LUXURY VIEWS by YoursPorto

Lovely stay, great apartment but parking situation could be improved

Pros: The location of this property is perfect. Within walking distance of everything & very quiet. The room was lovely and the view incredible.

Cons: We would have given this property 10/10 if i wasn't for the access to the apartment itself and the parking garage. Having arrived after a long tiring journey, it was hard to find the actual entrance door. Also the instructions for the entrance code, were not clear and it did take us some time to get inside. With regards to accessing the parking garage. This was another challenge and something which could be easily improved upon. Thankfully we were a party of 2, I fear if you were a solo traveller this could be cause for quite some stress. For example when we were checking out - Once the car was out of the garage we had to re-enter the building, go back up in the lift to level 5, enter the apartment, leave the garage key there, go back down in the lift and leave. As there was no where to park our car close by the apartment, my husband had to stay with the vehicle. As it was a busy day, he kept having to move the car and drive around the streets. I'm sure there is an easier and more simplified way for guests to obtain the garage key.

loved Porto and been in Gaia was perfect, fabulous views aall of the time.

Pros: it was in walking distance of everything. Nice quite location

Cons: Once evening came it was chilly and shaded damp could have done with little bit of heat in apparent.

Pros: View from the big windows over Porto; The architectural style of the building and in particular of the apartment; The location of the apartment is Gaia in front of Porto on the other side of Douro river ; Gaia is also very interesting for many reasons: Porto wine cellars; wine tastings, history;

Cons: In summertime in Porto it is hot and it is not so easy to get fresh air in the apartment 14 since most windows are blocked.

Lovely stay amongst ruins

Pros: It is part of ruins which make it a very interesting stay. All information for our stay was communicated well in advance and directions were clear to find the parking and the apartment. The apartment is roomy with lots of space. There is a downstairs area - I assume if more people are staying, but it was locked, so could not investigate. A really nice convenience is that one has direct street access to the apartment once checked in. It also looked as if it was recently refurbished, so was in a pristine condition. The apartment is on the sherry tasting houses’ side, so not in the city. But we walked to the city - to explore, or one may take an uber. We had a brilliant stay. They were also exceptionally helpful, my partner forgot his laptop in the apartment. It took a while but we did receive it on the day that we left for Spain. We were most grateful. We definitely will stay there again on a future visit to Porto.

Cons: Although it was part of ruins, one could not really appreciate it as the bedroom was looking onto it with floor to ceiling windows - nice feature except that anyone walking past has a nice view of you in your bedroom. A real shame, maybe one-way tints could be applied so that one can enjoy the view without becoming the view. There are table and chairs outside, so not completely lost. There was no kettle, needed a pot to heat up water for tea. The induction stove was very efficient but a kettle to put on the induction stove would have nice. I felt the apartment was a bit sterile, no welcoming touches. It is a self-catering and all the other places we stayed had at least salt&pepper and oil&balsamic available. It is not essential but it is thoughtful.

Pros: The place was beautiful, very well furnished, super clean and had all the equipment I needed during my stay, the washer-dryer was a godsend. My communication with the host was seamless, the apartment is very peaceful and quiet and is a place I could comfortably live in

Cons: N/A

The views

Pros: This was like a wee sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle. The views never got old. The apartment was well equipped with everything you needed for a few days including a washing machine and the opportunity for secure parking. Best night sleep I have had in months.

We had an amazing stay at this little gem of a property, located on the river within 20 minutes walking distance of Gaia

Pros: The views were amazing, the apartment was spotless, comfortable and very tasteful and correspondence from the hosts was wonderful! It was a 5 minute walk to a pizza restaurant and a lovely new hotel where we enjoyed breakfast on one of the mornings. It was only a further 10 minute walk to Gaia waterfront.

Cons: Nothing!

Highly recommended when staying in Porto.

Pros: Located within easy walking distance to restaurants and chairlift. The apartment was well equipped with coffee machine, washing machine and dishwasher.

Cons: Nothing that I disliked

Great views, amazing city. I would definitely visit again!

Pros: I want to give a big shoutout to Carla for being such an amazing host, she went above and beyond in order to make our stay in Porto memorable. I would recommend anyone booking a property with YoursPorto to ask for her in order to get the best advice on things to do and places to visit in Porto

Cons: N/A

Pros: Away from the hustle and bustle of the over side of the river. Yet an easy walk to that hustle and bustle.