I loved everything about the place and the owners. Mostly I interacted with Corina and she was amazingly nice, helpful and kind.
The flat itself is very welcoming, cozy and has everything you need for a short or long-term stay. All the little details and household items are so well-selected and add to the experience.
The location is basically inside Alameda shopping mall - so whatever you need is just a 3-min walk away - supermarkets, ATMs, cinema…
I loved it that there was a spare set of towels and linens and plenty of blankets and bedcovers to keep you warm.
The metro station is a short walk away and gets you anywhere in the city in a matter of minutes.
There’s just one thing - football is not my scene at all and quite frequently there were matches and other events at the stadium which is located nearby. Those were quite loud even with the windows closed. However, if you’re a fan, you can basically watch matches from the balcony :)
I loved the experience and that this cozy studio and its amazing owners made me feel at home in Porto instantly. Thank you for everything and all the best of luck!
Neighborhood
The neighborhood is mostly safe save from way too many beggars (but then again it’s the stadium premises, so I’d expect that). Coming back at night, walking around at any time of the day felt safe but for the match days. Crowds of fans may get unruly.
The building itself is super safe with concierge service.
The transport network is great - bus stops and 2 metro stations within a 5-min walk.
Alameda shopping mall has everything you need but there are not many cozy cafes Porto is famous for nearby. However, within a short 15-20 min walk (beware - uphill one) you may find plenty of those and also a really lovely park with a breathtaking viewpoint and a maze :)
Recommended places nearby
Alameda shopping mall (Continente supermarket is huuuge!)
Park de S Roque
Church of The Lord of Bonfim Igreja Paroquial do Bonfim