The House of Sandeman

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

The House of Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, within the historic building of the Port Wine Cellars of Sandeman. With scenic Porto and Douro River views, this riverfront property also provides guests with a restaurant. This unique and comfortable boutique property comes with double rooms and dormitories, all featuring views, with some even having views of Porto and the river. Some units include a private bathroom while other have access to shared bathroom facilities. Free toiletries and towels are provided for every guest. There is a 24-hour front desk. The property's riverfront restaurant and bar provides views of Oporto and also has live music on select nights. The surrounding area includes a wide range of popular restaurants. Porto's historic downtown area is a short 10-minute walk away, via the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and features a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafés. Bicycles are available for rent at the property, for guests who wish to discover the surroundings in a more leisurely manner. The historic Ribeira area of Porto is a short 8-minute walk from the property. Popular landmarks like the Clérigos Church and the São Bento Train Station are within a 10-minute drive. Local points of interest like Gaia Cable Car are reachable within 200 metres. Porto's International Airport is 12 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

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Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Buffet breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$93 for 3 nights
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  • 1 bunk bed
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
1184 feet²
Air conditioning
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$31 per night
Original price
US$103.39
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Total before taxes
US$93.05
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Bed in 14-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
840 feet²
Air conditioning
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$34 per night
Original price
US$113.29
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Total before taxes
US$101.96
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
786 feet²
Air conditioning
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Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$35 per night
Original price
US$116.58
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Total before taxes
US$104.93
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Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
646 feet²
Air conditioning
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$36 per night
Original price
US$119.88
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Total before taxes
US$107.90
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Guests who stayed here loved

Joc
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed in one of the new suites and was totally blown away by the beauty, comfort, size and view from the room. Incredibly special. As stated on the site... this is not a hotel more a Hostel but with some stunning rooms. Therefore the room...”
Jie
Singapore Singapore
“Nice view from the common area, storage space are huge with pin lock, sufficient toilets for each dorm, and they are doing housekeeping everyday ! So your bedsheet gets changed everyday !”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great facilities for those staying in Porto or starting Camino. Good breakfast included and tea and coffee available throughout the day / night. Had a small bar and nice comfy communal area. Good large lockers too.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, fabulous value for money. Spacious rooms with super comfortable beds. Loved the communual space”
Kristin
Norway Norway
“Excellent location and view from the room. Breakfast var delicious. Staff were very friendly and service minded.”
Matthias
Switzerland Switzerland
“Impressive, helpful staff. Always helpful & friendly, even when there were obvious complications with guests or the general buzz of activity.”
Lyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was central, and along the riverside.”
Ranjit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were so polite and helpful. Rooms amazingly clean - so nice to come back to your bed made in a dormitory.”
Zoey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very cool place.. excellent vibes all round. The view from our room was stunning, the staff were very friendly and helpful, excellent location and I loved the breakfast experience with the big dining table.”
Pauline
Ireland Ireland
“The air conditioning in the room, lockers and bathrooms outside the room. Everything is clean, reception, view, food, location all are amazing.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The George Gastrobar & Terrace
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern

Facilities of The House of Sandeman

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

The House of Sandeman takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking 4 rooms or more, or 8 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

We are currently improving our spaces, so you may experience periods of some noise during your stay. We expect the work to be completed in December 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience in advance and hope you enjoy your stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 71769/AL