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Estúdio vista rio Douro

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A view through a window with a view of a waterfront cityscape, including buildings and a body of water. - Estúdio vista rio Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a small table. - Estúdio vista rio Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a washing machine, a sink, and a stove. - Estúdio vista rio Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. - Estúdio vista rio Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
A dining table set with white plates, silverware, and wine glasses, centered on an orange table runner with a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Estúdio vista rio Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
Close to Ribeira Square and Dom Luis I Bridge, Estúdio vista rio Douro provides amenities like laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom269 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Estúdio vista rio Douro

  • Três quartos de casal com casa de banho privativa e com vistas para o rio. Cozinha completamente equipada. Onde pode encontrar todos os acessórios e loiças para o dia a dia. Sala de jantar com 8 lugares sentados. Sala de estar ampla para poder relaxar depois de um longo dia de passeio. Terraço. WI-FI. Entrada independente. Vistas paradisíacas. Casa moderna e confortável. Onde todos os pormenores foram bem pensados...

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 269 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 18620/AL

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Wooden barrels stacked in rows, with the brand name "SANDEMANN" visible on the barrels.
    Sandeman Cellars
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A densely packed hillside cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
    Porto Historic Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A river with a bridge, a tree, and buildings in the background.
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A boat docked at a waterfront with buildings in the background.
    Cais de Gaia
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gaia Cable Car
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station
    8 min walk
  • General Torres Station
    12 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
    1 min walk
  • Caves Cálem
    3 min walk
  • Casa Guedes
    1 min walk
  • Uva By Calem
    5 min walk
  • Bacalhoeiro
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Estúdio vista rio Douro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Estúdio vista rio Douro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estúdio vista rio Douro?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Estúdio vista rio Douro located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Caves Vinho Porto and Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center are also within 15 minutes. Ribeira Station is 8 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Estúdio vista rio Douro Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great communication, Maria and Paulo were very helpful. Great location right in ftont of river and all action.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location! Wonderful VRBO

Lovely hosts and an excellent location to explore and enjoy Porto. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porto visit

The property was centrally located. Easy to access anywhere we wanted to go in Porto. Beautiful view from our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend

The Studio is ideal for a couple. It is in a good location by the river for river cruises. There are restaurants nearby. It is close to the Dom Luis bridge for exploring Porto on the other side.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay on the Douro River. The location was great and the views of the river and Ribeira area made this property special. The apartment is small, but had everything I needed. The hosts were gracious and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this property for a couple or a solo traveler.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Studio in Gaia/Porto

What a fantastic location! It was easy to get to and close to great restaurants and activities. Hosts were great and helpful! Although it was no issue for us, it would be challenging for those with mobility issues as the steps getting into the apartment are steep. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside sunsets

Clean, has everything needed to make for a comfortable stay close to all the attractions. Second floor walk up with air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice apartment at excellent location

This apartment is nicely decorated and has everything you need for a holiday. It is well equipped. You are directly at the river, have an excellent view. It is always nice after being all day in Porto to come back within a few minutes, rest, take shower and go out again for dinner. You don't need a car to visit the city. Check-in, check-out, communication went perfect. I can really recommend it. We will come again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is centrally located to walk to Porto easily to see many sites, restaurants and shops. We had only a couple of recommendations. I'm not sure what it is, but my wife and I both accumilated dirt on our flip flops while walking on the floor. The stairs are also a challenge for older people.Otherwise the owner's are friendly and responsive to our needs. They also provided a small bottle of port wine, cheese and crackers. A very nice surprise and thoughtful. The location is ideal for touring Porto and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but not great 👍

Beautiful views + great location. Be aware at check-in €20 cash is required for local taxes. Kitchen not well-equipped: broken corkscrew, no knives for food prep. However, the washing machine was nice, but take your own detergent as it’s not supplied. Although I enjoy a firm mattress, the bed was like a board. Not conducive to a good night’s sleep, which was a shame. As the location is very nice. Do your homework, as the property manager couldn’t help with suggestions for restaurants or where to get groceries. Thank goodness for google! And the local ‘municipal police’ are very helpful. Although overall a bit grubby + lacking in amenities, the location is fabulous for sightseeing + the view is spectacular. You’re right on the tourist strip! If your back is okay with a firm bed + you’re prepared to explore, this is a good spot to stay to be a tourist in Porta.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escapada fin de año

Pasamos unos dias para celebrar el cambio de año. Apartamento acogedor, muy muy bien ubicado, algo fresco con calefacción de aire caliente. Para pasar unos dias está bien. Lo mejor la ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Très bel emplacement

Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Paulo. L’appartement est idéalement situé au pied du pont Dom luis et offre une vue imprenable sur les quais et le Douro. L’immeuble est calme. Par contre nous avons été très déçus par le manque d’entretien général de l’appartement : il est très peu équipé, le ménage est plus qu’approximatif ( traces de moisissures, cheveux dans la douche, placards et vaisselle sale, odeur de tabac, poussière….), literie de mauvaise qualité ( oreillers datés, lits inconfortables et poussiéreux), fuite aux toilettes, réfrigérateur bruyant, tapis et couverture non entretenus. Bref, malgré l’emplacement nous ne recommandons pas cet appartement.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not comfortable and not clean

I don't like to write negative reviews, especially when the owners were so nice, but this place needs a serious renovation or at the very least, a deep-DEEP cleaning and a new mattress and bed sheets. The bed's mattress was bumpy and extremely uncomfortable. The pillows don't look like pillows anymore. The sheets are overused and scratchy and they smell musty. The same with the towels. There was mold in the kitchen and in the shower. They had a shaggy carpet that should be thrown away. I used my hand sanitizer to go through each light switch and everything else that we would have been touching, they were dirty. I don't think this place has been properly cleaned in a while. The location of the place is absolutely amazing, it is on the Gaia side and the view from the window is beautiful. Everything was within walking distance. It could be a little loud because it's right by the river, but that does not bother us. They have a heating system that was pleasant since at night the temperature went down, we were there in December. The check-in process was easy and the communication with the owners was easy. To get to the apparent, the stairs are very stepped, just something to keep in mind, in case you have mobility issues. Paulo and his wife were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour excellent

La situation de l’appartement est excellente en un point touristique absolument stratégique. On est tout de suite plongé dans l’ambiance trépidante de ce lieu magique jusque tard le soir. De cet endroit, l’accès à tous les sites est aisé mais munissez-vous de bonnes chaussures pour évoluer dans les quartiers quelquefois pentus. L’appartement est sobre mais offre le confort nécessaire. Prévoir la réservation d’une place de parking tout proche car le stationnement est compliqué.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dans l’activité

Au cœur des activités et tout prêt du pont Luis 1. Merci beaucoup, nous avons bien apprécié.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Maria was really helpful, and replied all the questions fast we asked. The location is really good in front of the river, it was a bit noise during the day because all the tourists and bar on the ground floor. If you enjoy the live music, every night from 19:00 to 23:00 you can see there has a live-band in front of the apartment next to the river. The apartment is not so big, but there has mostly stuffs you will need. It has AC and the kitchen to cook sometimes.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tres bien situé sur les bords du Douro

Appartement excellemment bien situé sur les bords du Douro, au pied du pont Luis côté Villa Nova de Gaia. Bonne communication avec Maria et son mari.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bel emplacement

Logement très agreable
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A million dollar view and everything needed for a cozy stay

I was lucky to stay in this studio for 9 nights. The location could not be better--the windows face the river. I could enjoy a glass of wine looking out over the river without having to pay the high prices of the riverfront restaurants! The center of Porto is a short walk across the bridge, a supermarket up the hill near the Jardim do Morro metro stop--everything I needed to set myself up for simple dinners at home when I didn't want to go out. The space is generous, well adapted for 2 people. The bed and pull-out sofa are quite comfortable. I appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, especiallly the washing machine, which enabled me to wash my clothes (bring your own detergent) and dry them on the provided rack. What I enjoyed the most was the wonderful natural light that illuminates the studio in the afternoons. It was such a comfortable space to read and relax that I did all my sightseeing in the mornings so I could enjoy the studio in the afternoons. There is a little bit of street noise, given the location on the riverfront, but never too late in the evening. Paolo was a wonderful host. He assisted me in recovering a lost suitcase from the airlines and was easily available by text message. I can't recommend this studio more highly.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour vacances à Porto

L'appartement est idéalement situé pour profiter de Porto. Offrant une vue directe sur le fleuve Douro et le Pont Dom Luis 1er, le bien conforme au descriptif de l'annonce dispose de toutes les commodités pour un séjour réussi. Nous notons aussi l'excellente communication avec la propriétaire ainsi que sa bienveillance à notre égard. C'est donc en toute logique que nous recommandons cette adresse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gerne wieder ...

Das kleine Apartment ist optimal für zwei Personen und besticht durch seine top Lage und dem Blick auf Fluss & Brücke. Wer seine Ansprüche nicht zu hoch angesetzt hat den erwartet hier alles was das Herz begehrt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder....
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little apartment on the river.

Great apartment right on the river next to all the bars, restaurants and port cellars. Considering it’s position, was surprisingly quiet at night once shutters closed. Parking was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Direkte Lage am Douro

Sehr schöne Lage! Mit traumhaften Blick
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place right in heart of action. steps to shops and eating. no need for car. Clean unit

would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agréable séjour

Appartement très bien situé. Nous avons posé la voiture pendant 2 jours et nous avons pu visiter tout à pied. Accès métro à proximité de l'appartement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019