If location was the only criteria, then this would be your place. Literally 4 mins walk to the cathedral and Sao Bento train station, and a bit more to many of the Porto monuments, museums, and river. The street looks medieval and a bit run down, but the surprise is how well located it is to everything. Check in and check out is very easy. The apartment is sunny with large windows, and nice balconies to survey street traffic. (FYI, there is a very nice leather shop on the street. ) The apartment has been thoughtfully renovated and is gorgeous. The bathroom toilet is a bit tight, so if you are over 5’8” tall and hefty, just be prepared. The apartment has a second toilet however exiting to the living room that allows ample headroom so there are two toilet options. The place is ultra clean, with ample storage in the bedroom. The sofa is spacious which is a nice change from some of the 2-seater coaches in many apartments. Most important - the WI-FI is fast and stable . That is a big deal in my book! Response times by the host were super fast. The bed is one of the most comfortable that I’ve experienced in years. Yes, the soup kitchen is generally a bit noisy, but the bedroom is at the back of the apartment and is very quiet, and soup kitchen is done by 9pm. The kitchen had a bit more supplies in it that the average, like rice, oatmeal, pasta, etc.