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Old City Design Apartments

4.0 star property
Apartment with kitchenette, steps from Porto Cathedral

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

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  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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  • 477 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 475 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 475 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 390 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View (Douro)

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Porto

Located in Sé, Old City Design Apartments is adjacent to Porto Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Ribeira Square. This 6-room, 4-star apartment building welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Praça da Batalha - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casa da Música - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 2 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 4 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fábrica da Nata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cremosi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chocolataria Equador - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercador Café - ‬4 min walk

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
A local mainstay since 1834, Old City Design Apartments offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and down comforters, and the bathroom offers a hair dryer and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include an espresso maker, free bottled water, and a portable fan. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6.50 to 9 for adults and EUR 6.50 to 9 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 center
  • 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.
Property Registration Number 6305/AL,6306/AL,6313/AL,6315/AL,6298/AL,6289/AL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Old City Design Apartments?

Old City Design Apartments provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Old City Design Apartments?

This apartment is situated in Sé, just steps from Porto Cathedral, and within a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. You'll also find Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Old City Design Apartments feature a casino at the property?

No, Old City Design Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Old City Design Apartments?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Old City Design Apartments?

Couples staying at this apartment will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and a down comforter as well as concierge services.

Does Old City Design Apartments have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does Old City Design Apartments have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Old City Design Apartments offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Old City Design Apartments allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Old City Design Apartments and the property also provides an off-leash area for pets.

What is the closest airport to Old City Design Apartments?

The closest major airport to Old City Design Apartments is Porto Airport (OPO), which is 15.3 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Old City Design Apartments?

Yes, some apartments at this apartment offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

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

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Tatyana

Traveled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

dorothy

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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