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Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos
- Guest score 8.9/10, 201 reviews
- Check-in times: from 16:00
- The centre is 680 metres away
Check availability ★ 8.9(201 reviews)
Why stay here
Rua Formosa 79, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-250 Porto, Portugal is the address of Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos, an apartment. The centre is an easy walk: 680 metres to the east, about 10 minutes on foot.
A very good 8.9 out of 10, based on 201 reviews. Plenty of guests stand behind it, so the score is a dependable guide.
Check-in: from 16:00. Check-out: until 11:00. You get private bathroom, air conditioning, free wifi, family rooms, kitchen and non-smoking rooms. Prices vary by date: enter your nights to see the rate that applies.
A tour of Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos in pictures.
- Type
- Apartment
- Address
- Rua Formosa 79, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-250 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 680 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 10 minutes
- Guest score
- 8.9 out of 10 from 201 reviews
- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge
Where you will be
You will find it at Rua Formosa 79, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-250 Porto, Portugal.
The centre lies 680 metres to the east, around 10 minutes on foot.
Parking details: “No parking available.”
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Kitchen, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Shower, Designated smoking area, Coffee machine |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Internet | WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Kitchen | Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Living Area | Dining area, Seating area, Desk |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Soundproofing, Private entrance |
| Accessibility | Upper floors accessible by stairs only |
| Outdoors | Outdoor furniture, Garden |
| Food & Drink | Tea/Coffee maker |
| Building characteristics | Private apartment in building, Detached |
| Miscellaneous | Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, Key access |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Kitchen, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Shower, Designated smoking area, Coffee machine
Parking
- What is offered
- No parking available.
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Internet services
Kitchen
- What is offered
- Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Living Area
- What is offered
- Dining area, Seating area, Desk
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Soundproofing, Private entrance
Accessibility
- What is offered
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
- What is offered
- Outdoor furniture, Garden
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristics
- What is offered
- Private apartment in building, Detached
Miscellaneous
- What is offered
- Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, Key access
Room types and rates
For two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, 2 room types were on offer, listed below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. Free cancellation was not available on any of the 2 rates found, and terms can differ on other dates.
Room categories
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment with Balcony | not stated | not stated |
| Studio Apartment | not stated | not stated |
Apartment with Balcony
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Studio Apartment
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Guest reviews
Across 65 reviews, a few themes repeat, set out in the table. Praise goes to the location, cleanliness and kitchen, while opinion is divided on the bed comfort and soundproofing.
Guest feedback summary
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central and walkable to tourist sites, near Bolhão metro, market, and supermarkets. | 66 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Consistently tidy with regular mid-stay housekeeping and fresh towels. | 26 mentions |
| Kitchen | Well-equipped and functional with essential utensils and a coffee machine. | 11 mentions |
| Bed Comfort | Double mattresses are comfortable, but sofa beds and extra beds are thin and hard. | 16 mentions (mixed) |
| Soundproofing | Poor insulation allows noise from the street, neighbors, and footsteps from above. | 7 mentions (critical) |
Location
- What guests say
- Central and walkable to tourist sites, near Bolhão metro, market, and supermarkets.
- How often
- 66 mentions
Cleanliness
- What guests say
- Consistently tidy with regular mid-stay housekeeping and fresh towels.
- How often
- 26 mentions
Kitchen
- What guests say
- Well-equipped and functional with essential utensils and a coffee machine.
- How often
- 11 mentions
Bed Comfort
- What guests say
- Double mattresses are comfortable, but sofa beds and extra beds are thin and hard.
- How often
- 16 mentions (mixed)
Soundproofing
- What guests say
- Poor insulation allows noise from the street, neighbors, and footsteps from above.
- How often
- 7 mentions (critical)
House rules and times
Check-in: from 16:00. Check-out: until 11:00. At check-in: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
The house rules, plainly: “Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.”
Similar places nearby
Four alternatives from “Apartments in Porto”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos (this one) | Apartment | - | 8.9 (201 reviews) | |
| ML Apartments Story | Apartment | 10 metres | 8.2 (428 reviews) | |
| GET Lights and Books in Flat | Apartment | 20 metres | 7.8 (73 reviews) | |
| Porto Formosa Central Lofts | Apartment | 50 metres | 8.2 (209 reviews) | |
| Aparts d'Avó | Apartment | 60 metres | 7.5 (100 reviews) |
Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos (this one)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 8.9 (201 reviews)
ML Apartments Story
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 10 metres
- Guest score
- 8.2 (428 reviews)
GET Lights and Books in Flat
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 20 metres
- Guest score
- 7.8 (73 reviews)
Porto Formosa Central Lofts
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 50 metres
- Guest score
- 8.2 (209 reviews)
Aparts d'Avó
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Guest score
- 7.5 (100 reviews)
Reading the guest score
201 reviews have scored this place 8.9 out of 10. That is a large enough base that a single rave or complaint barely shifts it, so the number holds up.
It ranks 108 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto” on score and reviews together, in the top quarter of the group.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Monthly averages for daytime high and low, giving you a clear guide to when to come.
Daily highDaily low
Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
When to come
Daytime highs average around 26 °C (78 °F) in August, the warmest month, and about 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coolest. These are long-run averages, not a forecast, so check the week's forecast before you pack.
The full data sheet
Every fact with its source: the property's details as published in September 2026, and the distances measured from its coordinates.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property20 | ||
| Name | Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 3237465 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua Formosa 79, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-250 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-250 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.147436 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.603397 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 680 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | east | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 10 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 8.9 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 201 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 16:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | until 11:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | No parking available. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 45 photos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2026 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Apartment with Balcony | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Studio Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities62 | ||
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Family rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Kitchen | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Flat-screen TV | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Designated smoking area | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Coffee machine | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | No parking available. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dining table | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Coffee machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Cleaning products | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Toaster | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Stovetop | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenware | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Microwave | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Refrigerator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenette | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels/sheets (extra fee) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Bath or shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Free toiletries | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Dining area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Seating area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Cable channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Satellite channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Hardwood or parquet floors | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Private entrance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by stairs only | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Outdoor furniture | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Garden | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee maker | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Building characteristics: Private apartment in building | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Building characteristics: Detached | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Designated smoking area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Family rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Porto and its climate100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
When is check-in, and when is check-out?
Check-in from 16:00, check-out until 11:00, and a detail for arrival: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Can I walk to the city centre?
Yes: the centre is 680 metres away, about 10 minutes on foot.
Can I park at the property?
“No parking available.”
Is there wifi?
“WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.”
Can I cook there?
Yes, there is a kitchen. Also included: dining table, coffee machine, cleaning products, toaster, stovetop, kitchenware, electric kettle and microwave.
Is it accessible?
It offers upper floors accessible by stairs only. For anything else that matters to you, ask the property before booking.
Can I trust the guest score?
Yes: it is 8.9 out of 10 from 201 reviews, enough stays for the average to be a fair guide.
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Sources
All figures above come from these sources, and the data sheet identifies the source of each row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Formosa 79 - Porto Center by Porto Velho Apartamentos accessed 2026-09-15Property type, address, coordinates, stars, guest score and reviews, check-in and check-out, facilities, house rules, the review summary and the room types of a dated search.
- 2Own calculation from the coordinatesStraight-line distance from 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
- 3Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 4Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 6Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 7Which? accessed 2026-09-15
- 8Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 9porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 10Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
- 11Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17
- 12ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
- 13Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 14Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17
- 15Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
- 16Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
- 17Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
- 18Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 19Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
- 20GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17
- 21Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
- 22STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18
- 23Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
- 24Museus e Monumentos de Portugal accessed 2026-09-18
- 25Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 26UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 27porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15