In the heart of Porto Historic Center, InSitu Formosa 168 offers a tranquil oasis with an airport shuttle, garden, and express check-in. Guests can unwind with luggage storage and in-room WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like Porto City Hall and Porto Cathedral that earned top marks from previous guests.
Located in Porto, InSitu Formosa 168 is in the city center. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Crystal Palace Gardens and Palacio das Artes are also worth visiting. Visit our Porto travel guide
Rua Formosa 168, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto, 4000-033
What's nearby
Porto Historic Center
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bolhao Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Avenida dos Aliados
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Porto City Hall
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Porto Cathedral
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Bolhao Station
4 min walk
São Bento Station
10 min walk
Porto Airport (OPO)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King
4 min walk
McDonald's
2 min walk
Armazém da Cerveja
1 min walk
Amorino
2 min walk
Café Santiago
3 min walk
About this property
InSitu Formosa 168
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free aparthotel has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a private yard. Weekly housekeeping is available.
InSitu Formosa 168 offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Offsite parking available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM; EUR 18 per day; reservations required
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Limited onsite parking
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Yard
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Tour and ticket assistance
Weekly housekeeping
Location highlights
In the city center
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
7 units
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (33 ft away; open 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 77038/AL
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
InSitu Formosa 168 Apartment Porto
InSitu Formosa 168 Apartment
InSitu Formosa 168 Porto
InSitu Formosa 168 Porto
InSitu Formosa 168 Aparthotel
InSitu Formosa 168 Aparthotel Porto
Frequently asked questions
Is InSitu Formosa 168 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at InSitu Formosa 168?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at InSitu Formosa 168?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does InSitu Formosa 168 provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.
Where is InSitu Formosa 168 located?
Located in Centro / Baixa, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Majestic Café and Bolhao Market. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Bolhao Station and Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
InSitu Formosa 168 Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 219 reviews
10 - Excellent
161
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 219 reviews
8 - Good
46
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 219 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Judith
25 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful and comfortable apartment, aircon in every room, towels and linens provided, excellent and helpful staff, good location for exploring city on foot
Judith
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent apartment in a very nice location.
Rachel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Alonso
19 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good apartments. Comfortable and with good location (not the best, but good enough). The only downside is that we had a 4th floor room, with no elevator, so I recommend you travel light. Would stay here again.
Alonso
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Loraine
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location!
Very good location in Porto, in walking distance from tourist attractions, restaurants, grocery stores and shopping center.
Loraine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Lorraine
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kitchen well supplied. Office staff very helpful. There wasnt a separate bedroom, rather half wall separation. We liked the garden area. Hardly any storage for clothes etc. Needs some wall hooks, shelves & better sized closet for guests staying a few days. Very centrally located area for restaurants, groceries etc.
Lorraine
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pavel
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fit for our stay
We liked our stay there, it´s well equipped and decorated appartment with all we needed in bathroom and kitchen (we didn´t cook). Location is just right to be still relatively quiet, but very close to the city center. Also communication with the host was seemless, just the indication of the accomodation location on the street could be a bit more obvious.
Pavel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Hayley
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location of this property; lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. The room was spacious and comfortable. The only thing was the room felt very humid, even with the AC on. The sheets and such just felt damp due to the humidity.
Hayley
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
JEE SOO
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location is so good. Pretty easy to access main shopping street, restaurants and cafes. Though sometimes there is some noise because the location is too close with the road, it is still satisfying place to visit
JEE SOO
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hotel is at a very convenient location, short walk to Ponte Luís I Bridge, Porto Cathedral, Livraria Lello, São Bento Station and Igreja do Carmo. Easy check in and check out process, very friendly staff. Room is very clean and new inside.
Mei
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
29 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Everything was great, centrally located, clean and helpful friendly staff and a very nice roomy apartment.
It would have been perfect if the front door to the building locked. We reported it twice and were told it was being fixed but it wasn’t during our 4 days.
Apart from that I would definitely recommend for any stay in Porto.
David
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
silva
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was comfortable, clean and quiet. Highly recommend staying here.
silva
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful stay, comfy bed & clean. We arrived after a very LONG day of travel and my daughter was not feeling well. When we arrived the host was able to get us quickly to our room, which was much appreciated! I would recommend.
Charlotte
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Tanya
10 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The location of the apartment is great. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Very few room amenities in that there was no shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom, no skin cream and no coffee capsule refills each day.
There was also construction going on at the apartment next door so sitting outside meant listening to drilling and hammering all day. But it was clean and it was nice to have a kitchen for breakasts in, and room to spread out.
Tanya
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenna Marie
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible unit in a very walkable part of town with everything we could have wanted. The space was beautiful, with a large and comfortable kitchen/ living area and full bath downstairs and two nice bedrooms upstairs (one ensuite). An amazing value and would stay again.
Jenna Marie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn
14 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location Cleanliness and very helpful Staff
Jocelyn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter
21 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice room in a great location. Stuff is friendly
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joelle
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice apartment in Porto. Enjoyed the kitchen and living room space.
Joelle
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nazma
12 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment and Maria at reception was very friendly and helpful. Quiet and peaceful stay. Thank you!
Cannot say enough good things about this property in Porto. Anabela was incredibly accommodating and the check in process was easy. There are a few different ways to get to the location (uber, taxi), but we got off at the nearby Bolhão metro station after taking the train in from Lisbon. It's a bit of a hike up the stairs with luggage so be ready but so is every accommodation in Portugal. The place was lovely with nice touches like body wash available, wifi, and good air conditioning. Sleep was easy and the area is super accessible and walkable. Would recommend to anyone.
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
25 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Having the balcony & green space /garden view was a very nice amenity. We could have, but didn’t use the garden because we were so busy touring beautiful Porto. Very convenient and quiet given the urban environment.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Linda
11 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, spacious and conveniently located property. Excellent manager on hand throughout the day to assist and sort out any issues.
English news channels on the TV - Sky News and BBC.
Garden area at rear of the property where you can relax and have a drink. Would recommend.
Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Oscar A.
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms are clean and nice. All furniture looks pretty good and has a decently equipped kitchen.
The bed is comfortable; though, the pillows aren’t.
It is not particularly noisy; but you can hear everything from the rooms above or below.
Oscar A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
stephanie
10 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Good stay.
Arrived when Guestify office open so checked in with a person. I did see a lock box next to our apartment so I would guess check in easy even after hours. Staff very helpful and had great info on Porto on our arrival. The only problem was we had booked and had confirmed a specific apartment through Hotels.com but we were moved to a different apartment at the front of the building so could be a bit noisy. Great location for transportation, shopping and restaurants. A short walk from Bolhao metro station. Overall a very nice stay.
stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Joseph
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice Hotel
The Hotel was nice and comfortable. I had a bad flu and the room had very little heat and upstairs noise from people above did not help at nights. I would have moved if my friends were not staying there.