Gaia-Porto Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Porto Historic Center in Vila Nova de Gaia

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Standard Suite | Down comforters, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Fitness facility
Balcony
Property grounds
Down comforters, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rua CĂąndido dos Reis, N 374-376, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-078
  • Place, Sandeman Cellars
    â€Ș7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    â€Ș8 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    â€Ș12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    â€Ș19 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vila Nova de Gaia

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Marinha hostel, you'll find Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge. Taylor Fladgate Cellars and Sandeman Cellars are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandeman Cellars - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jardim do Morro Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • General Torres Station - 6 min walk
  • Jardim do Morro Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘWOW (World of Wine) Porto - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘCasa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘReal Cervejaria - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘSandeman - The George - ‬5 min walk
  • â€ȘHuang Table Barbecue + Hotpot - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gaia-Porto Hostel

Hostel near Porto Historic Center in Vila Nova de Gaia
As a guest of Gaia-Porto Hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Gaia-Porto Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Vila Nova de Gaia hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gaia-Porto Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 19560/AL.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gaia-Porto Hostel
Hostel Gaia-Porto
Gaia Porto Hostel Portugal/Vila Nova De Gaia
Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
Gaia Porto Hostel
Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
Gaia-Porto Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gaia-Porto Hostel to the airport?

Gaia-Porto Hostel is 14.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gaia-Porto Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Gaia-Porto Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Gaia-Porto Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 11.2 mi (28-min drive) from Espinho Beach and 14.5 mi (33-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gaia-Porto Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gaia-Porto Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 6.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gaia-Porto Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Espinho (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gaia-Porto Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gaia-Porto Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Gaia-Porto Hostel have a pool?

Gaia-Porto Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Gaia-Porto Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Gaia-Porto Hostel to downtown Vila Nova de Gaia?

Gaia-Porto Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Santa Marinha e SĂŁo Pedro da Afurada.

Gaia-Porto Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, safe, cozy place to stay. The staff is incredible and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A real find. Wonderful staff and nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The private room was nice. Had lots of space. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good. Within walking distance to the river for things like dinner. A bit further to the centre of Porto but easily doable by public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We stayed in a private double room with our own bathroom which was wonderful. The room was clean and tidy, shampoo and body wash was provided, as well as a hairdryer. The hostel itself was spotlessly clean and tidy. The kitchen facilities were brilliant. Free wifi is available throughout. It had a very convenient location, a short walk down the hill took you to the river and all of the port wine sellers! Very close to the Ponte Luis bridge to take you in to Porto. I would highly recommend this hostel and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much for a pleasurable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, owner is super nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Place is just a 10 minute walk to the main area of Gaia and Porto, so its quiet, but also convenient. I got a private room in this hostel, but I'm sure a dorm room would've been fine. Free breakfast every morning and owner offers recommendations or engaging conversations about Portugal and Porto. They did my laundry for 10 euros too, which was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great affordable friendly place to stay.

This hostel is convenient to the Gaia port, restaurants and cruise ship terminal. Easy walk to Porto. There is a steep hill from the port and 34 steps up to our suite on the first floor. We learned from our first night to close the double glazed window to eliminate the rumble of tyres on the cobblestone road. Our hosts and their staff were very friendly and accomodating to all our enquires including a reasonable priced shuttle to the airport. Be warned there are two identical addresses in Gaia 30 kms apart so make sure your driver takes you to the one near the port.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O JoĂŁo Ă© muito atencioso e o quarto excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Amenities
TrÚs bonne accueil,je recommande cet établissement
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

BĂ€sta platsen att bo i Portugal!

BĂ€sta platsen att bo i Porto tyckte vi! Minst 4 terrasser med fina blommor/ plantor/trĂ€d (tex Camelia och Citron) och fantastisk utsikt över Porto. FrĂ€scha lokaler. SupersnĂ€lla och hjĂ€lpsamma personal. Perfekt situerad mitt i smeten. Allt var topp. (Ta med allergimedicin om man Ă€r kĂ€nslig för ”gamla hus”.) Vi kommer absolut besöka Hostel Gaia igen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique acceuil , super hébergements, confortable et tres bien situer. Le proprio est tres sympathique.il serve un super petit desjeuner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA PILAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy bien ubicado, el desayuno muy rico, lo que mas destaco es la amabilidad y la informacion que te brindan para lo que necesites las personas que lo regentan. Michas gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armando

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

Sehr zu empfehlen

Sehr nette Gastgeber. Die sympathischen Eltern sind fĂŒr ein tolles FrĂŒhstĂŒck besorgt. Sehr sauber. Die Lage am anderen Flussufer hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jose Luis

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

Superio

EstĂĄ bien muy cĂ©ntrico el Ășnico problema que la suite que me dieron daba a la calle y es como si la habitaciĂłn estuviera en la calle por el ruido de los coches nos tuvimos que poner tapones para los oĂ­dos
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yassel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables, ayudan con todo! Seguramente volveré!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yassel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal es muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon séjour bon accueil maison familiale
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Beau séjour à Porto

Un trĂšs bel accueil pour cet hĂŽtel de famille. Bien situĂ© proche des quais des chais Ă  Porto. Cuisine sur place possible et petit-dĂ©jeuner copieux agrĂ©mentĂ© de pĂątisseries locales. Attention pas de stationnement sur place mais parking Ă  moins de 5mn (parking GĂ©nĂ©ral Torres pour 6€/jour). Nous reviendrons
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

oscar

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

Super recomendable y suelo viajar mucho .

Muy buena ubicacion , personal amable siempre dispuesto ayudar , todo muy limpio y cada detalle en se sitio .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil chaleureux et des informations touristiques intéressantes. Par contre un peu bruyant certains soirs.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Sejour agréable

Sejour agréable super accueil chambre trÚs propre. AccÚs rapide au centre ville proche des commodités. Petit déjeuner au top accompagné d'un gùteau portugais Ce munir éventuellement de bouchon oreille car rue pavé et fréquenté par des voitures la nuit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Dimitri

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

Good hostel to be.

Overall I was very happy, very clean and cozy, I will go back if get to Porto. Thanks JoĂŁo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEONGHYEON

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

Best hostel to trip Porto

Good bedding condition. Convenience location to go center of city. Super kindness staff"Pedro".
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019