Douro Riverside Apartments

Die Lage und der Blick vom Küchenfenster ist sauber. Erinnert ein bisschen an einen traumhaften Blick auf den canal grande in venezia.

Teppiche im Treppenhaus sind sehr ekelig, in der Wohnung nicht viel besser. Ähnlich sieht es mit der Dusche aus, vieles nicht sehr appetitlich. Mal das ganze etwas aufhübschen wäre schon sehr angebracht.

The view to the river is fantastic, I am originally from Vila Nova de Gaia and my fiance from Wales so he wanted to experience the sunset from the bridge and the night life between Cais and Ribeira. He couldn't have chosen better. Comfortable apartment with all necessary to spend the night and more. The hosts comunication is super informative and detailed, I highly recommend!

Nothing to point out apart from the steps to the apartment. We had no issues with them but they are definitely steep and can become dangerous. I understand the whole point of the apartment is the view outside and not the decor inside, however I felt the apartment was very bare so in my opinion it could do with some artwork/canvas on the big white wall where the sofa is.

Localização e vista

Banheiro com cheiro forte

Apartamento Douro Riverside Apartments (Oporto) Lo mejor, sin duda, la ubicación y las vistas desde la cocina: simplemente impresionantes. Desayunar o cenar con ese paisaje es una pasada. Además, la cama es súper cómoda, perfecta para descansar después de un día recorriendo la ciudad. En general, el apartamento está genial y es totalmente recomendable.

Como punto a mejorar, el tema del parking: aunque lo anuncian como gratuito, las personas que lo gestionan te piden dejar las llaves del coche. En mi caso, me dijeron que volviera a las 21:30 para recuperarlas y hubo un buen rato de discusión con el chico del parking, lo cual fue bastante incómodo.

konum olarak nehrin yanında, manzara müthiş. sessiz olan tarafta )). ama tesisi merdivenleri o kadar dik ki anlatamam. yanınızda büyük valiz varsa taşımak çok zor, çünkü dik olduğu gibi çok dar olan merdivenlere ayağınız zor sığıyor. valizi sürekli olarak taşımak durumundasınız. yer yok. tesis girişinde direk merdiven başlıyor. minareye çıkıyor gibi, dik merdivenler. ya da kuleye :)) ama sırt çantalı ve az eşya ile seyahat eden çiftler için ideal. manzara mükemmel. daire temiz.

daire geleneksel Portekiz mimarisi olup, kim bilir kaç yıl önce yapılmış. o nedenle belki 100 yıllık olan binada neyi değiştirebilirlerse zaten yapmışlar. keyifli konaklama!

Una situación inmejorable y unas vistas preciosas. Desayunar mirando al río, mientras empieza el día en Gaia es una pasada

Hacía mucha humedad aun con el aire puesto. Es lo que tiene estar tan cerca del Río.

Las vistas desde la cocina.

Que había una alfombra enorme en medio de la habitación que parecía que se habían olvidado guardarla.

Location is convenient, bed was comfortable, view was nice but only accessible by sitting on high, uncomfortable bar stools in the kitchen. Bedding and towels smelled lovely and fresh. I appreciated the kettle as I'm not a coffee drinker.

Like most reviews, the stairs are steep.. Luckily I only had hand luggage and I'm reasonably fit so it wasn't an issue for me but could be if you are unfit, have large suitcases etc. Front door on the 3rd floor sticks, you really have to push it hard to open, then you're practically face to face with the fridge. The place is cramped because it's an old building. Bed was comfortable but room is skinny, you can't walk down the sides of the bed. Used glass of water still sat on the side from the person before. I didn't cook but could be cramped. Bathroom is off the main living room with the toilet facing the door, and the door doesn't close properly, so hopefully you're close as a couple :) I prefer to support family businesses and can overlook a lot of things, but this unit could do with some refurbishment. Overall, you're paying for the location and view, but even with that, it's borderline not value for money, especially knowing there's a hotel that looks 5* just behind and only a little more expensive. Had I known before, I would have stayed at the hotel instead.

O apartamento está muito bem localizado e com uma vista maravilhosa. A cama era muito confortável.

Reservei para o dia do Airinvictus e gostava de ter sido informada com antecedência que não iria conseguir usufruir do estacionamento que reservei porque as estradas iam estar fechadas nesse dia. Tirando esse contratempo a estadia foi ótima.

Spędziłem w Porto tylko jeden dzień ale było warto. Widoki jak na zdjęciu. Blisko restauracje.

Wszystko ok.

Bel emplacement au pied du pont

Localização e a vista

As escadas muito inclinadas para o 3 andar Não aconselho a quem tenha mobilidade reduzida

Location

Every year, the standards and quality of service seem to decline. This was our third stay here, and each year it has been noticeably worse than the last. This time, when we arrived at the official check-in time of 3:00 PM, our room had not even begun to be cleaned. Only after we complained did they start cleaning it. My wife, who was exhausted from traveling, our 2-year-old child who desperately needed to rest, and I were left standing on a very narrow sidewalk for over 30 minutes waiting for the room to be prepared. (Do they accept check-out 30 late, without any fine???) When we finally entered the room, we discovered that the baby cot we had requested months in advance had not been provided. After we raised the issue, we were told that they normally would not provide one at all, but that they would make an exception this time because we were returning guests. When we expressed our dissatisfaction more firmly, their response was shockingly dismissive and unprofessional: “We can refund your money and you can leave right now.” This was despite knowing perfectly well how difficult it would be to find alternative accommodation in that area at that hour. When we refused to leave, they eventually brought a baby cot later in the evening and simply left it in the middle of the room. It was incomplete, poorly assembled, and lacked even a proper mattress. The floors were filthy. After just ten minutes, the bottoms of our socks were black, making it obvious that the room had not been properly cleaned. The pillowcases were stained as well. We will definitely never stay here again, nor would we recommend it to anyone. It seems that increasing demand due to the excellent location has made management complacent and arrogant. There are far better places to stay in the area. Avoid this property.

景色とロケーションは最高でした。 台所も使い易く気持ち良い環境です。

3階の部屋はキッチンへの扉が70%ぐらいしか開かない。 レンタカーの場合には、荷物下ろしの際交通量が多いので歩道に片輪は載せて 行う必要有り。 荷物が重たい場合は階段が急なので注意が必要。

Amazing view

Very compact.

Amamos a hospedagem. O apartamento é ótimo, super limpo e equipado, e com uma vista deslumbrante. A localização é excelente!

The views of Porto from Duoro Riverside Apartments are phenomonal.

Checkin problems - the parking card wasn't in the box. Could not reach the hosts via phone. The dirty laundry bags (waiting for pickup) were piled in the stairway, making it even more difficult to walk up the stairs. The stairs are dangerous (varying depths). Repairs are needed in the 3rd floor apartment (the entry door sticks making it difficult to push it open).

Remek elhelyezkedés, kilátás a folyóra, óvárosra, az acélhídra (harmadik emelet). Gyalog szinte minden elérhető. A szállás jól átszellőztethető.

Keskeny és meredek lépcsőház, de középkorúan még leküzdhető :) . A konyhapadló ferde (öreg épület, megsüllyedt a födém), a konyhapult kicsi (de nem főztünk, így nem volt probléma :) ). A fürdőszobai tükörvilágítás és ventilátor nem működik, az ablak nem nyitható, a tolóajtó nem zárható (kinyílik, mert lejt a sín).

最高の景色と快適な炊事設備

3階の寝室扉とダイニングの扉が閉まらなくなって居る。 元々分かって居たが、思った以上に急な階段で 思いスーツケースは大変。

L’emplacement

Trop humide, étroitesse

강변에 위치혀서 뷰가 좋았고 대체적으로 깨끗하고 편혀서요.계단이 가파른데 아래 자전거 대여점 작원이 도와주었어요

La vue

Besoin de travaux

Si está muy bien ubicado céntrico y muy buenas vistas

Las escaleras de subida al alojamiento 😅

Все зручно і комфортно! Розташування в атмосферному місці! Інструкція по розміщенню та паркуванню зручно, детально і зрозуміло написана!

Круті сходи - майте це на увазі

Aussicht

Great location and stunning view from the kitchen window. Excellent pre-arrival instructions on accessing the apartments and parking. Nice little restaurant right out the front door as well as numerous options around the corner. We enjoyed our 3-night stay!

Stairs for upper units are steep, so would be difficult for anyone with mobility challenges. A couple of coffee pods would have been nice to go along with the tea and condiments.

Gostei dos pormenores de terem escova/pasta de dentes disponíveis, café, toalhas extra, acessórios de limpeza/ Detergentes e as indicações/informações nas paredes da casa

Encontrei algumas coisas sujas e cabelos na casa de banho

The location, ease of access, clean and comfert, and view from the room

All was great

地點優

淋浴間地板不太穩

Sehr gute Lage. Alles sauber, Kommunikation mit Vermieter sehr gut.

Einzig die steilen Stufen haben uns nicht gefallen.

A vista é maravilhosa e o apartamento é muito confortável.

O acesso aos quartos é péssimo: não tem elevador e as escadas são extremamente íngremes com o espelho dos degraus muito altos. Esse acesso deveria ser bem explicado no Booking pois nós (eu 71 anos e minha esposa 69 anos) tivemos muita dificuldade em chegar ao quarto no segundo andar, levando cada um uma mala.

L’alloggio è stato perfetto: la vista dal terzo piano è magnifica e la posizione è davvero comoda, a pochi minuti a piedi dal centro. Il letto è molto confortevole, la doccia spaziosa, e l’host gentile e sempre disponibile. Abbiamo anche usufruito del servizio transfer dall’aeroporto all’appartamento al nostro arrivo, davvero comodo! Durante il soggiorno abbiamo trovato un piccolo geco adorabile che abbiamo soprannominato “Freddie”, è stato il nostro simpatico compagno di viaggio, innocuo e molto carino. Speriamo che i prossimi ospiti si prendano cura di lui come abbiamo fatto noi!

Purtroppo l’accesso all’appartamento non è dei più semplici, soprattutto se si arriva con valigie pesanti o dopo una lunga giornata di camminata (chi è stato a Porto sa che passeggiare può essere piuttosto faticoso). Le scale per salire al terzo piano sono molto ripide e in alcuni punti potrebbero risultare anche pericolose, inoltre i gradini non sono tutti della stessa altezza o profondità. La doccia (come abbiamo già segnalato all’host) tende a riempirsi d’acqua e non scarica correttamente, per cui il bagno si allaga facilmente. Abbiamo comunque risolto temporaneamente appoggiando degli asciugamani per terra per assorbire l’acqua che fuoriusciva.

The location was perfect & view from the kitchen was exceptional 👌

The stairs were very steep. We were on the first floor so it wasn't too bad.

The location was convenient to restaurants and Port wine tasting. Also,the view across the river of Porto was very nice. Free parking was provided

We couldn't really enjoy the view from the apartment because it was only seen from the kitchen sitting on uncomfortable stools at a small table. Also, the parking space provided was pretty far away from the property.Climbing the stairs was challenging with luggage.

Die Lage direkt am Douro und die Aussicht aus dem Küchenfenster.

Die Wohnung ist dringend renovationsbedürftig. Die Bilder entsprechen nicht mehr dem heutigen Zustand der Wohnung. Es waren noch Essensreste von einem Vorgänger im Tiefkühlfach. Küchentücher waren keine vorhanden. Der sehr schmale Treppenaufgang zur Wohnung war zuätzlich noch mit Taschen verstellt.

Great location for the Port houses. Very steep stairs. Window in kitchen didn’t open. Floors, not very clean.

Gute Lage. Kommunikation mit Vermieter war gut.

Extrem steile Treppe, die teilweise belegt war mit gefüllten IKEA-Tüten. Nichts für ältere Leute, die die Koffer die Treppe hoch tragen müssen.

Extraordinary view of old Porto but…

…the furnishing is very poorly maintained. Mold in shower, the sink is not draining, doors won’t close or open, kitchen furnishing very poor, no spices and oil available, no wine opener, chairs are shaky, the cheapest liquid soap in shower etc. As many other guests mentioned, staircase is very steep and narrow, moreover there were three big bags left on stairs during all our stage, thus crossing with our luggage was like mountain climbing (after we successfully passed a strange test with three different access codes for the (i) entrance door, (ii) parking card locker and (iii) door key locker). When I requested the invoice the host stopped replying and it took 5 days and remainders through booking.com to get it. To summarize, it looks like the owner just collects money but maintenance and investment to the property is zero. You pay just for the view although the price is like 4-stars hotel.

川岸からPortoの街の、ほぼ全景を、窓から眺められること。 少し下から見上げる感じですが夜景や夕景など感激ものです。 鍵のボックス開け方でコツが必要だったのですがメール連絡したらすぐにサポートに駆けつけてくれました。 感謝します。

自動車を、停めて荷物を引き上げのが面倒です。 自動車道が狭く、バスも通るため一時停車でもすぐ自動車を近くの駐車場に移動させる必要あります。 スーツケース重たいと引き上げるの大変です。 ただし、お助けサポートの方に手伝い頼めるかもしれません。

Mooie locatie waar je zo de stad in loopt. Uitzicht vanuit de keuken is prachtig.

Trappenhuis stond erg naar oude muffe vloerbedekking. De opgang was erg smal en alle dagen dat wij er waren lagen er drie gevulde grote IKEA tassen waardoor de opgang nog smaller werd en wij lastig omhoog kwamen met de koffer. Appartement was niet goed schoon, op zicht wel maar als je beter in de hoekjes keek veel spinnenwebben. Veel achterstallig onderhoud als plantjes die loslaten, beschadigde vloer, douche deur die los zat, een deel gordijn boven zat stukje los etc. Al met al slecht onderhoud.

Heel mooi uitzicht op de Douro rivier en het oude stadsgedeelte. Heel goede locatie voor een bezoek aan Porto. Veel info van de host Groot pluspunt is de parkeerplaats op de nabij gelegen parking ( parkeerkaart)

Hygiëne ondermaats ,trappen heel steil en vuil (muffe geur) Renovatie zou veel verbetering brengen Douche is niet zoals op de foto en is vuil en schimmel

Dichtbij de porthuizen en restaurants in de avond zon.

De hal om naar het appartement te komen ruikt naar iets en dat is geen fijne lucht. De voordeur gaat erg zwaar en is hee smal. Ikea tassen op de trappen vermoedelijk met schone was voor de schoonmaakster maar belemmerd het gebruik van de smalle trap.

Las magníficas vistas son lo mejor del apartamento El apartamento es muy confortable pero no estaba limpio

El acceso al apartamento se realiza por unas escaleras muy empinadas y con fuerte olor La ventana del apartamento estaba rota

Location in Vila Nova de Gaia is exceptional, and the apartment has several windows with nice views! The owners are very kind.

The layout can be a bit tricky to navigate at times, especially when using the kitchen for cooking, and the steps to reach the second floor apartment were extremely steep.

Emplacement et vue

Porte d entrée de l immeuble minuscule et montée d escalier compliquée avec des bagages.

Logement idéal pour découvrir Porto

Logement idéal

Fantastic view Very central

Steep stairs and narrow doors

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.

Fabulous location and view

Sensational location. Very comfortable and enjoyed being able to cook a little and have a refrigerator. Bedroom lovely on back,quieter street.

Steep stairs. Narrow door into building. Concern about emergency exit being on 3rd floor. Maybe should install a drop Ladder on back windows. Just a thought.

The apartment offers a beautiful view of the river and has plenty of space. However, the staircase is very unsafe, especially when carrying luggage.

Incredible location and view, in a very handy position easy to walk over the bridge or catch a taxi to Porto Old town. The kitchen was well stocked and comfortable bed and living area. Kitchen and Bathroom with great views!

Narrow doorway entry from the street and Very steep, narrow stairs up to the apartment, could be an issue for some travellers with their luggage.

Everything except the access staircase

Staircase is very steep and short stairs. Not suitable for elderly persons. No elevator.

Can't fault the position - it's got to be one of the best views in Porto and also perfectly situated for everything. Very comfortable and well equipped. Cycle shop downstairs ( called Cyclo ) is owned by brother of the apartments. ( Philippe ) We got a great discount on E bike hire and cycled 2 days running to the stunning beaches east and west of the city. Fantastic cycle tracks on the south side. I would have given it a solid 10 if the bathroom wasn't so tired and in need of a deep clean. The general cleaning in the whole apartment could be alot better ( especially the floors ) but this is very easily fixed. Maybe a coat of paint would be go od too especially on the ceiling in the kitchen. Overall - highly recommend 👌 Wonderful 4 nights / 5 days

Just the standard of cleaning - as mentioned above.

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 !

Great place, beautiful view, very good kitchen, very helpful host! And you are in the middle of all the event!!!! Very very good place. If you have a car, the host provide you great parking place!

Steep stairs, but if you are in a reasonable shape its not a problem.

It was good as usual as our previous stay.

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.

Great location and very helpful staff. Good amenities and staff cleaned every 3-4 days.

Upstair rooms sound like elephants walking

This property was outstanding for its price. We were honestly surprised with everything we received from the property and the owners for the price. The view was beautiful and everything was quite comfy. The kitchen was amazing and the owners supplied every utensil you could think of to cook with. The view over the water was beautiful from there and everything was very clean. The location was wonderful as well. There is plenty of cafes and restaurants right next to the property and lots of little souvenir shops. We will absolutely be returning again!

The only thing that we had issues with were the codes. This was not entirely the property's fault as we hadn't received an email with the correct codes at the time we had arrived. We were helped by the owner and he instructed us on how to get inside. I was sent the wrong code by Booking and so we had to call to receive help to get into the room itself. Likewise, I would not recommend this property to someone who has any issues with climbing stairs or a disability that involves needing a wheelchair. The stairs to get to the rooms were very steep and at a slight angle. Other than those two things, this was a wonderful property and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see Porto and its amazing views and architecture.

An unbeatable location right next to the Luis I bridge - so literally as central to Porto and Gaia as it is possible to be. The check-in was easy (once you figure out that you supposed to open the lock-box by the unit door not the apartment front door!!) and parking just up the street worked great (cars are useless in central Porto - take the bike tour that starts from next door, it was awesome!)

Only caution for less mobile folk is that the stairs up are steep, but this is common to most places.

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.

The view was pretty good.

Going up the narrow stairs and unloading the car was a bit hard.

Amazing views across the river to Porto. The location was super convenient for sights in Porto and convenient to groceries and dining in Gaia. Having parking included about 5 minutes away was a nice perk.

The stairs up to the second floor are very steep and would be difficult for someone with marginal mobility limitations. It was not a problem for us.

We loved the view from the kitchen, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was small but perfectly formed with great water pressure in the shower! Porto is a stunning city and the location was fantastic, just on the Douro and a short walk over the bridge to Porto itself.

The stairs up to the property on the 1st floor were very steep and not ideal when carrying bags or cases up or down, despite there being a handrail. It was a very noisy road with traffic up and down all night and you could hear the trains going over the bridge too. My 6"2 husband had to duck when leaving the bedroom for the kitchen/bathroom due to the small space between the rooms.

The stairs

Riverside apartments are the perfect place to stay and to explore Porto and Gaia. I cannot think of a better location. You do not need a car. You can easily explore Porto by walking from the apartment. The attractive Gaia riverside is at your doorstep and the Ribeira riverside is just across the bridge. The apartment is located next to the bridge. In the night all is very quiet. I would definitely go back. Last but not least, the owners are perfect hosts and are in touch to make sure all is well.

Highly recommended

The view is the best in Portugal !!!

This was a beautiful apartment with stunning views of the Douro River. The apartment is conveniently located close to the metro. It is also adjacent to many restaurants and bars by the riverside. Self check-in was easy. We were sent the entry codes ahead of time. The apartment had all the amenities we needed for a 3-night stay. It was very clean and comfortable. Working AC, strong WiFi. There was a small kitchenette that we didn’t really use (other than the coffee machine). Bathroom was in great working order, maybe a little compact. I would definitely stay here again.

There’s a narrow stairwell to get to the apartments, but that’s nothing compared to the rest of Porto. Many steps and steep areas in the surrounding areas that you’ll run into

Love the view from our room, so close along the river. Stairs are a challenge, but worth it. Thank you Felipe

The studio was perfect was perfect for us, it had everything we needed. The view is incredible, overlooking Porto old town. Sitting at the table with the window open having breakfast or an afternoon/evening drink was the highlight. You coujd see and hear the life below. Even the view from the bathroom was beautiful. Everything clean and the bed comfortable.

The location is amazing and wouldn't pick another. Amazing views from the room over the River. Very comfy. We enjoyed the Calem port tasting. Very informative. The cafe over the road Portobello made us the Portuguese sandwich which was amazing but felt disappointed that we couldn't finish it.

There has obviously been a leak from the bathroom at some point. The floor has dropped and visible around the skirting board. Some flooring needed attention but didn't change the stay in any way. Just needs a little TLC.

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.

Location and the views from the river were amazing.

view and location

motercycle noise on street was loud into the night

Clean. Gob-smacking view of Porto. Bedroom on road. Kitchen and bathroom face the river. Loved the first floor location and free parking for the two days we walked around Porto. Fab to have the bike shop as the in-person bag drop and info point. Email comms very responsive.

Friday was fine. Saturday had little sleep from traffic. Carpet (by bed) needed to be re vacuumed. Hubby sneezed 🤧 from dust?

Brilliant view of Porto from access the river. Great location in the shadow of the bridge. Everything pretty accessible by foot

Great view and in the heart of porto. Within walking distance to the old town and major sites. Great for a family of 4.

Great Location. Very comfortable bed and pillows.

Staircase up to the apartment.

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.

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