Karma Camellia

The historical district of Baixa is as cool as it gets in Porto –⁠ and it's where you'll find this ultra-slick apartment.

Housed in a period building of handsome proportions, this place is exactly how you'd pictured Porto city living to be. Wrought-iron balconies dotted with blooming camellias greet you on arrival. While inside, ornately moulded high ceilings and balcony doors flood the space with natural daylight to make quite the first impression. Just note you'll have to climb quite a few stairs here.

Rustle up breakfast in the smart, made-for-action kitchen, then come together around the dining table for a lazy breakfast as you hatch plans for the day ahead. Best served with those balcony doors wide open to let the sunshine in.

And when the charming cobbled streets below finally come calling, you won't have far to go. Rua das Flores, one of the city's most elegant and historic pedestrianised boulevards, is right on your doorstep. Delve into its boutiques, then grab a coffee to go and follow the roads snaking down to Douro River –⁠ you'll be there in nine minutes flat.

And when thoughts turn to food, you'll be well fed and watered in this part of town. São Domingos square, with the greatest concentration of restaurants in the city, is just at the end of the street (three minutes on foot) for tasty petisco plates and a glass of something chilled.

Home truths:
*This apartment sleeps six guests with the last two guests sleeping on a sofabed in the lounge - if you'd like ample space for socialising, we'd recommend this home for four guests
*You’ll share an entrance to the apartment building
*This home is located on the second floor but there’s no lift, so be prepared to climb some stairs – the views are worth it
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and play crib are available for no additional fee – just request with your host in advance
*There’s a laptop-friendly space for remote working at this home
*Kitchen and bathroom essentials are provided to help settle you in
*Paid on-street parking is located nearby