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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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City view
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
View from property
Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 72.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Small Room

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room, River View

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 9 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 9 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 7 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 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 hire and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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
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.
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
  • 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 any lifts
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 2 Jan,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The House of Sandeman on 5 Jan,2025 start from S$169.62, including 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?

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.

The House of Sandeman Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 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

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

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

christianne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Sam

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Louie

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
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

Chloe Ka Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back!! The staff members were really friendly. I have got a welcome drink on the first night which was really nice. Breakfast variety was plenty. The design of the room reflects the winery itself. There is plenty of place to store things. The good thing is there is a door separate the bedding area and bathrooms. There is 4 bathrooms to share in a 14-bed dorm and i never need to wait for a second to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Lucy

Travelled with partner
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, North York

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

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

Jacqueline

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

Verified traveller

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

Riley

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

10/10 Excellent

Nyskauly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting Porto. It is a cute little town. Hotel was very nice and quiet. Welcoming, professional staff. I was traveling solo. Enjoyed my breakfast every morning😎. There’s lots to do around there, wine tasting, shopping.. etc. If I ever find myself in Portugal/Porto again, I'll def be coming back here. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose to stay at Sandeman at end of my Camino. Probably one of the nicest places I stayed. The sleeping pods are brilliant- very comfortable bedding and a good size with high ceilings plus a light and plug. The pod itself is quite roomy. The location is good across the river from Porto but access to the Metro is simple but does require an uphill climb! The breakfast, welcome drinks, snacks and common area is brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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