Student Accommodation in Porto

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Student Accommodation in Porto

Studyou Porto Asprela

Available from €419.00

En-suite rooms · Great location · Fitness Centre

BigCity Porto Asprela

Available from €430.00

Innovative designed facility · Privileged location · All-inclusive bills

Porto

The City of Porto

The coastal city of Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and also the capital or the Área Metropolitana do Porto. Porto is located along the Douro River and is one of the oldest European cities. The historic centre of the city, the Bridge Luiz I and the Monastery of Serra do Pilar were declared Word Heritage sites by UNESCO in 1996.

Discovering Porto for first-time visitors is an incredible experience, with many who visit the city describing it as a city full of charming spaces at every turn. This is what makes it one of the most touristic destinations in Portugal. It is also an ancient city with a rich historical heritage. Some of its most important monuments are the Cathedral, Igreja de São Francisco, Palácio da Bolsa, Palácio de Cristal, Avenida dos Aliados, Igreja dos Clérigos, etc.

Porto’s beauty lies in its mixture of old and modern structures, narrow streets with colourful and detailed facades and its incredible historic centre. The old shops and the Douro river add to its charm to make Porto one of Portugal’s greatest destinations to discover.

Asprela Campus

Asprela is the university area in greatest demand, not only because of its proximity to the main university campuses, but also because of its great connections that welcome hundreds of students each year who come to study in the most renowned high education centres in the city.

Main university Campus in the area:

Universidade Católica Porto – Asprela
Instituto Politécnico do Porto – Asprela
Universidade Fernando Pessoa – Asprela
Universidade do Porto – Asprela
Universidade Portucalense

The residential area has great transport links and connections to the historical city centre – underground line and bus. In addition, the surroundings are home to a variety of shops and services that make life easier for university students, such as supermarkets (Continente), Hospital (São João Universitary Hospital Center), Bakery, Bars, Restaurants, Pharmacies, Gym,etc.

Top 10 things to do in Porto

Eat the famous “francesinha”: a typical sandwich from this city, made with ingredients and a sauce, that will not disappoint you
Go to a concert at Casa de Música: The home of Porto orchestra, in a building with a unique design
Have a drink in Galeria de Paris: the busiest street in the Porto night, with a lot of bars so you can have fun
Surf in the Matosinhos beach: the right spot for you to sur in the city, due the climate conditions
Relax in Parque da Cidade: the green lung of Porto, ideal for a walk, a pic nic or just to relax
Climb Arrábida Bridge: In 1963, Arrábida Bridge was the largest concrete arch of the world. Since 2016, this arch become the only one in Europe, to be open to visitors
See the sunset in Jardim das Virtudes: privileged place to see the sunset, with the city and the river as a backdrop
Go-Kart race at Leça kartódromo: a go-kart race with the beach just at your side
Boat trip in the Douro river: sail by the Douro river, appreciate this perspective of the city
See an exhibition at Serralves Contemporary Museum of Art: the Museum presents a value collection of contemporary art, representative of national and foreign works