Entire apartment

Douro Riverside Apartments

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (D. Luís) | View from property
Oh Porto
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 227 reviews
Oh Porto

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Douro Riverside Apartments

Riverwalk apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia with free parking
Express check-in, express check-out, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free apartment building. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find an LED TV with digital channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Douro Riverside Apartments offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Douro Riverside Apartments, you're just a quick walk from Porto Historic Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). This upscale apartment building has 3 apartments on 3 floors. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a living room, and an LED TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Douro Riverside Apartments, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 3 units
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Property Registration Number 39652/AL
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment
Douro Riverside Apartments Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Riversi s
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment
Douro Riverside Apartments Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia

Douro Riverside Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My stay was great. The last night was a bit bothersome as the 3rd floor new comers made noise at 2am and woke me up. The stairs are a bit inconvenient as they are high & narrow stairs and also a bunch of bags at the bottom which made it hard to get luggage up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dayoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The apartment offers a beautiful view of the river and has plenty of space. However, the staircase is very unsafe, especially when carrying luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arjola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, it’s right at the center of Riberia for a fraction of the price. A plus for having available parking to drop off the car and walk everywhere! It’s perfect for the location. The room needs a little update, perhaps the carpet needs to go, otherwise it was great !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Short walk to Luis I bridge and boardwalk restaurants. Our 2nd floor apartment had great views of the river. Noise level from the street below was significant pretty much the entire night. The road is the only access point for the Luis I bridge, so there are many buses and cars going by at all hours. If you're a light sleeper, ear plugs are a must. Apartment was spacious enough for the two of us. Stairs are steep and treads are narrow. I would not recommend for guests with heavy luggage. We also had a problem with the parking pass. The instructions stated the pass would be in the lock box. It was not. We immediately contacted Jorge by phone and text and got no response. This was on Friday night at around 7 PM. We followed the instructions and parked rhe car in the nearby lot (we had reserved parking with Jorge prior to our arrival) and explained to the attendant the next morning (Saturday) when we departed that we had reserved parking but did not have a pass. Fortunately, they let us go without having to pay. On Saturday morning we got what looked like an automated message from Jorge wishing us a pleasant stay and saying that he would not be 'bothering us with more messages.' He clearly had not seen our urgent message the night before. After we had left, he finally messaged us, saying that the previous guest must have taken the pass and not returned it. Not sure I buy that, though. The cleaning crew should have checked for the pass.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seungyoo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except too wordy instructions to enter into the apartment. If you have a car to park and unload luggage it is very hard because you just have to park on the road without any shoulders, hardly impossible to think to park there for a minute. If you use public transportation, this is a great place to stay. Good location, great view, very clean. Bathroom shower door need to be fixed. Every time you shower, water is all over the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from our room, so close along the river. Stairs are a challenge, but worth it. Thank you Felipe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marjan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time here. Although there are pros and cons… Pros first: great location, fantastic post card view from the kitchen and bath area, spacious space, good communication with the host. Cons: no elevators with steep stairs. Carpet is truly nasty looking. I hope they would invest in better flooring. It would make a big difference in this space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and in the heart of porto. Within walking distance to the old town and major sites. Great for a family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Travelled with partner
We enjoyed the view and location was great! Jorge was quick to respond with any questions. Older building stairs leading to apart are very narrow, high and dirty. Hard to take luggage up. Once in apartment was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente lugar para hospedarse, con una vista espectacular al rio, es mucho mejor hospedarse aca en Vila Nova de Gaia que en Porto… tienes lo mejor de la zona
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA, Kissimmee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a nightmare make sure you park with them, if not you will never find parking near
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

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

10/10 Excellent

Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing view, incredible location

Overall, great stay. Top notch communication from the start. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and amazingly located. 5 mins walk to anything and everything. The view was incredible out of the kitchen window. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Host messed up with the parking, so I needed to pay when it should have been free.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Romayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The third floor apartment has quite possibly the most amazing view from any property I've stayed at in 20 years of international travel. The apartment is in an amazing location, just minutes from the Av. de Diogo Leite on the south bank of the Douro River and all of its restaurants and Port bars. The apartment has everything one would need including small kitchen. The apartment is small, suitable to only two people at most. As mentioned in other reviews, the stairs to the top are steep and narrow, something to keep in mind if mobility and/or heavy luggage are an issue
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though there are no elevators in this building, going up the stairs to the 3rd floor was well worth it. I call it the stairway to heaven. The view is well worth the climb. Apartment was very clean, had ample hot water, and tons of supplies to make our stay comfortable. This venue is a hidden gem. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Roman

Travelled with partner
This property was very well positioned in a great location with walking distance to upper and lower Porto. It had an amazing view of the Duoro River and came with its own parking spot. The building was very old and the entrance was very difficult to enter. We had to climb up three flights of very narrow and dangerous stairs and there was an unpleasant odor in the hallway going up to the apartment. Once you enter the apartment it was fairly clean however you noticed how small it was as the bed barely fit into the room. The bathroom definitely required some maintenance as there appeared to be some black mold in the shower or “black silicone” which was mentioned by the owner when we reached out to them regarding our concerns after our stay. The entire unit did smell like sewage, which may be from the underlining pipes in the bathroom however, we are not sure where the smell came from. When we reached out to the owners regarding our concerns after our stay, we were basically informed that these standards are not up to “American” standards because of how tight it was and that we should have known this would be the case due to the history regarding Porto and the building status.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Amazing views-old apt with dangerous uneven stairs

The building is in poor repair andstairs are dirty and smelly. The stairs to the apartments are extremely unsafe- all different heights and widths. The floor in the living area of the apartment is sloped dramatically. Tried numerous times to contact the management and no response at all to emails or phone calls. View, cleanliness and shower are only redeeming factors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jerrold

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023