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The historic building which houses Taipas Apartments backs onto ancient Fernandina’s Wall and is located in the centre of Porto. The 5 apartments are elegantly decorated in shades of white with 19th-century furniture. Each air-conditioned apartment comes with a fully-equipped kitchen containing a refrigerator and microwave. A flat-screen TV and a modern, private bathroom are also present. The apartments are accessed by stairs. Apartments Taipas are within 200 metres of Portuguese restaurants and bars. In the immediate surroundings there are also mini markets for groceries. Set 500 metres from the Douro River, the apartments are within walking distance of many landmarks in the city. The Sao Bento Metro Station is 650 metres away and the University of Porto is 200 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good location, air conditioning was very useful, easy to find and good communication
  • Kishore
    India India
    The location is central and easy to access most of the historical neighborhood within 15 mins walk.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and they were incredibly helpful. They sent us lots of info about the city and helped us sort travel etc when we were there. Considering it is a popular area with lots of bars and restaurants around, the apartment was very quiet.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Taipas Apartment Management

Company review score: 9.1Based on 326 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

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Property information

A fully refurbished building that has kept the typical traces of buildings built in the Port in the nineteenth century, but which was added all the comfort of the XXI century. The apartments are particularly well located allowing you to visit the entire historic center on foot in a traditional neighborhood. Here our guests will be able to visit our beautiful city with ease feeling at the same time an integral part of it.

Neighbourhood information

Taipas Apartments neighbourhood is a very traditional neighbourhood, that mixtures the local people that lived there for their all life with the visitors that come to Porto. It is a good sample of the authenticity of Porto. Besides that it is located right in the middle of the city centre, walking distance from almost all main atractions which makes it a great place to start to explore Porto

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Historical Center - Taipas Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Chinese

House rules

Historical Center - Taipas Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 00:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 18 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 18 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted Historical Center - Taipas Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that baby cot is available upon previous request.

Please inform Historical Center - Taipas Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

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

License number: 25367/AL,6277/AL,6275/AL,25365/AL,6269/AL

FAQs about Historical Center - Taipas Apartments

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Historical Center - Taipas Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at Historical Center - Taipas Apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Historical Center - Taipas Apartments is 1,000 yards from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historical Center - Taipas Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Canoeing

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

  • Yes, Historical Center - Taipas Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Historical Center - Taipas Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The prices at Historical Center - Taipas Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.