Living with the Porto city center rhythm
Historical building, under patrimonial protection, beautifully renovated. Little attentions upon arrival, such as 2 miniature Porto wine bottles, cookies and fruits. Bose bluetooth speaker and TV with plenty of channles to choose from (english movie channles, as well) on a rainy day. All the necessary kitchen utensils. Convenient key box.
To help you find the apartment, watch out for the blue cat painting and AL sign, as the numbers on the streets are not well marked. Flores Lofts 1,2,3 indicate the floors
My friend had an ankle problem, so the 6 flights of stairs were not practical. The shower is small: if you weigh more than 60 kg, you won't be able to enter the shower cabin. Really, even washing your hair in that cabin was impossible, as there is no space for the arms to move. You should really be flexible and live with the city center's (noise) rhythm : go to bed late (party people mingle till 3 am in this central street, Flores) and get up early (street musicians start their concerts at 9 am : ) But the...
Read moreIf you think you can carry your luggage up eight (8) flights of stairs and not care that there is inane and continuous music from buskers who are probably less gifted than your drunken uncle until three (3) am every morning, then go ahead and book this place. Not to mention noisy revelers of every sort. However, take note that their reception and demands for pre-registering involve links that do not work and slow response to email requests to provide access to the apartment you have already paid for. And you only get one set of keys, which can be a problem for three adults who might not always want to return to go out together. Otherwise it’s quite well furnished, though rather cramped (you have to fold up the extremely narrow “table” and hook it to the wall in order to unfold the extra bed in the kitchen (it serves as a couch). It is...
Read moreLovely apartment for a few days. The port and biscuits were a lovely touch, as were the ear plugs by the bed. Great central location with everything on the doorstep. Probably not suitable for someone that can't deal with stairs given, as described, this is a loft apartment (no lift). The only downside was the noise: street entertainment until late, directly outside; revellers until the early hours, sometimes until 3am; and early start for collection...
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