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Apartment Shining View Apartments (formerly OX Apartments Taipas)

Rua das taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599 (show map)

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Apartment Overview

OX Apartments Taipas is located in the heart of historical Porto, 550 metres from Ribeira Square. The colourfully decorated apartments all feature a kitchen and some have a balcony with views of the Douro River.
All furnished accommodation includes an open-plan living and dining area with sofa and dining table. Each has free Wi-Fi, a television and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Guests are surrounded by a variety of restaurants and bars in this lively Porto suburb. Porto Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace of Porto are within a 10-minute walk.
OX Apartments Taipas has elevator access and luggage storage facilities. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is less than 20 km away by car.

Formerly OX Apartments Taipas

Before June 2025 Shining View Apartments was known as OX Apartments Taipas

Before September 2024 Shining View Apartments was known as Shining View

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Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with a sofa, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bathroom includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with sofa bed, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bathroom includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with a sofa, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The balcony has views overlooking the River Douro. The bathroom includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with a sofa, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bathroom includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

Duplex Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious duplex apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with a sofa, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bathroom, located upstairs, includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (4 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

This modern, spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, coffee machine and microwave with grill. There is an open plan dining and seating area with a sofa, dining table and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bathroom includes a bath tub, shower and a hairdryer. Washing and ironing facilities on request.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 adults) - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a minibar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

Duplex Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment offers a washing machine, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring a private entrance, this apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a minibar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of Shining View Apartments

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Cycling

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Bidet, Cable Channels, City view, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Coffee machine, Detached, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, Electric kettle, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Landmark view, Linen, Microwave, Minibar, Oven, Private entrance, Private flat in building, Refrigerator, Riverview, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by lift, Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 2 Aug 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
16:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-12:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that cots count as an extra bed.
Please note that the property does not have a reception service on site. Guests are requested to inform Shining View in advance about their expected arrival time. Guests should inform Shining View if they wish to arrive before or after check-in time.
The property will contact guests after booking to provide check-in instructions.
Please note that towels are changed for stays of 4 nights or more. Housekeeping will be done for stays of more than 7 nights. An additional cleaning service can be provided upon request for an additional charge.
Please note that there is a charge of EUR 25 transfer to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport and a maximum capacity of 4 people in the car.
Please inform the Shining View apartments in advance if you want to use these services.
The property makes no distinction between adults and children (children pay as adults) and the use of the cradle is only possible if the maximum capacity of the apartment is not used.
Please note that guests' credit card will be charged if any damages are found in the apartments.
Please note that parking facilities are located 350 metres from the Shining View.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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Nontawan

“Amazing view and good value.”

9.0

01 Aug 2025

The view of the river is very pretty and there is an elevator in the building.

Ruth

“A room with a view in Porto.”

10.0

31 Jul 2025

Fabulous view from the balcony. Lovely apartment. Central location.

Patrícia

“Superb”

10.0

28 Jul 2025

Very well located, surrounded by restaurants and supermarkets. The host provided all the needed information about the place.

Steve

“We felt like locals living in the village”

10.0

27 Jul 2025

The location in the old city is amazing. Everything within easy walking distance. A clean secure place with great facilities.

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Apartment Shining View Apartments (formerly OX Apartments Taipas)

Rua das taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599 (show map)

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Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

Duplex Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (4 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 adults) - enter dates to see room photos

Duplex Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

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Rua das taipas 11, Porto, 4050-599 (show map)

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Formerly OX Apartments Taipas

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Rooms List

Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

Duplex Apartment with River View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (4 Adults) - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Street View (3 adults) - enter dates to see room photos

Duplex Apartment with City View - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Street View - enter dates to see room photos

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“Amazing view and good value.”

“A room with a view in Porto.”

“Superb”

“We felt like locals living in the village”

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