Babel

Rua de Trás 49, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-137 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>34</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
34 reviews

It was the best place, I loved everything there, the room was very beautiful and the location was perfect, for sure I will gonna come back there

Alina Poland
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Babel

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  • Apartments
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
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Located in the historical center of Porto, Babel offers 6 apartments and a bar in the ground floor. Clérigos Tower and São Bento Transport Hub are a 2 minutes’ walk away. Babel offers a unique atmosphere, product of the cooperation with artists and galleries. Its stylish décor is present in each accommodations. Guests can choose between a studio and an apartment with 2 bedrooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Guests are able to prepare their own meals since each accommodations includes a kitchen or a kitchenette with all modern appliances necessary. Every morning guests can enjoy a reinvigorating breakfast and those wishing to taste Porto’s gastronomy will find plenty of restaurants within 656 feet. Babel is just 2297 feet from the Douro River and the Ribeira area where guests will find the most varied cafés, bars and restaurants. Luís I Bridge is 0.6 mi away and allows guests to cross the river by foot and visit the Port Wine Cellars. Avenida dos Aliados, the very center of Porto, is just 623 feet away and Porto International Airport is a 16-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alina
    Poland Poland
    “It was the best place, I loved everything there, the room was very beautiful and the location was perfect, for sure I will gonna come back there”
  • Susanne
    Austria Austria
    “Das Babel verdient mehr als 5 Sterne! Extrem coole Ausstattung herrliche Betten. und noch dazu extrem freundlicher Empfang tolle Tipps inklusive Im Kühlschrank ein Welcome package. Hier stimmt alles. Many many thanks!!”
  • Yanina
    Argentina Argentina
    “Muy moderno y cómodo. La ubicación excepcional. La habitación es súper espaciosa. El restaurante que se encuentra debajo es muy bueno también.”

Managed by BABEL

Company review score: 8.9Based on 678 reviews from 27 properties
27 managed properties

Property info

Located in the historical centre of Porto, BABEL offers 6 apartments and a restaurant with a bar in the ground floor. Clérigos Tower and São Bento Transport Hub are a 2 minutes’ walk away. BABEL offers a unique atmosphere, product of the cooperation with artists and galleries. Its stylish décor is present in each accommodation. Guests can choose between a studio and an apartment with 2 bedrooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Guests are able to prepare their own meals since each accommodation includes a kitchen or a kitchenette with all modern appliances necessary. Every morning guests can enjoy a reinvigorating breakfast and those wishing to taste Porto’s gastronomy will find plenty of restaurants within 200 metres. BABEL is just 700 metres from the Douro River and the Ribeira area where guests will find the most varied cafés, bars and restaurants. Luís I Bridge is 1 km away and allows guests to cross the river by foot and visit the Port Wine Cellars. Avenida dos Aliados, the very centre of Porto, is just 190 metres away and Porto International Airport is a 16-minute drive.

Languages Spoken

English,Portuguese,Russian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Miss'OPO
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Babel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

House rules

Babel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the 50% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer or Paypal and is nonrefundable. The property will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash or debit card at check-in.

Please note that the Internet connection can be unstable due to the historical location of the building.

Please inform Babel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 31192/AL

FAQs about Babel

  • Babel has 1 restaurant:

    • Miss'OPO

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Babel on this page.

  • Babel is 1,650 feet from the center of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Babel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Babel (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Babel (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Babel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Babel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bingo
    • Beach