The lilac stairs :)

Stayed in July 2025

Very old, beautiful building and some mold/mildew naturally builds up and possibly caused us some allergy-like symptoms. If you're sensitive to mold, watch out!

Good sized room with beautiful view of the city from window. Clean, spacious. Nice amenities and having snacks and beer at welcome was nice touch.

Stayed in May 2025

Very nice Appartement in the Center of Porto. The historic house is beautifully restored, the bed is very comfortable, the view from the balcony is super nice and beautiful. Check in was very easy and uncomplicated. We would always come back.

Stayed in December 2024

Stairs

Location

Stayed in October 2024

Initial communications were excellent; however, when it came time to check in and request an earlier time, there was none, and then the key code to the lockbox had been changed and not communicated. Had it not been for the cleaning service, we would have been waiting awhile. Another guest had the same problem. Fortunately, we were able to help them out. I'm sure this was a minor snafu, and not reflective at all on the quality of the property.

Loved this place! The accommodation was exactly as advertised, and the location couldn't have been better. For our getaway, this was a perfect fit. We loved the mix of modern touches with historical antiquity this building offered. Be prepared to eat your way through Porto. The food and city were amazing

Stayed in October 2024

As others have mentioned the room can be a bit noisy at times due to the traditional aspects that have been kept and the street outside can be noisy.

The apartment is in a brilliant location, right amongst historic Porto! The room is spacious with everything you need and very comfortable, and has many of the old features preserved which are beautiful. The hosts were also very informative.

Stayed in September 2024

Bit of noise from outside busy laneway.

Great location, handy kitchenette, clean.

Stayed in August 2024

Street noise and a lot of noise from the creaking floorboards of the people in the apartment above. Kitchen space and cooking facilities very limited. Only one pan on the hob at once and kitchen tap didn’t seem to run hot. Some furnishings very cheap looking eg ‘wardrobes’ which spoiled the overall aesthetic a bit.

Superb location close to the waterfront in Ribeira. Spacious attractive bedroom.

Stayed in April 2024

To be clear these arent things we didnt like it's just some things to be aware of. There are A LOT of stairs. this is NOT an accessible property. Parking was also a little sketchy but we lucked out with some street parking for free. I dont see that happening in the busier seasons however. Our room was very clean but It was VERY small and few more mirrors would be helpful :) there were only two little squares in the bathroom and I'm 5'11" my spouse is 6'2" so we had to crouch to see ourselves. Given the lack of space there should be more hooks everywhere. Also the rooms backs on to these stairs which are a landmark but my goodness they were noisy at all hours. Closing the window wasnt really an option because it was so hot even with the fan. I think bunk beds would suit this room beautifully and provide much needed space.

The building has been lovingly restored I think from 17 or18th century. This is very impressive and difficult I imagine. The whole place is very cool, very clean and the hosts kindly left us some welcome goodies that were very much appreciated after a long drive. We stayed in the Esnoga room. There's a gorgeous little café on the main floor fabulous coffee and great pastries in the morning and the service is great! The location of this apartment is fantastic. It was quite hot for the season and a fan was provided without having to ask. The hosts were super responsive to any questions we had. This place is really special and Im glad we got to stay here. If you're tall book a room with a balcony I can only assume the other side of the building was bigger. :) There was a little loft area that we couldnt access but looked interesting.

Stayed in April 2023

The walls are thin and you'll hear others in the building quite loudly, but it comes with staying in an authentic old building

Excellent location, staff were friendly and responsive, facilities were very clean and comfortable, place highly recommended

Stayed in September 2025

- There is no air condition, it’s very hot and you can’t sleep we had to use extra small fan to feel a bit cool in the room. Thank to the cleaning lady in the building she got us extra small fan, and if you open the windows to cool the room to much noise. - Poor bed. they should put proper bed and wardrobe. - For 4 days no one think to check on us if we need to change the bed shit or change bathroom towel.

Only the location

Stayed in August 2025

I can not complain about anything I am more than satisfied with this visit. However, there was a communication problem at the check-in but the renter gave me everything I wanted so I am a very satisfied customer. I believe this communication problem is a more general problem than renting an apartment in Portugal! There is also a small warning I would like to mention the floor in the apartment is four to five centimeters higher than the floor outside the door to the stairs, Be careful then leaving the apartment so you do not fall (in the absolute worst case down the stairs)!

This is a fantastic apartment in the city center of Porto with a nice view of a landmark from the balcony. The building is from the 16th century for that reason there is no lift, you need to take the stairs to the fourth floor. I used the apartment Dardo! There are many stairs and you must turn on the light several times! The stairs are narrow but much easier to walk in than I expected! I am retired but carried 30 kg of luggage to the fourth floor easily! The Dardo apartment i very nicely renovated and the old structure from the 16th century is very well-kept! There are a double bed a table and two chairs in the apartment. There is a kitchen and a fridge however I did not use these facilities. There are two chairs and a table on the balcony as well as two plastic sun chairs. The balcony seems to be in the south direction so there is sun from early morning to late afternoon. The shower was located in a separate room, there were three steps down to the shower. Hot water arrived in the shower almost immediately, indeed very good. Internet did not work at the first connection but after a second attempt, it worked very well during all the days I stayed in this apartment. The bed is very comfortable the view from the balcony is excellent. The apartment is very well located with short distances to everything but the Camphana railway station which is forty minutes away! There is an excellent breakfast restaurant five minutes from this apartment turn right walk uphill to the next road crossing, turn right again walk uphill to the next road crossing at the corner to the right is the breakfast restaurant. The renter was very service-minded and allowed me to arrive earlier than check-in time and leave later than check-out time very appreciated.

Stayed in October 2024

When you enter the building it smells very bad. And that smell can be felt in the room we had to open the windows all the time. There was not enough lighting in the room. Shower had this open design that gets the floors wet. There is no Kettle in the room which was needed mostly. The pan was burnt couldn’t use it

Location is vey good and roof top view was cool

Stayed in October 2024

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The studio was very central for visiting all the major attractions of Porto. It was particularly handy for visiting the lively Rua das Flores and riverside restaurants. The studio is spacious, clean, very well designed and with all the essentials .

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing!

The room was small but had everything in it we needed. Very clean. Excellent location for the old town and the river.

Stayed in September 2024

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I think it was my best booking in my life, everything was perfect: pleasant host Sofia, location in the heart of Porto, artistic design with historical features and of course the view from the balcony. I highly recommend to book it if you really want to feel Porto and to enjoy your stay in this wonderful city.

Stayed in July 2024

The accommodation was super central, excellent communication from Sofia who was very accommodating to extra requests. Loved the rustic feel to the apartment block, the studio was well equipped and came with complimentary super bock!! Studio 2 Esnoga was a bit compact but was grand for what we needed as we were out and about sightseeing all day! Thought I'd booked the balcony studio which was my mistake, would be good if the type of studio was made clearer when making the reservation. It was also quite warm at night being on the top floor without aircon, but we coped OK with the fan provided. Wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues or sensitive to heat.

Stayed in July 2024

The fact that it is in downtown Porto may make it difficult to sleep - lots of noise!

Very good! Not great for carrying big luggages, the stairs are slim and there is no elevator. But the room is very comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in October 2024

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Stayed in October 2024

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in June 2024