A short walk from Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square, Cardosas Boutique Apartment provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.09.0 out of 10
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Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41076 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available
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About this property
Cardosas Boutique Apartment
This luxury apartment is located in one of the most emblematic areas of Porto, the Passeio das Cardosas, located in the city center and very close to tourist attractions ...
Metro station 2 min Bus stops 2 min Magnificent São Bento Station 2 min Avenida dos Aliados at 2 min 2 min from Belissímia Rua das Flores Supermarket 2 min Tourist Office 2 min Clérigos Tower 3 min Paris Gallery Street (Nightlife) 3 min Restaurants within 4 min D. Bridge Luís and Praça da Ribeira 5 min Stock Exchange Palace 5 min Santa Catarina Street at 5 min Shopping Center 5 min Majestic Café 5 min Bolhão Market 5 min Theater Rooms (Rivoli, Sá da Bandeira and S. John) 5 min Concert Hall (Coliseu do Porto) 5 min Port Wine Cellars 7 min
* Check-in from 15:00 * Check-out until 11:00
Note: for other times, please send request to the owner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
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.
In-room accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Things to do
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 28357/AL
About the area
Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, this apartment is near theme parks. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Rosa Mota Pavilion. Visit our Porto travel guide
How much is parking at Cardosas Boutique Apartment?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cardosas Boutique Apartment?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cardosas Boutique Apartment?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Cardosas Boutique Apartment located?
Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rua das Flores and Porto Cathedral. Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square are also within 10 minutes. Pr. da Liberdade Stop and São Bento Station are within a 2-minute walk.
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Cardosas Boutique Apartment Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
Nuria our host was extremely helpful even getting us a reservation in a restaurant on New Year’s eve…!Location of the appartement is perfect, everything within walling distance. Would go back anyrime!
A spacious apartment located on the third floor (American) with elevator. Roomy living-dining area to relax in the evening. The highlight is the apartment’s location in the heart of the Ribeira area, yet relatively quiet. Management (Andre) was very helpful in arranging transportation from the train station. The lowlight was the unreliable water pressure (wildly ranging hot and cold) and a nonworking toilet in the small bathroom (had to use a bucket of water to flush).
J J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
V P.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Great location
Would be nice not to have to check in through property management. Had to pay tourist tax in cash..2 Euro per person per night! Parking available…not included in price although listed under amenities. VERY expensive. Info on garage cost and how to buy a 4 day pass would have been helpful and save everyone some money. Limited amount of kitchen ware. Great location. Comfy beds
The apartment was perfect for our family of 4. Very sunny, lots of space to relax, eat and sleep. The property manager was very responsive. Contacted us the day before our stay to coordinate check in, met us on site and showed us around the apartment, gave us ideas of places to go and even looked into finding a place for some friends who needed a quick rental. The location was perfect. Near the train station and so many sites and restaurants. The only thing that didn't give it a 5 all around was the floors were dirty. Our socks were black after walking around the house. Everything else was clean and the beds were comfy.
Our host representative, Nuria, was so helpful walking us through the apartment and giving us all kinds of visitor information! Apartment was well appointed and well located for walking to shops and restaurants and just a ten minute walk from the waterfront.
We notified the host that one of the showers was leaking around the floor but obviously that couldn’t be fixed in the short time we were there.
Just a caution if you are driving, the underground parking garage beside the building is very convenient with elevator right to the front door but very expensive. We paid over 130 Euros for four days! On street parking is very limited. Otherwise a great stay.
Great location. We stayed five days. We could have used more towels as we had to use a couple to mop up the leaking shower. The water pressure is great but only use a trickle or the sink will take forever to drain. The water temperature went from hot to cold every couple of minutes. There was a washer, no dryer, so it took forever to dry a load so be aware. The toilet in one bathroom didn’t work properly and the water kept running. There was a dishwasher but no detergent so we just hand washed. The previous renters apparently broke two lamps so we did not use those. There is parking close by. The location was perfect. And Nuria, our contact tried her best to help with the plumbing issue and gave great Tour recommendations. I would give higher rating except the toilet issue was stressful.
The apartment was located in a great location. Everything within walking distance including shopping, restaurants and the beautiful Dom Luis I Bridge. A must see! Would stay here again.
Great location near Sao Bento metro and train station, kind and friendly host. Lots of construction noise all day from new subway line and one night a crew started on a nearby balcony grinding at midnight. The apartment needed new paint and furniture, I’d describe it as gritty. It would be helpful to have more than one kitchen towel or some paper towels. I’d stay again! I love Porto!
Terry T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
MVBL
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The property is centrally located, and the apartment is clean and comfortable. The street where the apartment was undergoing construction, so it was very noisy. Luckily our reservations were Friday through Monday and there was no work on Saturday and Sunday, otherwise it would have been a disaster. We would have appreciated being told in advance about the construction and given the choice to either change the location or cancel. It's just consideration for the guest since aside from the noise, it was messy also walking around the construction site.
We had a wonderful time in this apartment in Lisbon. It is clean, bright and well appointed! It is quiet and in a central location! We were met by Enrique who gave us information and more about the city! The best custard tarts across from the apartment!!
Virginia W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
14 May 2018
Great apartment, perfectly located
The apartment is perfectly located between the river, train station, and attractions north (bell tower, Lello bookstore, Bolhao market). Great light and spacious living room, comfortable beds. Only thing to note is essentials aren't all provided (soap, shampoo, paper towels) and the lights are a bit dim (we had some issues with the kitchen lights during the stay and the living room is dim a night). However, fantastically located, clean, modern, and very helpful hosts. Would stay again.
Great location with lots to see and within walking distance to lots of historic sights, restaurants, and river waterfront. Easy walk down, a little harder back up. Comfortable house with elevator and air conditioning. Parking under building, 25 Euros. Beds were firm but comfortable. Shower in bath could use a little attention, hand held shower head slipping down. Construction on the street blocked part of the street/sidewalk. Apartment has some renovations occurring, so a couple of windows were blocked. Overall, Excellent rental!
Kevin G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Debbie E.
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The apartment itself was great. It is well located and spacious, with comfortable beds and sofas for lounging. I would not consider this host to be welcoming. Unlike every other house or flat we have ever rented, either in Europe or the US, this one did not include any sort of information booklet. I had to ask - and then wait - for the wifi password and operating instructions for the dishwasher, oven, microwave or stovetop. Neither bathroom was equipped with shelves or other flat surfaces to store toiletries, nor, in the showers, was there anywhere but the wet, slippery floor to put soap or containers of shampoo, etc. There was an electrical failure on our first evening. This was not their fault, but what WAS their fault was the slow response to our queries about the nature of the problem and when it was likely to be fixed. Even a “we are working on it and will get back to you” took badgering on our part. Lastly, the fire extinguisher and fire blanket were placed in cabinets with no signage. It’s a great apartment in a wonderful city, but the host’s communication left a lot to be desired.
Based right in the heart of everything, easy walking distance to all sights, restaurants and bars. Bright and comfortable property, just a couple of minor faults which could be fixed so easily,, broken toilet seat and shower clip. along with very slow draining sink in main double bedroom en-suite. Pots and pans for cooking have seen better days and could do with replacing. However that aside we had a lovely time and would stay there again if in the area. Nuria who checked us in was full of useful information and on the end of the phone if needed. Many thanks Nuria. Lovely little tapas style bar just around the corner called Cozina dos Loios well worth a visit for delicious food and friendly staff, we ate there twice in our 5 day visit. Porto is lovely and this property is too.
Good location. Attractive 4th floor. Terrible property host.
Host was out of country with very poor contact. Informed us day before arrival that apartment needed plumbing repair. Wasted a day of a 1 week trip in a substitute location far away. On arrival, discovered that city had all-day jackhammers pounding the street for sewer main repair. Host should have informed us in advance, as the street work was ongoing for some time. Overall terrible communication during entire stay. Onsite property manager tried to resolve, but she was not in control of the problems that the host controlled. Halfway during the stay, host offered a bottle of port and pastels to make up for everything. A/C was insufficient. Host promised to bring fans, never did. Washing machine broken, host tried to say we caused it. Will not use this host again.
A nice place to stay in Porto, but could use some very minor updates.
We stayed in the Cardosas Boutique Apartment at the beginning of May 2025. It is in a convenient central location in the historic area, so also comes with late-night disturbance and car & lorry noise echoing up from the narrow street. We were met by Nuria who showed us to the apartment and gave us some tourist tips and advice.The apartment is served by a lift into a small lobby, where we found a set of spare keys loose in the cupboard next to the front door. As much as Portugal is considered a safe country, this was really bad form as our passports and valuables were in the apartment all day.The apartment itself is a good size - the living space is more generous than the bedrooms - but there's been a lot of wear and tear and small changes since the photos were taken, so this is not a "luxury" apartment as the listing claims. Both lamps in the living room flickered like they were not electrically safe and the smaller shower room had no place to hang a towel anywhere. There was also nowhere to hang a towel in the twin room (adjacent to the shower room), so we ended up using the slightly broken clothes airer in the kitchen to hang our towels. The shower cubicle is an awkward design so as other reviews have said, spare bath mats or towels should be left to help keep the floor dry.From older reviews: both toilets did flush, the floors were clean, and the water temperature was stable.A nice place to stay in Porto, but could use some very minor updates.
L'appartement est très bien situé.Près des transport en commun et du centre-ville. Nous avons été accueilli en personne. L'hôte est resté en contact avec nous chaque jour pour s'assurer que tout se passait bien et nous a suggérer des endroits selon nos intérêts. L'appartement était propre et comportait plein de commodité. Nous avons apprécié notre séjour 13-16 oct 2025 et nous n'hésiterions pas à y revenir.
LINE B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rahim A.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Wohnung in toller Lage ! Aber…
Die Kommunikation mit der verantwortlichen Mitarbeiterin im Vorfeld der Reise war sehr holprig und anstrengend- der Manager war rüde und barsch und unwillig zu helfen!
Meine Frage, ob ein um eine Stunde früherer Check in möglich ist wurde erst nach vielen Anfrage Verdbeantwortet