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The House of Sandeman

3.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Superior Room, River View | View from room
Deluxe Room, River View
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, River View | City view
Deluxe Room, River View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507
  • Place, Sandeman Cellars
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, River View

Deluxe Room, River View

Deluxe Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

The House of Sandeman puts you in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, steps from Sandeman Cellars and within a 10-minute stroll of Ribeira Square. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The George, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Santa Marinha hostel include Porto Cathedral and Town Hall Square.
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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

  • Ribeira Station - 7 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Cálem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uva By Calem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mareantes do Rio Douro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porto Cruz - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The House of Sandeman

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The House of Sandeman. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 3-star Vila Nova de Gaia hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1797
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The House of Sandeman offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Vila Nova de Gaia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The George

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1797
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 871/16

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

House Sandeman Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
House Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel & Suites Vila Nova de Gaia
House Sandeman Hostel
The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
House Sandeman
House Sandeman Vila Nova Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel
The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
The House of Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
The House of Sandeman Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The House of Sandeman?

The House of Sandeman offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The House of Sandeman?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The House of Sandeman on 15 Dec 2025 start from NZ$217.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The House of Sandeman?

The closest beach to The House of Sandeman is Carneiro Beach (5.4 km).

Is The House of Sandeman family-friendly?

No, The House of Sandeman is an adults-only property.

Does The House of Sandeman serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers are hooked on the full brekkie here! Offered daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The House of Sandeman?

No, The House of Sandeman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The House of Sandeman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The House of Sandeman?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The House of Sandeman?

No, pets are not allowed.

The House of Sandeman Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 285 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff was great, especially the staff with blonde-ish white hair, they truly made the whole stay very comfortable. This has been my favourite hostel I’ve ever stayed at and the wine was fantastic :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

umesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best views of Porto

Excellent location with the best views of Porto from our room. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Our breakfast was excellent. The hotel has a wine cellar for tours, it also offers tours and other services (at discounted rates). I'd definitely stay again if back in Porto.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangeun

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALONSO MORALES

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sangmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect, and the hostel is amazing. Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, amazing staff. Beds were amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrouz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable with nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja, Cochrane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Unique and Fun Hotel

My husband and I loved this hotel. He is 87 and I am 75 so it might seem like an unusual choice for us. The check-in desk is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. But we were game for the climb. My husband went up first and we received a great Portuguese welcome. Young adults came down and carried our bags upstairs to our room for us. They refused to accept any tip for the service. Instead, we were treated like respected grandparents/aunt and uncle. Our room was beautifully clean and had an amazing view of Porto from the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Rio Douro. When we were getting ready to leave the next morning, the staff was a bit concerned that we had not ordered a custom breakfast from their menu, and instead chose sliced fruit and their wonderful brown bread with butter, and coffee. (We were having a traditional Portuguese lunch with our daughter and her husband in the early afternoon and you know what that means!) When it was time to leave the hotel, young people again carried our bags downstairs, and once again, refused a tip for their service. We highly recommend this hotel for those who love something fun and different and can manage a stair climb for a wonderful view of Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff and service, chill and comfortable atmosphere, perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATSY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location in the heart of the port wine district and at the river boat moorings. Also has great tastings next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulseren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful great location excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025