This was one of my favorite Airbnb stays ever. The flat is large and stylish. It’s on the far side of the river from Porto, and there aren’t a lot of pedestrian crossings to the other side, but there are good restaurants and wine bars on this side of the river anyway. I would, however, strongly recommend that you have a car, if only so that you can easily get groceries — there are no groceries or even good convenience stores within a reasonable walk, which is odd given how nice the south bank is in every other respect.
The flat itself is fantastic. It’s modern and very nicely appointed and designed. There is a very nice amount of natural light, even in the interior hallways connecting the units to the lobby and garage due to a number of skylights and the high ceilings. The living area in the flat is a nice open plan, and the furniture is comfortable and high quality. There’s a small but well-appointed kitchen with a door to keep the cooking smells from wafting through the rest of the apartment. The flat itself is in a converted wine distillery, so it’s got that very nice modern/old industrial type of feeling. There is parking available in the garage, if you need it, for a very reasonable fee.
Perhaps the best part is the fantastic view of the river, which is just across the street and absolutely beautiful to look at at night, thanks to the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The photos really don’t do it justice. There’s also a very nice pedestrian walkway along the riverside that takes you into the bar/restaurant area, which is only about a 15 minute walk away.
Next time we’re in Porto, we will definitely try to book here first!