The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites

Porto · Portugal

The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites

HostelPunk Score
75% NOT BAD
High confidence 657 reviews
3rd best in Porto
No bed bug reports in 657 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 657 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
Other facilities (28)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Internet Access Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers Key Card Access Safe Deposit Box Common Room Hot Showers Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $37 / night
Privates $235 - $276 / night

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Worst reviews

Spain FEMALE Apr 22, 2026 2.0/10

I'm extremely disappointed with this hostel. I will never return. I arrived at 10 PM exhausted after riding my bike there, but they had only approved the bike inside a box. The receptionist (António) said NO with zero empathy, even though the hostel is decorated with real bikes on the walls. He gave me a 20-minute sermon instead of taking me to my room. The staff is arrogant, there's no hostel atmosphere, and they charge a separate municipal tax in cash despite Hostelworld saying "taxes include...

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 6, 2024 2.0/10

BED BUGS. When I arrived some people in my dorm trying to sleep so I didn’t do the usually bed bug check… big mistake. As I was packing up I noticed a very large dead bed bug on the curtain. When checking the bed, he pillow inside the pillow case was COVERED with reddish brown spots. It would have been impossible for house keeping to not notice. When I told the staff they were very nonchalant. Let me shower before checkout but when I got out of the shower same sheets were still on the be...

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USA FEMALE Jun 5, 2023 2.0/10

unfortunately I can't recommend. customer service was not great, I didn't feel like they had the traveler's comfort in mind. "We're sad" you were uncomfortable but we can't do anything about it is not good enough. Beautiful building and comfy bed. but i dont recoomend then 14 person dorm, there is too much noise to be able to sleep, even with earplugs.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Oct 30, 2025 4.0/10

Booked the shared dorm in November. It rained a lot in the night and there was water pouring through the ceiling the whole night, room was flooded in the morning. Upon informing the staff I didn't even receive an apology and had to checkout and wait till 3pm to check in again. they moved me to a cheaper room and didn't even offer the difference. When I asked they said i would have to email. Nothing ever came of it. Would have been happy with an apology and a coffee. Wouldn't rebook

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 13, 2022 4.0/10

This hostel is really just a room to sleep and put your things in. It doens't have a kitchen or common area besides the pub downstairs. The rooms are tiny but you are in a great location.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 22, 2026 6.0/10

Lovely stay, good food/staff/environment. However bug bites were a thing. Staff did clean everything for free and took appropriate measures.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jul 12, 2025 6.0/10

Das Hostel hat soviel Potential, nur leider wurden zu der Zeit als ich dort war unser Dorm beklaut. Einen Tag später auch ein anderer. Die Schließfächer waren alle offen, der Manager hatte absolut kein Verständnis und sagte nur die Schließfächer wären nicht „richtig geschlossen“ geworden. Hat uns für blöd verkauft. Schade! Das Hostel ist sehr schön und sauber aber leider sehr unpersönlich. Das Frühstück war super. Aber für mich leider ein absolutes no go wenn man sich nicht m...

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The hostel has so much potential, only unfortunately our dorm was robbed at the time I was there. A day later another one too. The lockers were all open, the manager had absolutely no understanding and only said the lockers would not be locked properly. Sold us for shit. Too bad! The hostel is very nice and clean but unfortunately very impersonal. The breakfast was great. But unfortunately for me an absolute no go if you don't feel safe anymore.

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Jun 29, 2025 6.0/10

Good and clean hostel, but not that sociable. Rarely a few people sat in the common room.

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Germany FEMALE Apr 14, 2025 6.0/10

Die Betten sind eine absolute Fehlkonstruktion, 7 Better sind miteinander verschweißt. Wenn sich einer bewegt, wacht man auf. Habe ich kaum geschlafen

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The beds are an absolute malconstruction, 7 Better are interwoven. if one moves, one wakes up. i have hardly slept.

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 7, 2025 6.0/10

The location and staff of this property are great but there are a few things not as advertised. The kitchen isn’t usable until mid day and even at midday there would be a professional chef in there preparing staff meals so you could only really use the kitchen in the evening times. The roof was leaking on several of the beds and in the lobby and the staff had to place buckets and towels under holes in the walls.

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Recent reviews

Norway FEMALE 25-30 May 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel, feels more like a hotel. The facilities are great, and it was very clean. The beds were big. Amazing breakfast, especially since it’s included. Staff was great. Not very social. It’s not far from the centre, but the location could be better.

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Peru FEMALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy buen lugar y buena atención, todos muy amables. La habitación limpia y amplia. El único 'pero' sería el desayuno, que dan poca variedad. Por lo demás, fantástico.

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Very nice location and good service, everyone very friendly. the room is clean and spacious. the only 'but' would be the breakfast, which is a little varied. otherwise, fantastic.

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Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Really great location and nice hostel

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Italy MALE 25-30 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Very cozy hostel, wonderful view from the living area, and the staff is very welcoming and caring. Definitely suggest this place!!

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Germany MALE Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich war sehr zufrieden. Vor allem die Mitarbeitenden waren immer freundlich und hilfsbereit .

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I was very satisfied, especially the staff were always friendly and helpful.

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Kenya MALE 25-30 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

It was a good hostel with self serving kitchen like and the information desk was very helpful in our matters and the breakfast....damn that was one of the best ever

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Portugal FEMALE 31-40 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 80%

The location is amazing, the view is the most beautiful (facing Porto). It is walking distance to the metro and one of the best spots to see the sunset (Jardim do Morro). There’s a nice lounge where you can have breakfast, a glass of Porto during happy hour, or before bed (the bar is open until midnight). Breakfast was a plus. They give you a towel at no additional charge, and the lockers have built-in locks. The beds are very comfy, and there is space on both sides of the bed to put your stuf...

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Spain FEMALE Apr 22, 2026 Atm 20%

I'm extremely disappointed with this hostel. I will never return. I arrived at 10 PM exhausted after riding my bike there, but they had only approved the bike inside a box. The receptionist (António) said NO with zero empathy, even though the hostel is decorated with real bikes on the walls. He gave me a 20-minute sermon instead of taking me to my room. The staff is arrogant, there's no hostel atmosphere, and they charge a separate municipal tax in cash despite Hostelworld saying "taxes include...

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Brazil MALE Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location, awesome service and super comfy — totally recommend!

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China FEMALE 18-24 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

The location is unbeatable, right by the Douro River, and just a short walk to the bridge. The space and facilities are also fantastic. The common areas are very spacious and comfortable, perfect for relaxing, chatting, or just hanging out. The rooms are surprisingly large as well. There’s also plenty of personal space to store your belongings.The beds, which are made from repurposed wine barrels — such a unique and local touch. The bathroom setup is also very convenient

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Romania FEMALE Apr 14, 2026 Atm 80%

I liked the location, equipped with coded lockers, very clean, friendly staff, I didn't like the fact that the rooms cannot be ventilated, they have fixed windows. that cannot be opened. The quality-price ratio is good.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Beautiful hostel, big rooms and beds, and clean bathrooms. They offer the best hostel breakfast I’ve ever had and it’s free. Pretty much everything, especially bars, are on the other side of the river but it honestly only takes like 10min tops to cross the bridge on foot. I’d recommend going to the Sandeman wine cellar directly below and doing the “classic” tasting with a chocolate truffle.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Richtig toller Aufenthalt!

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Very toller Stay!

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Colombia MALE 31-40 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Excelente lugar, precios más que adecuados al ambiente, la atención al cliente maravillosa, bien ubicado, muy seguro

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Excellent location, prices more than adequate for the environment, wonderful customer service, well located, very safe

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Poland MALE Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Super miejsce z bardzo sympatycznymi ludźmi, jak tylko bedą miał okazję napewno zanocuje ponownie.

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Great place with very nice people, as soon as I get the chance I will definitely visit again.

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 80%

great overall but the beds could use more curtains

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Venezuela MALE 31-40 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostal, great location, the entire staff was amazing! I love the breakfast as well!

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Colombia FEMALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

El lugar estaba precioso, muy limpio y con una ubicación excelente. El personal era super amable y respondieron todas mis preguntas!

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The place was beautiful, very clean and with an excellent location. the staff was super friendly and answered all my questions!

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Sweden FEMALE Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Mycket trevligt hostel med vänlig personal och toppenläge.

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Mycket plevligt hostel with friendly staff and top location.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The facility is beautiful. The beds are big and comfortable. The bathroom was in my dorm area. The lockers were big enough to keep all my stuff- a carryon & backpack plus more space. It was cleaned daily and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great too! I am not spoiled for other hostels... :)