Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa vacation home, you'll find Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax
Apartment in Porto, Portugal, in full city center, with 72 m2, living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, central heating, bathroom, balcony and terrace. Internet with Wi-Fi, with up to 5 people. Minimum price for 2 pax ------------------------ Apartment in the city of Porto, Portugal, in the downtown, with 72 m2, living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, central heating, bathroom, balcony and terrace. Internet with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable, for 5 persons. Price for minimum 2 pax
Space / The Space
It is of a very spacious 1 bedroom, accommodates 4 people comfortably and can go up to 5. The apartment is located on the 4th floor, the top floor of a building with elevator, home to portuenses families in a very quiet environment. With East-West orientation can be seen from the terrace the setting of the sun over the city. Modern decor. The apartment was designed for 4 people reaching Ace 5, with 1 double bed and 2 sofa beds. All divisions are an authentic art gallery, with the support of L'Agenzia di Arte are exhibited works by artists from Portugal and Italy. ------------------ Access for Guests / Guests Access Access to all areas of the apartment exclusively; ------------------ All the apartment available exclusively for the guests; Interaction with Guests / Interaction with the Guests Possibility of combining airport transfers (door to door). Organization of tourist tours in Oporto and Douro wine. ------------------- Possibility of combining airport transfers (door to door). Organization of tourist tours in Oporto and Douro Valley. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen where guests can prepare their meals using fresh produce purchased at Bolhão Market, located only 400 meters, about 3 minutes walk. -------------------- The Neighborhood / Typical street of the city center, busy during the day and very quiet at night and end-of-week ---------------------
Strolling / Get a visit The shopping street, Rua de Santa Catarina, is a 1-minute walk from where the Café Majestic, a symbol of the Belle Epoque, as well as the best international brands. There are restaurants where the best cooked Portuguese are served, such as the francesinhas.
Bolhão Metro Station 350 meters, 1 minute walk; Shopping center: Via Catarina Shopping and Porto Plaza 1 minute walk; City center of Porto and historic area 5 minutes walk; Beach a 30-minute Metro; Museums and Art Galleries, Movida, Port 10 minutes walk; ----------------------
Mall: Via Catarina Shopping Plaza and Port 1 minute walking; Metro Station 'Bolhão' 'is just 350m, 1 minute walking; Porto's city center and historic area just 5 minutes walking; Beach 30 minutes by Metro. Art Spot, Night Spot, Wine Spot just 10 minutes walking; Equipment /
• Wireless Internet • Cable TV • Hair dryer • Iron and ironing board • Fridge • Microwave • Toaster • Electric kettle • Dishes for all occupants includes: • Towels • Toilet paper • Soap
Other comments / Other Info Minimum rental (2 pax): 60 Euros / day; Extra people: 25 Euros / day Minimum: 2 days
ACCOMMODATION BULLETIN
Act 23/2007 of July 4, amended by Act 29/2012 of August 9 in Accordance with Article 45 of the Schengen Agreement
(Information required for all guests by the Portuguese Law)
Property manager
Francisco Urbano
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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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
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 775 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 4649/AL
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To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Alegria Porto, 2 5 Pax Porto
Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto 2 5 pax
Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax Porto
Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
How close is Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Alegria Apartment Downtown Porto, 2- 5 pax to the beach?
This vacation home is 11.5 mi (30-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 4.4 mi (7-min drive) from Carneiro Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 50 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Antonio L.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very clean. Good location. Easy communication
Antonio L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
suzanne m.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Porto apartment
This apartment was so cute and the view was beautiful. Plenty of room and close to everything. Loved it!!
suzanne m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben A.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay.
Francisco is very communicative and check in was simple. He had all the documentation ready and the apartment was in excellent condition. He had a list of sites to see and was able to coordinate tours and even breakfast. The unit itself is within walking distance of almost everything I wanted to see. I'd stay here again were I going back to Porto in the near future.
Driving in Porto is crazy, leave it to the pros and Uber Drivers. We were able to leave the rental parked safely for 3 days and enjoy the town Francisco was much better than me with the communications. I did pick up a Portugal eSIM which was cheap but my home SIM was shut down in the process. I should have met up with him on WhatsAp and it would have made things smoother on my end.
The property is an easy walk right down to the water. You can meander easily down and then just hop a Uber back up on a hot summer day for €5 enjoying the port and sangria during the day.
Darren Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerio B.
May 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Not for the stereotype tourist
The location is ideally close to all areas of Porto worth visiting, and being on the top floor gives a beautiful, panoramic view of the town.
The typical tourist who goes to restaurants for every meal and enjoys the night life will find this apartment excellent. However, for us, it turned out that it was not the best place to stay for several reasons:
1. Kitchen utensils are few and insufficient to cook with. We don't ever eat out, and enjoy cooking our own meals, and the following items were not provided: a cutting board, a can opener, a working cheese/fruit vegetable peeler, a colander, at least one sharp knife to cut meat, tall glasses for cocktails, larger pots and frying pans.
Also, the kitchen sink drain tends to leak water on the floor at the bottom of the drain pipe.
2. The bed in the main room is too short for anyone above average height, as myself, and pillows are too small.
3. The elevator produces loud noises every time it starts and stops; at night it is very bothersome for people who want to sleep at night, instead of being out on the town for activities. Also, neighbor dogs bark at various times of day and night. Mr. Urbano has been extremely helpful in offering a ride to and from the airport, and for providing many useful tips to make our stay as pleasant as possible. All in all, this apartment is well suited for most everyone, but not perfect for a mature couple who enjoys a home away from home.
Valerio B.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jon C.
Sep 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Nice and clean apartment convenient to everything. Host was very accommodating and friendly. Would recommend.
Jon C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
Nov 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The apartment at 322 Rua de Alegria is the perfect place for an extended stay in Porto. Everything is within walking distance. The apartment itself is spacious and comfortable. And the host is very gracious and helpful. Fantastic!
Christine B.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gail C.
Oct 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Convenient and comfortable!
Francisco's apartment was everything that we needed and expected in Porto. We took advantage of his service that met us at the airport...it was so smooth and allowed us an easy way to learn about the apartment... AND hear great suggestions about what to do in Porto. We appreciated treats left for us for our first night! The apartment was incredibly clean, and we were just down the street from a grocery store, the Temporary Market, the metro station and a pedestrian street. We decided to book a Douro Wine Tour through Francisco. It was excellent and a highlight of our trip!
Porto is so interesting...and so hilly..it is hard to avoid the hills.
I would recommend Francisco's apartment.
Gail C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
George K., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Sep 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Porto
We had a wonderful stay. The apartment hosts gave us superb recommendations on what to see and do in Porto. Highly recommend this property.
George K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Greg M.
Mar 30, 2019
The best location in Porto
After spending hours upon hours searching for the perfect suite for our 20 days stay
Were very glad we pick francisco suite.
Booking online was simple, checking in went as planned. Francisco arrange a secure parking spot for our car
Right next door for the entire time ( Parking for a Fee )
One little misunderstanding the listing shows a tumble dryer we assumed a washer was there
But no laundry facilities so we did have to walk a few blocks to do our laundry.
The Terrace is amazing sun starts to hit it around 10:00am and stay until sunset over the neighbouring building.
A previous review mentioned lounge chairs unfortunately there is only a bistro table and two chairs.
Proper lounge chairs would be a marketable improvement .
We would absolutely recommend this suite to our friends and future guests. you will love the location.
Greg M.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm B., Scotland
Oct 10, 2018
Perfect for us!
Apartment was great, Had everything we needed, and so central. We sat out at night and watched the sun set with a glass of wine. Lots of advice from Francisco on what to see, and where to go, and we did it all! Much better than staying in a hotel, as you see the real Porto, just what independent travellers like us want to do. Took up Francisco and Carla's service to and from the airport. Perfect!
Malcolm B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
saeed d.
Oct 4, 2018
Beautiful Apartment and walking distance to most of tourist’s attractions.
I highly recommend it . Francisco and his wife are so kind and helpful . Lovely cozy place.
saeed d.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gary H.
Jun 16, 2018
Superpower accommodation and extremely helpful host
We stayed for 3 nights at the Alegria apartment and enjoyed every minute. The apartment is fully equipped with all you need and it is in a good central location.
The Douro valley tour was a great day out and fully recommended.
Gary H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Christine G., Reading, MA
May 28, 2018
Best place to stay in Porto
Francisco is a fantastic host with a very sweet, spacious and immaculate apartment within walking distance to everything you could ask for- food, shopping, restaurants; cafes and more. We loved our stay and found the apartment was perfect in every way. Francisco picked us up from the airport and drove us directly to the apartment. We also took a tour of the city with him which we highly recommend. Porto is a fantastic city and we saw more on this tour in one day than we could in five days, worth every penny. Thank you Francisco..
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Heather B., St. John’s
Oct 29, 2017
Lovely, spacious, great terrace, great location!
This is a lovely, spacious apartment very near the main market and shopping district in Porto, and only a few minutes walk from all the significant central Porto attractions. It has a great outdoor terrace which we used a lot. There is a bit of traffic and pedestrian noise, but it is to be expected for the area and did not affect our stay. Francisco, our host, was friendly, very knowledgeable, and offers tours and other services in addition to the apartment. His restaurant recommendations were excellent! Highly recommended.
Heather B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Christopher I.
Oct 17, 2017
Nice apartment and great location
Very nice spacious apartment. One of the few we found in Porto with a bathtub - most of the apartments have just a shower. The apartment is cosy with pictures on the walls and authentic furniture. I absolutely loved a big sunny balcony, where you can put sunbeds (they were hidden at another small balcony) and with a nice drink it turns into a paradise. Very central location, 5 minutes walk from a metro station (the way back might take longer as it is up the hill) and 15 minutes from central square with municipality.
The owner also can provide private transfers to/from the airport and excursions.
Christopher I.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
mariko s., Tokyo, Japan
Jun 15, 2017
comfortable apartment with spacy balcon in center of old city with LIFT!
I and my husband spent 4 nights at the apartment, which is located in the center of old city, close to the mercado, supermarket, and lots of cafes to get a kick of delicious coffee accompanied with great sweats. Since the city is very compact, you can reach easily by foot from the apartment. Convenient kitchen, nicely equipped with oven, big fridge and freezer, microwave, toaster, coffe-maker, etc. Available pans and pots were sufficient enough to cook simple dish. If you enjoy cooking by yourself, we would recommend you to bring your favorite chef's knife with you. The balcon is a big advantage of the flat, where we enjoyed every dinner and breakfasts. And the most important, there is a lift !! so you don't have to carry 23kg up to 4th floor by your self.
mariko s.
10/10 Excellent
Alisa M., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 8, 2017
Great apartment to enjoy Porto!
First time in Porto, had a wonderful time, and the apartment was great! Having a large top floor patio, a small patio off kitchen and many windows made the apartment comfortable and open. It was clean and in great working order. So many restaurants that we never cooked, but nice to enjoy glass of wine on patio.
It worked great to leverage Francisco's driving service to pick us up at airport and take us to train station on our departure. He was incredibly nice and at checkin took us through map of Porto and highlighted several things for us. An incredibly kind host who genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful time. The location was close to main shopping street & 10 - 15 minute walk to Sao Bento train station and other sites. Porto is hilly and cobble stoned paths so embrace wearing comfy shoes.
The apartment was affordable enough that we were able to leave our big bags and just take backpack with us to enjoy a day and night in Pinhao and Douro Valley - highly recommend!! Thank you Francisco for making a great apartment available for us to enjoy your wonderful city and country!
Alisa M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
8/10 Good
Stacey M., Whistler, British Columbia
Sep 30, 2015
Great first stop in Portugal
The property was as indicated in the pictures, big and spacious with a terrace. A great location near the centre of town and the metro. Our host was very helpful with lots of hints and a map and good locations of restaurants and other things to do not covered in the tourist book. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped for simple meals. lots of small grocery stores and cafes within a few minutes walk down the hill. The bed was comfortable and the location has city noises but not really noisy.
Stacey M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
6/10 Okay
Line S., Eastman, Canada
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bel appart. Dans une zone bruyante
Très bon accueil des proprios. Appartement très confortable, Bien situé mais malheureusement mal insonorisé, ce qui nous a empêchés de bien dormir.
Line S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Sandra K.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekte Wohnung für den Porto-Urlaub
Die Wohnung ist wirklich sehr gut geeignet um eine schöne Zeit in Porto zu verbringen. Ich war mit meinem Sohn (6) da. Die Wohnung hat eine gute Aufteilung, war sehr sauber und angenehm. Das Haus hat auch einen Aufzug. Die Terrasse ist ebenfalls toll. Francesco war zum Check in vor Ort und die Kommunikation hat immer sehr gut geklappt. Man kann ihn auch während des Aufenthalts erreichen. Die Anbindung an Metro und Bus ist super, nur ein paar Minuten zu Fuß, genau wie die Fußgängerzone, der Bohão Market und die Capella das Almas.
2 kleine Punkte waren etwas störend: Das Bett ist sehr hart (zumindest für mich). Und die Fenster sind recht hellhörig, man hört jedes Geräusch und jedes Auto welches draußen auf dem Kopfsteinpflaster fährt, inklusive Müllabfuhr nachts um 11. Ansonsten war alles top.
Sandra K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcelo D.
Aug 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
bonne location
super location , cette appartement est très bien placé , pas loin du centre historique , rue st Catherine , marché du Bolhao
je recommande cette appartement pour ceux qui veulent visiter cette super ville qu est Porto
Marcelo D.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Georg B.
Jun 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr angenehmer Kontakt und Wohnung ist sehr gut
Der Gastgeber Francisco geht sehr auf individuelle Wünsche ein und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung. Die Wohnung selbst ist angenehm groß und sauber. Vor allem der kleine Frühstücksbalkon bei der Küche ist perfekt am Morgen.
Die Dachterrasse dagegen hat ab Mittag Sonne und man kann dort gut im Liegestuhl entspannen, ein Buch lesen oder zu Abend essen.
Georg B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jürgen K.
May 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Zentral gelegenes großzügiges Appartment mit Terrasse
Schon das Check - in war sehr gut. Francisco erklärte das Objekt und gab viele nützliche Tips. Gute Einkaufsmög lichkeiten (mehrere Supermärkte und ein kleiner Obst- und Gemüseladen) befinden sich in der Nähe. Metro-Haltestelle in 5 Min. zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Wohnung befindet sich in der 4. Etage und kann gut mit einem Lift erreicht werden. Sie ist größer als die meisten anderen Objekte dieser Preislage und ist sehr gut eingerichtet. Weiterhin besitzt sie eine große Terrasse.
Wir würden in Porto jederzeit diese Wohnung wieder mieten.