We loved our stay in the 1 bedroom 'Oporto Royal Apartment' facing the street. Yes it faced street side and the expected sounds and noises from the street were all present, but we closed the shutters and slept soundly during our 5night stay. While it was not the 'center' of town it was a short walk to restaurants, cafes and bars and there is a bakery cafe across the street and it was a 15 minute walk from the Majestic Cafe and Rue Santa Catarina shopping area. The rest has been said for the beautiful way the apartment has been restored with ceilings over 15 feet! Thank you Andre for being a helpful host.