The central location of the apartment is fantastic. It's tucked away off the main street, but close to the hub of downtown and the lovely area around the university. The neighbourhood is really a highlight. And it's so close the metro station as well.

Mario and the others at By Clerigos Studios were very welcoming.They marked out many of the best attractions on my map and even left me a little bottle of port to enjoy. Mario kindly offered me extra towels and an additional heater if I wanted.

The apartment itself is a good little nest for one person. It's tiny, but I liked that - it's a cozy space at the end of the day. It is a fair bit darker than the pictures though and there's not a lot of privacy if your windows are open - it's a direct view into the apartment across the street. The bed is comfy and there are a variety of appliances provided - even a blender for smoothies!

My biggest issue was with the bathroom - the drainage in the shower is very slow, which would leave me ankle deep in water towards the end of my shower! And the bathroom fan either didn't work or wasn't effective, because the steam just didn't dissipate.

Nonetheless, I enjoyed my stay here and this is a pretty good choice if you're on a budget and want to spend some time in Porto.