Enchanted Terrace

Place yourselves in the heart of historic Porto at this light-filled apartment perched along one of downtown’s most iconic avenues, Rua Mártires da Liberdade. While the traditional features of this Portuguese building, complete with obligatory azulejos tiles, are charming, expect some quirks. The spiral staircase leading up to the second bedroom is narrow and steep, and there’s only air-conditioning in one of the bedrooms. But we can forgive that for those two private terraces – a godsend on warm evenings. There's even a small desk nook to keep on top of emails – if you must.

Home truths:
*You’ll collect the keys to the apartment from your host’s nearby office. *Luggage storage is available – just request in advance. *This home is located within an apartment building with a shared entrance. *There is a narrow spiral staircase to access the second bedroom and top-floor terrace. It’s also worth noting that the bedroom is semi-open to the space below, so privacy is limited. *There is air conditioning only in the second bedroom. The other bedroom and living spaces have fans instead. *Some areas of the outdoor space will feel a little tired. *Given the home's central spot, expect to hear some street noise throughout your stay.