mall but seems larger because of the patio/ balcony. The studio has everything a couple or a single person needs in the heart of the tourist area of Porto. EVERYTHING is within walking distance. Lello book store was a 5 min walk. The apartment is one short block from Flores Street, considered the most beautiful street in Portugal according a tour guide. Even though it is so close to this bustling tourist street, one wouldn’t know it by how quiet it is in the apartment. The only noise we heard was the walking and bumping of people upstairs. If you book with Christine and can go up a flight of stairs, I would recommend booking the one floor up. The rooms are identical. Christine was immediately responsive, speaks English very well, and was very helpful. She has an excellent guide book with lots of recommendations. The double head shower with removable hand-held sprayer had great water pressure and there was plenty of hot water. The mattress was firm and was one of the most comfortable mattresses I have ever slept on- slept like a baby. The patio is perfect for eating all meals outside. There is a small grocery store down the street and around the corner, and a lot of small restaurants. The grocery store has a very good selection of meat and cheese. The European bread rolls are AMAZING! The double doors keep the light and noise out when you want to sleep and let the glorious morning and afternoon sun in when you leave the inside layer doors open. The sun really warms up the balcony. I think it might be too hot in the summer to sit out there but it would be perfect in summer evenings when the sun goes behind the other side of the building. The balcony faces Flores street. There is a small ice cube tray in the freezer, thank goodness, and the tap water is safe to drink. The room was very clean.