Bruno's flat is centrally located in a very nice area. The rooms are charming, the tall windows let in a lot of great light, and the shutters, when closed, block a lot of the sounds from the street below. There is a well-stocked Pingo Doce grocery store just up the street and a must-visit little sandwich shop nearby called Lareira.

Even though we arrived before our scheduled check-in time, we were warmly welcomed by Bruno's very gracious friends. Then Bruno, himself, provided additional tips on Porto's must-see spots.

While it does get a bit lively on the weekends, I enjoyed staying in Bruno's flat and liked being lulled to sleep by the music lofting up from the downstairs bar on weekends. Had I spent less time running to the nearby tourist spots during the day, I would have enjoyed visiting the downstairs bar myself. It was nice feeling like a local in the vibrant heart of the city.