Beside the Bolhão market, at 313 Rua de Santa Catarina, you will find Change The World Hostels Santa Catarina. It has a shared kitchen, a common lounge and rooms with a private bathroom. It suits travellers who want to be in the shopping district and cook the odd meal.
Location and getting around
The Bolhão is just a couple of minutes away (about 90 metres), and Avenida dos Aliados (the town hall) is about a 5-minute walk.
São Bento station and Livraria Lello are about 10 minutes away. The Sé (cathedral) and the Clérigos Tower are about 15. It is about 20 minutes to the Ribeira (Praça da Ribeira), and about 30 to Campanhã.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, bed linen and towels. Some have a seating area.
The common areas are the fully equipped shared kitchen and the lounge. Wifi is free. There is no breakfast, although the market and the cafés on the street are right next door.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want to shop at the Bolhão and cook at the hostel.
- Groups of friends who want a room with a bathroom in a hostel.
- Anyone who prefers the atmosphere of the shopping Baixa to that of the riverside.
See more options in the hostels section of the guide.
Good to know
- Check-in is only from 15:00 to 18:00; if you arrive later, tell them beforehand.
- Check-out is from 8:00 to 11:00.
- Photo ID and a credit card are required.