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Safety index

93 out of 100

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Gaia Residence

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8.5

Good (977 ratings)

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - 

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3 km Dom Luis I Bridge

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3 km Porto Cathedral

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3.5 km Ribeira Square

Hotel Overview

Gaia Residence is a highly regarded accommodation option located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Based on user reviews, it offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay, with various factors contributing to its reputation.

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Hotel highlights

  1. Exceptional Location: Guests appreciate its proximity to sightseeing spots, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
  2. Friendly Staff: The hospitality and warmth of the staff are frequently highlighted, enhancing the overall stay.
  3. Comfortable Rooms: The comfort and cleanliness of the rooms are consistently praised, offering a relaxing atmosphere.
  4. Quality Breakfast: The breakfast selection is noted for its variety and quality, providing a great start to the day.
  5. Stunning Views: Many users mention the breathtaking views from the hotel, adding a unique charm to their stay.
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Area for improvement

  1. Limited Parking: Finding parking can be challenging, as available spots are often limited.
  2. Noise Levels: Some guests report issues with noise, either from nearby streets or within the hotel itself.
  3. Wi-Fi Connectivity: There are occasional complaints about Wi-Fi connectivity and speed.
  4. Room Size Variability: Guests have noted significant variability in room sizes, which can affect comfort.
  5. Additional Costs: There are mentions of extra charges for certain amenities, which could be a downside for some visitors.

Amenities

Kitchen

Microwave

Babysitting

Babysitting

Extra beds/cribs

Breakfast available

Breakfast available

Spa

Spa

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

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Score icon8.5

RateScore

Total 977 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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8.5

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9.0

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booking

904 Reviews

8.5 / 10

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expedia

73 Reviews

9.0 / 10

Hotel Quality

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The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 108

WiFi Quality

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Upload, Mbps

Ping, ms

Idle

9

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192

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75

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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Location Area Map

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What's nearby

Dom Luis I Bridge

3 km

Porto Cathedral

3 km

Ribeira Square

3.5 km

Porto Historic Center

3.5 km

Clerigos Tower

3.5 km

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Getting around

João de Deus Station

700 m

Vila Nova de Gaia Station

840 m

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Airports Nearby

Porto Airport (OPO)

16 km

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Restaurants

Restaurante Café Mon Ami

280 m

Novo Rumo

210 m

Sakurai Sushi Bar

280 m

Panificadora Gaiense

140 m

Restaurante Cantinho de Luanda

140 m

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Daytime safety

84 out of 100

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Nighttime safety

61 out of 100

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Vila Nova de Gaia safety index

Safety

Crime

93

Overall Safety Index

Very Safe

An average rating of the six safety categories

93 out of 100

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Women safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.

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93

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Physical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.

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100

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Property safety

Safe

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Likelihood of theft.

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73

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Political safety

Very Safe

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Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.

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90

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LGBTQ safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.

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99

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Medical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.

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100

32

Overall Crime index

Low

An average rating of the crime categories

32 out of 100

Property crime severity

Low

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Mugging or robbery  33/100

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Car theft  28/100

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Car break-ins  43/100

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Home break-ins  26/100

Violent crime severity

Low

26

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Physical attacks  26/100

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Racism or religion motivated attacks  12/100

Other crime severity

Low

29

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Insult or harassment in public  23/100

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Corruption or bribery  51/100

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Drug problem  41/100

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.3 - $1.8

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Coffee

$0.8 - $3

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Beer 0.5L

$0.8 - $1.5

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$6.5 - $15

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$1.3 - $2.5

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$0.5 - $1

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$30 - $60

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$3 - $8

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7 - $10

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$1 - $2.5

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Public transport, monthly pass

$30 - $40

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.6 - $2

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$8 - $35

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$20 - $50

Weather In Vila Nova de Gaia

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Precipitation In Vila Nova de Gaia

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Air Quality

Good

PM2.55

PM1011

23

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Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Poor

Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.

Traffic around property

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Light

Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.

House Rules

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Check in after 15:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

No pets, service animals welcome

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