A few steps from the Palácio da Bolsa, Hostel Being Porto is on Rua de Belomonte, in the old town. It has shared dorms and private rooms, a dining room with stone walls and a kitchen equipped for guests. It is a good fit if you want to sleep next to the Ribeira and cook the odd meal.
Location and getting around
The Palácio da Bolsa is about a 5-minute walk away, as are Praça da Ribeira, the Clérigos Tower and the cathedral. São Bento station and the Dom Luís I Bridge are about 10.
To cross to the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia allow about 10 minutes on foot, and about 15 to Avenida dos Aliados. Campanhã station, 2.6 km away, calls for the metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
There are private and shared rooms. The dining room, with exposed stone, is next to the kitchen, and there is also a shared lounge.
According to the property, there is free wifi and luggage storage at reception, which is staffed from 7:30 to 23:00. Breakfast is not served.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to set off on foot to the Ribeira, the Bolsa and the Clérigos.
- Groups of friends who want to cook together.
- Those who need to leave their bag in storage on the last day.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00: outside those hours reception is closed.
- Check-out is between 7:30 and 11:00.
- No breakfast; the alternative is the shared kitchen.
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