Located in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro Riverside Apartments is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Palacio das Artes and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
Rua do General Torres 28, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4430-106
What's nearby
Dom Luis I Bridge
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sandeman Cellars
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Porto Historic Center
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ribeira Square
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Porto Cathedral
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Ribeira Station
4 min walk
General Torres Station
10 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Caves Cálem
1 min walk
Uva By Calem
1 min walk
Nata Sweet Nata
6 min walk
Porto Cruz
4 min walk
Barris do Douro
1 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.
Douro Riverside Apartments
Express check-in, express check-out and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free apartment building. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find an LED TV with digital channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Douro Riverside Apartments offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free offsite parking within 200 metres; reservations required
Offsite parking; reservations required
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Highchair
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Couples/private dining
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In a historical district
In an entertainment district
Near a metro station
On the riverwalk
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
3 floors
3 units
Bicycle rentals
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 credit cards and cash
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 39652/AL
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment
Douro Riverside Apartments Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Riverside Apartments Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia
Frequently asked questions
Is Douro Riverside Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Douro Riverside Apartments?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Riverside Apartments on 9 Mar 2026 start from HK$559, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Douro Riverside Apartments?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.
Does Douro Riverside Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Douro Riverside Apartments located?
Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars, Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Ribeira Station is only a 4-minute walk and Jardim do Morro Station is 6 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Douro Riverside Apartments Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 119 reviews
10 - Excellent
79
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 119 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
John
4 Oct 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location for the Port houses. Very steep stairs.
Window in kitchen didn’t open.
Floors, not very clean.
The location was great, it’s right at the center of Riberia for a fraction of the price. A plus for having available parking to drop off the car and walk everywhere! It’s perfect for the location. The room needs a little update, perhaps the carpet needs to go, otherwise it was great !
Arjola
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pier
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing view, incredible location
Overall, great stay. Top notch communication from the start. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and amazingly located. 5 mins walk to anything and everything. The view was incredible out of the kitchen window. We loved it.
Pier
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sergio M
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the view from our room, so close along the river. Stairs are a challenge, but worth it. Thank you Felipe
Great location. Host messed up with the parking, so I needed to pay when it should have been free.
Jared
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rowena
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Rowena
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Seungyoo
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great except too wordy instructions to enter into the apartment. If you have a car to park and unload luggage it is very hard because you just have to park on the road without any shoulders, hardly impossible to think to park there for a minute. If you use public transportation, this is a great place to stay. Good location, great view, very clean.
Bathroom shower door need to be fixed. Every time you shower, water is all over the floor.
Seungyoo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Emanuel
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Communication
We enjoyed the view and location was great! Jorge was quick to respond with any questions. Older building stairs leading to apart are very narrow, high and dirty. Hard to take luggage up. Once in apartment was ok.
Emanuel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Marjan
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed my time here. Although there are pros and cons…
Pros first: great location, fantastic post card view from the kitchen and bath area, spacious space, good communication with the host.
Cons: no elevators with steep stairs. Carpet is truly nasty looking. I hope they would invest in better flooring. It would make a big difference in this space.
Marjan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stuart
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
22 Mar 2024
Amazing views-old apt with dangerous uneven stairs
The building is in poor repair andstairs are dirty and smelly. The stairs to the apartments are extremely unsafe- all different heights and widths. The floor in the living area of the apartment is sloped dramatically. Tried numerous times to contact the management and no response at all to emails or phone calls. View, cleanliness and shower are only redeeming factors.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Roman
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Communication
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.
Great location. Short walk to Luis I bridge and boardwalk restaurants. Our 2nd floor apartment had great views of the river. Noise level from the street below was significant pretty much the entire night. The road is the only access point for the Luis I bridge, so there are many buses and cars going by at all hours. If you're a light sleeper, ear plugs are a must. Apartment was spacious enough for the two of us. Stairs are steep and treads are narrow. I would not recommend for guests with heavy luggage. We also had a problem with the parking pass. The instructions stated the pass would be in the lock box. It was not. We immediately contacted Jorge by phone and text and got no response. This was on Friday night at around 7 PM. We followed the instructions and parked rhe car in the nearby lot (we had reserved parking with Jorge prior to our arrival) and explained to the attendant the next morning (Saturday) when we departed that we had reserved parking but did not have a pass. Fortunately, they let us go without having to pay. On Saturday morning we got what looked like an automated message from Jorge wishing us a pleasant stay and saying that he would not be 'bothering us with more messages.' He clearly had not seen our urgent message the night before. After we had left, he finally messaged us, saying that the previous guest must have taken the pass and not returned it. Not sure I buy that, though. The cleaning crew should have checked for the pass.
Todd
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Dayoung
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The apartment offers a beautiful view of the river and has plenty of space. However, the staircase is very unsafe, especially when carrying luggage.
Dayoung
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deidre
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location to explore Porto.
Deidre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
My stay was great. The last night was a bit bothersome as the 3rd floor new comers made noise at 2am and woke me up. The stairs are a bit inconvenient as they are high & narrow stairs and also a bunch of bags at the bottom which made it hard to get luggage up and down the stairs.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordanna
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view and in the heart of porto. Within walking distance to the old town and major sites. Great for a family of 4.
Jordanna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This location was unbeatable! Great view and accessibility to food and drinks and entertainment.
Erika
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Steve
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Highly recommended
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Margarita
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent view!!
Margarita
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry
4 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Terry
10/10 Excellent
Hernani
18 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property. Greta views. Easy walking to Gaia and Porto.
Owners ensured stay was comfortable at all times!!
Hernani
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Anthony
10/10 Excellent
Linda
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Truly an apartment, with kitchenette, etc. Comfortable and clean, on the quieter side of the river yet easy to get into use Porto.
Linda
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Ana Paula
29 Sept 2022
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.