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The House of Sandeman

3.0 star property
Adults-only Vila Nova de Gaia hostel in Santa Marinha with a 24-hour front desk
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December 2024
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Superior Room, River View | City view
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
View from property
Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 67, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4404-507
  • Sandeman Cellars
    1 min walk
  • Porto Historic Center
    8 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge
    9 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 72.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Espresso maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 78.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 - 0.1 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ribeira Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casa da Música - 11 min drive - 7.2 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

  • ‪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

Adults-only Vila Nova de Gaia hostel in Santa Marinha with a 24-hour front desk
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. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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
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 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The House of Sandeman on 4 Dec 2024 start from NZ$187.52, 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. 169 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Louie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
52 steps from entrance to the lobby. All up!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in Porto
Fantastic place to stay right on the river. Such amazing friendly staff. Highly recommend
View outside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe Ka Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back!! The staff members were really friendly. I have got a welcome drink on the first night which was really nice. Breakfast variety was plenty. The design of the room reflects the winery itself. There is plenty of place to store things. The good thing is there is a door separate the bedding area and bathrooms. There is 4 bathrooms to share in a 14-bed dorm and i never need to wait for a second to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandeman’s is the place to stay in Porto to experience this beautiful city! It’s a cool hip hostel that caters to pilgrims walking the Camiño de Santiago. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an incredible stay!
Absolutely surpassed my expectations. I stayed in a suite and the room was nicer than most hotels for an incredible price. Outstanding view. Staff was friendly and remembered me every morning (tho I was only there 2 nites)! Breakfast was good and online ordering was easy. The record player and records were a great added touch. I did a tour of the cellars there as well and the hostel provided discount tickets. Such a great visit. I’d absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel (clean & spacious), updated bathroom (in superior suite) and great staff in a great location. Excellent breakfast included with superior suite rate. The Sandeman truly is a gem!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look no further
Great dormitory- best I’ve seen in 3 caminos . Nice breakfast , awesome lounge and bar .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff were very helpful and the room was very clean and tidy. Will be looking to stop there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an interesting city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff were all very helpful, the location great and our room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak, North York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, facilities and location. Great value. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very comfortable, good location, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend
A really perfect place that I would stay at again and again. The value for money here is incredible, as it includes a great breakfast in the morning, great beds and showers and very friendly service. The loaction is amazing, walking distance to enjoy Porto and the staff are helpful with recommendations. I have been traveling around Europe for a while and will not soon forget my stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Designer Quality Hostel
Fabulous views in a boutique hostel. Stunning design and spacious. Excited for my next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyskauly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting Porto. It is a cute little town. Hotel was very nice and quiet. Welcoming, professional staff. I was traveling solo. Enjoyed my breakfast every morning😎. There’s lots to do around there, wine tasting, shopping.. etc. If I ever find myself in Portugal/Porto again, I'll def be coming back here. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose to stay at Sandeman at end of my Camino. Probably one of the nicest places I stayed. The sleeping pods are brilliant- very comfortable bedding and a good size with high ceilings plus a light and plug. The pod itself is quite roomy. The location is good across the river from Porto but access to the Metro is simple but does require an uphill climb! The breakfast, welcome drinks, snacks and common area is brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connected to a winery, this hostel is in a great location and is very atmospheric, simultaneously historic and modern. The beds were comfortable and clean, with a little more space between them than a typical hostel. During the day, the 2 private bathrooms were clean and dry. However, each time someone showered, water would overflow onto the bathroom floor and pool around the drain or the toilet. Then guests would enter the bathroom with shoes on, mixing dirt from their shoes with the pools of water, making muddy footprints, which is unappealing. The management should consider installing shower curtains or a 2 inch lip on the base of the shower to stop the overflow. Aside from that, loved this hostel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the House of Sandeman. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Only drawback was we had difficulty getting luggage up the many flights of steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Mount Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation well managed with friendly helpful staff. First class.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel stay
From start to finish my solo stay in a mixed dorm was a fantastic experience. Staff were very helpful as I turned up, booked me onto a local boat tour and even gave me a travel sewing kit as my short’s button decided to detach as I got to the hostel. Everything was super clean and the welcome drink was a nice touch, the bar/dining area has great views and the hostel is in a great location if you want to be in the thick of the bars/restaurants/port houses. There is a cheap dinner they did for guests, I didn’t partake as I had plans but sounded like it would be good. Additionally, guests get cheaper tours of their port house. Again, I didn’t partake as I had plans but will be keeping this in mind for next time. As you walk in the large mixed form using you key card to access, there are 4 modern and clean bathrooms. Towels are provided and just need to ask for fresh ones if you would like one. The bedroom itself have a series of high and low beds which are comfortable and have bedding with canopies on the side to give an element of privacy. There isn’t anyone sleeping directly above or below you. Each bed has a locker assigned which you set a code to lock, however, this may not be situated next to your bed depending on which one you are assigned. Breakfast was decent, nothing cooked but I did see some people get omelettes so maybe this is an option. There was fruit, bread and preserves, you got a croissant with cheese & ham, yogurt with granola, cereal, coffee/tea
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place - shame about the noise levels
Unfortunately for us the stay was spoilt by the very loud music and noise from outside. When we checked in the Lady on reception said the bars etc would close at 9pm. It was still going on at 1am. I can only suggest an investment in double or triple glazing. Everything else was really good, our room and bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023