VIVA República Serviced Apartment

Good location with some outdoor space. 2 spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage. Very easy access to property with lockbox facility.

We were expecting 2 bathrooms but it was one bathroom and a cloakroom. The cable on the TV needs attention as wires are exposed.

Das Haus und die Wohnung ist gut saniert und in einem guten Zustand.

Die Wohnung ging zur Straße raus und ist damit sehr laut. Die Anzeige bei Booking verspricht mit Foto eine Terrasse, aber dann ist es nur ein Apartement mit typischem Balkon und dann noch zur sehr lauten Straße hin. Fenster sind zwar Schallisolierung aber damit so gut wie nicht zu öffnen. Die Küchenutensilien sind etwas knapp bemessen und obwohl das Appartement grundsätzlich sauber ist, sind im Bad einige unschöne Schimmelflecken

The hotel was really nice, and I loved the decorations. The interiors are well designed, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. The location is definitely one of the biggest advantages. It is close to one of Porto’s main metro connections, making it very convenient for exploring different parts of the city. You can easily reach virtually everywhere from there. The sleeping area was comfortable enough for the price paid, and the mattresses were decent. Although there is no air conditioning, the temperature in September was comfortable and I didn’t really feel the need for it. The fridge and dishes were clean, and overall the apartment gave me a positive impression. It is not a luxury or exclusive property, but it is a good option for a low-budget stay without too many expectations.

I didn’t find a microwave, which would have been useful. I also found the cooking area somewhat questionable, as it is directly on the wooden floor without a mat or any kind of protection. The strong water pressure from the tap often resulted in water getting onto the floor, which made this even more inconvenient. The biggest issue was definitely the noise at night. The apartment is located near a very busy intersection, and the traffic is quite noticeable. This is not only an issue because of the noise, but also because it makes it difficult to keep the windows open and properly air out the apartment. Fresh air is therefore a bit of a problem. The cleanliness was average. As is often the case, there was some dirt in less accessible areas, such as under the bed and behind the washing machine. Nothing particularly serious, but it is worth mentioning. It was also not possible to leave our luggage for a couple of hours after check-out, although they did provide information about nearby paid luggage storage services. If improvements were to be made, I would particularly suggest better soundproofing, some kind of mat or floor protection in the kitchen area, and an air purifier. An air-conditioning system with air purification would also be a useful addition.

Good location amenities on the door with a great supermarket across road Bus stop outside the flat

Outdoor area not great Building works next door lots of Debris on the stairs heading towards the garden area We were on the ground floor not lower ground and lots of noise from above flat unpleasant at times