Offering a storage room and a barber shop, Porto Essential Studio hotel lies in the Santo Ildefonso district, approximately 2 km from the landscaped gardens "Jardins do Palacio de Cristal" and nearly 25 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as the Museum and Church of Misericórdia do Porto. This Porto guest house also entices guests with shuttle service.

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao is located about 400 metres from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Jardim da Cordoaria are about 2.1 km away. Fernando Pessoa University is a popular education place to visit within 30 minutes' walk of the Essential Studio Porto. There is Rua das Flores just 1.9 km away, while Estacao Camionagem Goncalo Cristovao bus station is just moments from the property. This Porto hotel is also situated around 5 minutes on foot from Faria Guimaraes Metro city rail.

The restaurant Namura Restaurante Caffebar is located a stone's throw from the Essential Studio.