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3.0 star property
City-center apartment within walking distance of Ribeira Square

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Shining View puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all apartments. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Infante Stop is 5 minutes and Clérigos Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • 9 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view) | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street view)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Living room | LCD TV, DVD player

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Duplex, River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Duplex, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 people, Street View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 people. Street view 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room dining

City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive
  • Coimbroes Station - 6 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 9 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 21 min walk
  • Infante Stop - 5 min walk
  • Clérigos Stop - 6 min walk
  • Viriato Stop - 8 min walk
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasquinha do Bé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mistu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Santo Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SAOM - Restaurante Torreão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shining View

Shining View puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all apartments. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Infante Stop is 5 minutes and Clérigos Stop is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Property size

    • 9 apartments

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Train station pick-up*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Minibar

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the city center
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

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)

General

  • 9 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 05 and February 28.

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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.

Also known as

Shining View
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Porto
Shining View Apartment
Shining View Apartment Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining View currently open?

The property is closed between November 05 and February 28.

Are pets allowed at Shining View?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shining View?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shining View.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shining View?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Shining View and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking.

Does Shining View have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

What's the area around Shining View like?

Shining View is in Centro / Baixa, a short 5-minute walk from Infante Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.

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Shining View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, lovely apartment and extremely helpful staff which made our stay lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Porto.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery!
Sze Shin Steve, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a great view of Douro River. Quiet area.
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection
Everything about our stay was perfect.
Beverly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great apartment in a good location. Made for a great stay in a great city. Bonus is the washing machine
Rebecca, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located in Porto
Well located to shopping, restaurants and walkable to all the sights of Porto. Very clean apartment and secure. Washing machine a bonus. The electrics need some attention, flickering lamp when plugged in and power outlet in main bedrooms bit dodgy. Pictures are accurate but the place is very small, smaller than we were expecting. Overall a great place for a few nights
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jorge, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bernadette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mucha subida
Ruben, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Natascha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

C'était parfait
Julien, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Graeme, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not Worth It. Go Elsewhere.
Disaster from the outset. Organised a shuttle from the airport. Was told could not meet for check-in but gave instructions. No shutrle was there upon arrival. Manager said that there won't be one that could meet us. We had to cab during the busiest afternoon period and cost more than the shuttle. Apartment was clean but very dated and many broken things like towel hanger and shower head holder. Reasonably central to shops and cafes. Main centre seems to be about 700m away. The manager made the experience forgettable. We tried contacting many times to no avail as the front door broke and we couldn't get out and the other guests were stuck in the bitter cold for over 1 hour. We also had my wife's brother stuck in the room as no responding to us and we pleaded through calls and messages through the whatsapp number but again, no avail. We had to call the ambulance and fire brigade. They opened the front door to the hotel and then our room to find him passed out on sleeping tablets and mixed with alcohol. We had to take to emergency. The Dr said that this was made worse by the time to get to hospital. He is now recovering back in Lisbon. The managers response was utterly dismissive and like it was all our fault. I had my sisyer call from Australia and he never picked up so she went back to sleep. "We don't have 24h service. When you called our number and not whatsapp, i called you right back. And texted you. You didn't answer. I could never predict this was happening"
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente en todo
Juan Pablo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment
Very nice and clean apartment
a, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Youn kyung, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central extremely clean and modern inside an old traditional building. Booking in staff very helpful and informative. Would recommend highly.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Appartement globalement propre. Avec à disposition l'ensemble nécessaire pour la toilette et pour dormir.
Aurelia, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The views were outstanding. It was very clean. Despite our late arrival (plane was diverted to Spain due to bad weather at the airport) we were still booked in upon our arrival, given instructions re the apartment, given recommendations on where to eat, visit and the location of supermarkets etc. We were provided with replacement towels etc. during our week long stay. It was quiet throughout our stay so sleeping was not an issue at all. Overall we would stay again, if we were to return to Porto one day. A very minor point but I would like larger glass tumblers and cups in the kitchen.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nos encantó la localización y la limpieza, asi como, la amabilidad de Carol en todo momento.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

juliana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

4-night trip