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The Downtown Charming Apartments
- Guest score 9.4/10, 977 reviews
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30
- The centre is 990 metres away
Check availability ★ 9.4(977 reviews)
Why stay here
The Downtown Charming Apartments is an apartment at 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-008 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 990 metres to the south-east, about 15 minutes on foot.
With 9.4 out of 10 from 977 reviews, guests are emphatic in their praise. With that many stays behind it, the score is a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 05:00 to 11:00. Highlights include private bathroom, air conditioning, free wifi, kitchenette, adults only and airport shuttle. What you pay follows the calendar, so the rate for your nights appears at booking.
A look inside The Downtown Charming Apartments.
- Type
- Apartment
- Address
- 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-008 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 990 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.4 out of 10 from 977 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 23:30
- Check-out
- From 05:00 to 11:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge
Where it is
Head to 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-008 Porto, Portugal.
The centre lies 990 metres to the south-east, around 15 minutes on foot. Location is a highlight: 9.4 out of 10 in guest ratings.
What to know about parking: “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, Kitchenette, Adults only, Airport shuttle, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Washing machine, Shower |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Internet | WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Kitchen | Dining table, Coffee machine, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Tumble dryer, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Living Area | Dining area, Seating area |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, TV |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Private entrance, Iron |
| Food & Drink | Tea/Coffee maker |
| Building characteristics | Private apartment in building |
| Transport | Shuttle service (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge) |
| Reception services | Invoice provided |
| Miscellaneous | Adults only, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Key access |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Kitchenette, Adults only, Airport shuttle, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Washing machine, Shower
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, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Tumble dryer, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Living Area
- What is offered
- Dining area, Seating area
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, TV
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Private entrance, Iron
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristics
- What is offered
- Private apartment in building
Transport
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Reception services
- What is offered
- Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
- What is offered
- Adults only, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Key access
Room choices and rates
1 room type came up for two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, shown in the table below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. Free cancellation applied to 2 of the 2 rates found, which means flexible options are often available.
Room categories
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | not stated | not stated |
One-Bedroom Apartment
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
What guests say
The same points recur through 262 reviews, and the table below gathers them. Guests single out the location, cleanliness, neighborhood and kitchen; opinion is more divided on the beds.
What guests talk about
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Walking distance to the city centre, metro stations, supermarkets, and restaurants. | 237 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Consistently described as tidy, fresh, and well-maintained throughout the property. | 99 mentions |
| Neighborhood | A peaceful environment with no traffic noise, ensuring silent nights. | 48 mentions |
| Kitchen | Well-equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, and coffee maker. | 42 mentions |
| Beds | Frequently described as comfortable, though some guests report squeaking noises and soft mattresses. | 73 mentions (mixed) |
Location
- What guests say
- Walking distance to the city centre, metro stations, supermarkets, and restaurants.
- How often
- 237 mentions
Cleanliness
- What guests say
- Consistently described as tidy, fresh, and well-maintained throughout the property.
- How often
- 99 mentions
Neighborhood
- What guests say
- A peaceful environment with no traffic noise, ensuring silent nights.
- How often
- 48 mentions
Kitchen
- What guests say
- Well-equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, and coffee maker.
- How often
- 42 mentions
Beds
- What guests say
- Frequently described as comfortable, though some guests report squeaking noises and soft mattresses.
- How often
- 73 mentions (mixed)
Arrival, departure and rules
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 05:00 to 11:00. At check-in: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Before you book, the rules in short: “Please inform The Downtown Charming Apartments 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. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.”
Similar places nearby
Four other options in “Apartments in Porto”, best-reviewed first, nearest next. Distances are measured in a straight line.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downtown Charming Apartments (this one) | Apartment | - | 9.4 (977 reviews) | |
| Porto Loft Living | Apartment | 0 metres | 8.7 (34 reviews) | |
| Fontainhas Hidden Gem | Apartment | 70 metres | 9.5 (110 reviews) | |
| Try Oporto - São Lázaro | Apartment | 120 metres | 7.9 (204 reviews) | |
| Cozy Studios Porto Sao Lazaro | Apartment | 120 metres | 8.5 (32 reviews) |
The Downtown Charming Apartments (this one)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.4 (977 reviews)
Porto Loft Living
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 0 metres
- Guest score
- 8.7 (34 reviews)
Fontainhas Hidden Gem
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 9.5 (110 reviews)
Try Oporto - São Lázaro
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 120 metres
- Guest score
- 7.9 (204 reviews)
Cozy Studios Porto Sao Lazaro
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 120 metres
- Guest score
- 8.5 (32 reviews)
How good is it, really
9.4 out of 10 from 977 reviews. With that many stays behind it, one unhappy or delighted guest hardly moves the average, so it is a fair picture of what to expect.
10 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto” by score and reviews together, which puts it in the top quarter of the group.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily high and low for each month, to help you choose 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 plan your visit
August brings the highest daytime averages, near 26 °C (78 °F), while January is the coolest, at roughly 14 °C (57 °F). Treat them as long-term averages rather than a forecast, and look at the forecast a few days before you travel.
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 | The Downtown Charming Apartments | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 8459248 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-008 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-008 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.1445511 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.601265099999999 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 990 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | south-east | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 15 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 9.4 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 977 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Location score | 9.4 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 to 23:30 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 05:00 to 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 | One-Bedroom Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities58 | ||
| 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: Kitchenette | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Adults only | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Airport shuttle | 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: Washing machine | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | 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: Toaster | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Stovetop | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Oven | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Tumble dryer | 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: Washing machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dishwasher | 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: 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 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | 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: Private entrance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Iron | 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 |
| Transport: Shuttle service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Transport: Airport shuttle (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Adults only | 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: Lift | 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: Smoke alarms | 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 is from 15:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 05:00 to 11:00. Worth knowing: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Is the city centre within walking distance?
Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 990 metres away.
Does the property have parking?
“No parking available.”
Can I get wifi at the property?
“WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.”
Is cooking possible at the property?
Yes, there is a kitchenette. Also included: dining table, coffee machine, toaster, stovetop, oven, tumble dryer, kitchenware and electric kettle.
Is the guest score reliable?
It is dependable: 977 reviews have rated it 9.4 out of 10, enough for a fair average.
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Sources
Each figure above is drawn from one of these sources, with the data sheet naming the source of every row.
- 1Booking.com listing: The Downtown Charming Apartments 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