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About this property

Located in the historical centre of Porto, Babel offers 6 apartments and a bar in the ground floor. Clérigos Tower and São Bento Transport Hub are a 2 minutes’ walk away. Babel offers a unique atmosphere, product of the cooperation with artists and galleries. Its stylish décor is present in each accommodation. Guests can choose between a studio and an apartment with 2 bedrooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Guests are able to prepare their own meals since each accommodation includes a kitchen or a kitchenette with all modern appliances necessary. Guests wishing to taste Porto’s gastronomy will find plenty of restaurants within 200 metres. Babel is just 700 metres from the Douro River and the Ribeira area where guests will find the most varied cafés, bars and restaurants. Luís I Bridge is 1 km away and allows guests to cross the river by foot and visit the Port Wine Cellars. Avenida dos Aliados, the very centre of Porto, is just 190 metres away and Porto International Airport is a 16-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was very central and it was everything it advertised . The restaurant downstairs was also amazing.
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, interior design of apartment exciting
  • Nuno
    Belgium Belgium
    Great room and hotel. Take in consideration that the room walls are transparent, the rest was perfect. Moved to another room because our friend left and they allowed me to move directly from one room to another without any waiting time.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location- we were able to walk everywhere. Lots of stores and restaurants nearby. The staff in the restaurant below were wonderful- we had a drink there several evenings and the food looked great. The room was clean and comfortable and it...
  • Candido
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great communication by whatsapp, self checkin with codes, very central location, parking nearby, good price
  • Cristina
    Portugal Portugal
    Located downtown, close to everything, this is a comfy and well located spot from which to explore Porto! It was great to wake up and have coffee on the balcony, watching people walk up and down the charming Rua dos Caldeireiros. The apartment is...
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    I loved my stay at Babel. Accommodation is in an excellent location, beautiful large accommodation with all necessary amenities- including small bar fridge. Very safe and hosts were responsive to emails and there is a contact number for...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I'd stayed here a couple of times before, when it was known as Miss Opo. A lot of what I liked about Miss Opo remains, obviously it hasn't moved and the location is great. It's super clean and self-check-in is very easy, as is all communication,...
  • Silvia
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Nice place in the city centre, but calm. I appreciate modern design. Best for friends. Party street 5 minutes away.
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    Extraordinary accomodation right in the middle of things (but quiet nonetheless). Comfortable beds, great shower, great design. Super!

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 BABEL

Company review score: 7.9Based on 178 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located in the historical centre of Porto, BABEL offers 6 apartments and a restaurant with a bar in the ground floor. Clérigos Tower and São Bento Transport Hub are a 2 minutes’ walk away. BABEL offers a unique atmosphere. Its stylish décor is present in each accommodation. Guests can choose between a studio and an apartment with 2 bedrooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas. We do not provide breakfast but the guests who wishes to taste Porto’s gastronomy will find plenty of restaurants within 200m. BABEL is just 700 metres from the Douro River and the Ribeira area where guests will find the most varied cafés, bars and restaurants. Luís I Bridge is 1 km away and allows guests to cross the river by foot and visit the Port Wine Cellars. Avenida dos Aliados, the very centre of Porto, is just 190 metres away and Porto International Airport is a 16-minute drive.

Languages spoken

English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Babel
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Babel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the 50% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer or Paypal and is non-refundable. The property will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash or debit card at check-in.

Please note that the Internet connection can be unstable due to the historical location of the building.

Please inform Babel 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 31192/AL