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Cathedral Design Apartments

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Rua Sao Sebastiao 31-35, Porto, Porto, 4050-569
  • Porto Cathedral
    1 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge
    4 min walk
  • Ribeira Square
    6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    30 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View (Sé)

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Panoramic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View (Sé)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor | View from room

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor

  • 388 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View | View from room

Superior Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

  • 460 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View

  • 420 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Porto

With a stay at Cathedral Design Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Porto, steps from Porto Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square. .This aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Holy Trinity Church and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Museum of Port Wine.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sandeman Cellars - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casa da Música - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 5 min walk
  • Guindais Funicular - 5 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Mouzinho da Silveira 196 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fábrica Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho do Avillez Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 65 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Design Apartments

Aparthotel with a restaurant, steps from Porto Cathedral
Cathedral Design Apartments offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and ovens. 28-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Cathedral Design Apartments, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Cathedral Design Apartments has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 to 12.50 per person
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Pets stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

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
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • 9 units
  • Built in 1645
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 to 12.5 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Hotel registry numbers: 32946/AL, 32949/AL, 32950/AL, 32952/AL, 32953/AL, 32957/AL, 32961/AL, 32965/AL, 32969/AL.
Property Registration Number 32946,32949,32950,32952,32953,32957,32961,32965/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Cathedral Design Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
It was very convenient to have a whole apartment to myself for an extended stay, especially so close to main attractions and roads to get transportation. Unfortunately, with the street performers, garbage pickup, tourists, etc, it was EXTREMELY loud and i wish i had brought earplugs. There's no lift for luggage and the staircase is really tight, so that was strenuous with my large suitcase going to the 3rd floor. The room is a good size, and the AC works great. They communicate with you very well over whatsapp for everything you need and they offer luggage storage free of charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location, great value, responsive hosts
I had a perfect stay! You can’t beat the location, you’re next to all the main sites of Porto. The room was exactly as it looked in the pictures and the view was impeccable. Lastly, the hosts were extremely responsive and ready to help with anything needed. Would highly recommend this spot, and I’ll be looking to stay here again next time I visit Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, room comfort
The restaurant is separate - can you say the aparthotel has a restaurant when it is just separate? I can't say the pub down the street is owned by my flat at home? You have to click in to the pictures to understand what you're getting - these are small apartments which the photos don't cover. Also note the no lifts - taxis can't reach it easily so if you have heavy suitcases be careful as you have to go a distance and then carry to whichever floor you end up on - 4 storeys is not easy with a heavy bag.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

karly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great but no parking, walking to this spot is not easy. They offered welcome gift and appetizer in the booking details - but it turned out to be just the espresso machine and two packaged biscuits. I would not consider this a gift or appetizer as most hotels/bookings provide a coffee maker these days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to everything with all as described. Front desk helpful and quick to respond. Loved the area and the apartment had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nattalia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not advise booking this property for a long duration. It’s okay for one night if you’re looking for something affordable. It does not offer four star hotel accommodations. The bathroom has mold, there is no AC and it is quite noisy from guests within the apartment building due to the structure and outside due to the prime location. I went with my family and it was disappointing that there were no refills for soaps and shampoos. Disappointing there were no extra towels or cleaning service during our 2 day stay. If you’re looking for a bit of luxury, this isn’t the place. The location is fabulous and the water pressure in the shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful Stay
One of the best rooms I’ve stayed at! Great communication from the beginning. Friendly staff, beautiful room with a view! I’d stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like the location close to metro and train station
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rayna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is in an unbeatable location, with some of the best views in the city. However, it is becoming rundown and it need of a refresh, and could use more professional management. Some of the broken items in the room included the safe, hairdryer, single mattress (ripped), and dishes (most of them are chipped). The two men who run the place are very pleasant, but not overly helpful. For example, they communicate through the expedia app about check in, so messages are delayed by many hours and you can't check in without the messages - we had to go knocking on the locked door to get access to our room and were lucky we arrived when there happened to be someone at the front desk who let us take a picture of the check in instructions with our phone. Additionally, the room was only made up once during our weeklong stay, and did not include refills on shampoo, toilet paper, etc, all of which we had to request separately as we ran out. A few items could go a long way - such as providing more than 2 coffee capsules and 1 small bottle of water as the promised "welcome basket" for a week long stay. Loved the location, but a refresh and more attention to detail would improve the experience. It is a 2* stay in a 5* location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing time at the Cathedral Design Appartments. The team was great to comminuciate with, responded quickly and answered all of our questions. The room was very clean and well kept. The surrounding area was awesome and veing close to the Porto Cathedral was a very cool experinece. This stay is a 10 minute walk from so many locations which made our stay in Porto very convenient. Wokkd definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Super nice front desk staff. The property is very old but made up fairly clean. Location is absolutely perfect! I had three major problems with the property. 1. There is no air conditioning. I would have never booked here had I knew that first. 2. No elevator, I had to drag my luggage to the third floor. 3. The windows were nailed shut, not only it was super hot but there is no way to escape if there is a fire. I asked the front desk to unscrew the window blockage, and I was able to open the window from there. Which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore Porto. The apartment was spacious and had everything needed for our stay. Nice views and easy to get to popular attractions and public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Solihull

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place thanks x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
To be quite honest I was extremely skeptical of the check-in process. Having to rely on mobile phones for updates, getting door codes and so forth. But I was informed this is likely the way of the future and give it a go. I am glad I did! The check-in process was a breeze, the gentleman front desk staff person was incredibly knowledgable and helped us arrange a tour. Rooms were clean. Location was great! We received extremely helpful emails from the property about places to dine, parking options. After all this---if the way Cathedral Design Apartments is the way of the future we are all in store for great things. Well done Cathedral Design Apartments!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location only issue is drivers are not familiar with entering the area. But overall GREAT LOCATION!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay.
Great communication from staff, all information sent well in advance, completed a check in form prior to arrival so we could go straight to our room once it was ready without waiting at reception. Room was ready when we got into the city so we could drop our bags off straight away. Apartment clean, great location to visit all the main sites, closeby to the funicular down to the river and takes you right in front of Dom Luis bridge. Staff really helpful and can even arrange airport transfers if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

guangyue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Too small
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the blurb and the actual property do not match. The apartments are nicely designed and ok size wise, but when you say premium bedding and there is a hole in the duvet cover and there is supposed to be a pillow menu but no mention in your room. The picture online also don't show that the bed is one that folds into the wall so it is not possible to have the big comfy couch unless the bed is away. And speaking of the bed it was the hardest bed I have ever slept on, I travel a lot and this was so uncomfortable that we went to a shopping centre and bought a topper to try and get some sleep without waking up sore. Sorry would not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda De La

Traveled with group
Excellent location but impossible to arrive in car. Good communication and good host. The bathroom had a funny smell and had mold. Uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glendon

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Blake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was moderate size and a good location if you don’t mind walking upstairs or hills while staying in Porto. Midway between the riverside restaurant area and the centre of the old town. Information office next to the cathedral very helpful. A laundry was stated but not actually onsite. We had to use a laundromat. An inside restaurant is actually next door and was noisy every night as it has Fado performances. We were booked 4 nights but given only 2 coffee capsules, 2 dishwasher tabs and 1 hand soap. No tea towel. Bed was extremely hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024