Babel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.8
  • Apartments
  • City view
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Central Location: Babel in Porto offers a central location with Sao Bento Train Station a 3-minute walk away and Clerigos Tower just a few steps. Ribeira Square is an 8-minute walk, while the Douro River lies 0.8 mi from the apartment. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a balcony with city views. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, dining area, and a seating area. Dining Experience: The modern, romantic restaurant serves Mediterranean, Portuguese, international, and European cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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

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See what guests loved the most:

Drilon
Austria Austria
“The hotel was amazing, and I will definitely book it again on my next visit to Porto. The room was very big and spacious. The location was amazing and very central. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and they find a solution for every topic...”
Sergio
Australia Australia
“Great location, spacious lounge room. Was not noisy for our stay as the restaurant downstairs (Babel) wasn't open some of the nights of our stay. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were clean and kitchen was functional. Really easy to walk to all the...”
Jeffrey
United States United States
“Great location - in the center of everything, but on a quiet side street. Restaurant was very good - had a great chat with the bartender, who ended up providing some quality recommendations.”
Ellen
United States United States
“Closed to attractions. The place is clean and lovely.”
Jose
Spain Spain
“the location is great, in the center, close to the metro, bus and the train station, in a secondary street without traffic and silent at night, good king beds and nice design. The stuff was so kind and respond quickly”
Victoria
Canada Canada
“It was lovely, clean, central. It was a good value for what we got.”
Amy
United States United States
“We really liked the decor and the vibe that that apartment gave.”
Nai
United States United States
“Location was excellent-walking distance to river and plenty of restaurants and shops. Size was perfect for two people. Apartment was very clean, nice furniture, not cluttered.”
Catarina
United States United States
“Location. Spacious. Balcony overlooking street. Great shower.”
Alina
Poland Poland
“It was the best place, I loved everything there, the room was very beautiful and the location was perfect, for sure I will gonna come back there”

Hosted by BABEL

8.6
Host Review Score
BABEL
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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Babel
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Babel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

House rules

Babel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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 nonrefundable. 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

License number: 31192/AL

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