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Douro Riverside Apartments

4.0 star property

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Close to Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square, Douro Riverside Apartments has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 264
AED 485 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (3rd Floor) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (1st Floor) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View (2nd Floor) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro Riverside Apartments is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Norte Shopping. Lavandeira Municipal Park and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
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Map
Rua do General Torres 28, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4430-106

What's nearby

  • Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandeman Cellars which includes interior views and industrial elements
    Sandeman Cellars
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ribeira Square featuring a city, dining out and cafe lifestyle
    Ribeira Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
    Porto Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station
    4 min walk
  • General Torres Station
    10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caves Cálem
    1 min walk
  • Uva By Calem
    1 min walk
  • Nata Sweet Nata
    6 min walk
  • Porto Cruz
    4 min walk
  • Barris do Douro
    1 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

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 refrigerator, 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 bathrobes. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 elevators
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Douro Riverside Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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 Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Ribeira Station is only a 4-minute walk and Jardim do Morro Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Douro Riverside Apartments Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location for the Port houses. Very steep stairs. Window in kitchen didn’t open. Floors, not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arjola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, it’s right at the center of Riberia for a fraction of the price. A plus for having available parking to drop off the car and walk everywhere! It’s perfect for the location. The room needs a little update, perhaps the carpet needs to go, otherwise it was great !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing view, incredible location

Overall, great stay. Top notch communication from the start. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and amazingly located. 5 mins walk to anything and everything. The view was incredible out of the kitchen window. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Seungyoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Liked: Communication
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 Good

Marjan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Amazing views-old apt with dangerous uneven stairs

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

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Great location. Short walk to Luis I bridge and boardwalk restaurants. Our 2nd floor apartment had great views of the river. Noise level from the street below was significant pretty much the entire night. The road is the only access point for the Luis I bridge, so there are many buses and cars going by at all hours. If you're a light sleeper, ear plugs are a must. Apartment was spacious enough for the two of us. Stairs are steep and treads are narrow. I would not recommend for guests with heavy luggage. We also had a problem with the parking pass. The instructions stated the pass would be in the lock box. It was not. We immediately contacted Jorge by phone and text and got no response. This was on Friday night at around 7 PM. We followed the instructions and parked rhe car in the nearby lot (we had reserved parking with Jorge prior to our arrival) and explained to the attendant the next morning (Saturday) when we departed that we had reserved parking but did not have a pass. Fortunately, they let us go without having to pay. On Saturday morning we got what looked like an automated message from Jorge wishing us a pleasant stay and saying that he would not be 'bothering us with more messages.' He clearly had not seen our urgent message the night before. After we had left, he finally messaged us, saying that the previous guest must have taken the pass and not returned it. Not sure I buy that, though. The cleaning crew should have checked for the pass.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman

Liked: Communication
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

8/10 Good

Dayoung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location to explore Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
My stay was great. The last night was a bit bothersome as the 3rd floor new comers made noise at 2am and woke me up. The stairs are a bit inconvenient as they are high & narrow stairs and also a bunch of bags at the bottom which made it hard to get luggage up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This location was unbeatable! Great view and accessibility to food and drinks and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Hernani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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