Shout out to Katarina for communication, friendliness and helpfulness. Beginning with a wonderful staff, staying at VC Ribeira was excellent. You couldn't find a better location. Clean room, comfortable beds, air conditioning, a fridge, microwave and toaster and great little pod-type coffee maker with coffee provided. From there you can choose from many restaurants, walk the winding cobbled streets, shop to your heart's content, walk along the river a half block away or cross the bridge to Gaia, or hop a tour boat. Highly recommend.