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Blending modernity and functionality with laidback charm, this Porto apartment is an excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. As soon as you step foot into the living space, you’ll feel right at home. We loved the floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors and neat kitchenette that has everything you need to cook up quick meals. Mornings begin with a cup of coffee on the balcony before strapping on your walking shoes and exploring the city’s charming streets. Stroll over to the striking Chapel of Souls, six minutes away, or head south to the Douro River with a book picked up from the magnificent Livraria Lello. Read by the waterside until hunger bites then seek out a traditional tasca for some hearty Portuguese fare. End the day with a knockout sunset from the Fontainhas viewpoint, only fifteen minutes from your doorstep.
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What to expect
Highlights
Get lost in the beautiful Lello bookshop, a twenty-minute walk away
Pore over the intricate azulejos of the Chapel of Souls, a six-minute stroll from your building
Start your mornings with a double espresso on your private balcony
Unwind in the bright living space with a glass of Port at the end of an eventful day
Look forward to a restful sleep in the quiet and cosy bedroom
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Home truths
Quiet hours are from 10am to 10pm
Luggage can be stored with your host after 12pm
At full capacity, one guest will sleep on a sofa bed in the living space
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is a twenty-minute drive from the apartment
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Balcony
Lift access
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Additional fees
There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car park
Your host can help arrange airport transfers for an additional fee
Your host can provide breakfast daily for an additional fee
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Bolhão
Bolhão is home to the iconic Mercado do Bolhão, which was opened to the public in 1914. This bi-level market, housed in a striking neoclassical building, is the beating heart of the area. Locals and tourists alike come here to buy all sorts of fresh produce, from vegetables to salt cod and sardines. All in all, this neighbourhood is a shopper's paradise with its boutiques, traditional grocery stores and fishmongers....
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Take in Portucale's panoramic views
Enjoy some of Porto's finest dishes whilst, gazing out over one of the city's finest views. The best of both worlds.
Catch a show at the art-deco Coliseu
The Coliseu concert hall concert hall is a great example of the Cassiano Branco art-deco movement in Porto. Have a look at what's on and come see a concert.
This is for Meat and Cheese Lovers
Taste here the best pernil sandwiches with queijo da serra, a Portuguese cheese, for lunch or dinner or whenever you feel hungry.
Enjoy a picnic at Jardim das Virtudes
The terraced gardens with panomaric views over the Arrábida Bridge and the Douro river are always packed with locals enjoying the sun – join them!
Watch a movie at the Rivoli Theatre
Rivoli theatre is home to one of the oldest film festivals in Portugal – Fantasporto. Even outside festival season, their screening programme is superb.
Check out the Vinyls at Louie Louie
Louie Louie has an unrivalled selection of retro vinyls. There's many popular record stores now open in Porto, but Louie Louie was one of the first.
Visit the iconic Aliados Avenue
Aliados Avenue has been dubbed 'Porto's reception room'. It's the city's architectural showcase with lots of cafes where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Catch a play at São João Theatre
Beautifully renovated after a fire in 1908, the São João National Theatre's programme is full of great performing art.
Sip on wine with a book at Candelabro
This is not your ordinary wine bar, but a triple threat – it also contains a cafe, and a cosy used bookstore. Pick up a book and relax on the terrace.
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Afonso
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Your professional team of hosts manage a number of properties in Portugal and enjoy every second of it. They love to meet new people, literature, cinema, travelling and of course, hosting.
Registration or licence number: 117740/AL.
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