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Old City Design Apartments

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Travessa de Sao Sebastiao 51, Porto, Porto, 4050-569
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

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

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Grand Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Balcony

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

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

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About this property

Old City Design Apartments

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 assistance 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 6.50 to 9 for adults and EUR 6.50 to 9 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Pets stay free
  • Off-leash area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Mobile key entry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

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
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Built in 1834
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

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 within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 any questions, 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
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

  • 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. 191 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 373 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

A Charming Porto Apartment With A View

The view from this apartment is magnificent. I wish I could end the review here and give the place a 10/10. Unfortunately, the individuals managing the property are terrible communicators. It took a lot of effort to arrange even the most basic things like check-in times for our stay. Other questions and concerns went unanswered entirely. Inside the apartment, it was clear that cleanliness and maintenance were not a priority. Our bed had sand in it! One of the glass cups had a lipstick imprint on it. There was mold along the windows and inside the bathroom. A lot of things were broken, too. Neither of the lamps in the room worked. The oscillating fan fell apart because it was missing two screws. The balcony chair had a broken support beam. The A/C did not work. Also, the area is right next to a homeless camp. While the unhoused will generally leave you alone, be aware that the area is a hotbed of drug activity. There were two men​ dealing drugs right across from the entrance of the apartment. The area is bad enough that my Uber refused to pick me up in front of my apartment for safety reasons. The plus to this apartment is that it is only a five minute walk to the train station. It's a steep walk uphill, but a very convenient, centrally located place. Also, that view is amazing. If you want to be charmed by a spectacular view, and can look the other way on things like poor communication and lackluster service, this place can be an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

petra charlotte maria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We also stayed in the “Wine” room. Was disappointing and not quite what I was led to believe I was getting. 🙁 I have stayed in many other older suites/hotels in other parts of Europe so i wasn’t expecting modern facilities. However i was not anticipating that we would have no natural light for 2 weeks as we were uncomfortable opening the wooden blinds inside the apartment due to the homeless people living on the property within a few feet of the front door and the street level “windows”. When we did try to crack open the blinds we found windows were in bad or dirty condition. Perhaps the 2nd floor units are a better option? Towels and bathroom tissue were another issue, they were not changed or supplied on a regular basis. We would come back after a long day only to find there had been no top up so we would have to run out to buy bathroom tissue! I understand some factors are outside your control and the police were visible on a regular basis however not being able to open a window or get some sunlight for 14 days was a bit over the top.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave and Helen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Could have been great but wasn’t

Theoretically, this location is wonderful. You’re in the center of everything. Unfortunately you are also right next to an abandoned park where people who appear to be homeless congregate. I read this in the reviews and thought that the reviewers were just being biased towards homeless folks who generally keep to themselves. However we saw someone smoking crack 3 times. Once he approached us to tell us that crack is legal and we shouldn’t call the cops. It was incredibly threatening. Those folks were often drinking, throwing things and exhibiting erratic behavior which made coming back to the apartment a source of anxiety rather than comfort. Unfortunately this isn’t something the company can control but you should be aware when booking. Additionally, there are a few things the company could improve. The apartment is cleaned basically but had plenty of cobwebs in corners and crumbs(?) under furniture. It could use a regular deep cleaning. Lastly, the furnishings are all conversion furniture so they are not comfortable. The mattress on the main bed is a Murphy bed and is very thin. The pictures made me think it was a permanent bed so be warned and adjust expectations accordingly. On the plus side the company was very easy to communicate with and prompt when getting back to me. I liked the people i met and wish I could leave a better review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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