I recently stayed at RVA - Porto Central Flats and had a comfortable and enjoyable experience. I was given a unit on the 3rd floor facing the road, and was pleasantly surprised to find it came with two terraces offering wonderful views. The unit was spacious, well-equipped, and had a very comfy bed. The location is excellent — just minutes from São Bento station, Ribeira, and plenty of cafes and restaurants.

The only downside was the sense of a lack of security. The main entrance is accessible via a number pad, and it’s easy for others to see the code being entered. The unit door itself also lacks an additional lock, which would have added some peace of mind.

This property we stayed was on R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 290, apartment 1D and it exceeded our expectations. It was a modern 2-bedroom duplex with a elevator in the building. The first level had the living room with a 2-story high ceiling and a large balcony overlooking the street. On the same level was kitchen and a large bathroom. The second level had 2 bedrooms. It was immaculate and clean and tastefully decorated. It was on a busy street, but windows must be good quality, which kept it quiet, and we didn't hear anything inside the apartment. The best part was the location, which was 2 minutes from Sao Bento station. It was 5 mins from Porto Cathedral and 6-7 minutes from the Luis I bridge. There were some awesome restaurants in the side streets including Japanese restaurant Kanpai in the same building. The property management office is a 2 min walk from the apartment on R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 290. Overall, it was a 5 star experience for us.

This is not a criticism, but a note to other travelers to carry their own coffee powder, salt, sugar and condiments (if needed). We knew about it and had carried them with us. In fact, we left our salt, pepper, ketchup packets for other guests.

EVERYTHING! The location, the cleanliness, the beds and linens, the proximity to eventing we needed and the river as well. The hosts of the unit were terrific as well! In this unit, you can easily stay for more than 7-10 days. Check-in was a breeze and Elisabete provided perfect instructions to check in after the office was closed. Please ensure you fill in the check-in information when they send the pre checkin link.

Maybe a few teabags or some coffee would have been perfect... But that's no big deal. Parking was an issue but since I was in Porto over the weekend, I got free street parking. Parking in the closest 'Saba' garage for 24 hrs is more than 60 Euros (2.60 per hour) - just FYI.

Excellent apartment. Immaculate. Host was very available to support us throughout our stay. The apartment had beautiful fluffy towels and fresh crisp linen. The flat was large with two shower rooms. Five singles and a double sofa bed in the lounge. Very clean bathrooms and kitchen. Just a great place to chill out. Good location near many shops and restaurants. Walking distance to all landmarks. Well worth the visit. I had the best sleep, comfy beds and pillows. Wonderful receptionist available to help you.

You can access the lift from the first floor but not too much effort. More hooks needed in the bathroom.

We absolutely loved our stay at this apartment! We had the duplex unit, and it was absolutely beautiful and incredibly spacious—more than enough room for our family to relax and feel at home. The apartment was spotlessly clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the living area was perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. One of the highlights was definitely the balcony with stunning views of the city. The location couldn’t have been better. Everything we needed was within a 10-minute walk, and there were plenty of great restaurants just across the street. Having an elevator was a huge bonus, especially with luggage. The kitchen was well equipped with all the basic amenities, which made it easy to prepare breakfast. Overall, this apartment was a fantastic find, and we’d absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

The only thing to note is that it can be a bit noisy at night, as the apartment faces a main street. We occasionally heard cars or garbage trucks, but it wasn’t a major issue and we were mostly able to sleep through it. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again!

Great little apartment in a fantastic position close to the station and within walking distance to everywhere. Plenty of local cafes, restaurant and bars. Lovely urban view. It had just been repainted.The street is noisy but the windows are very effective in blocking the noise. Check in staff were very welcoming and helpful. The lift was great as we were on the 4th floor. The shower was absolutely amazing, great water pressure and a huge space. Plenty of towels and toilet roll....all very important!

The only thing we didn't like is the upstairs bedroom is up some quite steep steps.....maybe not good for older people and is nowhere up there to put your clothes.....no wardrobe or drawers....not so good if 2 couples are sharing. Another minor point was no corkscrew/bottle opener.

The location is right in the center and close to the train station. A bit noisy as the apartment is on the main street, but with ear plugs I slept fine. Kids were fine. The apartment was big and with the high ceilings it seems even bigger. The equipment is good and the place was well decorated and very clean. We did have an issue with the door code and the key was not where we were told, but I called the reception and someone came within 5 minutes to hand us the keys, give us a map and answered any questions we had. Very helpful and kind.

The elevator broke down in the middle of our stay which was a little bit of an issue with luggage but other than that, everything was fine.

Location, friendly staff. About two blocks away from the Luis bridge. Kid friendly, they were able to provide a bath tub, high chair and crib. Wish there were small stools as well. Thank you for the reasonable timely responses, clear check in instructions!!

There were construction on the road made it very hard for taxi to go in and out, we had to carry our luggage over these construction obstacles, it was hard with kids. Also the all bathroom door locks were not locking. Not sure if it was us not knowing how to lock, none of us were able to lock them, lucky we're traveling as a family, it will be so embarrassing if it's with friends.

I liked how easy it was to book, and I arrived after check-in hours , and they were able to give us instructions to enter the property and gain access to our key card. The next day we met with the owners and settled payments. The location is perfect; it's close to all main attractions—it's a 5-10 minute walk. It felt like a safe neighborhood. The apartment is big and comfortable and has a kitchen with plates and utensils, a big shower, and a clean bathroom. The common area is great, with a flat-screen TV and multiple windows you are able to open and enjoy the views (you can see the cathedral from the apartment). Beds were comfortable as well. 10/10 would recommend

The apartments are located on a main street, so be mindful that there are car noises, people, etc. But it is not annoying. Dont be discouraged.

The reception room, conveniently located in the same building as our apartment, was staffed by friendly and helpful personnel. We were even able to check in earlier than anticipated. Situated in the heart of Porto's tourist attractions, the apartment was surprisingly quiet at night. Sao Bento train station, a short walk away, is ideal for day trips outside the city. The nearby Rue Das Flores offers a plethora of restaurants and cafes, making the location truly superb. Though compact, the apartment was impeccably clean and tidy. As we only stayed two nights, we didn't extensively use the kitchen. This property is highly recommended for first-time visitors to Porto.

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