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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras) | Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Escadas das Verdades 17, Porto, Porto, 4050-622
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Studio (Vandoma)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Santana)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (São Sebastião)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Mentiras)

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Porto

With a stay at Arco Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Porto, within a 5-minute walk of Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Porto Historic Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dom Luis I Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lapin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nata Sweet Nata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CAL foods and drinks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Coffee Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prioridade Bar - ‬3 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
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. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

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

  • 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 available 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 alternate 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs 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 midnight
  • Housekeeping is 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 elevators

Property is also known as

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Arco Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

DAYEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Sofia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our apartment was phenomenal!! The apartment was spacious and well equipped. Communication before our arrival was extremely clear and so very helpful. Location was amazing as next to the cathedral. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Yun

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and i stayed at the Arco apartments for 3 nights in September . The apartment was very unique, clean and well supplied. It was walking distance to everything we needed. Expect to walk hills and alot of stairs. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MENTIRAS - One of the best views in Porto, two balconies (standing room) and four double doors letting in light. Lovely spacious and clean flat. Stylish interior and well equipped. Be prepared for the steps! Only 2 mins from the cathedral. Great air conditioning and servicing every other day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment is a gem! Close to everything and equipped with everything to make your stay comfortable. The only downside was that the bed wasn’t comfortable and the mattress could stand to be replaced or at least have a mattress topper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit of a walk to get to so would not be ideal for travellers with mobility issues or large pieces of luggage. That being said the apartment is beautiful and in a nice area near the cathedral. Easiest access is to walk down from the cathedral. Good communication and check in! Immaculate apartment, comfy beds, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kailla, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and accommodating. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Sedona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful apartment in a great location in the old town of Porto. It is walkable to everything, though through lots of stairs. Communication with the owner is essential, especially if you arrive by taxi - not all drivers know where to drop you off without having to climb a lot of stairs with your luggage. The taxi drivers that the owner recommends know where to drop you off and help with the luggage. We loved staying there and would do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
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

Jocelyn, Little Suamico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location (centrally located), quiet, clean, easy to communicate with staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near cathedral and the riverfront. Comfortable, clean, host very helpful and accommodating. Great stay in beautiful Porto!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ferreira

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

10/10 Excellent

christine, Nampa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all around !! Lovely owner and so kind! The place is absolutely perfect ! A must stay in again the next time I visit Porto! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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