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The House of Sandeman

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507
  • Sandeman Cellars
    1 min walk
  • Museu da Casa Sandeman
    1 min walk
  • Ribeira Station
    7 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    33 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 72.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

  • 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)

  • 78.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The House of Sandeman

Adults-only Vila Nova de Gaia hostel in Santa Marinha with a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
The House of Sandeman offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Vila Nova de Gaia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at The House of Sandeman. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Porto Historic Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Portuguese cuisine while dining at The George
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Sandeman Cellars and 9 minutes by foot from Ribeira Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The House of Sandeman. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 3-star Vila Nova de Gaia hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The George - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The George

Things to do

  • Bike 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 any lifts

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 871/16

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connected to a winery, this hostel is in a great location and is very atmospheric, simultaneously historic and modern. The beds were comfortable and clean, with a little more space between them than a typical hostel. During the day, the 2 private bathrooms were clean and dry. However, each time someone showered, water would overflow onto the bathroom floor and pool around the drain or the toilet. Then guests would enter the bathroom with shoes on, mixing dirt from their shoes with the pools of water, making muddy footprints, which is unappealing. The management should consider installing shower curtains or a 2 inch lip on the base of the shower to stop the overflow. Aside from that, loved this hostel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023