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The House of Sandeman

3.0 star property
Travelers start their days with a memorable breakfast at this Porto retreat, then relax at the inviting bar or explore historic streets on rental bikes

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥14,891
￥16,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, The House of Sandeman is in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Museum of Port Wine and Casa da Música are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Porto Cathedral and Holy Trinity Church. Don't miss out on a visit to Porto Botanical Garden. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
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Map
4404-507, Vila Nova de Gaia, Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67

What's nearby

  • Sandeman Cellars which includes interior views and industrial elements
    Sandeman Cellars
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ribeira Square featuring a city, dining out and cafe lifestyle
    Ribeira Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
    Porto Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • WOW (World of Wine) Porto
    5 min walk
  • Caves Cálem
    2 min walk
  • Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
    2 min walk
  • Uva By Calem
    4 min walk
  • Mareantes do Rio Douro
    2 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), wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The House of Sandeman?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The House of Sandeman on Mar 9, 2026 start from ￥14,891, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The House of Sandeman Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 301 reviews

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

Moki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great return stay in their private rooms. Great views of water and convenient to restaurants. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be coming back here. My first hostel I’ve ever stayed in and the views were amazing and staff was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaewoong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cozy staying with awesome view aound river
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay at Sandeman. Room was really lovely, view across the river gorgeous, shower brilliant. Nice location and loved the lounge area. Staff I interacted with were also very lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and run by some really lovely people. Great breakfast and stylish rooms. Quite a few steps up to room and reception, but then there don't seem to be many accessible options in Porto/Gaia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly suprised, this was a really good hostel. Great location, clean, safe, you actually get enough space to yourself without feeling invaded. I got the 1 bed in 7bedroom space. Definitely worth your money. The only downside is the breakfast is a bit limited, but you can always order and pay for more options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect, and the hostel is amazing. Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulseren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful great location excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, amazing staff. Beds were amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrouz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable with nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff and service, chill and comfortable atmosphere, perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathrooms are very well kept and clean, the lounge is great and the staff is very kind. I recommend it to everyone who wants to travel in a hostel, it feels like a hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Petter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sangmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. We stayed in a River View room and loved watching the sunset and Porto’s night lights right from our window — no need to go out to enjoy the view. The room was spotless and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. If we visit beautiful Porto again, we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romy

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

Best hostel in the world..

Location and staff are amazing. Everything has so much thought. Beds are cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff were very helpful and the room was very clean and tidy. Will be looking to stop there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very comfortable, good location, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff were all very helpful, the location great and our room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024