We found Sofia’s apartment to be a great base for exploring Porto and a very comfortable place to stay. The bed is good and the shower is nice and big. The balcony is bigger than it looks in the pictures and a real bonus. There is definitely some railway noise coming from Sao Bento but we didn’t find it bothersome. Ear plugs are a good idea if you’re concerned. The apartment gets the afternoon sun and will really heat up if you leave the shutters open during the day. Cool in the morning and evening, though. We made good use of the fan provided. Sofia was very responsive and a great host all around. My favourite local restaurant: Tapabento around the corner. A little more expensive than some other restaurants we tried but well worth it. A good idea to reserve well in advance.