Apartment Urban Apartment Casa da Portela
Travessa Sao Sebastiao,51 1ºF, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-569 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 88 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location is great. Close to everything. Just 3 min walk to the main tourist attractions. The owner was waiting to welcoming us at the apartment and gave best explanations of all instructions. Very well managed.
ThailandGreat modern, updated apartment. There is a Murphy bed so be aware of this. The location is fantastic, very central to the historic area. Great view out the windows with awesome sunsets. Highly recommended.
United States of AmericaOur host Maria was incredible! Very helpful, quick to respond, and provided excellent recommendations. Apartment very centrally located, clean and well appointed. We traveled with young children and couldn't have asked for a better or more scenic place to stay in Porto. Excellent find!
United States of AmericaMaria was there to greet us when we arrived. A very gracious hostess. Went through full instructions for everything we needed to know about the apt. Nicely decorated. Very clean. Comfortable bed and hot shower. Gorgeous view of the city from the balcony. And unexpected and much appreciated added extras.
United States of AmericaPerfect location, beautiful apartment that has everything you may possibly need. Maria was a very gracious host and provided all the info that we needed. Welcome port wine was a very nice touch, thank you!
FinlandSecond time we stayed at this apartment. We stayed there two years ago. Apartment and the host still of top most excellence. Maria very gracious host. Apartment has all that you need for your stay. Kitchen well equipped. Bed is a murphy, so it is put away during the day. Bed is large and comfortable. Apartment is in a great location. Couple minutes from metro and the train station. Two minutes from the Cathedral. 15 minute walk to the Clerigos tower, which you can see from the apartment. Nice balcony to sit at during the evening. Very quiet and safe location. Parking right next to the building. Door entry locks are now electronic. No keys to worry about-much more secure. Actually, the apartment is within walking distance to most of the major sites to visit. Recommend to all.
CanadaMaria is an excellent host and the home is stocked with anything you could possibly think of! There is also a bottle of Port wine on arrival, and beautiful views of the city. It's close proximity to the city center and we walked everywhere. We only had two nights in beautiful Porto but wish we could have stayed longer!!
United States of AmericaBeautiful small appartment in the center. The view from the small balcony is really the best of the best. There’s enough space for the couple or small family. The flat is extra clean. You can find everything you need for short stay. The host Maria is great.
RussiaGreat location for visiting Porto, close to shops, sights, bars and restaurants. The apartment has every facility you can think of but more importantly, was very comfortable and felt like a real home from home. We really enjoyed our stay there and would happily stay again and recommend to others.
United Kingdommaria, the owner of the apartment, is a very polite and helpful person. Through her tips and the absolutely ingenious apartment, we had a great time in Porto. Thank you Maria, we will surely come again.
Germany
Urban Apartment Casa da Portela
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Jiravara
Thailand
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Terri
United States of America
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Michael
United States of America
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Vanessa
United States of America
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Marija
Finland
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Kenneth
Canada
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Sarah
United States of America
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Iuliia
Russia
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Pete
United Kingdom
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Martin
Germany
Stay in the heart of Porto – Excellent location – show map
Sited in the historical center of Porto, this renovated apartment is a 2-minute walk from the famed São Bento Train and Metro Stations. The carefully-decorated Urban Apartment Casa da Portela has a balcony which features a panoramic view of the city and of the Clérigos Tower.
The unit has a living room with a sofa and flat-screen cable TV, free WiFi, bathroom with a hairdryer and a fully-equipped kitchen. There is a double bed, a sofa bed and a dining area. It also features a balcony with a scenic view of the Clérigos Tower, the Portuguese Photography Center and the city.
Guests can use the Urban Apartment's kitchen to prepare their own meals. The unit includes a microwave, refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher, coffee machine and electric kettle. Local restaurants are available within a short 3-minute walk from the apartment, many serving the region’s most famous dish, the Francesinha (a dish consisted of of bread, assorted meats, cheese, a rich sauce and French fries).
The Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is a 4-minute drive from the iconic D. Luís I Bridge which connects to neighboring Vila Nova de Gaia. The Serralves Museum of Modern Art is a 13-minute drive and features a vast green garden for guests to take a calm stroll after admiring the works of art. Miguel Bombarda Street is a 9-minute drive and is filled with art galleries and alternative shops.
The apartment is a 4-minute walk from Aliados, in the Porto center, this area includes the City Hall building as well as several shops and characteristic cafés. An 8-minute walk away are the Galerias Paris, Porto’s premier nightlife hotspot, with its many bars and night time cafés.
The Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is a 20-minute drive from the Porto International Airport.
This is our guests' favorite part of Porto, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.
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Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!
FREE parking!
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jiravara
Thailand“Location is great. Close to everything. Just 3 min walk to the main tourist attractions. The owner was waiting to welcoming us at the apartment and gave best explanations of all instructions. Very well managed. ”
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Terri
United States of America“Great modern, updated apartment. There is a Murphy bed so be aware of this. The location is fantastic, very central to the historic area. Great view out the windows with awesome sunsets. Highly recommended.”
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Michael
United States of America
“Our host Maria was incredible! Very helpful, quick to respond, and provided excellent recommendations. Apartment very centrally located, clean and well appointed. We traveled with young children and couldn't have asked for a better or more scenic place to stay in Porto. Excellent find!” Read more
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Vanessa
United States of America
“Maria was there to greet us when we arrived. A very gracious hostess. Went through full instructions for everything we needed to know about the apt. Nicely decorated. Very clean. Comfortable bed and hot shower. Gorgeous view of the city from the balcony. And unexpected and much appreciated added extras.” Read more
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Marija
Finland“Perfect location, beautiful apartment that has everything you may possibly need. Maria was a very gracious host and provided all the info that we needed. Welcome port wine was a very nice touch, thank you!”
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Kenneth
Canada“Second time we stayed at this apartment. We stayed there two years ago. Apartment and the host still of top most excellence. Maria very gracious host. Apartment has all that you need for your stay. Kitchen well equipped. Bed is a murphy, so it is put away during the day. Bed is large and comfortable. Apartment is in a great location. Couple minutes from metro and the train station. Two minutes from the Cathedral. 15 minute walk to the Clerigos tower, which you can see from the apartment. Nice balcony to sit at during the evening. Very quiet and safe location. Parking right next to the building. Door entry locks are now electronic. No keys to worry about-much more secure. Actually, the apartment is within walking distance to most of the major sites to visit. Recommend to all.” Read more
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Sarah
United States of America
“Maria is an excellent host and the home is stocked with anything you could possibly think of! There is also a bottle of Port wine on arrival, and beautiful views of the city. It's close proximity to the city center and we walked everywhere. We only had two nights in beautiful Porto but wish we could have stayed longer!!” Read more
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Iuliia
Russia“Beautiful small appartment in the center. The view from the small balcony is really the best of the best. There’s enough space for the couple or small family. The flat is extra clean. You can find everything you need for short stay. The host Maria is great.” Read more
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Pete
United Kingdom“Great location for visiting Porto, close to shops, sights, bars and restaurants. The apartment has every facility you can think of but more importantly, was very comfortable and felt like a real home from home. We really enjoyed our stay there and would happily stay again and recommend to others. ” Read more
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Martin
Germany“maria, the owner of the apartment, is a very polite and helpful person. Through her tips and the absolutely ingenious apartment, we had a great time in Porto. Thank you Maria, we will surely come again.”
Hosted by Maria Joao (owner)
Maria Joao (owner)
Urban apartment - Casa da Portela is registered at the Tourism Board of Portugal (no. 5105/AL) and supervised by the local authorities, Camara Municipal do Porto and ASAE. This means it is run according to the Tourism Board rules and guidelines and that it operates within the Portuguese law. But the best independent proof of our quality is the reviews from our guests, which you are invited to read.
This apartment is cosy and urban but functional. I've put a lot of love and care in the decoration of this apartment. I love details and would like the guests to feel at home.
Sé is the most typical place in Porto. Near the Cathedral, overlooking the river. When walking along the narrow streets you'll meet not only tourists but locals who still live here.
Languages spoken: English, French, Portuguese
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Cardosas Square0.1 miles
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Porto Cathedral0.1 miles
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Casa Museu Guerra Junqueiro0.1 miles
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Church of Santa Clara0.1 miles
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Clerigos Tower0.2 miles
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Fernandine Wall0.2 miles
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São João National Theatre0.2 miles
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Portuguese Center of Photography0.2 miles
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Restaurant TapaBento0.1 miles
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Restaurant Cantinho do Avillez0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Starbucks0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar Guarani0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Majestic0.3 miles
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Restaurant Adega do Ribatejo0.6 miles
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Ferreira Borges Market0.3 miles
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Lello Bookshop0.3 miles
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Ribeira Square0.3 miles
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Palacio da Bolsa0.3 miles
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D. Luis I Bridge0.3 miles
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Oporto Coliseum0.3 miles
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City Market Bolhao0.4 miles
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Boavista Roundabout1.3 miles
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Campanha Train Station1.4 miles
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Music House1.4 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlântico2.5 miles
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River Douro0.2 miles
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Subway Sao Bento Metro Station0.1 miles
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Train Sao Bento Train Station0.1 miles
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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport7.1 miles
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Amenities of Urban Apartment Casa da Portela
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular amenities
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- High chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Air conditioning
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne
- Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
- Landmark view
Building Characteristics
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Transportation
- Shuttle service
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Portuguese
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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 6 and above are considered 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
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds 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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
One child up to 6 years old stays for free when sharing the accommodations with 2 paying adults.
Please note that late check-out depends on availability.
Please note that a glass of Port Wine and a bottle of fresh water will be offered on arrival, as well as some coffee capsules for the espresso machine and some tea.
During your stay you will have all support and the owner will always be contactable by email or by phone.
Tourism Office of Portugal registration number: 5105/AL
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Urban Apartment Casa da Portela 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
License number: 5105/AL
FAQs about Urban Apartment Casa da Portela
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Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is 1,950 feet from the center of Porto.
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Urban Apartment Casa da Portela offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Themed dinners
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Bar crawls
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The prices at Urban Apartment Casa da Portela may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is popular with guests booking family stays.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Urban Apartment Casa da Portela by:
- Taxi 30min
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Urban Apartment Casa da Portela (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
