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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a rail/subway station in Porto with a 24-hour front desk

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Located in Porto's historic center, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel combines fun with functionality. The arcade/game room offers entertainment, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests praise the helpful staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite, Private Bathroom, River View | View from room

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Mobile key entry
Located on the top floor
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 Bed-Dorm)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 Bed-Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in shared 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in shared 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Shared dormitory of 10, mixed, with a private bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared dormitory of 10, mixed, with a private bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private room with 6 beds

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 6 beds

  • Sleeps 6

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 8 beds

  • Sleeps 8

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In A 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In An 8-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In An 8-bed Shared Room For Woman

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In An 8-bed Shared Room For Woman

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Private Room With 12 Beds

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room With 12 Beds

  • Sleeps 12

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

  • Sleeps 2

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room With 10 Beds

  • Sleeps 10

View all photos for Bed In Shared 12-Mixed Room

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared 12-Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared Dormitory Of 10, Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared 6-Female Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Double Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
R. de São João 40, Porto, Porto, 4050-553

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sagardi Porto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Botequim da Ribeira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Buraquinho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 65 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel provides amenities like an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Central House Ribeira
The Central House Porto Ribeira
The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello are also within 10 minutes. Ribeira Station and Infante Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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