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The House of Sandeman

Amenities

  • Airport shuttle

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Housekeeping

  • Banquet Facilities

  • Safe-Deposit Box

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hostel also features wedding services and a television in a common area.
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What guests think

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At The House of Sandeman, travelers praise the prime riverfront location with sweeping Douro views, friendly staff, and tasty made to order breakfasts, while noting a unique hostel hotel mix that delivers good value across private rooms and dorms.

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Facilities

Mixed

Cleanliness

Clean

Rooms

Comfortable

Service

Friendly

Location

Scenic

Dining

Tasty

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10

eunjeong

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean. View is amazing. Breakfast is also very nice. I like thefresh pressed orange juice and omelette. I will definitely come back!
Super clean. View is amazing. Breakfast is also very nice. I like thefresh pressed orange juice and omelette. I will definitely come back!
8

Barbara Jo

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 4 nights

Deluxe twin room was picture perfect, quiet, new, clean. Staff friendly/helpful. Breakfast w/ room plentiful and varied. Lost a star on access. Be prepared to carry suitcases up multiple sets of stairs. Access to private rooms through black painted stairwell with poor lighting. (a light colored accent wall would not change edgy vibe…)
Deluxe twin room was picture perfect, quiet, new, clean. Staff friendly/helpful. Breakfast w/ room plentiful and varied. Lost a star on access. Be prepared to carry suitcases up multiple sets of stairs. Access to private rooms through black painted stairwell with poor lighting. (a light colored accent wall would not change edgy vibe…)
10

Mark

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12 Apr 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely historic building located in the heart of Gaia. We booked a suite and had an amazing view over the Douro River and onto Porto. Everything was easily walkable and the city has so much too see and do. We even did some port tours and got a reduced rate through the front desk. Breakfast was delicious and made to order with tons of choice and wonderful coffee. The only downside to our entire experience was the noise of people coming in and out using the stairs and that our suite was right beside the common area/breakfast area. I would definitely book again but probably not the suite.
Lovely historic building located in the heart of Gaia. We booked a suite and had an amazing view over the Douro River and onto Porto. Everything was easily walkable and the city has so much too see and do. We even did some port tours and got a reduced rate through the front desk. Breakfast was delicious and made to order with tons of choice and wonderful coffee. The only downside to our entire experience was the noise of people coming in and out using the stairs and that our suite was right beside the common area/breakfast area. I would definitely book again but probably not the suite.
8

Linda

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4 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fun welcoming room . Good breakfast & afternoon cake.
Fun welcoming room . Good breakfast & afternoon cake.
10

Emma

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23 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful views, good amenities, great value. Staff was excellent.
Beautiful views, good amenities, great value. Staff was excellent.
Largo Miguel Bombarda, Santa Marinha, Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Location

With a stay at The House of Sandeman, you'll be centrally located in Vila Nova de Gaia, steps from Sandeman Cellars and within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Porto Cathedral and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holy Trinity Church.

Sandeman Cellars(0.1 Miles)

Gaia Cable Car(0.2 Miles)

World of Wine(0.3 Miles)

Taylor’s Port Cellars(0.4 Miles)

Ramos Pinto Cellars(0.4 Miles)

Porto Historic Center(0.4 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Airport shuttle services are available, but pricing and arrangement details are not specified.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some wheelchair-accessible facilities.

The property is centrally located in Vila Nova de Gaia, steps from Sandeman Cellars and within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square. It is approximately 2.5 mi (4 km) from Porto Cathedral and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holy Trinity Church.

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

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