Arco Apartments

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Arco Apartments in Porto is a hidden gem! The location is superb, the amenities are top-notch, and the service is outstanding. Definitely a 5-star experience! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Not for those with limited mobility - be prepared for lots of steps. Our apartment was built into the hill, about 45 steps down from the Cathedral square. It's another 90 steps down to the 'elevator' which (for 2 euros per person per trip) can get you to the Douro riverfront (where there are lots of shops, restaurants and river tours). Without the elevator, it's at least 100 more steps on a winding path to the riverfront. The manager was quite helpful, and able to get a taxi with a driver who could get somewhat close (by backing down one-way alleys) and he helped get our bags down and then up the steps. They use WhatsApp for communications - which we don't use much, otherwise - so be sure to keep good access to that for this apartment. All that said, the apartment, once there, was fine. Bedroom had no storage, just a shelf and a closet rack with hangars near the firm bed. Bathroom was fine, with good shower. Living room comfortable. The mini-split over the door, which we used for heat, got the 'upstairs' (bath and bedroom) toasty but the living room remained cool. The kitchen has a small fridge (no freezer), pod coffee maker, good kettle, microwave and induction cooktop. No toaster. There were no instructions for how to use the cooktop but we eventually figured it out. Nice view of the bridge over the Douro. Can hear every word of the pedestrians on the steps, but they don't tend to walk those after dark, so no noise disturbing usual sleep hours