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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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In the heart of Porto's historic center, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel offers a fun vibe with an arcade/game room and in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff who add to this hostel's charm.

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
$81 nightly
The total price is $93
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Suite, Private Bathroom, River View | View from room

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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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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

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

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

Private room with 6 beds

  • Sleeps 6

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 8 beds

  • Sleeps 8

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In A 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In An 8-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In An 8-bed Shared Room For Woman

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room With 12 Beds

  • Sleeps 12

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

  • Sleeps 2

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room With 10 Beds

  • Sleeps 10

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared 12-Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared Dormitory Of 10, Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Shared 6-Female Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Double Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Botequim da Ribeira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Buraquinho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tapas 65 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel, just a 5-minute walk from Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Also, Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Ribeira Station is 4 minutes and Infante Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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 (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Reviews

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and superb, with a great selection available. (3 reviews)
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River
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location & safety

Nice host! The location is perfect ! And safety
Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a fabulous location, bang in the centre of Porto. At £27 per night it was incredible value. Dormitories are not to everyone's taste but careful layout of bunks and privacy curtains make the experience more than pleasant. After 12 nights on the Camino de Santiago, this was just another routine sleep.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In the heart of old Porto. Great food and history! Unbelievable great view from room!
Stephen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

I liked the property location.

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing view, great team, excellent location, amazing recommendations.
Sovieski, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for visiting Porto. Breakfast was superb. The Hostel is beneeth a main road. They drive all night, so a bit noisy and bad smell of the cars.
Peter, 1-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

Awkward sink arrangement but great otherwise.

I really loved the location and comfort of the hostel but the design is difficult and inconvenient in that the sinks are in the actual sleeping area. That makes it impossible to brush your teeth and shave etc in the morning because you feel very self-conscious about the noise you are making for late sleepers. Other than that, it was a lovely place, but that one thing may keep me from returning when I come back to Porto. I did go to the lobby and use that restroom to brush my teeth and shave.
Kemper, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very positive experience

We must be frank and admit that the success of this experience is essentially thanks to the very attentive team of the hostel. I recommend this hostel for its location in the heart of events in Ribeira. Comfort, cleanliness, decor, design and services with a great restaurant and a music room for guests. A special thank you to Maria for her quality of welcome and for everyone. Go without hesitation
RIADH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, close to everything! The curtain in the bed and ensuite bathroom is much appreciated! Clean, Many activities. Terrible check in system, asked to sit down and wait to be called in order, then staff completely disregarded their own instructions and starts with new walk ins... Also takes way too long for each checkin process. A bit noisy as expected when central. Quite squeaky beds. The storage under bed is not possible to use a regular padlock.
2-night trip

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

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.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and wonderful breakfast.
Katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible place to stay! Best hostel I’ve been to
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! Awesome location!
Trinita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Anne-Marie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved my stay! I’d come back for sure!
Juliani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel was great! The employees were awesome! Mostly the ones at the breakfast, they were always willing to help no matter how busy they were.
Tamara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Mattia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!!
Sierra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend!
Anabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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