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Douro Story

3.0 star property
Comfortable boardwalk/promenade apartment, walk to Porto Historic Center

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Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II) | View from room
Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II) | Living room | 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, LCD TV
Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story I) | Living area | 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, LCD TV
Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II) | Living area | 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, LCD TV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rua Santos Mártires, 53, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-293
  • Popular LocationPorto Historic Center6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRibeira Square7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorto Cathedral11 min walk
  • AirportPorto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)36 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story I)

Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story I) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story I)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 85 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II)

Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View (Douro Story II)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 65 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Vila Nova de Gaia

Douro Story is located in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, and is in a provincial park and on the riverwalk. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach and Espinho Beach. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 7 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Clerigos Tower - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Porto Calém - 2 min walk
  • Museu da Casa Sandeman - 3 min walk
  • Sandeman - The George - 3 min walk
  • Espaço Porto Cruz - 3 min walk
  • Nata Sweet Nata - 5 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 Story

Comfortable boardwalk/promenade apartment, walk to Porto Historic Center
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Free WiFi, an espresso maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Douro Story offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Vila Nova de Gaia apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 49-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 1640 ft

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with cable service

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • In the city center
  • In the historical district
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the riverwalk
  • In a provincial park

Safety features

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

General

  • 2 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Taberninha do Manel
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Douro Story Apartment
Douro Story Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Story Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently asked questions

Is Douro Story pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Douro Story?

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

What time is check-in at Douro Story?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Douro Story?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Douro Story located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Duoro River, 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 8 minutes.

Douro Story Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing views of Porto, perfect location to walk
Lovely studio apartment. Amazing views of Porto that cannot be beat. easily walkable to everything needed. Would highly recommend for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lumarie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not just a pretty view… ..but what a pretty view! This is a very comfortable stylish and well equipped apartment right on the doorstep of the great Port houses, and very close to the cathedral and most of what Porto has to offer. Extremely helpful host Elisabeth met us and guided us to our allocated parking spot which is only 100 yards or so away along the Douro riverfront, with its restaurants and port experiences. If you'd rather eat in, the kitchen area is spacious and you can cook with ease, with THAT view on your right shoulder. Very special!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. My wife and I enjoyed all aspects of our 6 day stay at the Douro Story. We were very impressed with everything! Elizabeth was an excellent host. Restaurants and winery’s are a minute away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
The location is absolutely great, super close to the lovely restaurants in the area. The place is well equipped as far as I could tell but we didn't use the kitchen. There's a bit of noise at night due to the same reason but all in all a great place to stay. The view at night is simply breathtaking. Just make sure you close the blinds or there's a street light just outside the window that'll simply blind you if you'll pardon the pun. Having access to off street parking also really sold the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Stay at Duoro Story!
The Best Aspect of Duoro Story 2 was my communication with Elizabeth! She is the manager, and she is AWESOME!!! So appreciate her prompt responses, meeting me for checking in and helping me get there, as well as helping me with my luggage and taking me to park the car! Just Incredible! As well the Apartment was everything described! Obrigado, Elizabeth!
My view from the Apartment Window that opened up to the outside! Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

gebhard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing and beautiful property with very old trees and beautiful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was and unit was buetiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Douro Story is an excellent apartment with an amazing view of the river and city. My room was clean, comfortable and conveniently located. What made my stay most enjoyable was Elizabeth. She is the sweetest most thoughtful property manager that I have encountered in my many travels across the world. I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Porto to stay at Douro Story.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Thank you Elizabeth!
From the first communication with Elizabeth everything was a breeze. We communicated easily on whatsapp. The home is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous balcony views of the river and the bridge. She provided us with a delicious fruit platter and sent us tips on what to do and restaurants to go to. We also received complementary drinks on arrival at their restaurant where we were able to drink our drinks along the river. We had the best time in Porto! Thank you so so much Elizabeth! Highly highly recommend this place!
Balcony views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021