Vira Solto

Vira Solto: Porto

Modern and bright, this studio-style apartment offers a comfortable base from which to explore Porto’s many sights, whether you’re in town for business or pleasure.

Step into the open-plan living area to be met with wood floors and contemporary boho decor, all bathed in light thanks to the glass doors to the far end of the room. Open these up to step out onto a private balcony – the perfect spot to indulge in your morning coffee and locally bought pastéis de nata, or to sip a glass of Vinho Verde at sunset.

Back inside, the dining table is ready to host intimate soirées when you’re not out sampling your neighbourhood’s food scene, while the desk space is on hand should you need to catch up on emails. Factor in the comfortable bedroom and the sleek bathroom and you’ve got everything you need for a carefree stay.

And when it comes to sightseeing, you’ve got plenty to see and do within easy reach, including the beautifully tiled Chapel of Souls (a twenty-minute walk), the Mercado do Bolhão (a twenty-two-minute walk), and the Igreja de Santo Ildefonso (a twenty-minute walk).

Home truths:
*The host has several similar homes in the same building – the exact layout, views, and design of your home might vary slightly from the photos
*There's a lift to access the apartment on the fourth floor
*At capacity, one guest will sleep on the sofa bed in the living room
*This home has a studio layout
*Cots are available on request
*A change of bedding and towels is provided weekly
*There's no washing machine here, but there's a launderette a four-minute walk away
*As you're in a central location, you may hear some street noise
*The kitchenette is compact and lacks an oven
*The building's entrance is communal
*We recommend skipping the car and using Porto's public transport – Campanhã station is a four-minute walk away