The name Uba, stems from Uva, the Portuguese word for Grape, and has been spelled phonetically to mimic the local accent. Uba is a tribute to the family, the welcoming spirit of Porto and the wine that José Maria de Castro enjoyed sampling.

The Uba house, built in 1864 by Luisa's great-great-grandfather José Maria de Castro, is located in an area where, 150 years ago, grapes were grown to produce wine.

The guest house underwent rehabilitation works in 2021. The priority was the preservation of the building and its charming features, whilst adding elements of comfort.
This charming guesthouse is located in the center of Porto and offers 3 suites with private bathroom and kitchenette, decorated with unique pieces from the family estate. The suites are located on the 1st and 2nd floor without elevator.
Each suite pays homage to a Portuguese wine variety.
Uba is the permanent home of Luísa and Granny Lai who will make you feel at home.
We wish you a pleasant stay!
Posted on Booking BelderVerified Een heerlijke oase van rust voor een weekendje naar Porto ☺ De ontvangst van gastvrouw Luisa was al geweldig. Maar ook de accomodatie is super. Mooie, schone kamer. Lekker bed, geweldige douche, originele indeling van de kamer. En hele goede restaurants in de buurt. Ik kan deze plek iedereen aanraden. ☹ Voor mensen die niet zo goed ter been zijn, is het best ver van het centrum. Wij hadden er geen problemen mee, maar je moet er rekening mee houden dat je een stukje moet lopen.Posted on Booking JeanVerified Inoubliable et j’y retournerai ☺ L’accueil en premier lieu, la clarté de la chambre, la décoration, la kitchenette, la douche, le balcon …. Tout ☹ RienPosted on Booking MeriamVerified Excepcional ☺ The authenticity, the warmth of Luísa which made us feel welcome from the first minute. Made our whole stay way more enjoyable.Posted on Booking MatthewVerified Staying there was like staying with a friend or relative. Luisa went beyond the call to help us. ☺ Good location with easy access to the city by the metro, but nice and quiet location. Property was modern, clean and well fitted out. ☹ Spiral staircase to bed mezzanine.Posted on Booking KlemensVerified ExcepcionalPosted on Booking JinghanVerified ExcepcionalPosted on Booking JohnVerified Great, characterful room with the perfect hostess. ☺ Luisa was the perfect hostess. A wonderful welcome then so friendly and accommodating throughout the stay. She has put serious thought into creating great guest rooms. They have everything you need whilst retaining the character of the old building. The location is good, not too far from the touristy bits of Porto, though the walk back is up hill. ☹ Nothing.Posted on Booking SergeVerified Parfait pour visiter Porto et ses environs! ☺ L'accueil (en français!) de Luisa, le cachet de l'appartement (avec pierres et poutres apparentes), le calme du quartier, l'aménagement astucieusement pensé pour optimiser l'espace. ☹ Rien.Posted on Booking MayaVerified ExcepcionalPosted on Booking TanjaVerified A unique mix of comfort and authenticity in the heart of Porto ☺ We loved everything! A unique, utterly charming stay in the heart of Porto — a beautifully renovated apartment that perfectly balances modern comfort with the soul of the original home (1864). Every detail reflects care and craftsmanship, with a lovely sense of family history woven into the space, making the loft both stylish and deeply authentic. The owner Louisa was not just charming and friendly but spoke perfect English and advised us on our visit to the city that made the trip a true treasure hunt for the nicest places to visit and all were spot on for our interest and taste. The apartment has a very comfortable bed, a nice seating area and a beautiful styled private bathroom with a very nice shower, the small kitchen gas everything you need . A unique little gem in a wonderful and versatile city. We will be back!