Restored ilha oasis
Secluded courtyards and private stone alleyways shape a quiet village of serviced apartments hidden behind downtown Porto.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom Portuguese furniture anchors Bacana Studio's Japandi interiors across five restored townhouses.
Notable
Restored 19th-century Bairro do Silva workers' housing complex set around private stone alleyways.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
five of these houses have been transformed by BOA and Bacana Design Studio into a luxurious and stylish collection of apartment-style hotel suites.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Mercado do Bolhão is a five-minute walk away for fresh seafood, and Trindade transit station sits nearby.
The rooms
Apartments have full kitchens and custom Portuguese furniture, with preserved timber ceiling beams overhead.
The gym
The gym has light wood floors and woven pendants, equipped with cardio machines, a Concept2 rower, and weights.
At the table
Simpli Coffee serves single-origin roasts and sourdough pastries downstairs, and the pantry market stocks regional wines and cheeses.
How it began
The property occupies Bairro do Silva, a 19th-century residential enclave built as communal housing for local workers.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.