Village
Japandi aparthotel — wabi-sabi meets hygge in a gated neighbourhood-within-a-city. Calm, minimal, community-feeling. Motto: 'welcome home, please come in.'
Book direct at villagebyboa.com — they advertise best price guarantee and flexible cancellation policies
Why It Matters
The debut project of BOA Hotels, it is Porto's first high-design 'ilha' conversion — taking the historic Bairro do Silva neighbourhood form (terraced working-class houses grouped around a shared courtyard) and turning it into a boutique self-catering stay. Interior artist Zadok Ben-David's three-metre-high metal-tree installation anchors the main courtyard. Sister properties are planned for Paros, Greece and the Douro Valley (2028).
Village by BOA is what happens when a 19th-century working-class housing complex gets a two-year overhaul by Pablo Pita Architects and Bacana Studio. Five ash-grey buildings around a sun-soaked inner courtyard in Porto's Bolhão quarter, now housing 40 Japandi-styled apartments — fully equipped kitchens, custom-made Portuguese furniture, Meraki toiletries, and yes, a hot-pink popcorn machine. No restaurant, no bar, no spa. But the Market by BOA deli is downstairs, Mercado do Bolhão is a five-minute walk, and Trindade metro station is practically in the courtyard.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe Apartment
One-bedroom apartments with a separate living area. Spacious enough to actually feel like a home — oversized sofas, jute rugs, tasselled cushions, ceramics on every shelf, and the NYT No-Recipe Recipes cookbook propped on the kitchen counter. The living room is a genuine separate space.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
The largest category, up to 85m2, designed with families in mind. Two bedrooms and plenty of living space to stretch out across. Crib available for free for children under 13. Some units have a small private outdoor area.
Two bedrooms · 85 sqmStudio
Compact but well-designed studios starting at 30m2. Same Japandi treatment as the larger units — blonde wood or poured concrete floors, custom-made furniture, Smart TV, and a mini kitchen setup. Good for solo travellers or couples on shorter stays who don't need a separate living room.
30 sqm
Superior Duplex
The standout room type. Multi-level layout — you actually go upstairs to bed, which adds a genuinely home-like feeling in a hotel context. Private balcony is the headline feature: good for morning coffee away from the courtyard. One bedroom, two bathrooms (one with shower). Mr & Mrs Smith's recommended pick.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A light-filled gym studio accessed using the same unique door code. Open around the clock. Equipped with yoga mats, weight machines (no free weights per guest feedback), and cardio equipment. No instructor on-site but fitness classes can reportedly be arranged.
The hotel's own web app lets guests manage reservations, book local tours, arrange airport transfers, request in-room treatments, and live-chat with the team from the sofa. It also carries staff-curated local restaurant, bar, and market picks.
Through the digital concierge app, guests can book massage and wellness treatments. The nearest treatment provider is reportedly one minute on foot from the property.
The communal courtyard at the heart of the village is a genuine social space — good for morning coffee, evening drinks from Market by BOA, and impromptu chats with other guests. Features award-winning metalworker Zadok Ben-David's three-metre-high metal-tree sculpture.
A 120m2 penthouse event space sitting atop one of the five buildings, with a balcony and panoramic Porto skyline views. Hosts up to 50 for cocktails, 40 for a seated dinner, or 8 for a chef's table experience. Fully equipped kitchen, projector, printer, high-speed WiFi. Available for corporate offsites, product launches, chef table dinners, and private celebrations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Some ground-floor accommodation available for guests with mobility issues.
Rooms are stocked with products from either Cereria Mollá 1899 (a family-owned Spanish brand) or Meraki, in refillable plastic-free bottles.
Every apartment — from studio to two-bedroom — has a full kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, and cookware. Nordic clay crockery and a copy of the NYT No-Recipe Recipes cookbook included.
Inner village courtyard with almond tree and Zadok Ben-David metal sculpture. Sun-soaked in warmer months. Central to the property's community atmosphere.
Bags can be stored in a safe after checkout for as long as needed.
Laundry service available; charged separately.
Available via the digital app and at reception (staffed 7am–11pm). Can arrange airport transfers, local tours, restaurant reservations, and in-room treatments.
Property runs on renewable energy including solar power. Eco-friendly building materials locally sourced during conversion. Refillable plastic-free bath product bottles. Paperless check-in. Reusable tote bag for guests.
Fully paperless and self-managed. Guests receive unique entry codes via text/email before arrival — one for the building lobby, one for the apartment. 24/7 access, no queuing at a desk.
Private airport transfers to/from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. €35 one-way for two passengers, €55 one-way for up to four passengers. Must be pre-booked.
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