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Cathedral Design Apartments

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with restaurant, near Porto Cathedral

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Superior Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View | Television

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Main amenities
  • 9 smoke-free apartments
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
The price is €416
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 January 2025

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, City View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 43 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine

Design Duplex, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Mezzanine

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 39 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua Sao Sebastiao 31-35, Porto, Porto, 4050-569

What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 1 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk
  • Sandeman Cellars - 13 min walk
  • Casa da Música - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 5 min walk
  • Coimbroes Station - 7 min drive
  • General Torres Station - 16 min walk
  • Guindais Funicular - 5 min walk
  • Batalha-Guindais Stop - 5 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 6 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

When you stay at Cathedral Design Apartments, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Apartments offer nice touches such as premium bedding, espresso makers and pillow menus. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Guindais Funicular is 5 minutes and Batalha-Guindais Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • 9 apartments
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 7-12.5 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable service

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards

General

  • 9 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1645
  • Individually decorated

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

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

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7 to 12.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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

Also known as

Cathedral Design Apartments Porto
Cathedral Design Apartments Aparthotel
Cathedral Design Apartments Aparthotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Cathedral Design Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cathedral Design Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cathedral Design Apartments?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Cathedral Design Apartments?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Cathedral Design Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cathedral Design Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cathedral Design Apartments and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Porto Cathedral (1-min walk) and Ribeira Square (6-min walk), along with Holy Trinity Church (13-min walk) and Sandeman Cellars (13-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Cathedral Design Apartments?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Cathedral Design Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, an oven and a fridge.
What's the area around Cathedral Design Apartments like?
Cathedral Design Apartments is in Centro / Baixa, a short 5-minute walk from Guindais Funicular and 6 minutes' walk from Ribeira Square. Travellers give top marks for the aparthotel's prime location.

Cathedral Design Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

4/10 Fair

The property was difficult to locate, especially if arriving in darkness. Directions need to be clearer. Despite being in the vicinity of the Cathedral, area around property is undesirable with graffitied buildings and vagrants sleeping rough. We were allocated 4th floor ‘superior’ apartment which involved climbing 4 flights of narrow stairs with motion-sensor lighting which kept going off before we reached the next landing. The floor area of apartment was considerably reduced due to sloping eaves-type ceiling. Apartment itself was dim and dusty, kitchen poorly equipped and towels, although laundered, were stained and of poor quality. I selected this accommodation based on glowing reviews. These reviews absolutely did not reflect our experience.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to explore the city
Room was just what we needed. Windows opened to panoramic view of downtown and had the most beautiful sounds of bell towers and seagulls. Location was central to go explore. Parking is a situation in Porto so we decided to just park right outside and risk it and our car was fine for 2 nights. The cathedral cafe right next door is a must with the nicest owner who loves telling you about his city and sites to see. I also had the best cappuccino here in all the places we went in Portugal!
Audrey, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The location is right at the foot of the walking ramp from the cathedral, which was amazing, and also 5 minutes walking from train and metro station - so very convenient. Room was nice and clean. The one disappointment was that I could not get into the room before 3 pm and there seemed to be no willingness to prioritize me - They had asked me before my arrival when I expected to get there, which I interpreted to mean they were planning for my arrival time, but I still could not get in until 3 PM. I came from the West Coast USA, so was completely wiped out, jetlagged. My priorities were to put down roots and go to the bathroom - their priorities were for the room to look perfect before I entered. I would have preferred to get in early, drop my luggage, use bathroom, even if everything was not yet perfect.
Angelika, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The apartment was extremely nice, modern and clean. The young gentlemen at the front desk were extremely helpful and welcoming. The only drawback is trying to locate the property, both on Google maps and for the Uber drivers - perhaps there is better location information.
Denise, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kalpana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A little gem!
Excellent place to stay when visiting Porto. Great communication, nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Bryan, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

All was good except the parking is difficult to find one nearby. Overall everything was good and Diogo was very kind
Roger, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice accommodations with A+ location
Location is the best! Communication was great and they provided us with lots of excellent food recommendations and we were able to laundry at a place nearby. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable with a great location!
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking is terrible. As well, finding the place was challenging. Overall, after feeling out the area, the location is great, but people around have no clue where the apartment is!
Sandra, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pro: located near by most of site viewing. Walkable distance to everything Cons: Cleanliness of the room- dusting on the lamps, washroom with mold, kettle has not been cleaned, room condition different from shared picture, AC not available (just fan which is not functioning) therefore room had very seriously mold, muggy smell. Humidifier was too small to work for the size of the room.
Inhae, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I would recommend these apartments. Good location compact, comfortable and practical. Walking distance from most attractions. Great accommodation that’s about it.
Grant, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Tordur, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Samantha, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Anne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
karly, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Ann Marie, 4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Nattalia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gillian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Yadira, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I like the location close to metro and train station
Rania, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Rayna, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Stephen, 3-night family trip
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