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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 656 feet. Porto's International Airport is 7.5 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jennifer
United Kingdom“The reception, bar, breakfast, kitchen, are spectacular with a great view!” - Rose
Portugal“Overall helpfulness, knowledgeable and positive attitude of staff. Affordable accommodation and the hardy breakfast was a plus.” - Peggy
United States“The Staff were very friendly & helpful! I hadnt stayed in a hostel in many years. The beds were comfy, the breakfast was good and they had plenty of showers & bathrooms for the # of people staying there.” - Duane United States“Best location on the river. The staff was great. Very cool room.”
- Maureen United States“Location. Excellent facilities for a Hostel. Staff was outstanding. Loved the wine rack bunk beds.”
- Noaa United States“Location was great. Beautiful inside, clean, beds were very comfortable, breakfast was wonderful, laundry service, you can use the kitchen, plenty of space near the bed and in the locker, easy check in”
- Julie United Kingdom“So cool and the design detailing was funky and hugely functional”
- Raymond United States“It was in a perfect location and the staff was amazing.”
- Galina
Russia“Perfect location, a beautiful old building with history, excellent concept of suites with hostel. A port cellar tour can be booked and should not be missed out.” - Charles United States“The staff was absolutely amazing. They were so helpful in every way. The Sandeman is a very comfortable place just to hang out. I liked how clean the rooms and bathrooms were kept and the beds were so comfortable. My stay was more enjoyable...”
Area info
Restaurants
- The George Gastrobar & Terrace
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 71769/AL
