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Old City Design Apartments

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Romantic Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (Tram) | City view
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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated
Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Travessa de Sao Sebastiao 51, Porto, Porto, 4050-569
  • Porto Cathedral
    2 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge
    4 min walk
  • Aliados Square
    6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    33 min drive

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Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View | Balcony

Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View

  • 44 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Balcony

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Economy Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View (Wine) | Living area

Economy Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View (Wine)

  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Romantic Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (Tram) | Exterior detail

Romantic Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (Tram)

  • 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) | City view

Design Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace, City View (invicta)

  • 44 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (164)
The price is €80
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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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

Apartment with kitchenette, steps from Porto Cathedral
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free apartment building has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Comforts include a pillow menu and a down comforter, and guests will also find conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is available on request.
Old City Design Apartments offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Porto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

During your stay at Old City Design Apartments, you're just a quick walk from Porto Cathedral. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Built in 1834, this upscale apartment building has 6 apartments on 2 floors. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchenette in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Porto Cathedral and 7 minutes by foot from Ribeira Square
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for free (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Old City Design Apartments offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Old City Design Apartments also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star Porto apartment is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

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 duvet
  • Pillow menu

Bathrooms

  • Bath
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer

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-lead area is available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lifts
  • 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 centre
  • In the historical district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6.5 to 9 for adults, and EUR 6.5 to 9 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Old City Design Apartments offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 6305/AL,6306/AL,6313/AL,6315/AL,6298/AL,6289/AL

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Old City Design Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 370 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Well located
Very well located to the main things to see in Porto
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yenny, Englewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded ans very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tatyana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

dorothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Surrounded by HOMELESS and DRUGS!!
Directly outside front door
One guys held the other back from getting into a physical altercation with the hotel staff - who claimed he was going to call the police.
Two homeless guys taking crack cocaine on the steps leading to the door of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Mount Hermon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney, Chalfont

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah-Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property was in a great location. 5 minutes from the main Porto bridge and the Cathedral and central to transport. However, this is a very authentic location where we had homeless people right outside our apartment window with some occasionally sitting the step outside the apartment. We arrived with the apartment not being very obvious and the first thing we saw were the homeless people appearing to be taking drugs. For 3 girls together we were ok but not suitable for someone alone. The apartment itself was ok, not what the pictures showed, we didn't have a balcony and the shutters did not open enough for us to sit and look out the windows. It could also be noisy at night due to the homeless people outside. However, we received a lovely custard tart on our arrival and the company were really good at answering questions via whatapp. We were flying late on our last day and we could leave our suitcases in a sister apartment block around 10 minutes away. This location looked much nicer so it was a shame we were not staying there. Overall we were a little disappointed and felt a little misled by the pictures on the website but the apartment was basic and had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jo-Anne, Lakefield

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Bridges apartment. It’s view was the homeless in the area. My traveling companions were rattled by a call out of a homeless woman on our arrival telling tourists to go away. One night there was some early morning yelling by the local homeless that woke us up. Inside the apartment was clean and felt very safe. Pillow cases on the extra pillows would have been nice and maybe a couple more towels especially for the kitchen. It is small but really you aren’t in it long. It was a short walk to most restaurants. Beds were comfortable. Approx 12 min walk all downhill to the Duoro River. It’s all downhill so remember it’s all up hill on the way back. This is great for younger people and couples. I don’t know if I would recommend for young families with children. We were three older women travelling without our significant others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was limited and difficult. There was a group of homeless people hanging out front. I know that the owners have no control over that but if I was a single woman I would feel uncomfortable. The unit was very nice and clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the location is great. Parking was free right outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Is was a very nice apartment and prepared well. Great location! Touch points beforehand were good but there was a miscommunication about check in time on the Expedia site and we had to wait while the apartment was cleaned. There was a group of people hanging around the parking lot right outside, and they seemed possibly homeless. We felt bad, they didn’t do anything to harm, but it was also uncomfortable. Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The safe was not working and had to carry my cash with me , which I didn’t feel at easy with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Location, comfort and efficiency
Highly recomended! Location, location: near all amenities, everything is walking distance, a super affordable Uber ride from Campanha station if you are arriving by train. Great comunication with the property, easy check in, check out, just perfect. The apartment was super clean, good size shower, comfortable beds, we only stayed 3 days but definitely i think this place could be easily a good long stay because of their well equipped kitchen. The only down is, there is no washer-drier so it will be a little complicated to do laundry - i didnt see any around but i may be wrong- The apartment we stayed called the Tram has a lovely patio with nice lights for enjoying a glass of wine with dinner. I would definitely book this option when i visit Porto again, I loved Porto! -actually, i liked more Porto than Lisbon (sorry Lisbon) this city wont disapoint if you like scenery, history and good wines! And this property is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ushio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023