Rua Cândido Dos Reis, 160, 4400-070 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
#52 of 317 Holiday rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 72 apartment reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.0
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Philip
GermanyDidn't have a balcony.
Very spacious, beautiful views, good beds, good location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Delfina
Lithuaniasofa-bed was uncomfortable 😬
Very clean and nice apartment, everythings very new, nice terrace, pool with a great view, bit harder if you are with a car, search for parkings and walk a few mins but in general perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Alimi
AustraliaLoved it.
Excellent location close to waterfront. Amazing view from rooftop. Spacious studio room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Maria
United StatesThe only reason that I don't give 5 stars is because the air conditioning in the room looked small capacity due to not enough air to cool the room. It was hot at nights. :(
Location, location. It's located just a few steps of the main attractions, wineries, restaurants, stores. Active live night and tourist area. Very secure area. It has a small kitchen. with all the necessary. Loved it.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Gaston
ArgentinaNice and clean. Perfect location. It had all that we need. Comfy bed and sofa bed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Hezi
IsraelThere is some variance in rooms and note there are two different buildings - one new, one older. We were in the older building in two different rooms, one was excellent and the other was just good but not excellent.
I liked the location, the host, the room, the price, it felt like home, it is just few minutes from the Douro promenade. In order to arrive to the metro, need to climb some stairs to the top of the hill (10 minutes walking), we almost did not use the Metro, just walked anywhere, including to Porto center which is just across the bridge.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Shahar
IsraelThe mattress could be better
Well-equipped, clean room, great location, excellent service.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Paolo
ItalyNothing
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Large rooms, no noise at night. The breakfast with the view on the city was an unexpected surprise.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Carmen
ItalyThe Wi-Fi is unreliable — not suitable for remote work with Laptop. Cleaning could be more thorough. The shower was leaking, which made the bathroom a bit messy.
Excellent location, perfect for the São João festival and for visiting Porto. Modern studio, well-furnished and smartly organized in terms of space. Very helpful staff and quick, smooth check-in process.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Hanieh
NetherlandsNA
It was a nice, clean and very quiet apartment. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped. Everything you need for a pleasant stay in Porto :)
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Sandra
United StatesComfortable small apartment, very close Douro river and to many cellars, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, souvenir stores. Short walking to Cais da Ribeira through Luis I bridge. Ana was very nice and communicative.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Lucille
South AfricaWe arrived earlier than initially scheduled and the reception host was fantastic and helpful. The location is great and facilities are great. Definitely recommended
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Sheila
United Statesdon’t order the breakfast’ such a waste of money! for 20euros for two people
very clean! they have dark out windows!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Emily
United StatesThe shower stall is very tiny. Tall people need to take care not to bang their head against the shelf.
Owner's wife runs the reception desk and is fluent in at least three languages. She is very friendly, warm, and helpful. The room itself is quite large, air conditioning was wonderful and very efficient. The location is just a few blocks from the riverside, and yet it is on a very quiet street. The room had no view to speak of, but was so comfortable and affordable--how could we complain? Unfortunately the paid breakfast was not available when we were there, the kitchen was not in order. Instead we had bagged breakfast left at our door in the morning which was just OK. There is a terrace with a small pool that affords a lovely evening view. The kitchen is very cleverly designed/hidden behind some doors that look like a closet. I would stay here again without question! Great value overall.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
William
CanadaParking was not easy to find and park
Warm welcome and help from Ana at the desk
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Claire
United Kingdomattention to detail. stylish. beautifully renovated with some lovely modern additions. roof top pool and bar/ terrace with amazing views.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Helen
AustraliaIt was a 10 minute walk to the other side of the river where most of the tourist attractions are located then some uphill.
Large room/apartment and very modern decor. Quiet. Small kitchen if needed. Two minute walk to the river. Small rooftop area for great views and a small pool.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2022
Travis_sweeney
United StatesThe check-in was a little awkward because I arrived during the lunch break, however I managed to get a hold of them and get an access code to get in and stow bags.
The room was spacious, well appointed, and well located for the price. Would definitely stay again visiting that part of Gaia. Great place to stay if you are looking to tour and taste port houses.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Janet
United KingdomNothing, everything was great.
Great location, good facilities, comfortable and clean.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
João
PortugalToilet seat was broken.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Li
United StatesNo paper towels for the kitchen.
We like everything.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Dave
CanadaGreat mini apartment walking distance to Porto, very comfy beds, secure parking garage nearby. Beautiful rooftop terrace and small pool.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Paulo
United Statesperfect location very clean great amenities
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Mara
PortugalRoom cleaning a lot of hairs all over the place
Staff and location
Stayed in October 2022
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