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The House of Sandeman

3.0 star property
Adults-only Vila Nova de Gaia hostel in Santa Marinha with a 24-hour front desk

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Superior Room, River View | City view
Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 410
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

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Double Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 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
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 72.9 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
Shared/communal kitchen
Espresso maker
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

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

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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
  • Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 9 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 14 min walk
  • Casa da Música - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - Gaia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museu da Casa Sandeman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandeman - The George - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taberninha do Manel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bacalhoeiro - ‬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), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • 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
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 6-10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The George

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Public winery tours

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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
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. 175 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is beautiful and the location is amazing. Right outside the river with a nice view. Breakfast is simple but sufficient. Fresh squeezed orange juice! Beds are bigger. Will definitely stay here again if coming back to Porto!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay. The staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean and big bathrooms. Bed is comfortable and cosy. Good breakfast and nice view from the dining area. I enjoyed staying in such a historical property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hatem M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
H,M
Very nice hostel clean room and nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious hostel with great views
Beautiful place,perfectly situated. The staff are friendly and efficient. Breakfast is great (though the coffee included with breakfast isn't so good). My only suggestion would be to set the room temperature so guests can't tamper with it, one of the occupants cranked it up to sauna levels, which is neither customer nor eco-friendly. Otherwise, it was close to perfect and I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heidie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, disliked the lady at the breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very interesting and unique space. Gorgeous views, good breakfast and nice to have a welcome drink. I found the staff to be polite rather than friendly, and the bathrooms near the womens dorm less than clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, facilities and location. Great value. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Designer Quality Hostel
Fabulous views in a boutique hostel. Stunning design and spacious. Excited for my next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look no further
Great dormitory- best I’ve seen in 3 caminos . Nice breakfast , awesome lounge and bar .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel (clean & spacious), updated bathroom (in superior suite) and great staff in a great location. Excellent breakfast included with superior suite rate. The Sandeman truly is a gem!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Louie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend
A really perfect place that I would stay at again and again. The value for money here is incredible, as it includes a great breakfast in the morning, great beds and showers and very friendly service. The loaction is amazing, walking distance to enjoy Porto and the staff are helpful with recommendations. I have been traveling around Europe for a while and will not soon forget my stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel ever
An exceptional place and service with lots of characters.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation well managed with friendly helpful staff. First class.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the House of Sandeman. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Only drawback was we had difficulty getting luggage up the many flights of steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023