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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

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A balcony with two black planters and a white woven stool.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A balcony with two cushioned chairs, a small round stool, and two hanging planters with greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Porto Historic Center
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Property Registration Number 52314/AL
Property # 899653
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Crystal Palace Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 8 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nata 7 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tram - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cask Beer - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA ?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA on 30 Oct 2026 start from AU$682, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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 Porto Historic Center, Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Dom Luis I Bridge and Bolhao Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Alfândega Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time exploring all that Porto has to offer, and this apartment made the trip. It was beautiful, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was unbeatable — right in the heart of the city, with everything worth exploring just steps away.What really put it over the top was the host. Isabel and her team went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and got the most out of our visit. Can’t say enough good things — book here, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, steps away from everything and extremely helpful owner with lots of recommendations and always willing to answer all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location easy to get anywhere in the city, host was help and fantastic and helpful. Enjoyed our stay in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the kind and generous hospitality of the property manager made for a wsrm and welcome experienceUnsurpassed in all of our many many vrbo bookings
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful apartment close to everything in the old town. The apartment is spotlessly clean & very well equipped.Isabel is the perfect host with many suggestions about what to do in Porto & can arrange great excursions to the Douro valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Isabel was so kind and helpful. The apartment is in a wonderful location and was perfect for my daughter and I to stay for a few nights. We found wonderful restaurants and shops nearby, and Isabel had very helpful suggestions. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

A special place to stay

Great host, great place, perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is in an amazing location and close to all attractions and public transit, Steps from the water front. Isabel is an amazing, pationate and attentive host. She knows the city well and had several great recommendations for day trips, activities, restaurants and shopping.She truly gave us the 5 star treatment with a personal checking and review of the city and everything about it.Thank you Isabel
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit to Porto.

Loved the whole stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was outstanding--provided excellent local information as well as options for additional excursions and services. The unit was just like the pictures and near lots of restaurants and local sites. It was a great base for our exploration of Porto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Isabel welcomed us upon arrival and helped us to settle in. She also provided us with a great driver Andre from airport to the room and then later a trip to Douro valley for a wine tour. Five stars
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isabel did an amazing job with communicating with us and giving us ideas of what to see and do and ideas on where to eat. And would even help us with transportation!! The apartment was beautiful. Like a magazine. Could not have asked for anything better and a very central location. She even had a decanter of Port for us!! I highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and extremely helpful host.

The apartment was fantastic and Isabel was simply delightful and made excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely flat in downtown Porto

Great place to stay to explore Porto. Not too far from the metro and train stations as well if you want to explore further abroad.Isabel is a fantastic host. She met us at the apartment and gave us some great recommendations in the areas as well for things to see and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Stay

Isabel is a wonderful, gracious host and she gives helpful information regarding the area with things to do and places to eat. She was easy to reach in case we had questions. Her place is spotless and very comfortable, right in the heart of it all. Loved our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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