Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback
Entire apartment

Arco Apartments

4.0 star property
Apartment with kitchen, steps from Porto Cathedral

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Arco Apartments

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião) | Living room
Studio (Vandoma)
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana) | Terrace/patio
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Living area
A short walk from Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center, Arco Apartments provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Studio (Vandoma)

Studio (Vandoma)

Studio (Vandoma)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

You may also like

Ad
Lobby lounge

Porto River

Centro / Baixa
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 506 reviews
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Porto River
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Escadas das Verdades 17, Porto, Porto, 4050-622

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nata Sweet Nata - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lapin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Coffee Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ribeira's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CAL foods and drinks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Arco Apartments

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Porto Cathedral
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free apartment building has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Arco Apartments offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Deluxe Studio, Balcony, River View | View from room

VC Heritage Ribeira Porto

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 47 reviews
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Free cot

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 4 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [ESCADAS DAS VERDADES]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [ESCADAS DAS VERDADES, 17]
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 3.00 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

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 38172/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Arco Apartments Apartment Porto
Arco Apartments Apartment
Arco Apartments Porto
Arco Apartments Porto
Arco Apartments Apartment
Arco Apartments Apartment Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Arco Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arco Apartments?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arco Apartments on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$178.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arco Apartments?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arco Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 1:30 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Arco Apartments?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Arco Apartments located?

Located in Sé, this apartment building is steps away from Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are also within 15 minutes. Ribeira Station is only a 4-minute walk and Guindais Funicular is 6 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Arco Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 240 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location and the views!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ferreira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property - very great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailla

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Very clean and accommodating. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is in the hart of the downtown with the view of the tram bridge. It is an immersive experience. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Arco Apartment Cantana was truly a hidden gem. This apartment had everything in the kitchen you could need especially wine glasses! Even a little outside patio to enjoy our Portuguese wine.Located behind the cathedral where most tours depart was ideal. Area very safe,walking distance to restaurants and across the Dom Luis bridge. Communication via WhatsApp quick and even sent a video of where to find Arco once at the cathedral. Met by Leonilde on time and answered questions and sent names of places we had asked about. Definitely better than a sterile hotel chain annd much larger, so happy we found Arco Apratments.Highly recommend if steps are not an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay at the Arco Apartments

Had an excellent experience at the Arco apartments. Host was so friendly and gave us some excellent recommendations. Apartment was clean and up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was great. The apartment is well situated and Leonilde who greeted us was also great. The communications were easy, the information very clear and she gave us a lot of tips for Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAYEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice host lady. There are a lot of stairs and cannot drive all the way to the door of the place however, it is worth to walk with the suitcases to get the place lol. You will get to have the most beautiful sceneries in Porto! Do not forget to bring your key with u all the time. 😂 I just came l out for view like 5mins right in front of the door but It is locked automatically!! Lol had to call my host to get a spare key. Thank god she was very nice. Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this apartment! Great location (although it is down lots of steps, so keep this in mind when carrying luggage)close to the Se Porto. We were doing the Portuguese Camino so we appreciated being so close to the starting point. Great communication from the manager who met us on the day with the key and information we needed. Comfy bed, great facilities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay.

Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment is spacious, clean, well equipped, has character/history and is in a great location near the cathedral (Se in Portuguese). Would definitely stay here again. Nilde and Gabriel were extremely helpful both before arrival and on arrival. Just be aware that you need to navigate some steps to get to the apartment - but it's worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing city & spot!

Amazing hosts, lovely comfortable apartments and wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Arco Apartments - Santana

Incredible apartment that really suited my wife and I. In the heart of the historic centre of Porto and close to many sights and restaurants. Communications were really easy and our host was extremely helpful providing local information on best restaurants, bars and places to visit. Porto is a wonderful destination. We spent 5 nights in the apartment and will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was well located and clean. The hand off of keys when we arrived was a bit unorganized because there was an emergency with one of the admins, which is likely a one-off. But there was no communication leading up to the moment we arrived with the other two admin. The location is great but it was below a bar, so there was a bit of noise (music and stomping) in the evenings. There are many stairs to get to the apartments, which on one hand gives a very authentic environment, but if you have heavy bags or many bags, this may not be the best stay for you. Overall, it was fine and a nice unit, that was clean and it was located in a great area. They also give lots of recommendations of local spots which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Not for anyone who has mobility challenges.

Very convenient location, however, please note that the hotel can only be accessed via stone stairs from the main Porto Cathedral. Therefore, this would not be suitable for elderly or mobility-challenged people. There are also many flights of stairs to get down to the restaurant promenade beside the Douro River. As long as you are reasonably fit, the comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Everyhing was good

Very central location in Porto. Host was super helpfull , organized and polite. You have everything you need in the apartment. Highly recomended place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation well located. Unusual check in procedure, meeting the host at the site and making payment in person. Communication was not great they were trying to WhatsApp message which I don’t use. Overall good stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room with great accomodations. Coffee machine, fridge, very generous shower, etc. Service was also great with a welcoming and informative host eager to share about her city. However, must note that apartment is located on stairs, so there was a lot of going up and down which may tire more than desired.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing location for a long weekend

The location is excellent for sight seeing as the property is very near the Don Louis bridge. The access is via a lot of steps. Quite difficult to find but we were met at the Cathedral and shown the way. I would recommend booking the taxi through the owners as it is cheaper than the airport taxis and they know where to drop you. The apartment is small but well designed and equipped. Our one complaint was that the television did not work and no one came to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

This was a cute property but challenging to access (especially with luggage) due to the many stairs in the area. The apartment had all the amenities you would want and a lovely king size bed. It was comfortable and close to everything. We were able to get parking near by but drive on some pretty tight streets to access. With no luggage and no car the place is great but luggage and a vehicle makes this place a bit tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Once we arrived at the apartments, we were very pleased with the accommodations, freshly decorated, fully stocked kitchen, spacious one bedroom apartment. There is no easy way to get to the apartments with luggage, so be prepared for stairs and/or steep inclines on cobblestone paths. The upside is no car traffic, very close to the Luis Bridge, cathedral of Porto, and the Old Porto waterfront where there are many attractions and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ladan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked everything about it. It was so convenient and accessible. Located in the middle of a historical region and near restaurants, it offered an amazing view of the bridge and was very clean. Everything was awesome. Just a heads up: it is far from the street, and you need to walk all the way with your luggage and take it up and down the stairs. That is the only negative point for this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was integrated with all of needed services, except clothes washing machine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a very nice stay. Clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good location though lots of steps to carry your luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025