
Casa das Taipas is a small hostel located in Rua das Taipas, in the heart of Oporto historical centre.
The century-old building was recently remodelled and equipped to provide visitors a convenient and economical stay.
Within a five minutes walking distance you can find some of the most emblematic places of the city: the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), the Ribeira, Alfândega (Customs Building), Igreja de São Francisco (Church of St. Francis) and Torre dos Clérigos (Church of Clérigos with its famous bell tower), among many others. In the surroundings, you can visit the Port Wine Cellars, take a cruise on the Douro River or enjoy the nightlife of Porto in the downtown area - the heart of the city.

Nearby you'll find supermarkets, very good and affordable restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, shops, a pharmacy, post-office and police station and many other services.
Other facilities:
Free PC usage and Internet access for wireless devices
Linen (cost 1,50 € each person, per stay)
Towels (cost 1,50 € each person, per stay)
Other information:
Taxes Included in Price
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 12:00
Min stay: 2 days
Silence time: from 23h:00 to 7h:30

Payment: Only cash on arrival
Directions
To arrive to the apartment from:
- São Bento Railway Station:
Take Rua das Flores and at the end (400 mts) turn right to Rua de Belmonte. After 180 mts, turn right to Rua das Taipas. After 50 mts you'll find the apartment on the left side of the street.
Taxi from this station cost around €10.
- The airport:
Take the metro until the Trindade Station and there change train to the Yellow Line (direction D. João II). Get off at the São Bento Station and then follow the instructions above.
Taxi from the airport cost around €25.
Facilities
Internet Access