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Sited in the historical centre 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 queen size bed (160X200), a sofa bed (turns into a single bed, 75X190, for an adult or a child) and an armchair . There’s a flat-screen cable TV, free WiFi, bathroom with a hairdryer and a fully-equipped kitchen. and a dining area. It also features a balcony with a scenic view of the Clérigos Tower, the Portuguese Photography Centre 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 comprised of bread, assorted meats, cheese, a rich sauce and French fries). The Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is a 4-minute walk from the iconic D. Luís I Bridge which connects to neighbouring 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 centre, this area includes the City Hall building as well as several shops and typical 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Porto
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  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central bright and quiet. Everything was available for a short stay and Maria was the perfect host. Friendly, efficient and knowledgable
  • Danuta
    Poland Poland
    One of the best Properties we have ever had. Best view And most comfortable In All aspects! The Staff is wonderfully helpful!
  • Kenneth
    United States United States
    Maria and Beatriz were excellent and provided detailed instructions of the property upon check-in. We had a few follow up needs and they handled them almost immediately. All in all, Maria is a great host and took very good care of us! Thank you!
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.

Hosted by Maria Joao (owner)

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Urban Apartment Casa da Portela
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 490 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Urban Apartment Casa da Portela takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Cleaning service before and after your stay is free but please note that no smoking is allowed and that extra charges apply for cleaning services if you smoke inside.

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

Please inform Urban Apartment Casa da Portela 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 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 5105/AL

FAQs about Urban Apartment Casa da Portela

  • Check-in at Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Urban Apartment Casa da Portela may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Urban Apartment Casa da Portela offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours

  • Urban Apartment Casa da Portela is 650 yards from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.