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Cathedral Design Apartments

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with a restaurant, steps from Porto Cathedral
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 43 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine

Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 39 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Air conditioning
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (248)
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
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About the area

Map
Rua Sao Sebastiao 31-35, Porto, Porto, 4050-569

What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 1 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk
  • Sandeman Cellars - 13 min walk
  • Casa da Música - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 5 min walk
  • Guindais Funicular - 5 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Mouzinho da Silveira 196 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fábrica Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho do Avillez Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 65 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Design Apartments

Aparthotel with a restaurant, steps from Porto Cathedral
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Comforts include premium bedding and a pillow menu, and guests will also find conveniences, such as an electric kettle and a dishwasher. Limited housekeeping is available.
Cathedral Design Apartments offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 7 to 12.50 per person
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Pets stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • 9 units
  • Built in 1645
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 to 12.5 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Hotel registry numbers: 32946/AL, 32949/AL, 32950/AL, 32952/AL, 32953/AL, 32957/AL, 32961/AL, 32965/AL, 32969/AL.
Property Registration Number 32946,32949,32950,32952,32953,32957,32961,32965/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cathedral Design Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cathedral Design Apartments?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Cathedral Design Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cathedral Design Apartments?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Cathedral Design Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle, one-way fee applies.

Where is Cathedral Design Apartments located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. Holy Trinity Church and Sandeman Cellars are also within 15 minutes. Guindais Funicular and Batalha-Guindais Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Cathedral Design Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 726 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 726 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 726 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 726 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 726 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MOW YUEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip Dean

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location!! Close to so much and beautiful. The room is very decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at this property is very nice and very helpful. Only problem is this apartment is difficult to find for the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linsong

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property is spacious but cleaness needs improvement. We had a hard time to find parking and we actually parked somewhere illegal without being aware of it and got fined... Travellers please do research on parking in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We had a unit on the 3rd floor, and the view was great. Paolo was very friendly and helpful on the front desk. The unit itself was in need of some TLC - the safe did not work, the toilet was broken with the seat not attached, the shower leaks leaving the bathroom very wet. I would suggest making additional towels available. The unit was small, and likely was a fantastic rental unit a few years ago.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL went WELL area was in GREAT location…!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

darlene, KAILUA KONA, HI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views but no elevator and 4 stories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hendrikus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location. Easy access to the attractions, dining and shopping options and being basically in the middle of the historic centre was very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close walking proximity to tourist attractions, transportation, convenience stores and restaurants/bars.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Farzaneh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The location next to the cathedral was very good. The surrounding neighbourhood was somewhat dark and at times appeared abandoned. However, it proved to be safe despite our initial misgivings. Overall, I would recommend it if you subscribe to their motto of authentic living. Porto is amazing and this apartment puts you in the middle of it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Close to cathedral. Performers in the cathedral square offered constant entertainment from your window. Our apartment was on the third floor, so be prepared. Lots of stairs, hills and cobble stone abound.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelika, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is right at the foot of the walking ramp from the cathedral, which was amazing, and also 5 minutes walking from train and metro station - so very convenient. Room was nice and clean. The one disappointment was that I could not get into the room before 3 pm and there seemed to be no willingness to prioritize me - They had asked me before my arrival when I expected to get there, which I interpreted to mean they were planning for my arrival time, but I still could not get in until 3 PM. I came from the West Coast USA, so was completely wiped out, jetlagged. My priorities were to put down roots and go to the bathroom - their priorities were for the room to look perfect before I entered. I would have preferred to get in early, drop my luggage, use bathroom, even if everything was not yet perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was extremely nice, modern and clean. The young gentlemen at the front desk were extremely helpful and welcoming. The only drawback is trying to locate the property, both on Google maps and for the Uber drivers - perhaps there is better location information.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, any city

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was good except the parking is difficult to find one nearby. Overall everything was good and Diogo was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Inhae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pro: located near by most of site viewing. Walkable distance to everything Cons: Cleanliness of the room- dusting on the lamps, washroom with mold, kettle has not been cleaned, room condition different from shared picture, AC not available (just fan which is not functioning) therefore room had very seriously mold, muggy smell. Humidifier was too small to work for the size of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha, Toronto

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

karly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great but no parking, walking to this spot is not easy. They offered welcome gift and appetizer in the booking details - but it turned out to be just the espresso machine and two packaged biscuits. I would not consider this a gift or appetizer as most hotels/bookings provide a coffee maker these days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to everything with all as described. Front desk helpful and quick to respond. Loved the area and the apartment had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nattalia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not advise booking this property for a long duration. It’s okay for one night if you’re looking for something affordable. It does not offer four star hotel accommodations. The bathroom has mold, there is no AC and it is quite noisy from guests within the apartment building due to the structure and outside due to the prime location. I went with my family and it was disappointing that there were no refills for soaps and shampoos. Disappointing there were no extra towels or cleaning service during our 2 day stay. If you’re looking for a bit of luxury, this isn’t the place. The location is fabulous and the water pressure in the shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like the location close to metro and train station
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rayna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is in an unbeatable location, with some of the best views in the city. However, it is becoming rundown and it need of a refresh, and could use more professional management. Some of the broken items in the room included the safe, hairdryer, single mattress (ripped), and dishes (most of them are chipped). The two men who run the place are very pleasant, but not overly helpful. For example, they communicate through the expedia app about check in, so messages are delayed by many hours and you can't check in without the messages - we had to go knocking on the locked door to get access to our room and were lucky we arrived when there happened to be someone at the front desk who let us take a picture of the check in instructions with our phone. Additionally, the room was only made up once during our weeklong stay, and did not include refills on shampoo, toilet paper, etc, all of which we had to request separately as we ran out. A few items could go a long way - such as providing more than 2 coffee capsules and 1 small bottle of water as the promised "welcome basket" for a week long stay. Loved the location, but a refresh and more attention to detail would improve the experience. It is a 2* stay in a 5* location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024