Cedofeita is the trendiest neighborhood in Porto right now and it certainly deserves this recognition. It has a strategic location, close enough to the city's most important monuments and nightlife area, yet far enough to guarantee a good night of sleep.
It is the artistic district of Porto, because of the art galleries on Rua Miguel Bombarda. It also has some amazing designed stores in the surrounding streets, mainly on Rua do Rosário.
On Rua de Cedofeita there are many traditional shops, as well as good restaurants and bars, such as O Consulado, O Catraio and Bao’s.
In this neighborhood you can also take a romantic walk in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal, right in front of the Soares dos Reis National Museum, one of the best museums in Porto.
If you want to get to know Portuguese culture, you can watch a fado show at Casa da Guitarra.
On Saturdays, there are two markets in Cedofeita: one in Praça Carlos Alberto, called Porto Belo and another one inside the Bombarda Shopping Center.
Cedofeita is probably Porto’s coolest student neighbourhood at the moment and is served by several metro lines, buses and railway services.