Place to stay in Porto

[laurenjk]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

 

[naplesdon]

Porto Republica which recently changed it name. It is very decent and safe place to stay, nice breakfast room and near many local restaurants.

 

[joeboybollo]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

Try Sandemans.(not sure of full title.Bit more expensive than traditional hostel but,boy do you notice the difference.I had a great first night there recently before starting Portuguese coastal.O think its €32 but they do get booked up quite quickly.

 

[joeboybollo]

Try Sandemans.(not sure of full title.Bit more expensive than traditional hostel but,boy do you notice the difference.I had a great first night there recently before starting Portuguese coastal.O think its €32 but they do get booked up quite quickly.

Its actually across the water at Vila Nova de Gaia amongst the port houses

 

[Grousedoctor]

We stayed at the Passenger Hostel located in the São Bento train station. Very modern, nice rooms. An excellent location in the historic district close to the cathedral. Would stay there again any time.

 

[laurenjk]

Its actually across the water at Vila Nova de Gaia amongst the port houses

I just checked this out. Wow. Booked the 8-bed women's dorm. It is gorgeous. Thank you so much!

 

[joeboybollo]

I just checked this out. Wow. Booked the 8-bed women's dorm. It is gorgeous. Thank you so much!

Very welcome.I was in the mixed dorm.Lovely breakfast,in the bar,and the staff were all very,very nice and helpful.Enjoy your Camino.I did.

 

[mgshanks]

I stayed in the Albergue de Peregrinos in Porto in April and found it a lovely place to spend a night - rooms were comfortable and it has a really nice social space out the back with a little bar.

Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto — Official Website

WELCOME TO ALBERGUE PEREGRINOS PORTO Our Albergue is exclusively for pilgrims. All pilgrims are welcome to stay on your way to Santiago de Compostela, before and after the Camino. You can also stay multiple days to recover and explore the beautiful city of Porto. About Us We opened our doors on...

albergueperegrinosporto.pt

 

[thejoker]

I stayed at the Monumental Palace hotel for 3 nights, which was in a great location right next to Aliados metro. It was a comfortable hotel with swimming pool and pleasant rooms and it was also very quiet. I'd definitely recommend it.

 

[mike mcbroom]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

So cool albergue

 

[Andorinha]

Bom Dia

I think the Hotel Boa Vista is the best place - it is old timey in all the right ways, breakfast lovely and it is in Foz area right on the beach/camino.

If you prefer in town, where it is super busy and I think a bit distracting for the focus you might want to start a camino, I think MOOV Centro up near the famed Majestic Cafe and car free Rua Santa Caterina is basic but perfect. Passenger Hostel is inside Sao Bento train station which is awesome and a good starting point too, but I am not sure the most quiet sleep if that is what you need.
Bom Camino

 

[Lleslie]

We stayed at the House of Sandeman too, about 10 days ago. Great beds in the dorm, quiet. I think the private rooms face the street. Welcome drinks, great breakfast, easy walk just across the bridge.

 

[Derek Booth]

We stayed at the Passenger Hostel located in the São Bento train station. Very modern, nice rooms. An excellent location in the historic district close to the cathedral. Would stay there again any time.

2nd vote for the Passenger.

 

[Globetrottingpilgrim2010]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

I recommend

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

I recommend GuestHouse Do Marques. It’s a small family run establishment. Owners are super friendly. All spotless clean private rooms have en-suite bathrooms. It is located across from the Marques metro station and faces a quiet, leafy park. Plenty of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets within short walking distance. Prices are roughly $65-$75/night. I’ve stayed here twice, including once prior to starting my Camino from Porto to Santiago.
Bom Caminho!

 

[Raz]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

Last September, we stayed in the Best Guest Porto Hostel - it is literally only minutes from your camino start at the Cathedral - you just walk up the hill. We took the Senda Litoral route from the cathedral out of Porto and just made our way down to the water from there.
Perfect location for getting around the city too. We stayed in a 4 bed dorm with it's own bathroom. We had a lovely stay for two nights and would recommend. It was approx 30 euro per night, and a very nice breakfast was 3 euro. Close to restaurants. They let us leave luggage there at noon (on arrival from airport) until official check in later in afternoon. Lots of options.

 

[lovelyshell]

I recently stayed at the Lost Inn Hostel and it was nice because it’s steps from the cathedral but it is more of a youth hostel than a Camino hostel (I was the only person there doing the Camino) but it was great being by the cathedral to start my Camino. It was clean, free sangria in the evening and caldo soup on certain nights.

 

[dugavski]

Last month I stayed two nights in Porto before starting my Camino.
First night in The House of Sandeman (because of late check-in) and the second night in Albergue peregrinos Porto.

Sandeman is a very nice place, big and comfortable beds, nice and clean bathrooms, breakfast and a coffee in a beautiful common area... great location to start exploring the city.

Albergue peregrinos Porto is also a very good place, clean and cosy with a beautiful garden and very well organized. This was my first real pilgrim experience.

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[Cicada]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

Wherever you decide to stay don't sleep with an open windows ( unless it has a fly screen) we were eaten by mosquitoes in Porto early September!
Buen Camino

 

[StellarB]

I just checked this out. Wow. Booked the 8-bed women's dorm. It is gorgeous. Thank you so much!

I stayed at the Sandeman Hostel in April. Loved it. I particularly liked that the bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower) are "onesies," so you get to have it to yourself. The bed was comfortable, breakfast was good, staff were friendly and helpful. A great way to start your camino!

 

[Pedalling Pensioner]

Would love suggestions from recent pilgrims of where to stay in Porto before I begin my walk this mid-September. I would prefer a GOOD night's sleep for this night-before...so a private room in an albergue or a very reasonable other choice. Yes, I have apps/ guidebooks, read blogs (and have walked the Francés). Looking for PERSONAL experience. Grazie mille.

AirPorto Hostel is about a ten minute walk from Porto Airport. I stayed there twice. Excellent.

 

[Mary Doll]

I stayed at Gallery Hostel the night before starting the Camino. It was excellent and ideally located a couple of minutes walk from the Camino. I got the bus back to Porto from Santiago and spent a couple of nights in the House of Sandeman Hostel on the other side of the river in Vila Nova de Gaia and then a couple nights back at Gallery Hostel. Loved both of these hostels but for starting the Camino Gallery Hostel was the best location. They have private rooms as well as dorms.

 

[Caminoport]

Try Sandemans.(not sure of full title.Bit more expensive than traditional hostel but,boy do you notice the difference.I had a great first night there recently before starting Portuguese coastal.O think its €32 but they do get booked up quite quickly.

The House of Sandeman is its full name - great place to stay - central. Loved it