Aparthotel

InSitu Formosa 168

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

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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.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 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

Map
Rua Formosa 168, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto, 4000-033

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ribeira Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amorino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Santiago - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Armazém da Cerveja - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

InSitu Formosa 168

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Porto Historic Center
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 fridge, 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 garden. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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: 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)

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 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
Property Registration Number 77038/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 at InSitu Formosa 168?

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?

Checkout 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 15-minute walk of Majestic Café, Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). 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

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghayth

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the loveliest place for a long stay. Perfect 10! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming apartment with garden view, ok location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was nice and clean. It has everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was great but the sofa bed was very squeaky and the room temperature was extremely cold even with the heaters on, they should provide extra blankets. The apartment itself was confortable because it had room to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Loved Porto and this location is great.

Great location. Room at back of property overlooking a garden. No road noise. You can hear people in the stairway and room above. Property clean and tidy. Nice big bath towels. Kitchen area adequate if you want to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifuk, great location, clean. Nice people, good service before arrive and after. Only the wifi in our apartment didn’t work constantly but I know in others works perfect. Thank you to the admin office. Nice People
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely deserves the high rating it has! Superb location within easy walking distance of everything, with great transport links nearby if walking isn’t your thing. The property itself has everything you could need (the iron was missing but I’m sure this would have been provided had I asked). Great communication before and throughout my stay. Clean, cosy and comfortable with air con. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would definitely stay again (though perhaps not on the 3rd floor!) Fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was located in a great location. We were late for check-in; however, everything worked out just fine. The only comments I have to make is that we didn't have the WIFI information in our apartment. It was left in the corridor which we were not informed about. This occurred because they were transitioning to a new wifi provider. My only other comment is that the pillows are terrible and should be replaced. The bed was very comfortable. I would definitely recommended staying here though. I would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
You can see a photograph of a lovely room in their ad, but ours wasn't it. We were put in the back, on the ground floor, beside a sad little yard. We had NO WINDOWS that we could see out of, only a frosted glass door and a tiny high-up frosted porthole window! Most problematically, we were depending upon internet for our jobs and IT DIDN'T WORK! They claimed to be surprised and said they'd turn it off and on again, defensively claimed they'd never had this problem before, but nothing was fixed, they didn't inquire or try to make it right, and seemed irritated that we were having a problem. They also directed us to a restaurant that was permanently closed, and said we needn't make reservations for dinner at area restaurants (we went from place to place and couldn't find any good place that had space. All of them said you needed a reservation). But the internet was a killer. I ended up forking over extra to pay for Vodaphone on my home plan, which didn't seem to work well in that space either. We will never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melina

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

4/10 Poor

Jerry

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

8/10 Good

Hayley

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alonso

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bella struttura. La mansarda non puo essere considerata una seconda stanza. Ma nel complesso location gradevole. Ben posizionata. Centralissima. Pulita. Tante stoviglie e piatti.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet appartement! Nous avions tout ce dont nous avions besoin, et la localisation est parfaite pour visiter. Nous nous sommes stationnés dans un parking public pratiquement en face sans problème, mais nous n’avions définitivement pas besoin de la voiture vu la proximité à pieds de tout! Mention spéciale à Anabela qui offre un excellent service, tout en étant disponible et facilement joignable! L’accueil s’est déroulé de façon simple et flexible. Nous recommandons vivement :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
C’est un bel emplacement, l’appartement est propre et bien insonorisé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BÁRBARA FERNANDES

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nossa estadia foi perfeita! A comunicação foi super ágil! Anabela é muito atenciosa e solícita. Ajudou-nos bastante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025