If you have hopelessly been looking for some nice hostels in Porto, keep reading, this post is for you. We selected some of the best hostels in town, covering neighbourhoods where there’s always something to do.
Come find out where you will be staying after having a wonderful day in Porto!
Gallery Hostel (Cedofeita)
Inside a building from the 19th century, Gallery Hostel was designed for the “modern day global traveler”. It has 41 beds, an Art Gallery and communal areas where you can relax after participating in one of the walking tours organized by the Hostel.
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Rivoli Cinema Hostel (Santo Ildefonso)
Photo by: Filipe da Silva Coelho
This hostel right next to Avenida dos Aliados, is the dream of every cinephile. Each room was decorated and inspired by different movies, like The Corpse Bride or A Clockwork Orange, and you can choose yours by the movie title while you are checking-in. There’s a shared kitchen and barbecue, and on warmer days you can enjoy their lovely terrace and inflatable pool.
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Rua do Doutor Magalhães Lemos,83
Garden House hostel (Santo Ildefonso)
Located in Rua de Santa Catarina, one of the main shopping streets in Porto, the hostel offers all the amenities you will need plus a beautiful garden, perfect to recharge your batteries after a long day of walking around town.
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Bluesock Hostel Porto (São Nicolau)
Photo by: Bluesock Hostel
Bluesock Hostel combines a modern concept with traditional details (like azulejos), to give you a more authentic experience away from the busiest streets. The hostel has a chill-out zone, library, vending machines and even occasional events, so you might feel like you don’t even need to go out. But please do, it will be worth it, we promise.
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Porto Wine Hostel (Vitória)
No surprise here, this hostel is all about Port Wine. Each floor has its own wine category (ruby, tawny, pink & white) and the rooms were also named after different types of Porto Wine. It has a fully equipped kitchen, bar and a balcony with views over Jardim da Cordoaria.
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Happy Porto Hostel (Miragaia)
Happy times ahead!
The building includes private and shared dorms, as well as apartments with a beautiful view over the Douro River. It’s also just a short walk away from Ribeira, where you can find a wide variety of bars and take amazing pictures.
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Tattva Design Hostel (Sé)
Photo by: Tattva Design Hostel
Tattva Design Hostel, instantly makes you think about art since every detail was carefully placed, giving you a feeling of relaxation and ease. The bedroom and dorms are bright and colorful, and each bunk bed has a reading light, locker, fan and electric socket. The most original room is probably the aquarium lounge, where you can chill-out next to the tropical fish.
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The Passenger Hostel (Sé)
Photo by: Vasco Maia Lopes
If you usually miss the train you should definitely stay at The Passenger Hostel, it’s inside São Bento railway station, that is part of the UNESCO world heritage. There are shared and private accomodations for the “passengers”, and common areas with vintage aesthetics where works by Portuguese artists are displayed.
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Estação São Bento, Praça Almeida Garrett
The House of Sandeman – Hostel and Suites (Vila Nova de Gaia)
Photo by: The Independente Collective
Don’t be afraid to cross the bridge! Vila Nova de Gaia is also a great place to stay.
Set in one of the most iconic buildings in town, the House of Sandeman keeps the legacy of one of the most well-known Port wine brands alive, combining that with daring and creative ideas.
Do you really want to miss the chance of sleeping inside (what used to be) a wine cask?
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Fishtail Sea House (Matosinhos)
The Fishtail is the modern version of a fishermen’s house, only a few minutes away from the beach and the seafront promenade. It’s perfectly situated if you want to try water sports like surf or bodyboard. It offers not only a shared bunk system but also an individual room for two guests with its own bathroom, and small apartments with kitchen for two or three guests.
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Let us know which one was your favorite!
