The staff were personable, friendly, responsive and proactive. They were more than hospitable treating us like guest to their home. Lots of great locals’ recommendations from the breakfast staff as well of non-touristy things that were well worth checking out. Susan reached out prior to check in with all the necessary information to enable a seamless experience even advising us that we can leave our luggage and enjoy the amenities before our apartment was ready for check-in and after check out. There were additional offerings such as wine tasting and welcome wine / pasta De nata as well as popcorn! Our apartment had a private pool and outdoor dining areaas well which added to the oasis from the city life of Porto. The apartment had everything and more for a wonderful stay. It was very modern, quiet and surprisingly larger than expected. The location is great, lots of restaurant and bars nearby and walkable to all the main attractions. If you also need a hire car we can't recommend M.Cunha who have offices nearby and can drop the car to you (best car hire experience I've had to date, period). We would highly recommend and look forward to our next stay! Thank you!

Nothing.

First off, the staff are absolutely amazing. So friendly and incredibly helpful! We really enjoyed our stay, but there were a few things that kept it from being a perfect 10. But it was close!

The property is relatively new and I think they are still working out some of the kinks. For one, there is a staircase that you need to walk up and down if you’re staying in a certain part of the property. The staircase is outside and has no lighting whatsoever. Not exactly ideal. Also, while we enjoyed how modern and tech savvy the property was, we struggled to understand it completely and utilize it to its full extent. It took a couple of days to really figure it out and get comfortable with — and by then our stay was over.

The property is beautifully redesigned. The staff were excellent.

Very noisy room (avoid the one at the front). We had heard this was the best breakfast ever. I guess it depends on what you are comparing it to. It was very ordinary. We travel a lot and have extraordinary breakfasts. This was not one of them. Importantly I do not appreciate being told to write only a five star review. This is how people game the system. Reviews are there to help others and not the property owners!

Breakfast is lovely. The location is great, the staff is outstanding. Canto de Luz is informally elegant.

We were disappointed in two things: the room we had, an “urban retreat” though spacious feels like it is in a deep well and lacks good circulation. Secondly, we had opted for a hotel instead of an air bnb for our first trip to Porto—we thought it would be useful to have some guidance from staff as we explored the city—but there is little in concierge-like support at this establishment. The owner is very responsive via what’s app in terms of booking dinner reservations however there’s no front desk at which to stop in for general advice. Communicating via what’s app feels a little inconvenient and impersonal.

It was our first family vacation with our ten month old son. We arrived earlier than check in and were allowed to sit in the lounge area and leave our bags at a secure spot and offered drinks. The staff were absolutely lovely. Location wise it’s perfect and a walking distance from popular tourist spots and the city centre. Place is kept well and tidy and gives a home away from home vibe. We were provided a cot and baby bath as well as Montessori toys for our son to play with. Highly recommend the place.

This was absolutely the best place to stay. Convenient to everything. They made restaurant reservations for us. We had laundry done there that was not expensive and was back the same day. The breakfast was amazing. Even the takeaway breakfast was delicious! The people were so incredibly kind. The shower was hot and strong. They have a “magic” wine machine that was great. Maybe the best bed and breakfast I have stayed at!!!

There was not one bad thing!

In my 50+ years of travel, I have not found a wonderful place as the Canto de Luz. The entire staff is excellent and very helpful. They will assist you as need should arise. The large room and bathroom were extremely clean and sanitized. The breakfast which was served individually included breads, pastries, seasonal fruit, yorkut and eggs cooked to your preference and taste. Not to go into much detail, I had an emergency at 10 PM and within minutes staffers from the Canto de Luz and an ambulance were there to assist me and take me to the hospital located 5 minutes away. In summary, Canto de Luz is an outstanding place. Home away from home!

No comments. Everything was perfect to me.

We loved our stay! The mini apartment we stayed in (Urban Garden #1) was a wonderful space and had more amenities than we had expected. We used all of them! The centrality of the location was fantastic and we appreciated that we were close to all the important sights without being in the middle of the noisiest sections. We walked everywhere easily. The staff were very accessible and helpful, our every request was cheerfully fulfilled. The shared spaces are beautiful and comfortable, the morning meal was consistently excellent. We liked the way the dining room was set up - it provided the opportunity to connect with other travelers and share sightseeing tips. I would recommend Canto de Luz to anyone!

We prefer to sleep in separate beds - one of us is a terrible snorer (I won't say who), so it was disappointing to have to share a bed. But honestly, we were very comfortable!

The property was beautifully restored with everything travelers need. We loved the layout, the kitchen area, the bathroom and the amount of natural light. The breakfasts (included) were delicious and the dining area was delightful. And, the location was great - restaurants galore and very close to everything.

Almost nothing! It would have been nice if the metal divider between our unit and the unit next to us - which shared a common courtyard - had the cut-outs a bit higher. This would have given us true privacy and the ability to keep our door/window open with confidence.

The staff reached out within minutes of booking. The information they requested made our arrival so smooth. When we eventually arrived, we were treated like VIP's. Everything was so easy and straightforward. The staff were absolutely incredible. The accommodations were superb. The breakfast was indulgent.

nothing! It's an absolutely wonderful boutique hotel!