This is a great place to stay in Porto. Keen to respond to our needs, Miguel and Pedro were terrific hosts, offering excellent tips on things to do and places to go. We were welcomed warmly, and their enthusiasm made our stay agreeable from the start.

The apartment, newly remodelled, is spic and span and fully equipped, and has plenty of room. The beds are new; I slept on the foldaway in the living room and was very comfortable. The kitchen has everything one could reasonably need, the bathroom is spacious, and the terrace is huge and overlooks the Spanish consulate's garden next-door (we were not bothered by nocturnal toros) - a pleasant place to relax with a glass of Portuguese wine at the end of the day.

The apartment's location is very good; just a 5 minute walk from the lively Santa Catarina Street and the Bolhao metro station, with a line that travels directly to the airport. Perfect if you're arriving by air! Any shops one needs are close at hand: supermarket, pharmacy, etc.

The neighbourhood felt safe, even at night. The apartment is relatively quiet, as it is located in the rear of the building; but you are in the city, so once the morning gets underway, traffic noises can be heard outside coming from the street.

The only negative point to share has to do with the odour of cigarettes in the entry and the first floor hallway. Miguel and Pedro are of course in no way responsible for that and cannot change it on their own. But this is quicky forgotten: as soon as you arrive inside the apartment and close the door behind you, everything smells fresh and clean. For such good lodging, I can easily put up with a bit of cigarette smell on my way up the stairs! Indeed, and it was such a pleasant place to stay that I would not hesitate to book again.

In other words: highly recommended.