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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel, connected to a rail/subway station, steps from Ribeira Square

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Exterior
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Living area
Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax) | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Dec 26 - Dec 27

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in shared 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared dormitory of 10, mixed, with a private bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 Bed-Dorm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Mobile key entry
Located on the top floor
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
R. de São João 40, Porto, Porto, 4050-553

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Livraria Lello - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 29 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 16 min walk
  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 28 min walk
  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • Infante Stop - 5 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wine Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sagardi Porto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taberna dos Mercadores - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪taverna Esplanada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 65 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Also, this hostel is within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Cathedral. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Ribeira Station is 4 minutes and Infante Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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 check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Central House Ribeira
The Central House Porto Ribeira
The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel 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 Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel and nearby?
The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel has an arcade.
What's the area around The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel like?
The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Ribeira Station and 4 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I love everything !!!!
Alba, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The atmosphere, Is Amazing !!!
Alba, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Yuki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is easily one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms were clean, modern, and comfortable. It was very big, more hotel vibes, so not the most social hostel and a place to meet people, but still worth the stay. Great location!
Maysa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place. Staff super kind and helpful, rooms are clean and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. Perfect location near the river. Would come stay here again.
David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional
The location is amazing. The staff was perfect amd extremely nice, nothing was too much trouble
Jason, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love central house Porto!!!
Best stay at any hostel I’ve ever had. Loved this place sooo much I would never consider staying anywhere else!!
Michael, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I liked the property location.
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8/10 Very Good

Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kwame Yirenkyi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Good hotel, good workers, good food, everything is perfect
Patricia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

When all 8 beds in dorm are full it gets a little crowded. Most guests checked out within a day or two… Shower and toilet within a pretty small space and water was getting onto the floor in front of toilet. Sinks for getting ready are open concept and right on the way out so a little awkward. Other than those things it was a good experience and a pretty good spot to meet other travellers. Staff was always friendly and helpful! Right near the Douro river so lots to see and do plus many photo opportunities!
Dino, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The hostel is located near the river which is nice. This is usually a pretty active area at night so it can be a bit noisy till late night. Close to the metro station (about 10 mins walk) but Porto has a very uneven landscape so be prepared for an uphill climb. The room was spacious and nice. What I really liked was the fact that the room and shower/toilet were in physically separated unlike most hostels in Portugal/Spain. So it's less disturbing if you are in sleep when someone else uses the toilet/shower. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes around so you never run out of options for food. I had a bit of an issue at the reception as they charged me twice for the stay. The full amount has already been paid before my check-in but after my check-out they charged on my card again without notifying me (only received the bank notification). However, they eventually processed a refund but it took more than 3 days for me to receive money which wasn't great (I was already on the last day of my trip when I received the money back so I essentially had to top up my card again due to no fault of my own). This could have been avoided easily if they checked before charging my card again. There's no kitchen onsite to even get some water/refill a water bottle which is a bit of a let down. No free luggage storage. They have lockers for which you have to pay extra.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing view, great team, excellent location, amazing recommendations.
Sovieski, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location and comfortable bed
Great location, only a block from the river. I was in a room with 7 other females, and loved the privacy curtain and charging USB plugs. The place didn't feel like a hostel at all besides that. There were 2 elevators: one for even # floors, the other for odd. Nice, chill lobby but hardly anyone interacting. I used the side lounge area around 2-3a and I was the only one there. There's personnel at the front desk 24 hours. The main issue was the setup to get to the top bunk bed was not the safest; there is no real stairs to climb, and getting myself up there was a challenge while trying to keep the bottom bunks curtain close for her privacy. Also, the restroom is a decent size (and inside the room) but gives you enough privacy. However there was no refill of 'body wash' or soap or toilet paper the 2 days I was there even though we notified several people while they were inspecting and/or cleaning the room. The shower door had an enormous gap on the bottom that invited large amounts of water to leak out. There was a towel placed there by someone one day and picked up by housekeeping the next day and not replaced. There are 2 sinks which is great and cubbies for each bed under the sink. Just wish there was a bigger shelf inside the shower and somewhere to hang our clothes and towel. A lot of male personnel kept coming into the room to clean but they were very friendly. And the drawers under the beds were very spacious but if you have a big suitcase, it won't fit
Mayra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Like the place except for the double beds great place
Jeinny, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Not next time
I would not recommend this hostel. They seem understaffed. Check in was very slow although I registered online “ to skip the line”. The rooms were not cleaned properly. I had to speck to them several times to get a huge mess left all over the floor by a late night party goer. Slick marketing but not a great experience. Needs to get on top of management to make sure rooms are cleaned after each guest and all their junk is removed.
Brannon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hostel, comfy beds and GREAT staff! You cannot miss this one!
Coleen, 27-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Exceeds Expectations
Relaxed, modern and a pretty unique Hostel as it functions with processes & procedures like that of a 3or4-star hotel in a fantastic location near the Douro River. The added unique touches like a "welcome drink", wooden keycards & carpets in hallways as well as extra large storage were unique special touches & greatly appreciated. I enjoyed my stay at this establishment. With special thanks to Mathieu, Thiego, Victor, Maria, Clinton, Shaddy and everyone else who made my stay a memorable one!
Marc, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Delightful!
Relaxed, modern and a pretty unique hostel as it functions with strict processes & procedures like that of a 3-star hotel in a great location. Special unique touches like a "welcome drink", wooden keycard & carpets in hallway common areas.I have enjoyed my stay here special thanks to Thiego, Victor, Maria & Felix and everyone else who made my stay memorable!
Marc, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern and good
Very good and spacious. The best pasteis de Nata I was actually here…
Claudine, 1-night trip
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