Travelers start their day with continental breakfast or coffee while planning Porto adventures, then unwind on the rooftop terrace as the historic city winds down
Located in Porto's Historic Center, Gaia-Porto Hostel features a rooftop terrace and garden. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, lobby coffee/tea, and the helpful service of multilingual staff.
Located in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, Gaia-Porto Hostel is near a metro station and on a river. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Alfandega Congress Center. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
Rua Cândido dos Reis, N 374-376, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-078
What's nearby
Sandeman Cellars
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Dom Luis I Bridge
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Porto Historic Center
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ribeira Square
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Gaia Cable Car
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
General Torres Station
6 min walk
Jardim do Morro Station
9 min walk
Porto Airport (OPO)
26 min drive
Restaurants
WOW (World of Wine) Porto
6 min walk
Real Cervejaria
6 min walk
Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
6 min walk
Porto Cruz
5 min walk
Sandeman - The George
5 min walk
About this property
Gaia-Porto Hostel
Hostel near Porto Historic Center
Close to Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square, Gaia-Porto Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6.00 per person
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 19560/AL.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Gaia-Porto Hostel
Hostel Gaia-Porto
Gaia Porto Hostel Portugal/Vila Nova De Gaia
Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
Gaia Porto Hostel
Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
Gaia-Porto Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaia-Porto Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Gaia-Porto Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Gaia-Porto Hostel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Gaia-Porto Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.
Where is Gaia-Porto Hostel located?
Located in Santa Marinha, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Rozes Cellars and Dom Luis I Bridge. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 15 minutes. Jardim do Morro Station is 9 minutes by foot and Câmara de Gaia Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
Gaia-Porto Hostel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We loved our stay here. We stayed in a private double room with our own bathroom which was wonderful. The room was clean and tidy, shampoo and body wash was provided, as well as a hairdryer. The hostel itself was spotlessly clean and tidy. The kitchen facilities were brilliant. Free wifi is available throughout.
It had a very convenient location, a short walk down the hill took you to the river and all of the port wine sellers! Very close to the Ponte Luis bridge to take you in to Porto.
I would highly recommend this hostel and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Thank you so much for a pleasurable stay!
Great hostel, owner is super nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Place is just a 10 minute walk to the main area of Gaia and Porto, so its quiet, but also convenient. I got a private room in this hostel, but I'm sure a dorm room would've been fine. Free breakfast every morning and owner offers recommendations or engaging conversations about Portugal and Porto. They did my laundry for 10 euros too, which was great.
The private room was nice. Had lots of space. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good. Within walking distance to the river for things like dinner. A bit further to the centre of Porto but easily doable by public transport.
This hostel is convenient to the Gaia port, restaurants and cruise ship terminal. Easy walk to Porto. There is a steep hill from the port and 34 steps up to our suite on the first floor. We learned from our first night to close the double glazed window to eliminate the rumble of tyres on the cobblestone road. Our hosts and their staff were very friendly and accomodating to all our enquires including a reasonable priced shuttle to the airport. Be warned there are two identical addresses in Gaia 30 kms apart so make sure your driver takes you to the one near the port.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela Patricia
2025/11/18
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O João é muito atencioso e o quarto excelente.
Angela Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Delphine
2025/7/13
Liked: Amenities
Très bonne accueil,je recommande cet établissement
Bästa platsen att bo i Porto tyckte vi! Minst 4 terrasser med fina blommor/ plantor/träd (tex Camelia och Citron) och fantastisk utsikt över Porto. Fräscha lokaler. Supersnälla och hjälpsamma personal. Perfekt situerad mitt i smeten. Allt var topp.
(Ta med allergimedicin om man är känslig för ”gamla hus”.) Vi kommer absolut besöka Hostel Gaia igen.
Esta muy bien ubicado, el desayuno muy rico, lo que mas destaco es la amabilidad y la informacion que te brindan para lo que necesites las personas que lo regentan. Michas gracias
Sehr nette Gastgeber. Die sympathischen Eltern sind für ein tolles Frühstück besorgt. Sehr sauber. Die Lage am anderen Flussufer hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Está bien muy céntrico el único problema que la suite que me dieron daba a la calle y es como si la habitación estuviera en la calle por el ruido de los coches nos tuvimos que poner tapones para los oídos
Un très bel accueil pour cet hôtel de famille.
Bien situé proche des quais des chais à Porto. Cuisine sur place possible et petit-déjeuner copieux agrémenté de pâtisseries locales.
Attention pas de stationnement sur place mais parking à moins de 5mn (parking Général Torres pour 6€/jour).
Nous reviendrons
Sejour agréable super accueil chambre très propre.
Accès rapide au centre ville proche des commodités.
Petit déjeuner au top accompagné d'un gâteau portugais
Ce munir éventuellement de bouchon oreille car rue pavé et fréquenté par des voitures la nuit.