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Rua dos Mercadores, 3, Porto 4050-375, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013
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Nelson, New Zealand
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed in the Sao Fransisco Suite for two nights. The location cannot be bettered...right on the river and only two meters away from the closest restarant with another say 10 restaurants within one minutes's walk. The small suite is well appointed and very clean and tidy. There is even a balcony overlooking the Duoro river and the Square below... More

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Winnpeg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

A trip to Porto is truly unforgettable, made even more spectacular with a stay at PortoSense apartments. Excellent location in the historic part of town, looking down on the Ribeiro Square and right across from the Douro river. The rooms are tastefully decorated, very clean with all the amenities that you could possibly need. We would highly recommend PortoSense.

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Perth Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We are two couples staying at these marvellous apartments right now. I absolutely endorse all previous comments about the immaculate presentation, decor, comfortable beds and fabulous location. Every single detail has been thought of and these apartments should be the benchmarks for all others! My only suggestion would be that the directions for arriving by car were not quite clear... More

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Ravenna, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Everything was absolutely perfect: ultra-confortable place, wonderful view, attention and style for each single detail (they even left chocolate for our twins!) and extreme cleanliness. A pleasure for all senses...

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Raglan, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The PortoSense apartments are in a terrific location looking down on the central Ribeiro Square and across the Douro river in the old part of town. They are in a lovely old building, stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, with fantastic facilities: cable TV, well equipped kitchen with stove, dishwasher, and washing machine, lovely bathrooms with everything you could need, a lift... More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Truly had a wonderful weekend in Porto and great accomadtions at the PortoSense! The apartment was more than I expected with spectacular views of the river, bridge and all the port houses across. A great location to explore all aspects of the city and easy access on the tram out to the beaches and ocean. From the moment I booked... More

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Lacey, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

The hotel was very centrally located and close to all the restaurants.. Nicely decorated and very functional. There was a nice view and the access to the building was easy and the internet access one of the fastest I have found. There was a small cafe across the street with a good selection of breakfast items and snacks. The staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

This was the best apartment I stayed in while backpacking Portugal! It is located in the best area if you plan on visiting Porto (Ribeira Square); right on the river and near the historic district. The apartment was located in an old building, but had very modern appliances and decor. The little balcony provides a great view out on the... More

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Sinagpore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

Cristina was of great help.. information on checking in and out was sent almost immediately with booking of room. Taxi service from train station was provided by Mr Pedro at 8EUR which is really convenient. room is big , clean , comfortable and nicely decorated. I enjoyed staying here and it has great view of Ribeira and Douro river. Internet... More

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Hepburn Springs, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

I don't think there could be a better location in Porto than right on the Ribeira, and Portosense is absolutely perfectly positioned right at the centre of it. In a beautiful old building that's been renovated and styled with every modern convenience, my teenage daughter and I enjoyed out short stay in the San Francisco room with a lovely little... More

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Address: Rua dos Mercadores, 3, Porto 4050-375, Portugal
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Region: Portugal > Northern Portugal > Porto District > Porto
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 73 Speciality lodging in Porto
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
PortoSense apartments are ideal for a romantic getaway, family holiday, group of friends or simply a work trip.We offer privacy, space and comfort with the added-value of feeling as if you were in your own home.In Praça da Ribeira, a stone-throw away from the River Douro, you can feel the History: in the fourteenth Century the naval construction filled this port and these narrow streets with movement. It is one of the most visited places by tourists.The recently renovated PortoSense building is easily recognized by the magnificent fountain from the eighteenth century which stands outside it, built in the 1780’s and decorated with Portugal’s Coat of Arms. Cook your own meals in an intimate and relaxed environment, or go out and enjoy the huge variety of restaurants, bars, tapas and typical taverns which you will find nearby by walking through the Cais da Ribeira, up to the Mercado das Flores, Infante, in the direction of the city centre, into Avenida dos Aliados, Praça S. Domingos, Rua Galerias de Paris, where you can be surprised with live music and a very fun nightlife. ... more   less 
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