Title: Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4905&destination=Vila+Nova+de+Gaia%2C+Porto+District%2C+Portugal&selected=34717013&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location ## Photo gallery for Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34717100/34717013/cc22a029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34717100/34717013/53749bb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34717100/34717013/9fb1a9df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34717100/34717013/cf52089f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34717100/34717013/e3308120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Ribeira Square and Dom Luis I Bridge, Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location has plenty to offer. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5915 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location The apartment is on the main street Douro River, first line, where all the Port wine cellars are located, where you can visit and taste the wine. It has a perfect, central location to explore the best of Porto. The boat trips and the cable car are in front of the door. Going up the cable car you will have access to the upper deck of bridge D. Luís and the most wonderful view of Porto. The apartment has a balcony and windows on the first line of Cais de Gaia overlooking the Ponte D. Luís, and 10 minutes from the historic center of Porto and Ribeira (just cross the bridge). Restaurants, bars, boats, crafts, cellars, and market all in front of the door. The apartment is modern, recently fully renovated, spacious with three bedrooms plus a kitchen and living room. It is equipped with everything you need to make your stay in Porto fantastic. It has wi-fi and LCD TV with more than 100 channels (box / cable TV). It has parking in front of the apartment. It will be a pleasure to welcome you to my home. Nuno Teixeira ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Cycling 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) - 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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 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 55405/AL ### Property is also known as Porto & Douro River, Amazing View and Location Apartment Porto & Douro River, Amazing View and Location Vila Nova de Gaia ## About the area Located on a river, this apartment is in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rosa Mota Pavilion or Crystal Palace Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Nova-De-Gaia.dx4905) [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.13692%2C-8.61738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5gruZnCtjXJ3xsZmh_w-jgMTuMo=) Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto ### What's nearby - ![one of the factories that still exist in the construction of typical boats of the Port#porto#portugal#photooftheday#bestphoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975862525/8e3ac61f-545a-4b45-824c-9ef1ddafe134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cais de Gaia 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Sandeman Cellars showing industrial elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081705/67230af6-525b-4bca-95d4-dc03328735cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sandeman Cellars 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081669/bd28ed12-b40e-4f35-b996-a1451aa4fbdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dom Luis I Bridge 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662149/73be06be-aab4-45b8-8526-5225c14821dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porto Historic Center 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Gaia Cable Car 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Ribeira Station 12 min walk - Vila Nova de Gaia Station 13 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Mareantes do Rio Douro 3 min walk - Restaurante Dona Maria 2 min walk - Hilton Executive Lounge 3 min walk - Temple D’ouro 2 min walk - Natas d'Ouro 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location? ### What time is check-in at Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location? ### What time is check-out at Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location? ### Where is Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Porto & Douro river, Amazing view and location Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy & Robert J. 10 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location nice area Beautiful location, nice balcony, close to restaurants nice restaurant downstairs. No Ac and it was noisy at night so could not open windows but there was a fan. ##### Cindy & Robert J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff G. 13 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gateway to Porto My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Vila Nova de Gaia apartment and meeting our amazing host Nuno. The apartment was perfectly located for our Port House adventures and was a short walk to morning coffee(just downstairs) and meals from breakfast to dinner. If you are looking for a perfect spot to have as your base for a self guided walking tour of Porto then this apartment is for you. The north side of the Douro is a 15 minute walk away with more restaurants, historic sites and shops than we could ever hope to see in our 5 day stay. We found the beds to be comfortable, the kitchen to be well equipped for breakfasts and light meals and the small balcony perfect for a tapas and bottle of Port while watching the bustle of the market and river below our 2nd story view. There was certainly some noise typical of being located in a busy city centre so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeeper-we found it to be part of the character of the location and apartment. Our host Nuno was simply amazing for our stay. He was available via text with prompt responses and great suggestions for everything from transportation to shops to see and restaurants to visit. It was our pleasure to meet you Nuno and we will definitely stay at Vila Nova de Gaia when we return to Porto. ##### Jeff G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth H. 15 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view! The view was great, as was the location, it was very enjoyable walking across the bridge to visit some of the main sights. Lots of restaurants nearby and also port tasting. It is located in a pedestrian zone during certain times of the day, so we were not able to drive up to the front door and needed to carry our luggage some distance, not a big deal if you are reasonably fit. It was very noisy in the middle of the night after the restaurants close as the recycling bins were right opposite, gets better afterwards (once they have finished), but beware if you sleep early. There were only a limited number of small grocery stores nearby so if you plan to cook it is better to drive to a supermarket (or walk for 25 minutes like we did) ##### Kenneth H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### josh h. 24 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet spot to hang in Porto This apartment is in a great location. Easy to get to after a day of drinking Porto, if you know what I mean. We had a front row seat to a cute little parade under our balcony which was very festive and lively one of the evenings. So, if you coming to Porto, this is the spot. ##### josh h. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2018 #### Wonderful location We had a superb time in this apartment. It was in an excellent location with lots of different transport choices. The restaurants and bars are well located close to the property. Good views over the Douro river to Porto with lots to do and see. Nuno and Suzane were excellent hosts and explained all about the apartment and surrounding areas. Lots of special touches were appreciated. This apartment is on the 2nd floor so be aware plenty of stairs. Will hope to return in the future. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lénaïck J. 19 Aug 2018 #### Bel appartement très bien situé et conforme au descriptif Nous avons passé un agréable séjour (6 jours) à Porto. L'appartement de Nuno est bien aménagé (nous étions 5) et idéalement situé pour visiter Porto, les alentours et profiter des quais du Douro. Nous avons pu facilement garer notre voiture à proximité, dans un parking payant mais pas trop cher (10 euros la nuit). Merci à Nuno pour sa réactivité aux messages. Lénaïck ##### Lénaïck J. 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