Old City Design Apartments puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. Nice touches like espresso makers, pillow menus, and down comforters are offered up in all apartments. Public transportation is just a short walk: Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 4 minutes and Guindais Funicular is 5 minutes.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Parking available
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Kitchenette
Main amenities (10)
6 smoke-free apartments
Housekeeping (on request)
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Television
Coffee/tea maker
Limited onsite parking
Room options
View all photos for Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View
Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
44 sq m
Studio
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View (Bridges)
Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View (Bridges)
Highlights
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
52 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View (Douro)
Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View (Douro)
Highlights
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
52 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Economy Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View (Wine)
Economy Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View (Wine)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
36 sq m
Studio
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Romantic Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (Tram)
Romantic Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (Tram)
Highlights
Yard
Terrace
Outdoor play area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
44 sq m
Studio
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Design Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (invicta)
Travessa de Sao Sebastiao 51, Porto, Porto, 4050-569
What's nearby
Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk
Ribeira Square - 7 min walk
Porto Historic Center - 9 min walk
Porto City Hall - 9 min walk
Casa da Música - 4 min drive
Getting around
Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive
São Bento Station - 2 min walk
Coimbroes Station - 7 min drive
General Torres Station - 16 min walk
Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 4 min walk
Guindais Funicular - 5 min walk
Batalha-Guindais Stop - 5 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Fábrica da Nata - 2 min walk
TGB - The Good Burguer - 2 min walk
Cremosi - 2 min walk
Seven7 Café - 3 min walk
Fábrica Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Old City Design Apartments
Old City Design Apartments puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. Nice touches like espresso makers, pillow menus, and down comforters are offered up in all apartments. Public transportation is just a short walk: Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 4 minutes and Guindais Funicular is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Property size
6 apartments
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay free (1 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Off-leash area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking
Free offsite parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Family friendly
Free crib/infant bed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Espresso maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 6.5-9 for adults and EUR 6.5-9 for children
Dining table
Bedrooms
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Free toiletries
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
28-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Pets stay free
1 total pets
An off-leash area is available
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevators
Soundproofing
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Safe
Multilingual staff
Housekeeping (on request)
Local maps
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Virtual front desk
Location highlights
Near a metro station
Near a train station
In the city center
In the historical district
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
Window guards
General
6 rooms
2 floors
1 building
Built in 1834
Individually decorated
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 6.5 to 9 for adults, and EUR 6.5 to 9 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 6305/AL,6306/AL,6313/AL,6315/AL,6298/AL,6289/AL
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Frequently asked questions
Does Old City Design Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old City Design Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old City Design Apartments?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Old City Design Apartments?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Old City Design Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old City Design Apartments?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Old City Design Apartments and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Porto Cathedral (2-min walk) and Ribeira Square (7-min walk), along with Lions Fountain (9-min walk) and Praça da Batalha (13-min walk).
Does Old City Design Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, an oven, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Old City Design Apartments like?
Old City Design Apartments is in Centro / Baixa, a short 4-minute walk from Pr. da Liberdade Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Porto Cathedral.
Old City Design Apartments Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
We were very pleased with this place neat, great location, plenty of room. The only thing that made us uncomfortable was the drug addicts hanging around the vacant place in front of the hotel.
Javier
Javier, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Faultless
Excellent location, up a steep but short little hill which put you very close to the "top" bridge, and a very short walk to Sao Bento station. Apartments was small and quirky but functional and a fair price with generally great internet connectivity and decent kitchen and bathroom. Great comms and appreciated the late checkout on New Years Day, thank you, so good to deal with real people. Recommended.
Mark
Mark, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Great location
Had a grat time, right in the middle of everything, less than 5 mins feom the train station and had great recommendations for dinner from hoast
Alonso
Alonso, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Well located
Very well located to the main things to see in Porto
Jean
Jean, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
The location is unbeatable! Right by the train station and next to the sightseeing monuments in Porto. The room was also clean and had a nice balcony and the front desk was very receptive to questions via WhatsApp. Only downside is that the bed is not an actual bed it’s a pullout and we were unfortunately given a very late check in when promised a window.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Very secluded ans very clean
Gavin
Gavin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Great spot in Porto
Host was great at communicating how to access property, what to do, etc, and made the process really easy. Location was perfect for accessing things. Highly recommend.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2024
unsauber
Jeong Ae
Jeong Ae, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Beautiful view of the city.
Michelle
Michelle, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 18, 2024
Highlights - easy check in and convenient location, but massively outweighed by the negatives.
Very poor quality bed, merely a pull down with very thin mattress. Extremely poor bedding, no fitted sheets and mixed single and double sizes so constantly having to adjust, ended up on the bare mattress most nights. Bathroom is generous but in poor repair.
Location is adjacent to an abandoned outdoor market that is frequented by drug addicts and dealers.
In summary avoid
Sharon
Sharon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
I thought the location is great. Parking was free right outside.
stuart
stuart, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2023
Great location right next to the train station, close to all of the amenities and tourist attractions walked everywhere
Leslie
Leslie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
owners did their best at making our stay good… great communication before and during our stay. Location is excellent but there are some issues w homeless people around. They never bother us, however. The apartment was in great shape.
Julio
Julio, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2024
The property was centrally located and clean. Outside the property there were drug users shooting up at all times of the day and night, it was scary and less than optimal.
Tyler
Tyler, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
It's all good👌
Daniel
Daniel, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
This apartment is divine. The views are the best part. I had my apartment on the first floor facing the back.. the communication with the staff was great. They send me all the information and answered all my questions. They even brought me an iron I wanted the next day! The cathedral is literally 3 minutes walk from the place. And all major sites 6-10 minutes walk. Excellent local restaurants, a mini market near by, Starbucks, local bakeries, shops and the bay is 10 minutes walk.
Yenny
Yenny, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2023
Nice apartment for 4
Nice apartment, close to restaurants, shops, station, metro, ….
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2024
Convenient location and beautiful view of old town
Location is very good and the instruction for entering the building and room was clear.
We loved the welcoming sweets!! Only disappointment was the neighbour area with the people who seem to be junkies and hanging around all the time in front of the apartment although they never bothered us. Overall we had amazing time!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 19, 2024
We stayed in Wine room. It was advertised at £230 a night, reduced to £80 to make it feel like a bargin, but this is just a marketing trick as the room if definitely not worth £230 a night.
We were so unhappy with this stay that we left after one night and stayed elsewhere. This was a first for us.
The bed is a pull down bed which does not go away. The hydrolics are broken.
The windows do not open. And the blinds are broken so you can't get any natural light in. The doors open directly onto an area where homesless people live, including going to the toliet.
The room is not sound proofed, so you can hear the homeless drinking etc all through the night.
There is a leak in the bathroom, and mould on the ceiling.
There are much nicer places to stay in porto at this price point.
Dave and Helen
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
Best view!
simon
simon, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 27, 2024
Location of the property is both excellent and poor. It’s just a minute away from the Porto Cathedral, but it is also next to a homeless and drug area. I did not feel safe going in and out of the apartment , even though homeless never bothered us.
Apartment itself is ok, but I didn’t feel that I was completely clean.
Hosts were wonderful and accommodating .
That being said , I would not stay there again nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Tatyana
Tatyana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
It was well cared and well designed hotel.
What is best on this hotel was the management of this company. They communicated well and respond quick and very attentive.
ushio
ushio, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2023
Close to train station
Aleksandra
Aleksandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2023
Great stay in Porto!
We loved our stay in Porto old city. The apartment was very comfortable and quiet. An oasis from the busy streets especially as we were visiting during the festival of St John. Convenient location to all the sights. Communication was easy and we loved the Portuguese Tarts left for us on arrival.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2023
Decent, up a bit of a steep hill but located really well. Was a shame we couldn’t sit out on the balcony but overall the accommodation was decent and secure.