Aparthotel

InSitu Formosa 168

4.0 star property
Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Porto Historic Center

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Esmerald Oasis 1F)
Property grounds
Staircase
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ground Floor (Garden Whispers – R/C) | Garden view
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Blue Topaze 1T) | Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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Rua Formosa 168, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto, 4000-033
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida dos Aliados
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ground Floor (Garden Whispers – R/C)

Highlights

Garden
Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Fire Ilusion – 2T)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms (Bright Iris – 3F)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Esmerald Oasis 1F)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Blue Topaze 1T)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment (Cristal Edge 2F)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Morning Gaze – 3T)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Porto

InSitu Formosa 168 places you in the centre of Porto, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with a private garden, an espresso maker and free bottled water. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available. .This business-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Centro / Baixa aparthotel, attractions include Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square.

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 (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 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

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Porto Historic Center
As a guest of InSitu Formosa 168, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly InSitu Formosa 168 also features express check-in and express check-out.

This 4-star Porto aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
InSitu Formosa 168 offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM; EUR 18 per day; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 to 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (33 ft away; open 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 77038/AL

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at InSitu Formosa 168?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to InSitu Formosa 168?

The closest beach to InSitu Formosa 168 is Matosinhos Beach (8.4 km).

Does InSitu Formosa 168 serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at InSitu Formosa 168?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at InSitu Formosa 168?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at InSitu Formosa 168?

No, pets are not allowed.

InSitu Formosa 168 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and comfortable apartment, aircon in every room, towels and linens provided, excellent and helpful staff, good location for exploring city on foot
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not as expected No windows and dark. Closterphonic not recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

agathe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Appartement tres bien équipé. Pres dun metro etde la rue santa catarina.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alonso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Location and the room is clean. If I go back to Porto, I will go again to this hotel for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent apartment in a very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marcos

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Joon

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghayth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location!

Very good location in Porto, in walking distance from tourist attractions, restaurants, grocery stores and shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a really lovely space and very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025