Title: GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 apartment # GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony ![2 bedrooms, desk, free Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87430000/87428600/87428564/9f4d9ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87430000/87428600/87428564/47d7c5c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87430000/87428600/87428564/d4626bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87430000/87428600/87428564/8d4dbab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87430000/87428600/87428564/60981074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ramalde is a vibrant area in Porto, Portugal. Enjoy the lovely city views from your balcony or work desk and unwind in the bright living space with big windows that let in plenty of sunlight. The apartment has everything you need, including a fully equipped kitchen with essential cookware and cutleries, fresh towels and toiletries for your convenience. 7.4 Good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony Welcome to my apartment! This beautiful apartment has open living, dining and kitchen areas. The living area is a bright space with big windows that lets in a lot of sunlight that brightens up the room. Here you will find a comfy sofa bed, a work desk, and a four-person dining table. There is also a balcony where you have your morning coffee while enjoying the lovely city views. The kitchen is fully equipped with essential cookware and cutleries that you will need to cook a delicious meal, including an electric stove and an oven. The bedroom has two single beds with hotel-quality linens to ensure guests sleep well, and guests can access the outdoor balcony via the balcony doors. The bathroom has all the amenities you will need, including fresh towels and toiletries for your convenience. You also have a washing machine and a dryer, perfect for if you want to do your laundry. The apartment is always professionally cleaned and sanitized for your health and safety. Enjoy your stay! Guests have access to the entire property. We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home so please take good care of it as if it was your own. Ramalde is a district in the city of Porto, Portugal. It is located in the north-central area of the city and is considered one of the most affluent areas in Porto. The district is known for its upscale restaurants, bars, and cafes, as well as its beautiful parks and gardens. Some of the most popular attractions in Ramalde include the Livraria Lello bookshop, the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, the Porto Cathedral, and the Mercado Bom Sucesso. The district is also home to the Casa da Música concert hall, the Clérigos Tower, the Clerigos Church and Tower, and the Chapel of Souls. Ramalde is a vibrant and lively area and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Many places in Porto are easily accessible on foot, but if you prefer public transportation: \- There are multiple buses stops that service the area. \- The nearest metro stop is Casa da music (a 7-minute walk). \- The nearest train station is Francos (a 6-minute walk). Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 25 minutes drive from the flat. This property is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before being able to check into the flat. Check-in can be done from 3 PM, pending availability and confirmation. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at minimum. Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€. For the first days, we provide the basic amenities: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag. Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay). Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee. Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free internet ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95230000/95220900/95220850/05810224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GuestReady - Freixo Paradise view Campanhã - Kitchen - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=95220850&PinnedHotelID=95220850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67350000/67343900/67343896/695ac7b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GuestReady - Lightform Apartment Centro / Baixa - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=67343896&PinnedHotelID=67343896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38570000/38566600/38566588/0a46fb84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment in the historic center of Porto - With a beautiful and large terrace Centro / Baixa - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=38566588&PinnedHotelID=38566588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798100/75798064/0ef56ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GuestReady - Heartbeats Cedofeita - Kitchen - Washer - Microwave 7.0 Good 8 reviews £100 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=75798064&PinnedHotelID=75798064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112770000/112769800/112769737/1a289a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bedroom Apartment with Terrace - Garden View Centro / Baixa - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=112769737&PinnedHotelID=112769737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36155600/36155525/1c57a305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OPO-APT 114-0 Pateo apartment in city center. 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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 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 and a first aid kit 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 131119/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 ba4287cd-7326-4a5b-8141-d4787cf8cb2f ## About the area Located in Porto, this apartment is in the city centre. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Norte Shopping. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. [Visit our Porto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto.dx603077) [View more Apartments in Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Apartments.d603077-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.160816,-8.633851&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ebgzFphus%40%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%3FS%40U%40S%40SBU%40SBSBS%40SBUBSDSBQBSDSDSBSFQDSDQDSFQFQDQFSFQFOHQFQFOHQFOHQHOHOHOHOJMHOJMHMJOJMJMJKHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJILKLILIJILILILGNGLILGLENGLGNELELENENCLENCNCLCNCNALCPALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLHLFNFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJJJLJLJNHLJLHNJNHLHNHNHPFNHNHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDPBT%40RBRBRBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAR%3FTAR%3FRATARCRATARCRCRCTARCRERCREPCREREREPEREPGREPGPEPGRGPGNIPGPGPININGPININININKLINKLILKNKLKLKJKLKLKJKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHOFMFMHMFODMFMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAQAMCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMIKIMIMIMKKIMKKKMKKKKKMMIMKKKMKMKMIOKMIOKMIOIOIOIOIQGOIOGQGQIQGOGQGSEQGQGQESEQESGQCSESESCQCSESCSCSAUCSCSASCUASASAU%3FSASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OpNu2Z74VBjoLlJRnkscCRhCaTY=) Porto, Porto ### What's nearby - Casa da Música - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Livraria Lello - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Porto Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Porto Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Ribeira Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles ### Getting around - Coimbroes Station - 6 min drive - Francos Station - 6 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Dog - ‬5 min walk - ‪Hispano Café - ‬6 min walk - ‪Ponto 2 - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pizzeria Meidin - ‬3 min walk - ‪Arcádia - Casa do Chocolate - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony located? > Located in Boavista, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Boavista Square and within 3 miles (5 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Casa da Música and Bom Sucesso Market are also within 15 minutes. Francos Station is 6 minutes by foot and Casa da Música Station is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GuestReady - Blue Shades Balcony Reviews 7.4 ### Good 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) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 4.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam T. 19 Jan 2024 #### It is a beautiful apartment and has everything you need! Good location, therefore, was able to walk It is a beautiful apartment and has everything you need! Good location, therefore, was able to walk to most of the locations I wanted to visit whilst in Porto. ##### Adam T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sargon D. 2 May 2024 #### ++++++++++ ++++++++++ ##### Sargon D. ### 6/10 Okay #### Annalena S. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Workation in Porto The flat itself is nice, good for workation. Wi-Fi is stable and it has an extra desk with an office chair. It is next to a big road but with windows closed it’s not noisy. Supermarket is just across the street and also a restaurant. Unfortunately , the ceiling in the shower was full with mold. The balcony was not clean and half of the chairs were broken, so we didn’t use it. ##### Annalena S. Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cleise R. 19 Jan 2024 #### Gostamos muito , super limpinho aconchegante , com tudo necessário para se ter uma estadia e se sent Gostamos muito , super limpinho aconchegante , com tudo necessário para se ter uma estadia e se sentir como se estivesse em casa , ##### Cleise R. ### 6/10 Okay #### anne h. 16 Aug 2023 #### Logement pratique Bien conçu mais quelques anomalies : placards de cuisine de travers, et prise de courant dans la chambre non fonctionnelle. Moisissures Dans la salle de bains. ##### anne h. 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