This comfortable and elegant apartment is perfect for your holidays in Porto!
The Alice apartment was considered as one the chicest spots to stay in Portugal's historic wine region, described as “an Art Noveau townhouse filled with antiques” in the article “The best Airbnbs in Porto”, published by the well know luxury and lifestyle travel Condé Nast’s magazine CNTraveller (4 September 2023)
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Upon arriving at the apartment from exploring the city, you will relax enjoying a Porto wine against the background of the beautiful view of the “Duques” district with its tall trees.
The Alice apartment is located in an Art Nouveau style building of Porto. The house's restoration work is the result of our commitment to this family project.
On the entrance floor you will find a lounge where you can prepare your drink (we provide drinks to our guests), choose a book from the shelf in the hallway, listen to music, and breathe the atmosphere of the period, the typical atmosphere of a bourgeois house. of Porto from the turn of the 19th century to the 20th century
Via the elevator or stairs you go up to the apartment floor.
The apartment is very comfortable, bright and functional, even for longer stays.
The environment conveys authenticity and refinement
The openly eclectic decor is punctuated by pieces from different periods and origins.
All these pieces are authentic and have been recovered.
This is the only way to achieve true sustainability of the planet and respect for nature.
All the old wood and beams in the house that had to be replaced were reused to make some furniture, namely the beds and headboards.
On the walls are some works by European artists: Vitor Fortes, Antoni Rossi Guel, Johannes Miedema and António Maria
The lighting is designed for you to enjoy great comfort. You will find several lamps from our collection, from classic oil ceiling lamp in the entrance, adapted to electricity, and crystal chandeliers, to the 70's lamps such as the Dijkstra wall lamp, the Peter Nelson table lamp and the Palm Lamp by Massive.
The "Duques" neighborhood is the ideal option for your stay, it is the coolest neighborhood, with soul and charisma in the center of Porto. The Faculty of Fine Arts of Porto is located there. Here you will find quality local shops, art galleries, excellent restaurants and vegan options if you wish.
It was considered the 4th coolest neighborhood in Europe in:
“10 of the coolest neighborhoods in Europe”. (February 8, 2020). "The Guardian"
From these streets crowned with tall trees and beautiful facades from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, you can reach the main points of interest in the center of Porto on foot.
Fresh fruit and port wine are offered for consumption upon arrival.
