If you are looking for an authentic Porto experience, we highly recommend Gisela’s apartment. First of all, you couldn’t ask for better hospitality. The apartment is on the 4th floor (there is an elevator) above a bustling, fun area of the city. There are street noises, but we loved watching all of it from above on the beautiful balcony. The apartment has new windows, so sleeping is not a problem, especially if you use the provided fan. The bed is quite comfortable. The location was perfect! Some of our favorite restaurants were one block away and all of the sites of interest are not far at all. We would highly recommend this place!