Shining View

Name: Shining View
Address: Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, PT

Location: Rua Das Taipas 11, Porto, PT

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Discover the charm of Porto from the comfort of Shining View, where modern amenities meet cultural richness in an unbeatable location.

Home-Like Comfort
Enjoy spacious rooms individually decorated with full kitchens, allowing you the flexibility to dine in. Each room is equipped with LCD TVs and cozy sitting areas to ensure you feel right at home.

Unmatched Connectivity
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and take advantage of our tour/ticket assistance to explore the vibrant surroundings, including historic landmarks just steps away.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Our concierge services including multilingual staff, express check-out, and pick-up service make for a hassle-free stay. Plus, with laundry services available, you can focus on enjoying your trip.

Experience the best of Porto by booking your stay at Shining View today!

Important Information

* This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Multilingual staff
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Train station pickup (surcharge)

Rooms Available

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Street View)

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
409-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 People, Street View)

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
409 sq feet

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Street View)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
517 sq feet

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating and fan
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
City Duplex, 1 Bedroom, City View

2 Double Beds
527-sq-foot room with city views

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 People. Street View 2)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
484 sq feet

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating and portable fan
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
Duplex, River View

2 Double Beds
646 sq feet

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
538-sq-foot room with city views

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating and portable fan
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
538-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 People. Street View)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
484 sq feet

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating and portable fan
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

Guest Reviews

Joe (8/5): - Had a great view of Douro River. Quiet area.
Sze Shin Steve (10/5): - Beautiful scenery!
Ruben (10/5): - Mucha subida
Rebecca (10/5): - A great apartment in a good location. Made for a great stay in a great city. Bonus is the washing machine
Julien (10/5): - C'était parfait
Karen (8/5): Well located in Porto - Well located to shopping, restaurants and walkable to all the sights of Porto. Very clean apartment and secure. Washing machine a bonus. The electrics need some attention, flickering lamp when plugged in and power outlet in main bedrooms bit dodgy. Pictures are accurate but the place is very small, smaller than we were expecting. Overall a great place for a few nights
Robert james (10/5): - Excellent location, lovely apartment and extremely helpful staff which made our stay lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Porto.
Beverly (10/5): Perfection - Everything about our stay was perfect.
Leslie (2/5): Not Worth It. Go Elsewhere. - Disaster from the outset. Organised a shuttle from the airport. Was told could not meet for check-in but gave instructions. No shutrle was there upon arrival. Manager said that there won't be one that could meet us. We had to cab during the busiest afternoon period and cost more than the shuttle. Apartment was clean but very dated and many broken things like towel hanger and shower head holder. Reasonably central to shops and cafes. Main centre seems to be about 700m away. The manager made the experience forgettable. We tried contacting many times to no avail as the front door broke and we couldn't get out and the other guests were stuck in the bitter cold for over 1 hour. We also had my wife's brother stuck in the room as no responding to us and we pleaded through calls and messages through the whatsapp number but again, no avail. We had to call the ambulance and fire brigade. They opened the front door to the hotel and then our room to find him passed out on sleeping tablets and mixed with alcohol. We had to take to emergency. The Dr said that this was made worse by the time to get to hospital. He is now recovering back in Lisbon. The managers response was utterly dismissive and like it was all our fault. I had my sisyer call from Australia and he never picked up so she went back to sleep. "We don't have 24h service. When you called our number and not whatsapp, i called you right back. And texted you. You didn't answer. I could never predict this was happening"
Juan Pablo (10/5): - Excelente en todo
a (10/5): Great apartment - Very nice and clean apartment
Verified traveler (10/5): - Central extremely clean and modern inside an old traditional building. Booking in staff very helpful and informative. Would recommend highly.
Aurelia (10/5): - Appartement globalement propre. Avec à disposition l'ensemble nécessaire pour la toilette et pour dormir.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The views were outstanding. It was very clean. Despite our late arrival (plane was diverted to Spain due to bad weather at the airport) we were still booked in upon our arrival, given instructions re the apartment, given recommendations on where to eat, visit and the location of supermarkets etc. We were provided with replacement towels etc. during our week long stay. It was quiet throughout our stay so sleeping was not an issue at all. Overall we would stay again, if we were to return to Porto one day. A very minor point but I would like larger glass tumblers and cups in the kitchen.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Nos encantó la localización y la limpieza, asi como, la amabilidad de Carol en todo momento.
ingrid&walter (8/5): - der erste eindruck von aussen ist kein besonders guter, so wie die ganze nachbarschaft. aber innen ist das gebäude sehr sauber und funktionell. die begrüssung war herzlich und wäschewechsel 2x in 1 woche - herz, was willst du mehr !
Verified traveler (10/5): - bon emplacement pour visite de porto a pied personnel a l ecoute appartements tres propre spacieux
Verified traveler (10/5): - Central location warm and knowledge staff, comfy beds and sofa
SUKRYOUNG (10/5): 내집처럼 깨끗하고 편안한 숙소 - 포르투 주요 관광지와 10분 이내 도보 거리에 있는 매우 접근성 좋은 아파트먼트형 숙소입니다. 호텔이 아니라 2층이상이면 무거운 캐리어 들고 계단 오르내릴게 걱정되었는데 엘리베이터가 있어 너무 좋았고, 내 집처럼 깨끗하고 편안하게 사용할 수 있게 주방기구, 세탁기 등 다 구비되어 있어 3일 머무는 동안 간단한 요리도 하고 세탁도 할 수 있었습니다. 다만 한가지 단점, 체크인과 온수사용등 시설물 사용을 메일에 전달받은 안내문대로 셀프로 해야 하는데 이게 어려운 암호 해독처럼 쉽지않았다는 점입니다.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Sehr gute Lage Alles im Appartement was man so braucht. Faire Preise für Getränke im Kühlschrank. Gerne wieder.
IG (6/5): - The location was great. The apartment was very nice but missing a few basic things that I thought would be provided for I do stay at many airbnb apartments. Items such as salt, pepper, which are basics. Most have coffee sugar left for their guest. I dont understand why they provide a kitchen with all the pots and pans but not these basics. Also, we were 2 friends travelling together and we like to go our own way. Only 1 key provided and when asked if another could be for convenience not having to meet up at a certain time this was not possible. The communication was prompt and airport shuttle was arranged. Great place overall but would be amazing for just these few basic things.
Christine (10/5): - Sehr zentral, an der Rezeption sehr freundlich mit sehr guten Tipps für Lokale und Ausflüge, großes Appartement, nett eingerichtet und natürlich sehr sauber.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Tout s'est très bien passé, bon accueil, prestations conformes. Parfait
Verified traveler (8/5): - Arredi in ottime condizioni, pulito, completo di tutte le attrezzature, esteticamente molto carino
Verified traveler (10/5): - Struttura in posizione ottima, camere pulitissime e tenute benissimo.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Totalmente positivo. Magnifica atención, apartamento completo y bien situado, las recomendaciones de la gerencia, perfecto. Volveremos a alojarnos allí
James (10/5): Nice 2 bedroom apt in ideal location - Had a 2 bedroom apt. Located in older part of town near Duoro river. Close, walking distance to all sites. Nice casual restaurants, bakery near the apt. Would stay there again!
mathieu (10/5): Très confortable - J'ai résidé 3 nuits dans cet appartement comportant 2 chambres à coucher meublé IKEA. Cuisine complète. Très confortable et propre. Situé à moins de 10 minutes à pied du métro et du Douro. Plusieurs restaurants à moins de 5 minutes. Très bon service et plusieurs informations furent données par Carol. Je recommande fortement.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Me gustó que está en el centro y que espacioso y bien equipado
Verified traveler (10/5): - In a quiet street. Many of the streets in old Porto are airb&b and some guests do not respect the peace of others at any time of the day or night. We were lucky. The Rua das Flores is probably the noisiest street in this area. OK if you dont mind the student lifestyle !
Verified traveler (8/5): - Everyone we dealt with was very helpful. Apartment as spotless and is in a great location. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful experience! Everyone was sooooo nice!! Easy check in, and VERY helpful!!
Verified traveler (10/5): - The apartment was amazing and had an amazing view on the river!
FLAVIO (10/5): Nota 10 !!! - Ótima hospedagem, apartamento grande e muito bom. Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo David e staff. Localização excelente para quem está a pé. Porem, se quiser alugar uma scooter, tem a vantagem de poder aluga-la no mesmo local da hospedagem ( Shining View Scooters Rental ) Eu recomendo e voltarei a me hospedar no Shining View quando voltar ao Porto.
Verified traveler (10/5): - L'emplacement , le calme , la disponibilité à l'accueil En moins petit déjeuner proposé sur Expedia mais pas à l’accueil bon salon de thé en bas de la rue sur la gauche
Leticia (10/5): - Excelente ubicación. Hemos pasado cuatro noches y hemos estado muy cómodos...las vistas impresionantes. David fue muy amable en todo momento y nos proporcionó mucha información de todo tipo sobre la zona. Se llega perfectamente a todos sitios caminando. Muy recomendable. Gracias
Verified traveler (8/5): - fijn appartement midden in de oude stad. Straat waaraan het appartement ligt is erg steil; straat is links hoger dan rechts. Als je niet makkelijk ter been bent is het elke keer een inspanning om er te komen.
Sandy (10/5): - Appartement correspondant à la description seul bémol, un lit parapluie (Bébé) serait un plus (en confort pour les jeunes parents) P& des couteaux à viande (ceux présent ne coupent pas & c'est assez ennuyeux, bien que ce soit qu'un tout petit détail)
Verified traveler (10/5): - Wir hatten 5 sehr schöne Tage in Porto. Das Appartement hat alles was man braucht. Die Lage ist super. Wir können es weiterempfehlen.
Verified traveler (10/5): - La limpieza general del apartamento. La ubicación, en el casco histórico de Oporto, ausencia de ruidos... En general es muy buena opción.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Tolle Lage, moderne Ausstattung, super freundlicher Besitzer
Christian (10/5): - tres bon accueil appartement propre et lumineux equipement complet
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great position in the historical part of Porto. Perfect place to chill out in between all the exploring / eating / drinking etc.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean, updated, nice staff, all amenities were there. Will definitely recommend.
Verified traveler (10/5): - The property was wonderful. We had lots of space and it was modern and clean. Communication was good with the management. The location was perfect. Walking distance from so many cool places.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, very clean and modern. In main historical centre.
Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a fantastic time staying at Shining view. We were in the 3rd level 2 storey loft apartment. It was such great value and very convenient! More spacious than expected for the two of us. Overlooking a narrow street and tiled roofs within easy walking distance to all of the attractions yet set back from the main thoroughfare. Highly recommend it!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Brilliant apartment. Ideal location. Helpful staff - Antonio. Highly recommended.
Michael (10/5): Great apartment in ideal location - Great apartment to stay in a nice well-located part of the city. Friendly staff very helpful with local information. Kitchen very well stocked with utensils.
Steve (8/5): - Great location within walking distance of most major attractions of the city. Nice to have kitchen/living room area to eat in at times. Not plush, but quite comfortable and has elevator to reach upper floors. Checkin with adjacent motor scooter rental shop.
Gord (10/5): - The property is in a great location, apartment is clean, well appointed and the host is very helpful. We recommend this property without hesitation
Mike (10/5): Ideal Old Town location - Lots to see and do. Vibrant city, great food and chilled atmosphere.
Francisco (10/5): Fantastic - Clean apartment, spacious , excelente location.....next restaurant end the most atraction on the city.........Friendly staff... Definitely I'll be back.
Adam (10/5): Great personal service - Really nice place to stay, spacious apartment, very kind and helpful staff. Great location too!
Andrew (10/5): Great stay in Porto - We loved staying in the apartment. The location was great and it had everything we needed. David and Anthony were very helpful with restaurant suggestions and other info.
Chris (10/5): Nicely decorated flat in a great location - The flat is in an idea location in the heart of Ribeira, it’s got a fully equipped kitchen and a pleasant living and dining area. It does have small proportions but that’s due to the character of the old Buildings of the district and it makes good use of the space.
Mel (10/5): Clean and comfortable property in great location - Was messaged before arrival to ascertain approximate arrival time (no reception),nice touch .Had a great run through of facility and area on arrival (some great advice which saved money).Our apartment had two bedrooms double bed in one and a single in the other a kitchen area (well equipped) and a sitting area. Along with a great bathroom. The apartment was spotlessly clean and was superbly located. We enjoyed Porto and would go back to both the apartments and Porto Highly recommended
Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent apartment in great location - Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Superb accommodation close to bars & restaurants & friendly staff.
Tracey (10/5): Lovely apartment in the old part of Porto - Stayed in the duplex with river view. Lovely to see the river from the apartment and view of the Port houses across the river. Well equipped apartment and very quiet . We loved the toastie maker for breakfast but ate out the rest of the time. Loads of restaurants from within five minutes walk and the river is also five minutes walk. We booked a taxi to get there- think we may have struggled to find it if we had to walk with our luggage from the station. Hosts are very helpful - gave us a map and recommended places to visit and eat on the map. Caracas was our favourite restaurant and was about 100 meters away.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Apartment was nice and central to everything. Staff were friendly and gave us some useful tips about the area and recommended some local restaurants which were just around the corner.
Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely apartment - Excellent apartment. Wonderful device and courteous management. Very helpful and reliable.excellent central location within walking distance from all activities and attractions.
Verified traveler (10/5): - A wonderful apartment to use as a base in Porto. Close to the river but convenient to the city center.
Christine (10/5): Home from Home - Shining View apartments are in a good location (up a steep hill but that cant be avoided in Porto). Our apartment was fully equipped and well managed.
ASHA (8/5): - Clean apartment with a beautiful view of the Douro river. Excellent location too. David gave us tips for food and sightseeing which were very helpful.
Dave (10/5): Perfect city location - Great location, close to city sights and some lovely restaurants very near. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay with you again in the future! Thank you.
Verified traveler (10/5): Super nice place - David and Antonio were awsome! They provided tons of good info. The apartament was clean, spatious, well equiped, modern inside, but within the heart of the old town. Everything is within a quick walk. Also the wifi worked great... we really felt at home there.
Sylvain (10/5): Great experience in Porto!!! - Great location in Ribeira close to the Douro! The staff (David and crew) were very great host helping us with every details. They exceeded our expectations in many ways. The appartement was clean and quiet and close to everything.
Clearmoon (8/5): Nice and comfortable room. - Nice and comfortable room. There was a kitchen with all the necessary equipment which was useful if you need to prepare some food for yourself if you feel slightly hungry although we did not do much cooking. All the interesting sites are nearby and word of caution, quite a steep climb in some areas and full of cobblestones. Flat shoes are really recommended. There was a separate room with a sofa so we found it useful that the other person can have his/her own privacy if he or she is unable to sleep. Can watch the TV without disturbing. The hosts left some tidbits in the fridge which we found very useful although we did not touch any of the alcoholic drinks as we don't drink alcohol.
Stephen (10/5): - Great location, clean and spacious. A couple of very good restaurants c.100 metres down the road.
N (10/5): Amazing Location and Room - Dave provides us the most comfortable and welcoming experience for our first time ever in Portugal. The room was clean, and well provided with all we needed! Highly recommended!
Andy (10/5): I'll be back - My arrival was delayed due to flight disruption and the hotel team could not have been more helpful and friendly. The apartment was lovely and would make a great base for a longer visit.
Ed (10/5): Long Weekend - I got into Porto much earlier than the required check-in time. I was allowed to check-in early, which was pleasing. The room was basically a one bedroom apartment. Fantastic condition. Incredibly clean. It looked as if it had been recently renovated. I do not know if it had, but it certainly looked new. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the Douro River. Pretty much all of the sites are within a 15-20min walk, with the exception of the port wine caves, but these are only slightly further away, on the other side of the river. Maybe 30min walk.
Phil (10/5): Great value apartment in a good location - We loved our stay at Shining View. It's perched up a hill with quick access down to the river or up to the university area and beyond. There are plenty of small bars and restaurants nearby if you want to avoid the big tourist eating places down at the river. The apartment has basic decor, but was extremely clean and had all the facilities we could ask for... The manager (David) gave us a map and personal recommendations for where to eat, no complaints with any that we visited, but Porto is packed with places to eat and a favourite memory is sitting outside of the smaller restaurants by the river watching the light change on the "Eiffel" bridge as the sun set - a bit more expensive, but well worth it. Back to Shining View, I can highly recommend it, especially if you're on a budget.
Verified traveler (10/5): Feel Like a Local in Porto ! - The overall apartment was very good, and the owners are attentive to all your needs from the moment you book to when you check out. They provide extremely helpful recommendations to restaurants in the area and what to do and see. The apartment itself comes with a list of amenities from wine and champagne to spices, tea, and kitchenware. The space is homely, very clean and excellently maintained. Some small downsides to the apartment was the water heater being quite loud with outside noise from the street, as well as the wifi system could be improved as the signal was kind of weak. The sofa bed could also be improved as there was a strange gap in the middle. The area is very safe close to all the sights and little shoppes and makes you feel like a local. The pros highly outweigh the cons and this apartment made our stay very comfortable! Would recommend to anyone staying in Porto !
Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location
Christine (10/5): Chris Barden - The service was excellent. We arranged to me met at the airport as finding streets can be a bit confusing in Porto. The driver/service manager was lovely and helpful. The apartment was well equipped with everything you could need. There was a lift which was a must have with a baby. River views and very clean. Very quiet at night and beds were very comfortable. Thoroughly recommended.
Ellen and Judi (10/5): Great Porto location, but bring good shoes - The apartment was extra clean, and stocked with some basic munchies (and alcoholic beverages). Stables were available within a walking block. The kitchen had supplies for very basic cooking. The street was loud, but the windows had noise blocking shutters that made a huge difference in sound level. We enjoyed being able to take long looks out of the windows at the street below. Every other day toilet paper, towels, and trash liners were left at the door in a bag. The location in on a slightly steep hill. Not a problem for us because we enjoyed walking, but be sure to bring some good shoes. There are several good restaurants within easy walking distance, and not too bad of a walk to other parts of historic Porto and over the bridge to Gaia to see the wineries.
Sarah (10/5): Excellent - Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff who were available with recommendations etc.
Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent apartment - Excellent apartment. On arrival met with Antonio who spent 15 minutes giving us local area information, restaurant recommendations and places to visit. We also received free bottle of sparkling local wine as a welcome. On second day we received email to ask if we needed anything. I had forgot my euro plug which they loaned me one. Lovely friendly proprietors and great holiday apartment.
Julie (10/5): Best place in Porto! - We loved everything about Shining View! Great location; spacious, clean, modern room; comfortable bed; wonderful views and friendly and helpful staff! We liked it so much we stayed two extra nights! David and Antonio are great hosts and so helpful with recommendations. I would recommend anyone I know to stay here and I will definitely stay here if I am ever in Porto! Can't say enough good things about the hotel! Thanks Shining View for a great trip!
Beverly (10/5): Accommodation Was a Treat - Shining View provided us with several days of clean, comfortable living, a well-appointed kitchen, a helpful David (manager), and a location that was within walking distance of key Porto features, a grocery store, and interesting vistas. That's not to say that walking in Old Porto is easy, but the ups and downs, the laundry hanging from ever-present balconies, and the snapshot-attractive street scenes and buildings made for a very enjoyable set of days for us. David proved helpful in getting transportation to our cruise terminal, restaurant recommendations, and other points of interest to visitors. The quiet apartment gave us easy sleep and airline recovery. Don't miss looking at this location; others will be downhill from this one!
Verified traveler (10/5): Brilliant apartment. - Lovely apartment. Clean and modern. Everything you could need. Helpful freindly staff. Highly recommend. Would stay again (and again!) Porto is great and shinning view is perfect base. Quiet at night too!
Deborah (10/5): Location and space in a modern apartment - Convenient location in a spacious apartment. An overview of the neighbourhood including suggestions for sightseeing, eating and shopping at checkin gave good basic knowledge to start our stay in Porto. A range of local produce in the full size fridge at very reasonable prices.
John (10/5): - Great place. The guys were very helpful and the room was nice with a great view. It was also in a nice local neighbourhood. Highly recommend it. Best value for dollar place I've been to in a long time
Gillian (10/5): Excellent central location with great staff. - Really helpful, kind staff who went to great lengths to make our stay wonderful. Absolutely immaculate apartment. Would have like air-con.
Sergio (10/5): Comfortable - Nice stay in Oporto, walking distance from various sites in the city. More comfortable than a typical hotel, for sure.
Verified traveler (8/5): Nice comfortable apartment - Great apartments with everything you need. The host Antonio can provide great recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants. Two things to note, it's on a really steep hill (but then everything in Porto is). And the reception is not open all day, so make sure to let them know when you will arrive. The lack of reception doesn't cause any problems though, as they are quick to respond when you need assistance and very accommodating.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Very enjoyable stay with fabulous recommendations about restaurants and sightseeing spots. The only slightly worrying thing is that it took us a while to warm up the room.
Judith (10/5): Amazing apartment in perfect location - The apartment is walking distance from everything we wanted to see. The location is great, close to the river and plenty of restaurants/bars; far nicer than the hotel area of Porto. We had a river view and 2 double beds. Plenty of space, a TV with English channels and a DVD player. Free wifi. A lovely added extra was the mini bar with plenty of choice and without highly inflated prices. Communication with Shining View was brilliant, and on arrival you are given a local map with lots of handy hints. We used their transfer service so it was very easy. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful apartment near Porto waterfront! - David is a wonderful host! He met us at the apartment, went over the map and made recommendations on where to eat and even which port wine cave to visit. Wish we had more time... The apt is perfect, great views, fast internet.... Private with full kitchen. The building even has a small elevator. We would definitely stay here again. Walking distance to train station and waterfront.... We walked everywhere very convenient.
Gillian (10/5): Fantastic apartment and location. - Fantastic location and easy to walk everywhere. Right in the centre of the old town and near the river so everything on the doorstep including lots of good restaurants. The apartment was spotlessly clean and the manager very helpful and easy to get hold of. His recommendations of where to eat and what to do were great and we had a fabulous time. I would recommend to anyone.
Daniel (10/5): Great family room, great service, great price! - Clean, new, and comfortable! David and Antonio were helpful from reservation through check-out, with great restaurant recommendations and tips. Definitely use the airport shuttle they offer...worth every penny!
Jaewon (10/5): - strongly recommendable
Verified traveler (10/5): Met the description. - Clean, well equipped apartment in a perfect location to visit Porto on foot. Gracious, helpful host. I would recommend this place to my friends.
Lynette (10/5): Porto excellence - this was the best place we stayed I our 5 weeks. Clean, comfortable and quiet. David, the manager, was incredibly helpful, over and above the call of duty. Lovely restaurants close by. Handy to everything. within walking distance of Sao Bento station. It was excellent!
Verified traveler (8/5): Fantastic Stay, but needs air con for Summer. - We stayed for 3 days in the top floor river view duplex. The location is great on a small side street with bags of character, a short walk from all the major sights in the city. It took us between 5-10 minutes to get to the train station and probably around 20 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi (30 euros). There are loads of places to eat and drink nearby, including a couple of really nice places within steps of the apartment. Porto has a great nightlife but you are far enough away to not be disturbed by it, yet close enough to stumble home. The room was really well equipped, loads of space quiet and clean / tidy. Wifi was fast and we had no problems connecting. Service was great despite there not being 24 hour reception, any questions were answered almost immediately via email. We were met on arrival and given a map and shown the best sights in the city, as well as recommendations for dining and sightseeing. Some really good tips. Great service overall and really pleasant. My only critisicm of the accomodation would be that there is no air conditioning at all in the duplex. There is a fan but it is pretty noisy and when we visited in early September it was far too warm for us to sleep comfortably. We would definitely return in cooler months as it is, and if air con was installed, just in the bedroom, then we would highly recomment all year round.
Kevin (10/5): Great Place!!! - This was a beautiful apartment overlooking the river. Well furnished, very clean and spacious. David the manager was extremely helpful. Would highly recommend Shining View!
Lena (10/5): - The view of the river was spectacular! The owner/ manager was very informative and hospitable. The location was just perfect. If I ever go back to Porto , I would stay in the same place. Thank you David!
Art from Orgon (10/5): Easy Porto - Good apt equipped with all that is needed. Quiet and very convenient. David was friendly and eager to share his ideas with someone new to Porto.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great place and excellent location - We had the apartment with no view but it was a great place. The apartment are comfortable, clean, in an excellent location for tourism and the staff are great. The place was only a little bit cold (even with the heater on) but I believe this is normal for Portugal during the winter because all internal places we've being were cold.