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Rua Luís de Camões 201, 4200-206 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

#140 of 317 Holiday rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 apartment reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Great apart with terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor makes noise when walking

    Great little apart, love the terrace. Convenient located close to the Gaia river side and the famous bridge. Easy to walk to Gaia river or cross the bridge to busy center area

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    I do recommend and definitely we will look again for the same place to stay every year we want go back to Porto. Amazing
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did choose that type to be able to be free with family around and do small cooking if we needed. I like the view, location and all apartment .

    Mostly everything little details. It was spacious for the information I shared about, it was big surprise and good surprise.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Plain But Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice views. Turned out to be a good location away from crowds but close enough to visit touristy areas . Host recommended an outstanding resturant. Neighbor kitty came for a short visit.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is not very soundproof.

    View and location is great! Price is not bad too.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient to metro and busses. Located in Gaia outside of the crowded tourist area, but within walking distance to attractions, the waterfront, and the pedestrian bridge to Porto. Clean and comfortable. Kitchen is stocked with basic equipment and china, but you will need to bring your own pantry items like salt and pepper. Host was readily available by messaging

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice, but needs work.
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice if the kitchen had essentials like olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper. Usually,you would find this in properties with a kitchen (at least in Lisbon this is true) The bathroom door needs adjusting so it doesn't scrape the floor. The shower needs new silicone.However there is plenty of hot water.The mattress is very hard and the pillows need changing. The bed is too small for two people. I slept on the sofa bed which was very comfortable. Lights should be warm white not bright.

    The location is fabulous. Within walking distance to the river front, restaurants and local bars, plus tourist attractions. Very quiet with the exception of a poor dog which barks all night. Probably kept on a balcony with no attention. Not the fault of the property, but still sad.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is close to the city center Private terrace

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was in need of an upgrade. Bedroom was smaller than expected.

    Excellent location, great views over Porto. Easy check in and helpful host..

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    8.0
    Great location and value for money
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Facilities are not the best and some are quite tired. Could not close the wooden window shutter in the bedroom (got stuck somehow), which meant direct sunlight on your face at 7am and more noise from the street. It's an easy fix if the owner cares to do it.

    The location is excellent - five minutes walk to the iconic views of the bridge over the river. I am certain that staying in Gaia close to the bridge is a smart choice. Last year I stayed in central Porto which is crowded and more expensive. The host Ana is very kind and she waited for us to check us in, First floor, nice small apartment.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    9.0
    Clean apartment in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s a few things that should be fixed or added. For example, the doors didn’t work without a key and window covers was impossible to shut in bedroom + in kitchen there was no cutting knife (I found a bread knife, but it was big and probably not good for cutting other besides bread)

    The apartment was clean, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Apartment is located not far from Jardim do Morro and it is also not far from Lidl, metro etc. The owners from the place was lovely and booking, checking experience was super nice! :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    9.0
    Pretty apartment with great access and everything needed in the kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We drank all the coffee in the first day, which may be an issue specific to us. The bed was too firm for my preferences and left me stiff.

    The amazing views and overall appearance of the apartment were pleasant. I liked the wood floors and the unique windows. The lock on our door and the building made me feel safe.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfect location, walking distance to the city centre, glocery shops and wine shops were very near. The owner was very helpful and advised us on everything. The apartment is very spacious, there was coffee and tea available, also plenty of kitchen facilities. The windows have a beautiful view of the river and the old town.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great simple flat, close to shops and bakeries, 15mins walk to the river, 20mins walk into town over the amazing steel bridge, also a metro station 5 mins away. Everything you need in the flat, small terrasse in a patio.. Recommend it, price good for Porto, would come again!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    8.0
    The host is really kind and helpful.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The matrass is too soft for my taste (and my back), some people like it though.

    The apartment is well connected (just next to a metro D station) and it is in convenient location to explore the city center, being just next to it. To reach Porto you need to cross the beautiful Dom Luís I Bridge, by feet or by metro/tram. The apartment has a spacious living room with a modern kitchen. The bathroom has a spacious shower.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything!

    Apartments with stunning views of Porto! Not new, but with its own charm, which adds to their appeal. There is an inexpensive parking nearby. The owner was always ready to help. Recommended!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place for value

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Easy to access, easy location, safe, fabulous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Side rails on the stairs are missing in a few places.

    Location, apartment, views

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    --

    Nice spacious apartment, close to shops, restaurants, metro. 15 min walking to the river. Super friendly host Ana, made it easy and clear. thank you!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. Host was very responsive and clear instructions for checking in.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Perfect for my needs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great. Away from the hustle and bustle but could be in the centre within 10 minutes walk. The apartment itself was perfect for me. The utensils were sufficient, living space was nice and enough storage for a group of people. I had a great stay and Ana was communicative and accommodating. I will deffineitly return to stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    6.0
    Great location, but street noise could be an issue for some.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street noise, no AC

    Location, kitchenette.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great stay. Everything was perfect. Location is just great, max 4 minutes walk to the Ponte Luis, 2 min. walk to General Torres station where you can take Metro. Contact with the owner, Ana, was perfect. Great hospitality and kindness, happy to help in any kind of a problem, happy to give any useful advice. I would definitely choose it once again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    10
    perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How Frjendly a Ana was and the views and trip till cross the river trough the San Luis Bridge.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a little cooking oil and sufficient coffee capsules.

    The view from the apartment is as shown. To get to the old town of Porto is a nice walk across the Ponte D Luis Bridge with an incredible view. The apartment is quite spacious. Kitchen facility is adequate. A Nespresso coffee machine is provided. Shower is good.

    Stayed in October 2022

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