stay. It is in a great location not far from Sao Bento train station and has an amazing views from the windows. We would highly recommend this place and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Perfect accommodations

Loved everything about Porto, this apartment and Dulce! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay while visiting this beautiful part of Portugal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas R., Mers les bains

Appartement avec toutes les commodités, meublé avec beaucoup de goût et une hôte charmante

Dulce nous a très gentillement accueilli dans son charmant appartement duplex très central dans Porto. Nous avons pu profiter de tout à pied, balades et excellents restaurants du quartier. Un excellent spot à recommander.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Brilliant location wonderfully equipped

We had a fabulous stay in Porto at Dulce’s apartment. Even tho’ our flight came in after 9:30 at night, she not only met us at the apartment, but arranged a taxi from the airport. It is conveniently located close to the Torre dos Clerigos and all the sites of the old town. Although we misinterpreted the number of beds, there is a queen bed in the upstairs bedroom and the couch folds out into a second bed. The apartment is beautifully appointed and Dulce had left us a carafe of port and a generous supply of cookies and coffee. The front window looked out to the west and we enjoyed beautiful sunsets from the couch. There are tons of great restaurants within walking distance. Coffee and yummy bakeries are steps away! We would highly recommend Dulce’s apartment to anyone staying in Porto. One thing to be aware of.. the 1st floor is really the 2nd floor to North Americans. If you have problems with stairs.. this might not work for you. (Many thanks for Valentim for hauling our cases up to the apartment when we arrived!)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gloria L.

Apartamento muy bonito, limpio, cuidado y todo al detalle.

Pasamos unos dias estupendos en Oporto y alrededores, el apartamento muy bonito, muy limpio, cuidado y todo al detalle. El recibimiento y trato de Valentim estupendo! Como negativo, cuando llegamos por la noche no estaba encendida la calefaccion y en el piso de abajo, donde esta el sofa cama, pasamos bastante frio ya que la escalera del duplex esta abierta y comunica con la escalera general. Por otro lado, mientras hicimos el check in, dejamos las maletas en el coche, lo abrieron y nos robaron el equipaje y camaras de fotos. Por lo tanto a pesar de ser muy centrico, la zona no es segura y recomiendo dejar el coche en el parking cercano de Clerigos aunque es bastante caro.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Un séjour tout en confort!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Le logement était parfait et la logeuse des plus attentives à nos besoins. L'appartement est magnifique, confortable et très bien situé. La vue y est magnifique. Many thanks to Dulce for all her attentions. Annie
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eurwen S.

An excellent choice

We spent 4 nights here and were really comfortable. It is a narrow house that has been converted into two apartments, ours being the duplex one. The conversion has been done to an excellent standard, having some lovely architectural features. The location of the apartment is quiet and ideal for visiting Porto's attractions. The booking and arrival arrangements went very smoothly, we were given lots of useful information. Our hostess Dulce was very welcoming and the decanter of port that she left was appreciated. I certainly would not hesitate to recommend this apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

Charming and immaculate - with a special touch

Dulce has created a truly European experience with all possible amenities, including a lovely carafe of port! The apartment is well designed, small but chic. It is in a great location, easy to access all the major tourist sites. It is on the top two floors, so you will get your steps in😅
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., nantes

duplex remarquable

Appartement en duplex très bien situé dans le centre historique, remarquablement meublé, équipé et décoré, tout est parfait et conforme au descriptif. Une mention spéciale pour l' accueil très chaleureux de Dulce Maria. A recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese