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4 out of 5
Douro Riverside Apartments
Rua do General Torres 28, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The third floor apartment has quite possibly the most amazing view from any property I've stayed at in 20 years of international travel. The apartment is in an amazing location, just minutes from the Av. de Diogo Leite on the south bank of the Douro River and all of its restaurants and Port bars. The apartment has everything one would need including small kitchen. The apartment is small, suitable to only two people at most. As mentioned in other reviews, the stairs to the top are steep and narrow, something to keep in mind if mobility and/or heavy luggage are an issue
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though there are no elevators in this building, going up the stairs to the 3rd floor was well worth it. I call it the stairway to heaven. The view is well worth the climb. Apartment was very clean, had ample hot water, and tons of supplies to make our stay comfortable. This venue is a hidden gem. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Roman

Travelled with partner
This property was very well positioned in a great location with walking distance to upper and lower Porto. It had an amazing view of the Duoro River and came with its own parking spot. The building was very old and the entrance was very difficult to enter. We had to climb up three flights of very narrow and dangerous stairs and there was an unpleasant odor in the hallway going up to the apartment. Once you enter the apartment it was fairly clean however you noticed how small it was as the bed barely fit into the room. The bathroom definitely required some maintenance as there appeared to be some black mold in the shower or “black silicone” which was mentioned by the owner when we reached out to them regarding our concerns after our stay. The entire unit did smell like sewage, which may be from the underlining pipes in the bathroom however, we are not sure where the smell came from. When we reached out to the owners regarding our concerns after our stay, we were basically informed that these standards are not up to “American” standards because of how tight it was and that we should have known this would be the case due to the history regarding Porto and the building status.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jerrold

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

koury

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location specifically if you’re visiting Porto for the first time, everything is walking distance from apartment.stairs are really tough to climb or go down specially with luggage but honestly this is the case with most of Porto so many stairs to climb and lots uphill walking to most attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ewan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent central location with incredible view of Gaia and Porto. Unit is for able-bodied, as there are many steps to get to unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small studio apartment, Doors are very small to acess and the stairs are narrow and steep. Nice view from small kitchen/bathroom. Parking is a fair distance away. Overall nice appartment and very close to ammenities/shopping and Louis Bridge.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly an apartment, with kitchenette, etc. Comfortable and clean, on the quieter side of the river yet easy to get into use Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Socheata

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay at the riverside apartment. The location is perfect. Close to everything. We walk every where. I would give this review a 10 if if was quiet at night. There is construction going on from 11 pm till 3am. I have photo and video to prove it. Anyway, overall I love the place. I will definitely recommend to friend and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Beaconsfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location overlooking the river, with excellent restaurants within a few 100 metres on the riverside. Very easy to get across the river on both lower and upper levels of the bridge. Oustatnding communication from the hosts, and the secure parking is only a few 100 metres away so very easy indeed. We loved our time in the partment, and would most certainly stay gain if we ever return to the wonderfil city of Porto. 5* indeed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was unbeatable! Great view and accessibility to food and drinks and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view alone is worth the price. Great location with walking distance to attractions and the riverside walk. Owners are super kind with quick responses and the room was very clean. I'd not hesitate to book here again for my next visit to Porto.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly unique and amazing place to stay. I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Gaia. The views from the room are incredible and it is perfectly located. The shower is a tad small for me (5’11” 210lbs) however it worked and the rest of the room easily offset any downsides.

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
What makes this property is the location. We stayed on the first floor and the view from the kitchen window is great. Very walkable to restaurants, shops, wine cellars, etc. The steps are steep, the door is narrow and the shower is minuscule but that’s all ok and worth it. Would recommend and stay again if coming back to Oporto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Jorge on 12 Sept 2022
Thank You SherylYou were a Great Guest

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what a view! Unbeatable! Great location. Walkable to everything. You must however be willing to walk up some very steep stairs to the second floor apartment. The view from the kitchen dining table is your reward. The apartment is functional and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Celeste on 26 Sept 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jadrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't imagine a better location for exploring Porto and Gaia. The view from the top floor overlooks the river and has an incredible view of the skyline of the old city of Porto. It's a short walk to all the restaurants on the Gaia waterfront, up the hill to the metro, or across the lower span of the Ponte de Luiz I to the Porto waterfront. The apartment is well kept, comfortable, and modern, and has all the amenities we needed, including an iron and ironing board. With big windows on the river side and street side, you can get a cross breeze that keeps the apartment comfortable all day and night. (There's air conditioning and a heater, but we didn't need either for our visit in early August.) We were pleasantly surprised by how much storage space there was: big shelves in the armoire where we could stash our suitcases, lots of hangers for our clothes, empty drawers under the bathroom sink for our toiletries. Despite being a compact city apartment, the space was very usable and never felt cramped for just us as a couple. It might be doable with a couple and one or two kids, but any more (or any more adults) would not fit, at least not in the third-floor apartment that we rented. The host is very communicative and gives great instructions. As listed, there was no washing machine and no on-premises parking, but the host gave very clear instructions for getting to the convenient free parking around the corner, and we were able to come and go as we wished, even late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Celeste ( Douro Riverside Apartments) on 10 Aug 2022
‪Dear Jadrian, ‬ ‪How wonderful to read your excellent and detailed comment! It makes my day even better. ‬ ‪Your trust in us turned the experience into what we look continually: equally challenging. It was gratifying. Always at your service.‬ Thank you so much!!!

10/10 Excellent

Shaline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hernani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Greta views. Easy walking to Gaia and Porto. Owners ensured stay was comfortable at all times!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jorge & Celeste ( Douro Riverside apartments) on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are very pleased and motivated to do our best!

8/10 Good

Mohsen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view of the river. Narrow difficult stairs to get to the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amélie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a perfect location! The view was stunning, even on the first floor apartment. The bed was extremely comfortable. Loved everything about this place! The only downside was that the stairs did not seem renovated and that there was poor exchange/flow of air in the apartment. Would recommend this place without hesitation!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location to stay in Porto, close to everything but away from the craziness. Lots of local restaurants down the side streets, serving true Portuguese meals while avoiding the tourist crowds and prices. The property has an excellent view of the riverfront, and the host is wonderful. Communication is prompt and easy, and he can take you on an ebike tour if you'd like. Close to the bridge, so walking distance to everything. Free convenient parking is a real bonus. We will stay here again and recommend this property to our family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Jorge & Celeste- Douro Riverside on 4 May 2022
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your rating. We are very much glad! We hope to serve you in the future. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is a testimonial to smart design and excellent use of small spaces in historic areas. We so appreciate that ethic and were pleased to find so many details that made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Celeste on 7 Dec 2021
Thank you for your evaluation! Have a fantastic 2022!

10/10 Excellent

CALLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing view, great apartment in a great location
Fantastic apparent with an amazing view. Great location to walk to the port houses and across to Porto. With getting back for sunset with a glass of wine. The stairway up is worth it for the view. Super helpful and wonderful owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Celeste on 27 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for your excellent review! It was a great pleasure to host you and talk to you . I hope meet you one day!

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Ashland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication, value, and location! This is a perfect spot to walk to the river front in Gaia. The owners were very welcoming. I would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Jorge & Celeste on 16 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for your excellent review! Very much appreciated! It was a great pleasure to welcome you!

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property in an excellent location walking distance to all the amenities and a great view of the river. Bed and pullout couch were comfortable, room was well stocked, good internet and water pressure, they were quick to respond to all my emails. They operate a bike store beside the property so we rented ebikes and biked along the waterfront which was a perfect way to spend a few hours. My only complaint is if you are staying on the 2nd or 3rd floor, it's a bit of a hike up the stairs with the suitcases but on the upside a great way to get exercise:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Celeste on 11 Nov 2021
Thank you so much, Lee, for having chosen Douro Riverside as your home in Oporto, for your fantastic review and for the time you spent writing it. It made me feel happy and rewarded. Our aim is that our guests can take with them a good memory of our city and accommodation has a fundamental role according to our understanding.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing, do it!
Probably the best view we've ever had at a rental property. Fantastic communication. Comfortable beds. Huge bathroom. Tons of space to remote work. Great kitchenette. I can't recommend this spot enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment with an amazing view to the river! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and pleasant stay
Wonderful location with river view from kitchen nook/window. Self-service codes worked great and free parking was a big plus. Older building but that wasn't a problem in any way. We will definitely stay there again next time we are in Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE VIEW WAS AWESOME, LOCATION WAS GREAT. THE STEPS WERE NOT, BUT I UNDERSTAND.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access for the Port Houses of Gaia, and a short walk over the bridge to old Porto. It’s a very convenient location. Clean and well equipped apartment, very comfy bed and crisp sheets. There is some road noise, if your a light sleeper I would suggest ear plugs as the motor bikes are loud. Lovely hosts, most attentive, I would use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary, New Jersey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment in great area, close to everything. Location allowed spectacular views of Porto and the river. Apartment was updated, clean and supplied with everything needed to cook your own meals. With all the great restaurants in the area we only cooked breakfast and ate while enjoying the view from the kitchen. Check in and parking seemed a bit confusing when we booked, but staff is on top of it and will contact you prior to your arrival with easy to follow instructions and stay in contact until you are settled. Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed our stay and were happy we chose to stay on this side of the river. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment very close to the river with great views . Well presented with parking close by . Negitives building looks run down even though apartment is beautiful . Stairs very steep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view.
Yes the stairs are steep, but the view from the kitchen is just WOW. Loved the apartment, the location is amazing and the communication from the owner was fantastic. The parking was a bonus and quite close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wanderlust_Mel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the apartment was great, as was the nightly rate that was less than most cheap motels in the US. The apartment had nice views, was clean and spacious enough for the two nights we were there. The "host" did an excellent job with communicating with us before, during and after our stay. They were very accommodating, too, allowing us a late checkout on our departure day since our flight to Madrid wasn't until 4pm. This allowed us to spend more time in lovely Porto and not feel rushed. The only real cons were the tiny but heavy door going into the building that made it difficult to go in/out of with luggage, and the steep stairs leading up to the apartment. We're thankful we were on the first floor. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Celeste on 2 Oct 2019
‪Good morning Melissa ‪How wonderful to read your comment. It makes Wednesday morning even better. ‬ ‪Your trust in us turned the experience into what we look continually: equally challenging. It was gratifying. Always at your service.‬

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm completely disappointed with that place, when I made my reservation at Douro riverside apartment, I never thought to find an old Building, like " ADAMS FAMILY " the rooms with a musty smelling and unsafe access. nothing to do with what they're promoting on line. I was forced to leave that place and looked for another decent place to stay with my family, I file my complaints without any results in favor. thinking twice before choosing this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

TomN

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view to Porto from the window of the apartment is stunning. Close proximity to restaurants in Porto and Gaia. Parking is also available. Just need to coordinate with staff. Jorge and Celeste were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in the perfect location. It’s steps from the river and the view is everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Celeste is a great host. If we come back, we would be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Coldwater

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Douro Riverside Apartments. It had a lovely view and within walking distance to all the sights in Porto. Also nearby is the metro station. Communication with the owners was excellent and we had no trouble accessing our apartment. Thank you Celeste for a wonderful experience in Porto! We highly recommend Douro Riverside Apartments. Irene
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ver nice and with a great view...very quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019