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Arco Apartments

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4-star apartment near Porto Historic Center

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Escadas das Verdades 17, Porto, Porto, 4050-622
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Porto

Central Porto getaway .At this Centro / Baixa apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square, both steps away. Porto Historic Center and Duoro River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lapin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nata Sweet Nata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CAL foods and drinks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Coffee Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prioridade Bar - ‬3 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.

Arco Apartments

4-star apartment near Porto Historic Center
Arco Apartments offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Arco Apartments also features a fireplace in the lobby and express check-out.

This 4-star Porto apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Arco Apartments offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 4 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [ESCADAS DAS VERDADES]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [ESCADAS DAS VERDADES, 17]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 38172/AL

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arco Apartments to the airport?

Arco Apartments is 15.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arco Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arco Apartments.

How close is Arco Apartments to the beach?

This apartment is 4.4 mi (10-min drive) from Carneiro Beach and 5 mi (11-min drive) from Ingleses Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arco Apartments offer free breakfast?

Arco Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arco Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Arco Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arco Apartments?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Arco Apartments have a pool?

Arco Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Arco Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Arco Apartments to downtown Porto?

Arco Apartments is 1.2 mi away from Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória.

Arco Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Arco Apartment Cantana was truly a hidden gem. This apartment had everything in the kitchen you could need especially wine glasses! Even a little outside patio to enjoy our Portuguese wine.Located behind the cathedral where most tours depart was ideal. Area very safe,walking distance to restaurants and across the Dom Luis bridge. Communication via WhatsApp quick and even sent a video of where to find Arco once at the cathedral. Met by Leonilde on time and answered questions and sent names of places we had asked about. Definitely better than a sterile hotel chain annd much larger, so happy we found Arco Apratments.Highly recommend if steps are not an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yun

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and i stayed at the Arco apartments for 3 nights in September . The apartment was very unique, clean and well supplied. It was walking distance to everything we needed. Expect to walk hills and alot of stairs. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MENTIRAS - One of the best views in Porto, two balconies (standing room) and four double doors letting in light. Lovely spacious and clean flat. Stylish interior and well equipped. Be prepared for the steps! Only 2 mins from the cathedral. Great air conditioning and servicing every other day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment is a gem! Close to everything and equipped with everything to make your stay comfortable. The only downside was that the bed wasn’t comfortable and the mattress could stand to be replaced or at least have a mattress topper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit of a walk to get to so would not be ideal for travellers with mobility issues or large pieces of luggage. That being said the apartment is beautiful and in a nice area near the cathedral. Easiest access is to walk down from the cathedral. Good communication and check in! Immaculate apartment, comfy beds, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the hart of the downtown with the view of the tram bridge. It is an immersive experience. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailla, Toronto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and accommodating. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Sedona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful apartment in a great location in the old town of Porto. It is walkable to everything, though through lots of stairs. Communication with the owner is essential, especially if you arrive by taxi - not all drivers know where to drop you off without having to climb a lot of stairs with your luggage. The taxi drivers that the owner recommends know where to drop you off and help with the luggage. We loved staying there and would do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was well located and clean. The hand off of keys when we arrived was a bit unorganized because there was an emergency with one of the admins, which is likely a one-off. But there was no communication leading up to the moment we arrived with the other two admin. The location is great but it was below a bar, so there was a bit of noise (music and stomping) in the evenings. There are many stairs to get to the apartments, which on one hand gives a very authentic environment, but if you have heavy bags or many bags, this may not be the best stay for you. Overall, it was fine and a nice unit, that was clean and it was located in a great area. They also give lots of recommendations of local spots which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn, Little Suamico

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location (centrally located), quiet, clean, easy to communicate with staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this apartment! Great location (although it is down lots of steps, so keep this in mind when carrying luggage)close to the Se Porto. We were doing the Portuguese Camino so we appreciated being so close to the starting point. Great communication from the manager who met us on the day with the key and information we needed. Comfy bed, great facilities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near cathedral and the riverfront. Comfortable, clean, host very helpful and accommodating. Great stay in beautiful Porto!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay at the Arco Apartments

Had an excellent experience at the Arco apartments. Host was so friendly and gave us some excellent recommendations. Apartment was clean and up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the views!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ferreira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property - very great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine, Nampa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all around !! Lovely owner and so kind! The place is absolutely perfect ! A must stay in again the next time I visit Porto! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not for anyone who has mobility challenges.

Very convenient location, however, please note that the hotel can only be accessed via stone stairs from the main Porto Cathedral. Therefore, this would not be suitable for elderly or mobility-challenged people. There are also many flights of stairs to get down to the restaurant promenade beside the Douro River. As long as you are reasonably fit, the comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay.

Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment is spacious, clean, well equipped, has character/history and is in a great location near the cathedral (Se in Portuguese). Would definitely stay here again. Nilde and Gabriel were extremely helpful both before arrival and on arrival. Just be aware that you need to navigate some steps to get to the apartment - but it's worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing location for a long weekend

The location is excellent for sight seeing as the property is very near the Don Louis bridge. The access is via a lot of steps. Quite difficult to find but we were met at the Cathedral and shown the way. I would recommend booking the taxi through the owners as it is cheaper than the airport taxis and they know where to drop you. The apartment is small but well designed and equipped. Our one complaint was that the television did not work and no one came to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very unique spot with beautiful views and stairway passages leading to the city, the bridge and the riverfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Arco Apartments - Santana

Incredible apartment that really suited my wife and I. In the heart of the historic centre of Porto and close to many sights and restaurants. Communications were really easy and our host was extremely helpful providing local information on best restaurants, bars and places to visit. Porto is a wonderful destination. We spent 5 nights in the apartment and will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024