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The House of Sandeman

3.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Superior Room, River View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, River View | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Superior Room, River View | City view
The House of Sandeman in central Porto offers a restaurant, bar, and terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, bike rentals to explore nearby Ribeira Square, and a quality breakfast. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Small Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, River View | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507

What's nearby

  • Sandeman Cellars - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casa da Música - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 7 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Cálem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WOW (World of Wine) Porto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uva By Calem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Divino Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The House of Sandeman

Hostel near Sandeman Cellars
Located close to Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral, The House of Sandeman provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The George

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1797
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
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 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 871/16

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Sandeman Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
House Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel & Suites Vila Nova de Gaia
House Sandeman Hostel
The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
House Sandeman
House Sandeman Vila Nova Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel
The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
The House of Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The House of Sandeman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The House of Sandeman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The House of Sandeman?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The House of Sandeman located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and Town Hall Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ribeira Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 9 minutes.

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The House of Sandeman Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 280 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, unique and comfy beds, excellent breakfast, and enjoyable atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riverview room are very good. Staff are friendly and breakfast is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in! The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming, and the facilities were spotless and beautifully designed. I’ll absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful, albeit short, experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff was great, especially the staff with blonde-ish white hair, they truly made the whole stay very comfortable. This has been my favourite hostel I’ve ever stayed at and the wine was fantastic :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Super friendly staff, very clean, comfortable bed and location by the river
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are ourstanding. The suites have the best river views in the city! Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in Porto

Fantastic place to stay right on the river. Such amazing friendly staff. Highly recommend
View outside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an interesting city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel, beautiful and well situated, staff and service convenient, breakfast included is good for the price we pay. I'll come go there for sure !

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandeman’s is the place to stay in Porto to experience this beautiful city! It’s a cool hip hostel that caters to pilgrims walking the Camiño de Santiago. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this Property! close to everything. Sandeman was clean, so cool to have a large patio in front of your hotel. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MandT

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of Porto were better from that side of the river
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Louie

Disliked: Amenities
52 steps from entrance to the lobby. All up!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vintage stay goes well with vintage port wine

my first experience in a Hostel and it was excellent. Location was amazing, 100 yrd to the water taxi, 150 yds to the tram up to the bridge (easy walk over to historic district), many Restaurant and Port Cellars within walking distance. Our room was spacious and overlooking the Douro River (private bath). Service was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an incredible stay!

Absolutely surpassed my expectations. I stayed in a suite and the room was nicer than most hotels for an incredible price. Outstanding view. Staff was friendly and remembered me every morning (tho I was only there 2 nites)! Breakfast was good and online ordering was easy. The record player and records were a great added touch. I did a tour of the cellars there as well and the hostel provided discount tickets. Such a great visit. I’d absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place - shame about the noise levels

Unfortunately for us the stay was spoilt by the very loud music and noise from outside. When we checked in the Lady on reception said the bars etc would close at 9pm. It was still going on at 1am. I can only suggest an investment in double or triple glazing. Everything else was really good, our room and bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Unique and Fun Hotel

My husband and I loved this hotel. He is 87 and I am 75 so it might seem like an unusual choice for us. The check-in desk is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. But we were game for the climb. My husband went up first and we received a great Portuguese welcome. Young adults came down and carried our bags upstairs to our room for us. They refused to accept any tip for the service. Instead, we were treated like respected grandparents/aunt and uncle. Our room was beautifully clean and had an amazing view of Porto from the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Rio Douro. When we were getting ready to leave the next morning, the staff was a bit concerned that we had not ordered a custom breakfast from their menu, and instead chose sliced fruit and their wonderful brown bread with butter, and coffee. (We were having a traditional Portuguese lunch with our daughter and her husband in the early afternoon and you know what that means!) When it was time to leave the hotel, young people again carried our bags downstairs, and once again, refused a tip for their service. We highly recommend this hotel for those who love something fun and different and can manage a stair climb for a wonderful view of Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connected to a winery, this hostel is in a great location and is very atmospheric, simultaneously historic and modern. The beds were comfortable and clean, with a little more space between them than a typical hostel. During the day, the 2 private bathrooms were clean and dry. However, each time someone showered, water would overflow onto the bathroom floor and pool around the drain or the toilet. Then guests would enter the bathroom with shoes on, mixing dirt from their shoes with the pools of water, making muddy footprints, which is unappealing. The management should consider installing shower curtains or a 2 inch lip on the base of the shower to stop the overflow. Aside from that, loved this hostel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel stay

From start to finish my solo stay in a mixed dorm was a fantastic experience. Staff were very helpful as I turned up, booked me onto a local boat tour and even gave me a travel sewing kit as my short’s button decided to detach as I got to the hostel. Everything was super clean and the welcome drink was a nice touch, the bar/dining area has great views and the hostel is in a great location if you want to be in the thick of the bars/restaurants/port houses. There is a cheap dinner they did for guests, I didn’t partake as I had plans but sounded like it would be good. Additionally, guests get cheaper tours of their port house. Again, I didn’t partake as I had plans but will be keeping this in mind for next time. As you walk in the large mixed form using you key card to access, there are 4 modern and clean bathrooms. Towels are provided and just need to ask for fresh ones if you would like one. The bedroom itself have a series of high and low beds which are comfortable and have bedding with canopies on the side to give an element of privacy. There isn’t anyone sleeping directly above or below you. Each bed has a locker assigned which you set a code to lock, however, this may not be situated next to your bed depending on which one you are assigned. Breakfast was decent, nothing cooked but I did see some people get omelettes so maybe this is an option. There was fruit, bread and preserves, you got a croissant with cheese & ham, yogurt with granola, cereal, coffee/tea
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était impeccable sauf les lits pas assez d’intimité. Il faudrait un rideau permettant de s’isoler dans son espace qu’est le lit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay is okay. It is overpriced for next day booking for a stay. The bedding is great. They introduce a €5 deposit for a towel and it might create a trade for some. My wet towel was missing during my sleep, luckily the staff gave me another fresh towel otherwise I would lose my deposit and someone else might love my et towel smell and got €5 out of it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon déjeuner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le petit déjeuner était bon et les chambres sécuritaires! L’espace commun était aussi très accueillant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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