MASSARELOS HOUSE - Serviced Apartments-

Massarelos House, Porto, Portugal - Explore & Book

"Step away from the Ribeira crowds and you’ll find neighbourhoods like Massarelos – quiet, historic, and buzzing with local colour. Just uphill from the river and beside the romantic Palácio de Cristal gardens, Massarelos House feels like an undiscovered treasure, complete with its own ‘secret garden’. Designed by Jesús Moraime (also behind Lisbon’s Baixa House) Massarelos House is a respectful restoration of four derelict 19th-century buildings, now revived with light, space, and artistic intention. Inside, original architectural elements are left exposed: wooden beams, tiled stairwells, vaulted ceilings. White walls meet colourful wallpaper, mid-century furniture, and handmade tilework. Outside, the stunning garden terraces cascade toward the street, with rooftop views across to the Arrábida Bridge. Throughout the space, you’ll find ceramics from 11 different local factories, and the apartments are named after these factories and decorated with their original works. The vibe is equal parts heritage and modern apartment living.Breakfast is included – a selection of local cheeses, fresh fruit, home-baked cake, and warm bread delivered to your door before 8:30am. The whole atmosphere has a relaxed ‘home away from home’ feel, with relaxing communal areas where guests can mingle. It’s stylish but homely, peaceful but well-connected. The perfect balance. Highs Spacious apartments – ideal for families – with split-level designs, light-filled rooms, and fully equipped kitchens Breakfast ingredients are replenished daily, including freshly baked bread hand-delivered each morning A rare and extensive private collection of over 130 historic ceramic pieces, sourced from Porto’s original factories A magical terraced garden with dipping pond, rooftop views, and communal spaces for reading or lounging Plenty of peace and privacy yet it’s within walking distance of Porto’s top sights Lows No on-site dining beyond breakfast – although the kitchens make self-catering easy The shared dipping pond is very small, but a welcome retreat Some parts of the property and surrounding streets may be tricky for those with mobility issues No TVs in any of the rooms to encourage switching off, but you can request one" - Handpicked by our hotel experts