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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
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Kitchenette
    Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
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

Room options

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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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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 - 0.1 km
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandeman Cellars - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casa da Música - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

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 Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

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
  • Toaster
  • 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
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

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 2.00 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'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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10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 3-night trip
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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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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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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

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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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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8/10 Very good

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

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.
Jennifer, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place thanks x
Eva, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!!
Edward, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Armando, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location only issue is drivers are not familiar with entering the area. But overall GREAT LOCATION!!!!
Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Monica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
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