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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

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

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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R. de São João 40, Porto, Porto, 4050-553
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

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
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in shared 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

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
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Shared dormitory of 10, mixed, with a private bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

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
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View | View from room

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

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

View all photos for Family Room

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
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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About the area

Porto

You'll be connected to a railway/underground station at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel, and within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage and a communal living room. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa hostel include Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello.
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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 (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sagardi Porto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Botequim da Ribeira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Buraquinho - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

Hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Porto with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel was completed in April 2022.

This Porto hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. This Porto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and from EUR 8.50 for children

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
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
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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel is Espinho Beach (14.8 km).

Does The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

No, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay! I’d come back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kemper

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sierra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast time.......please read comments

Breakfast was great but late. 8.00 am breakfast start was very contentious. I stayed 3 nights and on my first breakfast morning there was a queue for coffee at 8.00 am. Maybe 15 people in the queue at least. On my last morning the lady in charge opened the breakfast hall 20 minutes early because 2 Portuguese ladies had requested this yet I had on my first morning and she refused. When i questioned her about the differing policy with Portuguese people she simply asked to see my breakfast ID card. Nobody else in the 3 mornings where I had been present had anyone beenasked for their card so anybody could walk in and have a free breakfast. Her colleague stands at the bar and is on her phone. I'm not sure what her role is. Scrambled egg came out cold on third morning and later than the rest of the food. The pastel de natas were burnt on the last breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Latifa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfeito / Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, lamoine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of old Porto. Great food and history! Unbelievable great view from room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere, Is Amazing !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

David

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

Jason

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Love central house Porto!!!

Best stay at any hostel I’ve ever had. Loved this place sooo much I would never consider staying anywhere else!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Yocasta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the property location.

8/10 Good

Theresa, Kent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwame Yirenkyi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Good hotel, good workers, good food, everything is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023