Sweet Red at Sundown

Sweet Red at Sundown: Porto

Nestled among the vivacious nightlife, mouthwatering restaurants and funky bars dotted along Porto's lively Galerias de Paris, this studio flat is truly in Porto's beating heart. It doesn't get more central than this – simply step outside and you'll find yourself immersed in the city's vibrant spirit. While away your afternoon shopping for books at the iconic Livraria Lello (just around the corner), strolling along the Ribeira (fifteen minutes on foot) and exploring Porto's historic landmarks (Sé do Porto is a twelve-minute stroll away).

Following a day packed with sightseeing, make your way home for some post-dinner drinks on the communal roof terrace. It'll be hard to resist the scenery from up here, which stretches out across the city's rooftops and has a first-class view of the Clérigos Tower – port wine and pasteis de natataste taste better with a backdrop like this.

Pocket-sized it may be, this apartment is brimming with all the essentials you'll need for a city break. There's a sleek rainfall shower in the bathroom, a Juliet balcony that overlooks the bustling street below, and although the kitchen may be compact, it has just enough space and culinary gear to rustle up light bites. Even better, your host can arrange breakfast deliveries and traditional dinners if you don’t fancy cooking, as well as one-of-a-kind experiences like walking tours, boat trips and day trips to Portugal’s wine region.

Home truths:
*This is a studio apartment, so there’s no separation between the living area and bedroom *At full capacity, one guest will sleep on the sofa bed – although it could fit two, the maximum number of guests here is three *A cot and high chair can be provided for free on request *Both the entrance to this building and the roof terrace are shared with other residents *There’s no washing machine here, but there is a laundromat a six-minute walk away *Parking isn’t included, but you won’t need a car in Porto – not only are landmarks, restaurants and shops within walking distance, but Aliados metro station is a few minutes away on foot *This flat is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected