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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a rail/subway station in Porto with a 24-hour front desk

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Suite, Private Bathroom, River View | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe or closet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 29 min drive

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

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel provides amenities like an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello are also within 10 minutes. Ribeira Station and Infante Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

In the heart of old Porto. Great food and history! Unbelievable great view from room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Save Hotel and best location to the river and Bride Luiz I.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Perfect Good hotel, good workers, good food, everything is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Amazing view, great team, excellent location, amazing recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The location is amazing. The staff was perfect amd extremely nice, nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fantastic Hostel, comfy beds and GREAT staff! You cannot miss this one!
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Like the place except for the double beds great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very good and spacious. The best pasteis de Nata I was actually here…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

The localization is great. The bathroom could be cleaner
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Almost all
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Location was great and bed was comfortable. Bathroom was dirty and there was no toilet paper at all when I arrived at 4 pm so I think there wasn't any cleaning done that day. The small nightstand next to bed wasn't cleaned and was dirty and also some rubbish in the locker. The sinks were in the room, not in the bathroom so I woke up when someone was running the water in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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.