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Douro Riverside Apartments

4.0 star property
Riverwalk apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia with free parking

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua do General Torres 28, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4430-106

What's nearby

  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ribeira Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Livraria Lello - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Museu da Casa Sandeman - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esplanada do Teleférico - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandeman - The George - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberninha do Manel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Porto Cruz - ‬4 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.

Douro Riverside Apartments

Riverwalk apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia with free parking
Express check-in, express check-out and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free apartment building. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find an LED TV with digital channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Douro Riverside Apartments offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 3 units
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 39652/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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Douro Riverside Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Douro Riverside Apartments?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Riverside Apartments on 19 July 2025 start from AU$234.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Douro Riverside Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Douro Riverside Apartments?

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

What time is check-out at Douro Riverside Apartments?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.

Does Douro Riverside Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Douro Riverside Apartments located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ribeira Station is only a 4-minute walk and Jardim do Morro Station is 6 minutes.

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Douro Riverside Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The apartment offers a beautiful view of the river and has plenty of space. However, the staircase is very unsafe, especially when carrying luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great view and in the heart of porto. Within walking distance to the old town and major sites. Great for a family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Perfect location to explore Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Everything was great except too wordy instructions to enter into the apartment. If you have a car to park and unload luggage it is very hard because you just have to park on the road without any shoulders, hardly impossible to think to park there for a minute. If you use public transportation, this is a great place to stay. Good location, great view, very clean. Bathroom shower door need to be fixed. Every time you shower, water is all over the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This location was unbeatable! Great view and accessibility to food and drinks and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Love the view from our room, so close along the river. Stairs are a challenge, but worth it. Thank you Felipe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Excellent view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Great location. Host messed up with the parking, so I needed to pay when it should have been free.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

The view alone is worth the price. Great location with walking distance to attractions and the riverside walk. Owners are super kind with quick responses and the room was very clean. I'd not hesitate to book here again for my next visit to Porto.

10/10

Excellent property. Greta views. Easy walking to Gaia and Porto. Owners ensured stay was comfortable at all times!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Parking is a nightmare make sure you park with them, if not you will never find parking near
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This was a truly unique and amazing place to stay. I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Gaia. The views from the room are incredible and it is perfectly located. The shower is a tad small for me (5’11” 210lbs) however it worked and the rest of the room easily offset any downsides.

10/10

Truly an apartment, with kitchenette, etc. Comfortable and clean, on the quieter side of the river yet easy to get into use Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Even though there are no elevators in this building, going up the stairs to the 3rd floor was well worth it. I call it the stairway to heaven. The view is well worth the climb. Apartment was very clean, had ample hot water, and tons of supplies to make our stay comfortable. This venue is a hidden gem. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

What makes this property is the location. We stayed on the first floor and the view from the kitchen window is great. Very walkable to restaurants, shops, wine cellars, etc. The steps are steep, the door is narrow and the shower is minuscule but that’s all ok and worth it. Would recommend and stay again if coming back to Oporto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Very clean and excellent central location with incredible view of Gaia and Porto. Unit is for able-bodied, as there are many steps to get to unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

We enjoyed the view and location was great! Jorge was quick to respond with any questions. Older building stairs leading to apart are very narrow, high and dirty. Hard to take luggage up. Once in apartment was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

I enjoyed my time here. Although there are pros and cons… Pros first: great location, fantastic post card view from the kitchen and bath area, spacious space, good communication with the host. Cons: no elevators with steep stairs. Carpet is truly nasty looking. I hope they would invest in better flooring. It would make a big difference in this space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Fantastic location overlooking the river, with excellent restaurants within a few 100 metres on the riverside. Very easy to get across the river on both lower and upper levels of the bridge. Oustatnding communication from the hosts, and the secure parking is only a few 100 metres away so very easy indeed. We loved our time in the partment, and would most certainly stay gain if we ever return to the wonderfil city of Porto. 5* indeed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Small studio apartment, Doors are very small to acess and the stairs are narrow and steep. Nice view from small kitchen/bathroom. Parking is a fair distance away. Overall nice appartment and very close to ammenities/shopping and Louis Bridge.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10

Wow what a view! Unbeatable! Great location. Walkable to everything. You must however be willing to walk up some very steep stairs to the second floor apartment. The view from the kitchen dining table is your reward. The apartment is functional and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The third floor apartment has quite possibly the most amazing view from any property I've stayed at in 20 years of international travel. The apartment is in an amazing location, just minutes from the Av. de Diogo Leite on the south bank of the Douro River and all of its restaurants and Port bars. The apartment has everything one would need including small kitchen. The apartment is small, suitable to only two people at most. As mentioned in other reviews, the stairs to the top are steep and narrow, something to keep in mind if mobility and/or heavy luggage are an issue
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

I had a wonderful stay at the riverside apartment. The location is perfect. Close to everything. We walk every where. I would give this review a 10 if if was quiet at night. There is construction going on from 11 pm till 3am. I have photo and video to prove it. Anyway, overall I love the place. I will definitely recommend to friend and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10

The building is in poor repair andstairs are dirty and smelly. The stairs to the apartments are extremely unsafe- all different heights and widths. The floor in the living area of the apartment is sloped dramatically. Tried numerous times to contact the management and no response at all to emails or phone calls. View, cleanliness and shower are only redeeming factors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10

This property was very well positioned in a great location with walking distance to upper and lower Porto. It had an amazing view of the Duoro River and came with its own parking spot. The building was very old and the entrance was very difficult to enter. We had to climb up three flights of very narrow and dangerous stairs and there was an unpleasant odor in the hallway going up to the apartment. Once you enter the apartment it was fairly clean however you noticed how small it was as the bed barely fit into the room. The bathroom definitely required some maintenance as there appeared to be some black mold in the shower or “black silicone” which was mentioned by the owner when we reached out to them regarding our concerns after our stay. The entire unit did smell like sewage, which may be from the underlining pipes in the bathroom however, we are not sure where the smell came from. When we reached out to the owners regarding our concerns after our stay, we were basically informed that these standards are not up to “American” standards because of how tight it was and that we should have known this would be the case due to the history regarding Porto and the building status.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024