Carolina’s place, just a few minutes walk to the west of Porto City Hall (Praca do Municipio) is the perfect location for a stay of any length in Porto! Most of Porto’s major attractions are within easy walking distance, as are the famous Sao Bento train station (Comboios de Portugal) and both the Trindade and Aliados Metro stations.
The flat is perfect for two, with a very comfortable bed, ample living/dining space and a fully equipped kitchen! Three floor to ceiling door/window units provide lots of sunlight and fresh air and open up onto a small balcony where you can have a glass of wine while taking in neighborhood views. At night folding wooden shutters provide privacy and help shut out any street noise.
The bath features lots of hot water and ample water pressure to help revive tired muscles after a long day of walking and sightseeing… or conversely, prepare you for the day ahead!
Needless to say everything was clean, tidy and Carolina is the perfect host! She checked in with me many times during my stay to see how I was doing, if I needed anything and to offer suggestions on places to see or dine!
Finally, speaking of dining… the neighborhood features many restaurants, (I highly recommend Maria Odete), bars, pastelaria and cafe’s to keep you fully fueled for long days exploring Porto…or beyond!
Bottom line, if you’re planning to visit Porto this is the place to stay if you like walking and easy access to all the places you’re seen and read about!