In the heart of Porto, The House of Sandeman offers a warm welcome with a restaurant and bar. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy bike rentals to explore Ribeira Square. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507
What's nearby
Sandeman Cellars - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ribeira Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Porto Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Casa da Música - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive
General Torres Station - 11 min walk
São Bento Station - 16 min walk
Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 18 min walk
Ribeira Station - 7 min walk
Jardim do Morro Station - 9 min walk
Batalha-Guindais Stop - 12 min walk
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
The House of Sandeman offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The George, which serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Ribeira Station is 7 minutes and Jardim do Morro Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 16
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Public winery tours
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 1797
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The George - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 871/16
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The House of Sandeman offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The House of Sandeman does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The House of Sandeman?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The House of Sandeman?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The House of Sandeman?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The House of Sandeman and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Sandeman Cellars (1-min walk) and Ribeira Square (9-min walk), along with Porto Cathedral (14-min walk) and Town Hall Square (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near The House of Sandeman?
Yes, The George offers Portuguese cuisine.
What's the area around The House of Sandeman like?
The House of Sandeman is located on the waterfront in Santa Marinha, a short 7-minute walk from Ribeira Station and 8 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.
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The House of Sandeman Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Location
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
View
Bed
Shower
River
Value
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, and fabulous with a variety of options. (14 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jun 14, 2025
Great location and great breakfast!
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2025
Location is amazing, great value for money
Vittorio
Vittorio, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 1, 2025
Location is perfect, and the hostel is amazing.
Great value for money
Vittorio
Vittorio, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2025
Amazing place, amazing staff. Beds were amazing too!
Danilo
Danilo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 3, 2025
Everything was perfect.
We stayed in a River View room and loved watching the sunset and Porto’s night lights right from our window — no need to go out to enjoy the view. The room was spotless and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. If we visit beautiful Porto again, we’d definitely stay here again!
sangmi
sangmi, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Very clean comfortable with nice staff.
Behrouz
Behrouz, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Great!!!!
Holger
Holger, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 17, 2025
The rooms and bathrooms are very well kept and clean, the lounge is great and the staff is very kind. I recommend it to everyone who wants to travel in a hostel, it feels like a hotel!
Justine
Justine, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Friendly, helpful staff and service, chill and comfortable atmosphere, perfect location.
Marissa
Marissa, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2025
Very nice hotel
Super friendly staff, very clean, comfortable bed and location by the river
Deepak
Deepak, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 5, 2025
Location in the heart of the port wine district and at the river boat moorings. Also has great tastings next door.
PATSY
PATSY, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2025
Love it
frantz
frantz, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 21, 2025
A lovely stay in a safe area. The staff are really helpful and nice. The beds are large and comfortable. The breakfast is simple and buffet-style with some fresh items like eggs made to order. They offer 24/7 water and luggage storage. I hope to see more bins placed around (since the only one is in Kitchen). Overall a good stay, I recommend it.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 12, 2025
Good location, service, value
Wonderful view over the Douro river. Central location for our port house wine touring. Made to order breakfast + additional buffet was satisfying. Bed was firm/hard, but this wasn’t a big issue for our one-night stay. We stayed in a private room - I believe this location has dorm/hostel rooms as well.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 12, 2025
Best hostel l have stayed in. No negatives at all. Great location and views. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Comfortable and larger than average beds. Everywhere clean. Breakfast fabulous andvusevof kitchen facilities if needed. Would definitely recommend a stay here ..wish l could have stayed longer
susan
susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 24, 2025
Best hostel in the world..
Location and staff are amazing. Everything has so much thought. Beds are cozy
Romy
Romy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 28, 2025
The staff are ourstanding. The suites have the best river views in the city! Close to everything!
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 15, 2025
This hostel is beautiful and the location is amazing. Right outside the river with a nice view. Breakfast is simple but sufficient. Fresh squeezed orange juice! Beds are bigger. Will definitely stay here again if coming back to Porto!
Amerissa
Amerissa, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 7, 2024
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.
Suwen
Suwen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 5, 2024
Great location, staff were very helpful and the room was very clean and tidy. Will be looking to stop there again!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent service, very comfortable, good location, good value
Collin
Collin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2024
Lovely hotel in Porto
Fantastic place to stay right on the river. Such amazing friendly staff. Highly recommend
Claudia
Claudia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 19, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff were all very helpful, the location great and our room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Lucy
Lucy, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 11, 2024
Enjoyed my stay, disliked the lady at the breakfast area
Heidie
Heidie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 14, 2024
Excellent rooms, facilities and location. Great value. Good breakfast.