Vila Nova de Gaia Hotel Alternatives

A Little Piece of Porto

• 6 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Porto

Found in one of the oldest residential buildings in Porto, this apartment might not look 200 years old thanks to modernisation, but it remains historic. Now updated to house families itching to explore this UNESCO World Heritage City, it's comfortable – though the two bedrooms with the sloped ceilings might be better for kids – and bright with a fantastic location.

Pottering About

• 2 guests

• 1 bedrooms

Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Porto

Some holiday homes are all about the location, others boast unique designs, while some have quirky perks that make you want to move in – this renovated studio apartment in the heart of the Old Town has it all. Consider neutral tones of olive green and dark brown for the interior that set the tone for artisanal furnishings and light wood surfaces.

The Shuttersmith

• 2 guests

• 1 bedrooms

Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Porto

Between two beautiful parks – Jardim da Cordoaria and Jardim das Virtudes – and set in a pretty period building, this studio home is quite the little charmer. With high ceilings and stripped-back woodwork to its trio of Juliet balcony windows, it's full of character, and its recent refurbishment has added a big helping of modern styling and clever design.