If you arrive by train at São Bento, Hostel Nice Way is just a couple of minutes away, on Rua Sampaio Bruno. It mixes shared dorms and private rooms, and has a bar and reception open 24 hours. It is a practical base for solo travellers or groups who want to be between the Baixa and Avenida dos Aliados.
Location and getting around
São Bento station is about a 5-minute walk away, and Avenida dos Aliados (the town hall), the Clérigos Tower and Livraria Lello are a similar distance. To walk down to the Ribeira (Praça da Ribeira), allow about 10 minutes.
The port wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river, are about 15 minutes on foot over the Dom Luís I Bridge.
Rooms and facilities
There are beds in shared dorms and private rooms with a double bed or two single beds. Some have a private bathroom and others use a shared one. Bed linen is included.
In the morning a continental or buffet breakfast is served. There is a fully equipped shared kitchen, a lounge with a TV, a small library and a cocktail bar for the evening.
Who it suits
- Backpackers looking for a dorm bed and a hostel atmosphere.
- Friends who prefer a private room without giving up the common areas.
- Travellers arriving or leaving by train who want the station next door.
- Late arrivals who need reception at any hour.
More options of this kind in the hostels section.
Good to know
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
- On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check whether the room you choose has a private or shared bathroom.