Title: Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Pilar House - D. Maria Pia ![Interior - Pilar House - D. Maria Pia (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57851800/57851719/42599607.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pilar House - D. Maria Pia (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57851800/57851719/e694515a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Pilar House - D. Maria Pia (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57851800/57851719/2a5e1e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pilar House - D. Maria Pia (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57851800/57851719/38562289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pilar House - D. Maria Pia (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57851800/57851719/7a495879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral, Pilar House - D. Maria Pia provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pilar House - D. Maria Pia The accommodation is located in a building built in 1954, located in the heart of Jardim do Morro, offering a unique and unobstructed view of the Serra do Pilar Monastery and the D. Luís Bridge. From the west balcony, you have a mesmerizing view of the city of Oporto, its Douro River and the roofs of the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia where the treasure of the Port Wine cellars is hidden. The apartment is located on the 1st floor, comfortably accommodates four adults, has two bedrooms with a balcony overlooking the Garden and D. Luís Bridge, a bathroom, living-room and fully equipped kitchen, as well as a balcony over the Historic Center of Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia where you can enjoy the sun and the stunning view accompanied by a glass of Port wine. In order to appreciate and enjoy the whole view and surroundings, the accommodation does not have a television by option, it has wireless internet network instead. Quite central and with good accessibility, being one minute from the yellow underground line and Avenida da República where you can find all the necessary services. In the heart of the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia and two minutes from the historic center of Porto, it is undoubtedly mandatory to explore the architecture, gastronomy and local charm on foot. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 112548/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Pilar House D Maria Pia Casa Pilar D. Maria Pia Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Vila Nova de Gaia Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.13695%2C-8.61010&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MgzZp7UqxtjYSTl4iO2YWOThzQc=) Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto #### What's nearby - Jardim do Morro Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Dom Luis I Bridge \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Sandeman Cellars \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Porto Historic Center \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ribeira Square \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Jardim do Morro Station - 3 min walk - General Torres Station - 6 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caves Cálem - ‬5 min walk - ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬8 min walk - ‪Real Cervejaria - ‬4 min walk - ‪Uva By Calem - ‬5 min walk - ‪Porto Cruz - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pilar House - D. Maria Pia pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia? ### What time is check-in at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia? ### What time is check-out at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia? ### Where is Pilar House - D. Maria Pia located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lotte regel J. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning view! We had a very nice stay in Pilar House. Everything worked and the view was beatyfull! ##### Lotte regel J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor G. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location in Porto The property was clean, modern and very well kept. the location was spectacular with amazing sunset views from the balcony. ##### Victor G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kholoud P. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a visit to Porto We loved this place- great location on the port wine side of Porto- great for visiting the Port houses and easy walk to the other side of the river. Flat is clean, quiet and well-furnished ##### Kholoud P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay with View The apartment was a nice size and had a good view over Vila Nova de Gaia and towards Porto. Location was perfect for crossing the bridge with ease or taking the metro back after a day of exploring. Grocery is nearby, rooms are comfortable and we would recommend staying here. Thank you ##### Colleen M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenny a., Where do you live? 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Views of Porto and Park This is a great location. The apartment is in easy walking distance to Porto across the Luis I bridge. The living area has spectacular views of Porto and the bridge. From the bedrooms there are views of Jardim do Morro garden. The only downside is that Jardim do Morro can be noisy in the evening. ##### jenny a. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin R. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location and view We really enjoyed our stay here. The view was fantastic. The place was clean and as advertised. We loved the place. The check in was great. We got great recommendations from the host. We enjoyed that we could get the same sunset experience as the people in park, but on our own private balcony. Easy access to the boardwalk below and to the bridge to cross the river. The place was close to sound proof, so I slept okay. ##### Kevin R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephan W. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4 Tage Porto Die Unterkunft hat eine sehr gute Lage zum Zentrum/Altstadt. Ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um Porto zu erkunden. Die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und hat einen tollen Ausblick auf die Altstadt. ##### Stephan W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Z. 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zentral gelegenes Apartment mit tollem Blick auf Porto und Douro Sehr schöne saubere und helle Wohnung mit guten Betten und sehr guter Küchenausstattung, obwohl wir nicht gekocht haben. Die Gastgeberin hatte sehr viele wertvolle Tipps bzgl. Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants und war immer ansprechbar. Die Lage und die Aussicht auf Porto und den Douro sind wunderschön. Gerne kommen wir wieder ##### Robert Z. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna L. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECT location in Gaia!! The location of this spot is AMAZING…. It’s on the lovely park that sits at the bridge across to old Porto & above riverside Gaia (1 min walk to the cable car you can take down). The apartment is a good size with two bedrooms, a nice bathroom, and a combined kitchen/living room. There is an adorable back balcony where you can watch the AMAZING sunset over the river (people flood the park out front every evening to have this same view!). The park out front hosts food trucks and other vendors with street musicians filling the background. Walk down to the lower part of the bridge to cross right into Old Porto along the other side of the river. The A/C was only in the living room so we got hot at night with the bedroom door closed. The automated metal blinds on all windows were amazing and blocked ALL light. The listing said ‘parking’ but there is no reserved parking so beware - we had to pay for parking until a street spot opened up then rush to get the car from garage to spot. Drive 20 minutes to a gorgeous beach at the mouth of the Douro. So many fabulous restaurants walking distance. We didn’t even notice the lack of TV as we don’t watch much TV anyway. Wifi was good. Book this spot!!! ##### Anna L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia B. 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular views, perfect location, flawless Absolutely beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean with everything that could need. Really friendly welcoming host, so helpful and lovely. Amazing central location and with parking. Views from balcony over the river and Porto were spectacular! Thank you so much. ##### Julia B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara A., Inlet Beach, Florida 15 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location!!! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Superb! We were a little early and we were accommodated. Thank you so much for the hospitality. ##### Sara A. 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