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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a rustic ceiling.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Cosy Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and wall-mounted artwork.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located on the waterfront, The House of Sandeman is in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood 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
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507

What's nearby

  • A cellar with wooden barrels stacked on shelves and on the floor.
    Sandeman Cellars
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A river with a bridge, a tree, and buildings in the background.
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A densely packed hillside cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
    Porto Historic Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A vibrant street lined with colorful buildings and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
    Ribeira Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A Gothic-style cloister with stone columns and arches, a stone floor, and a view of the outside.
    Porto Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station
    7 min walk
  • General Torres Station
    11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    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
  • Sandeman - The George
    1 min walk
  • Uva By Calem
    4 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), a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and wedding services
    • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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?

Checkout 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 selected 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. 267 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 322 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, good amenities, great value. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daivd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fantastic, spotless and cleaned daily.breakfast well just WOW!! You order the night before, if you want an omelet or eggs they cook them to order. They bring everything to you. But above all else the staff, brilliant 👏. From check in to room staff,to breakfast staff all go above and beyond,you can definitely see that the staff enjoy working there. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

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

10/10 Excellent

Gulseren

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Behrouz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable with nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Petter

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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