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3.0 star property
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View | Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599
  • Stock Exchange Palace
    5 min walk
  • Clerigos Tower
    6 min walk
  • Ribeira Square
    6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view) | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Duplex, River View

Duplex, River View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room dining

City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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The price is AU$109
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Porto

A stay at Shining View places you in the heart of Porto, within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Porto Historic Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Casa da Música.
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What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 5 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasquinha do Bé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mistu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Santo Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SAOM - Restaurante Torreão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shining View

Apartments with kitchens, a short walk to Ribeira Square
Shining View offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Porto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and minibars, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is available for a surcharge.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Minibar

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the city centre
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Bike hire on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 05 and February 28.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto
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Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto

Shining View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great view of Douro River. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sze Shin Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A great apartment in a good location. Made for a great stay in a great city. Bonus is the washing machine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Well located in Porto
Well located to shopping, restaurants and walkable to all the sights of Porto. Very clean apartment and secure. Washing machine a bonus. The electrics need some attention, flickering lamp when plugged in and power outlet in main bedrooms bit dodgy. Pictures are accurate but the place is very small, smaller than we were expecting. Overall a great place for a few nights
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely apartment and extremely helpful staff which made our stay lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Porto.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfection
Everything about our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Worth It. Go Elsewhere.
Disaster from the outset. Organised a shuttle from the airport. Was told could not meet for check-in but gave instructions. No shutrle was there upon arrival. Manager said that there won't be one that could meet us. We had to cab during the busiest afternoon period and cost more than the shuttle. Apartment was clean but very dated and many broken things like towel hanger and shower head holder. Reasonably central to shops and cafes. Main centre seems to be about 700m away. The manager made the experience forgettable. We tried contacting many times to no avail as the front door broke and we couldn't get out and the other guests were stuck in the bitter cold for over 1 hour. We also had my wife's brother stuck in the room as no responding to us and we pleaded through calls and messages through the whatsapp number but again, no avail. We had to call the ambulance and fire brigade. They opened the front door to the hotel and then our room to find him passed out on sleeping tablets and mixed with alcohol. We had to take to emergency. The Dr said that this was made worse by the time to get to hospital. He is now recovering back in Lisbon. The managers response was utterly dismissive and like it was all our fault. I had my sisyer call from Australia and he never picked up so she went back to sleep. "We don't have 24h service. When you called our number and not whatsapp, i called you right back. And texted you. You didn't answer. I could never predict this was happening"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great apartment
Very nice and clean apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central extremely clean and modern inside an old traditional building. Booking in staff very helpful and informative. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were outstanding. It was very clean. Despite our late arrival (plane was diverted to Spain due to bad weather at the airport) we were still booked in upon our arrival, given instructions re the apartment, given recommendations on where to eat, visit and the location of supermarkets etc. We were provided with replacement towels etc. during our week long stay. It was quiet throughout our stay so sleeping was not an issue at all. Overall we would stay again, if we were to return to Porto one day. A very minor point but I would like larger glass tumblers and cups in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location warm and knowledge staff, comfy beds and sofa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

IG, toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location was great. The apartment was very nice but missing a few basic things that I thought would be provided for I do stay at many airbnb apartments. Items such as salt, pepper, which are basics. Most have coffee sugar left for their guest. I dont understand why they provide a kitchen with all the pots and pans but not these basics. Also, we were 2 friends travelling together and we like to go our own way. Only 1 key provided and when asked if another could be for convenience not having to meet up at a certain time this was not possible. The communication was prompt and airport shuttle was arranged. Great place overall but would be amazing for just these few basic things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice 2 bedroom apt in ideal location
Had a 2 bedroom apt. Located in older part of town near Duoro river. Close, walking distance to all sites. Nice casual restaurants, bakery near the apt. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très confortable
J'ai résidé 3 nuits dans cet appartement comportant 2 chambres à coucher meublé IKEA. Cuisine complète. Très confortable et propre. Situé à moins de 10 minutes à pied du métro et du Douro. Plusieurs restaurants à moins de 5 minutes. Très bon service et plusieurs informations furent données par Carol. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet street. Many of the streets in old Porto are airb&b and some guests do not respect the peace of others at any time of the day or night. We were lucky. The Rua das Flores is probably the noisiest street in this area. OK if you dont mind the student lifestyle !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we dealt with was very helpful. Apartment as spotless and is in a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Everyone was sooooo nice!! Easy check in, and VERY helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019