The House of Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, within the historic building of the Port Wine Cellars of Sandeman. With scenic Porto and Douro River views, this riverfront property also provides guests with a restaurant.
This unique and comfortable boutique property comes with double rooms and dormitories, all featuring views, with some even having views of Porto and the river. Some units include a private bathroom while other have access to shared bathroom facilities. Free toiletries and towels are provided for every guest. There is a 24-hour front desk.
The property's riverfront restaurant and bar provides views of Oporto and also has live music on select nights. The surrounding area includes a wide range of popular restaurants. Porto's historic downtown area is a short 10-minute walk away, via the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and features a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafés.
Bicycles are available for rent at the property, for guests who wish to discover the surroundings in a more leisurely manner.
The historic Ribeira area of Porto is a short 8-minute walk from the property. Popular landmarks like the Clérigos Church and the São Bento Train Station are within a 10-minute drive. Local points of interest like Gaia Cable Car are reachable within 200 metres. Porto's International Airport is 12 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Location, bed, living room, breakfast all facilities were great. Best location to explore.”
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Bastian
Germany
“Great place. We had one of the newer rooms looking onto the river. View is amazing and the room is very spacious. Biggest bed I Eber had. Bathroom is also very big, especially the shower. Staff was very friendly and helpful. You get a discount for...”
Zhang
United States
“Lovely staff, great location, decor full of characters”
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Serena
United Kingdom
“Fabulous stay. Fabulous room (no 10). Fabulous view. Fabulous staff. A definitely "posh hostel" with the flexibility of that (use of kitchen etc), it was a really well located, comfortable and quirky place to stay. Loved the whole vibe !”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Ideal location in Gaia within easy walking of bars, restaurants as well as Porto. Comfortable room with view across the river. Good breakfast. Very friendly staff.”
Joc
United Kingdom
“I stayed in one of the new suites and was totally blown away by the beauty, comfort, size and view from the room. Incredibly special. As stated on the site... this is not a hotel more a Hostel but with some stunning rooms. Therefore the room...”
Jie
Singapore
“Nice view from the common area, storage space are huge with pin lock, sufficient toilets for each dorm, and they are doing housekeeping everyday ! So your bedsheet gets changed everyday !”
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Cj
Canada
“Amazing location and the dorm rooms are comfortable and well organised. My only issue is the lack of light in the room quite early in the evening. The staff is friendly and welcoming, a delicious breakfast is served in the morning. I am vegan and...”
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Sue
United Kingdom
“Great facilities for those staying in Porto or starting Camino. Good breakfast included and tea and coffee available throughout the day / night. Had a small bar and nice comfy communal area. Good large lockers too.”
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Pavel
Czech Republic
“Great location, nice vibe, comfy room (I stayed in a private room) with a spectacular view. I also enjoyed the hotel's bar and didn't even feel like going out and just enjoyed my port with a beautiful view in there.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The George Gastrobar & Terrace
Open for
Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern
House rules
The House of Sandeman takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that when booking 4 rooms or more, or 8 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
We are currently improving our spaces, so you may experience periods of some noise during your stay. We expect the work to be completed in December 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience in advance and hope you enjoy your stay.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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