The Best Hostels in Porto

Porto’s hostels are some of the best in Europe: arty, friendly, and set in beautiful old townhouses, often with family dinners and port tastings included. Here are our favourite hostels in Porto, for solo travellers, backpackers and budget-minded couples.

Quick answer: for an arty, beautiful hostel, Gallery Hostel on Porto’s art street. For a social vibe and garden barbecues, Porto Spot Hostel. For something quirky, the film-themed Rivoli Cinema Hostel. For the Ribeira, Being Porto or Bluesock. Many have private rooms, too.

The best hostels

1. Gallery Hostel (Miguel Bombarda)

A 19th-century house on Porto’s gallery street that doubles as an art gallery, with a garden, a cinema room and shared dinners. Consistently one of the top-rated hostels in Portugal. Check prices

2. Porto Spot Hostel (near Bolhão)

A friendly hostel with a garden, barbecues and daily dinners, near the Bolhão market. Private twins and doubles too. Check prices

3. Rivoli Cinema Hostel (Aliados)

An art deco-style hostel with movie-themed rooms and a rooftop terrace, near the main avenue. Fun and central, with private rooms. Check prices

4. Being Porto Hostel (near the Bolsa)

Stone walls and a cosy feel, a short walk down to the Ribeira. Private rooms available. Check prices

5. Bluesock Hostels Porto (Ribeira)

A modern hostel in a historic building near the river, with privacy curtains on the bunks. Great location. Check prices

6. Selina Porto (near Clérigos)

A design hostel-hotel steps from Clérigos and Livraria Lello, with privates, dorms, coworking and events. Check recent reviews, as the Selina brand has changed owners. Check prices

Choosing a hostel

• Location: the Ribeira and Clérigos are central but hilly; Bolhão and Aliados are flatter and close to the metro.
• Hills and stairs: many hostels are in old townhouses without lifts.
• Private rooms are often cheaper than budget hotels.
• Tourist tax: Porto charges a few euros per person per night.

Budget tips for Porto

Walk everywhere you can, eat the prato do dia or a bifana, and look for free walking tours. See what to eat in Porto, Porto in one day and Portugal on a budget.

Prefer a hotel? See where to stay in Porto. Heading to Lisbon? See the best hostels in Lisbon.

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