I enjoyed my stay at A Portugesa! The location is great – it's right in the city center, and I was able to walk to all the main attractions. The building itself has a lot of character, with beautiful large windows and charming French balconies. The staff were welcoming and friendly. My bed was super comfortable, the bedsheets were clean and fresh, and the room had air conditioning, which was great. I also appreciated that there was water available for guests in the common area.

The only downside was the bathroom. It looked quite old and had an unpleasant smell. Also there was a visible water stain on the ceiling in the room. Could be easily improved with a bit of paint.

Good location with little car traffic. Close to restaurants. Tile in my room made it feel like luxury. The window shutters inside could completely block out light. The tea and coffee offered on the ground floor was a really nice touch and staff was really friendly. Multiple pillows on the bed was a nice luxury compared to other rooms in portugal. The nearby bar or night club mentioned in prior reviews is no longer there. Looks like they are turning that building into apartments so while there was some foot traffic at night it was relatively very quiet. My room didn't have AC so it could probably get hot in the summer.

Good location, very close to the centre, metro and buses., bars and restaurants. I liked the hand wash basin in the room, plenty of space for your belongings, and very clean. It even had a blow dryer, which I thought was a nice detail! Bathroom for me, being petite was good. no cooking facilities, only micro wave available and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities.

A bit noisy because of building work taking place and traffic, so I couldn't' t sleep with the window open. The pillow I found a bit on the hard side. Although the mattress was good, It was too soft for me, as I suffer from a bad back. The only thing is that the other guests come out of the shower with wet feet, so slippers are a good thing to have. Building has squeaky wooden floors and doors, a bit of oil on the hinges perhaps?

We entered with no expectations, however, it turned out to be one of the best of all our stays in Portugal! The land-lady, together with other staff are extremely nice and helpful. The room had everything necessary, even hair-dryer and BASIN!- which is the best in case you opt for shared bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and the bed sheets smelled amazing! The property was all very clean and pretty modern. You could store there your luggage for free after checking out. Location is great, but slightly on a hill, so, as in the whole city, you will be working out (nothing extrem!). There is great Ramen place nearby!.. and many other eating options, starting from brunches...

The room was smaller, as well as the bed, but me and my partner (170cm and 190cm surprisingly comfortably fitted in.) Many steps and no elevator, but this is very common in the whole country.

The location was just perfect, walking distance from and to everything. Adriano and Fatima were LOVELY, very kind and helpful. The beds were very comfortable and the room was big and had everything we needed. The bathroom was also in great state, always clean. Not to mention the price! Some people complained about loud noises from a bar around the corner? We were there for 3 nights (during carnaval weekend) and only heard noises one of the nights, it was bearable. If not, just bring earplugs with you!

The only thing I don’t like is I only stayed for one night! This guest house might look old outside but inside it’s very well-maintained. As a solo traveler, I recommend booking your own room! It’s affordable and competitive with the price of hostels (where you share the space with other people). It’s spacious! The shared bathroom is also clean. No elevator but not a problem since the stairs are not steep. The location is not that far from the tourist spots. I think I must mention that they even have AC, which is unusual for hostels/guest houses in EU. I didn’t use it though. Highly recommended!

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This was a surprisingly nice stay during our trip to Porto. Though from the outside of the building you may think this hotel is a little run down, but upon entering the building your mind will be changed. The inside is filled with original tiling and stonework, and is kept very cool inside due to the architecture of the building. Rooms do not have A/C which we were worried about during a 90°F heatwave in July, but we slept comfortably and the room stayed nice and cold even without an A/C unit. The room was decently sized and the beds were really comfortable. Beds and sheets were clean as well. The staff was really nice and helpful, overall a really great experience especially for the price!!

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I loved the staff; so friendly and polite. And they switched my room without me asking when they realised I had been put in one without heating. I also like the type of architecture, althought I understand it's not the most comfortable. I love old buildings.

The TV was not so good, most channels had very unclear image. Also, and this is not the property's fault - it's noisy. There are establishments right outside and people hand out by the door drinking and having a fun albeit loud time. Perhaps investing in sound proof windows would make it better, but at the price we are paying, it's not a fair ask. I missed a shower rest, as it makes it difficult to wash your hair without one.

A Portuguesa has been the very perfect place for our stay in Porto :)) we ended up there by chance, after being scammed by an awful pre-booked accomodation that we had to leave, and we felt immediately welcomed and relieved. Adriano and the Lady are very kind-hearted people and they provided us with anything we could ever need.. even a bottle of wine to celebrate our last night in Porto! The place is very cute and cozy, perfectly cleaned, and it's located in a vibrant and lovely neighbourhood. We only wish we could have stayed a little bit longer!

I had a cute single room on the top floor of the house. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and it was possible to control street noise by closing the windows and using the air conditioning/heating system to control the temperature & ventilation.close to Many restaurants & shops in a mostly pedestrian area. Access to a kettle & microwave in a small sitting room, for guests, if needed.

As others have mentioned, the bathroom was a bit difficult to use functionally but nothing that couldn’t be managed.