I thought that this booking was a bargain, but that's not why you should stay here. Ana is an extremely gracious host with a beautiful home filled with antiques. It's close to a corner of a main thoroughfare, and is very convenient for taxi or Uber drop off/pickup. It's very convenient to Casa da Musica. There is a short flight of stairs up to her flat, which was easily navigable even with heavy luggage.

The private room was very clean and comfortable, including a bed with a firm mattress, cozy sheets and duvet, wardrobe, and a soft chair by the window. The room is naturally well lit during the day, and there are external shutters that can be lowered if you need blackout conditions to sleep or want to mute street noise if you are not used to it. For colder days, there is a portable heater in the room. There was plenty of space under the bed for my luggage.

The private room is directly across from the bathroom, which you share with Ana if she is not staying with her daughter, Elsa, who lives in the same building. Elsa is also wonderful, and was kind enough to lend me her hairdryer during my stay.

Ana serves a delicious continental breakfast with coffee, yogurt, cereal, bread, and fresh fruit daily in her living/dining room. It's set up early so that you can arise and eat at your leisure. There are numerous small restaurants and markets within a block or two of the flat for the rest of the day.

Ana was very helpful when I arrived later than expected, had to deal with lost luggage arriving at midnight, and she allowed me to check out late when my plans on the last day meant being across the river until late afternoon. I definitely enjoyed my stay, and was sad to move down the street to the Porto Palacio where my business meetings were scheduled. I look forward to staying with Ana again when I return to Porto!