Aparthotel Oporto Sol

I recently spent four nights at Aparthotel Oporto Sol, and while my stay was overall okay, it came with a few drawbacks. First, the location is a bit outside the main area of Porto, which required some extra effort to get into the heart of the city. While the surroundings were quiet and less crowded, I did find myself relying on public transport or taxis more than I would have liked. One of the main issues was the absence of air conditioning in the bedroom. During my stay, the temperatures were warm, and it made things uncomfortable at night. Opening the windows was not an option due to the presence of mosquitoes outside, which meant I struggled to find a comfortable sleeping temperature. On the positive side, the apartment itself was spacious and generally clean. The amenities were adequate for my needs, and the staff was friendly and helpful, albeit a few blocks over. I appreciated the kitchenette, which allowed me to prepare some of my own meals during my stay. In summary, while my stay at Aparthotel Oporto Sol had its merits, the lack of air conditioning and its location outside the main area impacted my overall experience. If you're sensitive to heat or prefer to be in the city center, you may want to consider other options. Otherwise, it serves as a decent accommodation for those seeking a quieter spot.

The apartment was lovely and clean. Perfect location and very comfortable. A friend and I stayed at the guest house for 2 nights and 3 days. On arrival we were given an address that was different to a check in area. The walk was not far, however we were unable to check in as it was after hours for reception. Our driver then called and talked to the reception and managed to help us get a key for the guest room. The next morning we walked over to the reception area to complete our check. The lady at the front desk was not very approachable as we did not feel comfortable asking for information as it seemed like she just wanted to get our check in over and done with. We were told that maps and information about the city was prepared for us however we did not receive them from the front desk and managed to walk around and find our own way with tours and visiting sites. Other than the uncomfortable check in process the stay was very comfortable.

We rented two apartments--one for my husband and me and the other for our two adult daughters---for four nights in May 2025. The girls' apartment (2A) was on the 2nd floor and was nicer and brighter than our first-floor apartment (OB), which was rather dark and faced a pigeon-filled alleyway. The apartments were not fancy, but had all we needed and it was nice to have the extra space as compared to a hotel room. Don't expect to do any real cooking -- the girls' apartment had a hotplate, but ours did not. Location was good and the street relatively quiet. We opted to get the breakfast, which was delivered in a box every morning. It was a good amount of food -- multiple bread items, ham, cheese, soggy fruit cups....it was ok for one or two mornings, but by the third morning, we wished we had not gotten the breakfast. I was under the misimpression when I booked that breakfast would actually be served in a dining room -- silly me :) The reception for these apartments is a 5 to 7 minute walk. No big deal, but a bit of a drag as we had a lot of suitcases. Overall a decent value for the money.

This aparthotel is in a great location, and self checkin/checkout was easy. However, we stayed on the top floor, and during a thunderstorm in the middle of the night rain started leaking from the roof in multiple places. When we realized it was going to rain again the following night we checked out early and stayed at another hotel instead. The woman at the front desk said she would talk to Administration and get us a refund for that night. However since the room was not CURRENTLY leaking at that time, administration did not back her up and refused the refund after we left. Looking at the walls and ceiling it was clear the leaks had happened before and had not been repaired. Due to this and our experience we cannot recommend staying at any of the aparthotels managed by this company.

A good aparthotel in the heart of Porto. Close to all the main attraction, train station, bars, restaurants and shops. Nice big apartment with fully fitted kitchen/sitting room. Lovely continental breakfast optional.