• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Set within 200 metres of Oporto Coliseum and 400 metres of City Market Bolhao in Porto, Formosa Flats offers accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchenette. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and coffee machine. A microwave and kettle are also offered. Douro River is 900 metres from the apartment, while Paris Galleries Street is a 12-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Porto Airport, 11 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jasmine
    Spain Spain
    Very good location, very clean and had everything we needed
  • Monika
    Poland Poland
    Good location, a lot of space, comfortable bed, babycod for our son, heating:), a lot of restauranta and shops near to the apartament :) Perfect for couople or family 2+1 or 2+2
  • Cvetan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, facilities, space, WiFi, the proper fridge, hot plates, toster, washing machine
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by José

Company review score: 8.3Based on 242 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm a Porto native who enjoys hosting guests and sharing my city with them!

Property information

A 19th century building, totally remodeled. There is no elevator, but there is a lot of charm! Each of our studios has been carefully decorated and appointed to welcome each of our guests as if they were Porto locals! Please be aware that all apartments (except for the ground floor apartment) are on either the 1st or 2nd floor with no elevator.

Neighbourhood information

Rua Formosa, right in the center of Porto. Just a few steps from Downtown, great restaurants on Passos Manuel and Praça dos Poveiros, the Coliseu theater, the Bolhão market, and all the other amazing sights to see in Porto!

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Formosa Flats
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 7 per day.
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

Formosa Flats takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 00:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a surcharge of 20 EUR per night for the use of sofa bed if reservation is made for 2 persons.

Please inform Formosa Flats in advance of your expected arrival time at least 24 hours before arrival . You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note, given that the property is from the 19th century and is in the historic city center, this property does not provide soundproofing.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Formosa Flats in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 46216/AL;46218/AL;64699/AL;95063/AL

FAQs about Formosa Flats

  • Check-in at Formosa Flats is from 14:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Formosa Flats has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Formosa Flats is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Formosa Flats (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Formosa Flats may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Formosa Flats offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Formosa Flats is 750 yards from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.