Wheelchair accessible, Lowered sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails
About this property
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 656 feet. Porto's International Airport is 7.5 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“The place is tge Taj Mahal of hostels. Location, architecture, breakfasts, views and staff.”
Hebert
Canada
“Breakfast can be ordered with access to some items in buffet. It’s always freshly made and served quickly. Views are exceptional. Free water available 24 hours and access to bar items for a reasonable fee.”
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Great location and view over the river could not be beaten. Staff were great, friendly and could not do anymore that you asked for. We stayed in a room, with balcony and river view (room 18). The hotel also runs as a hostel ( but a very modern...”
Joey
United States
“Location is great, staff very helpful esp with luggage. It's your high-end hostel, so the usage of the kitchen is not really available. Breakfast is basic. However, you can purchase eggs or pancakes.”
Steven
United States
“Breakfast was great. They even made us a breakfast box at 2am as we had an early flight. They let us store our bags prior to check in so that we could enjoy some sightseeing. Everyone was very friendly. The view was amazing!”
Joan
United States
“The staff was so friendly. The beds are comfortable with cotton sheets and pillowcases. Cotton towels are available for a 5 euro deposit- quite a luxury after the Camino. A full European breakfast is included. Tea time from 5-6. Full kitchen...”
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Carra
United States
“I loved the spacious room (dormitory), the cool beds, the comfort, the quiet space upstairs, the view from the public space, the breakfast, the incredible helpfulness and kindness of the employees… I really can’t say enough wonderful things....”
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Robert
United States
“Highly recommend. Great location on the Douro south bank overlooking the city. Convenient location. We had private room 19 at the back of the property. No view but extremely quiet. The rooms are a recent addition to the hostel. Huge! And the...”
Miguel
Germany
“The place is beautiful, well located, the beds are to comfortable and the staff is really nice.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom
“The reception, bar, breakfast, kitchen, are spectacular with a great view!”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
The George Gastrobar & Terrace
Open for
Cocktail hour
Ambience
Modern
House rules
The House of Sandeman takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-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 ID 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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