Summary:
Fabulous premium studio apartment located in the trendiest neighbourhood of Porto's historical city center, between Ribeira and São Bento.
NEIGHBORHOOD
* Largo São Domingos
* Ribeira
* São Bento Train Station
* Many trendy Restaurants & Bars
* Historical and cultural area
APARTMENT
* 1st floor - no elevator
* Wi-Fi
* Cable TV
* Dining table w/ 4 chairs
* Bathroom with bath and hand towels
* 1 queen-size bed 180x200 + 1 single sofa bed
The Space:
Mercado CHarming Apartments have 6 apartments managed by DA'HOME Premium Rental Management.
Fabulous studio apartment, next to the most beautiful and iconic landmarks of Porto, such as Mercado Ferreira Borges and Palacio da Bolsa.
African inspired decoration, with living/dining area, kitchenette, full bathroom and facing the street. It’s very well located, central and close to all the main attractions of the historical part of town and the World Heritage site Ribeira.
*** Great WI-FI connection***
LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM AREA
* TV with plenty international channels
* Dining table with 4 chairs
* 1 Queen size Bed 180x200
* 2 sets of pillows per guest
* Wardrobe
KITCHENETTE
* Fridge and freezer
* Microwave
* Coffee Machine (with complimentary coffee capsules)
BATHROOM
* Shower basin
* Hair dryer
* Shampoo & shower gel provided
* Bath and hands towels
IMPORTANT:
1. Apartment does not have Air Conditioning;
2. Metro constructions taking place in the street of the apartment;
Guest Access:
1st floor (no elevator). Access is granted by Keys/codes which are provided to each guest personally and upon arrival. We will ask our guests to show their Passports and/or their national identity cards in order to collect and share with the immigration authorities.
Please remember we are not a Hotel and therefore there is no reception nor someone in the property. We will always ask for your estimated time of arrival so we can schedule your check in in advance.
After booking with us we will be available through phone call, chat and email.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For check-ins between 16:00-20:00: once we have scheduled your welcoming time, there is a 30 minutes tolerance to wait for our guests (in case we have not established any communication on the arrival day). In the event you can’t manage to be on the agreed time to check-in, we might have to reschedule it.
For check-ins after 20:00: once we have scheduled your welcoming time, there is a 30 minutes tolerance to wait for our guests (in case we have not established any communication on the arrival day). In the event you can’t manage to be on the agreed time to check-in, you run the risk of not being able to check-in and therefore losing the first night of the reservation.
The Neighborhood:
Located at the very heart of the Historic center, right by the iconic palácio da Bolsa, Largo de São Domingos, Flowers Street and Ribeira, the area is rich in cultural heritage and services, but also in art and fun. Full of life, interest and newness, it concentrates on the focal points of Porto.
The centrality, rich in services, bars and restaurants, with a wide range of offerings, whether in grocery stores and small shopping centers. In festive seasons such as São João or the New Year, this area is filled with people from various social quarters to party hard, with the presence of stages and other infrastructures being normal to complement the celebrations.
Getting Around:
If you Arrive in Porto by PLANE - AIRPORT FRANCISCO SÁ CARNEIRO.
It is possible to get to the city center by our Transfer service, metro, bus or by car/taxi.
TRANSFER SERVICE:
Easiest way to get to us! Very practical and no need to wait in lines. We will give your contact to the driver and he will pick you up at the airport. €30 up to 2 guests - fixed price and you pay directly to the driver.
METRO
From Porto Airport - Francisco Sá Carneiro - take Metro Line E in direction to Estádio do Dragão. Get off at Trindade Metro Station and transfer to line D direction Sto Ovidio and exit at São Bento station. Once you get off at the metro, it's a 7min walk.
TRAIN
From the Campanhã Railway Station (located outside the city center) just get the connecting train to São Bento station and walk toward us.
CAR
There is street parking (payable) or you can choose to park at the closest indoor garage which very close to us (around the corner).
Other Things to Note:
Check-ins after 20:00 have a surcharge of €20 paid in cash or credit card at check-in.
In case you want to have the sofa bed ready, please refer to it when you make the reservation. By default the sofa bed is prepared when the reservation is for 3 guests.
The building has video surveillance in common areas.
