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Shining View

3.0 star property
City centre apartment within walking distance of Ribeira Square

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen
Duplex, River View | View from room
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view) | Private kitchen
Duplex, River View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • 9 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view) | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Duplex, River View

Duplex, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room dining

City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 10 min walk
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive
  • Coimbroes Station - 6 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 21 min walk
  • Infante Stop - 5 min walk
  • Clérigos Stop - 6 min walk
  • Viriato Stop - 8 min walk
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasquinha do Bé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mistu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Santo Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SAOM - Restaurante Torreão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sandwich Shop - ‬3 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.

Shining View

Shining View puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Bonuses such as washing machines, fridges and microwaves are in all apartments. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Infante Stop is 5 minutes and Clérigos Stop is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • 9 apartments
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Train station pickup*
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Minibar

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bike hire on site
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 05 November and 28 February.

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.

Also known as

Shining View
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining View currently open?
The property is closed between 05 November and 28 February.
Are pets allowed at Shining View?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shining View?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Shining View.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shining View?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Shining View and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking.
Does Shining View have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
What's the area around Shining View like?
Shining View is in Centro / Baixa, a short 5-minute walk from Infante Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Ribeira Square.

Shining View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Bernadette, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Had a great view of Douro River. Quiet area.
Joe, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery!
Sze Shin Steve, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great apartment in a good location. Made for a great stay in a great city. Bonus is the washing machine
Rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Graeme, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well located in Porto
Well located to shopping, restaurants and walkable to all the sights of Porto. Very clean apartment and secure. Washing machine a bonus. The electrics need some attention, flickering lamp when plugged in and power outlet in main bedrooms bit dodgy. Pictures are accurate but the place is very small, smaller than we were expecting. Overall a great place for a few nights
Karen, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, lovely apartment and extremely helpful staff which made our stay lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Porto.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection
Everything about our stay was perfect.
Beverly, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not Worth It. Go Elsewhere.
Disaster from the outset. Organised a shuttle from the airport. Was told could not meet for check-in but gave instructions. No shutrle was there upon arrival. Manager said that there won't be one that could meet us. We had to cab during the busiest afternoon period and cost more than the shuttle. Apartment was clean but very dated and many broken things like towel hanger and shower head holder. Reasonably central to shops and cafes. Main centre seems to be about 700m away. The manager made the experience forgettable. We tried contacting many times to no avail as the front door broke and we couldn't get out and the other guests were stuck in the bitter cold for over 1 hour. We also had my wife's brother stuck in the room as no responding to us and we pleaded through calls and messages through the whatsapp number but again, no avail. We had to call the ambulance and fire brigade. They opened the front door to the hotel and then our room to find him passed out on sleeping tablets and mixed with alcohol. We had to take to emergency. The Dr said that this was made worse by the time to get to hospital. He is now recovering back in Lisbon. The managers response was utterly dismissive and like it was all our fault. I had my sisyer call from Australia and he never picked up so she went back to sleep. "We don't have 24h service. When you called our number and not whatsapp, i called you right back. And texted you. You didn't answer. I could never predict this was happening"
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment
Very nice and clean apartment
a, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Central extremely clean and modern inside an old traditional building. Booking in staff very helpful and informative. Would recommend highly.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The views were outstanding. It was very clean. Despite our late arrival (plane was diverted to Spain due to bad weather at the airport) we were still booked in upon our arrival, given instructions re the apartment, given recommendations on where to eat, visit and the location of supermarkets etc. We were provided with replacement towels etc. during our week long stay. It was quiet throughout our stay so sleeping was not an issue at all. Overall we would stay again, if we were to return to Porto one day. A very minor point but I would like larger glass tumblers and cups in the kitchen.
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

juliana, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Central location warm and knowledge staff, comfy beds and sofa
3-night trip with friends
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

The location was great. The apartment was very nice but missing a few basic things that I thought would be provided for I do stay at many airbnb apartments. Items such as salt, pepper, which are basics. Most have coffee sugar left for their guest. I dont understand why they provide a kitchen with all the pots and pans but not these basics. Also, we were 2 friends travelling together and we like to go our own way. Only 1 key provided and when asked if another could be for convenience not having to meet up at a certain time this was not possible. The communication was prompt and airport shuttle was arranged. Great place overall but would be amazing for just these few basic things.
IG, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice 2 bedroom apt in ideal location
Had a 2 bedroom apt. Located in older part of town near Duoro river. Close, walking distance to all sites. Nice casual restaurants, bakery near the apt. Would stay there again!
James, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Très confortable
J'ai résidé 3 nuits dans cet appartement comportant 2 chambres à coucher meublé IKEA. Cuisine complète. Très confortable et propre. Situé à moins de 10 minutes à pied du métro et du Douro. Plusieurs restaurants à moins de 5 minutes. Très bon service et plusieurs informations furent données par Carol. Je recommande fortement.
mathieu, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Benjamin, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

In a quiet street. Many of the streets in old Porto are airb&b and some guests do not respect the peace of others at any time of the day or night. We were lucky. The Rua das Flores is probably the noisiest street in this area. OK if you dont mind the student lifestyle !
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Everyone we dealt with was very helpful. Apartment as spotless and is in a great location. Highly recommend.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience! Everyone was sooooo nice!! Easy check in, and VERY helpful!!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review