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CATS Porto Hostel is a lively hostel located in central Porto, just 164 feet from the metro and S. Bento train station. The 3 buildings of the property are in the heart of the city, next to the city’s Sé Cathedral, a protected World Heritage Site. The hostel has brightly decorated rooms for all kinds of travelers and groups. All the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, free WiFi and each bed comes with a reading light, an individual power socket, a fan and an electronic locker. Breakfast is served daily at the bar area and there is a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. The spacious rooftop terrace provides a unique atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. The Ribeira area, the Clérigos Tower and Lello Bookstore are a 10-minute walk away. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, easily accessible via metro, is a 44-minute trip away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sitark
    Germany Germany
    Nice view, kind of scary street at night but close to center.
  • Anastasia
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location, great little room. I liked that it was an all girls dorm. As a pilgrim, you are sleeping right next to all the best things to see before you hit SÉ Porto and get on the Camino!
  • Luiz
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent and friendly. Location was the best, only few minutes from Catedral da Sé
  • Giorgi
    Georgia Georgia
    wonderful building in a great location. super spacy and cozy. very friendly staff. big kitchen and beautiful lobby. highly recommend.
  • Jeff
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Close to everything. Karaoke nights and pub crawl were the best. Nice and helpful staff. I had the best stay here.
  • Beatriz
    Portugal Portugal
    Great facilities, location and activities, friendly and very helpful staff. Clean, comfortable and private bedrooms. One of the best hostels downtown. Perfect place for a solo trip and meet people.
  • Beatriz
    Portugal Portugal
    Friendly staff, very nice facilities and good location. It was everything you may need.
  • Schneider
    United States of America United States of America
    Super great location, honestly one of the best in the city, you are just a stones throw from the bridge which has some of the best views in the city.
  • Jim
    United States of America United States of America
    It was clouds to the cathedral. We were starting The Camino.
  • Esmaeil
    Portugal Portugal
    Bed was bigger that a single bed Bathroom was big They had heater

Area info

Amenities of CATS Porto Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
CATS Porto Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 10 is required on arrival. That's about $10. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that towels are not provided. Towel rental is available at the property.

A EUR 10 deposit for the electronic key is required in cash, at check-in.

When booking more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please let the property know if any guest has reduced mobility. Not all dormitories are equipped with accessibility facilities.

The maximum stay allowed is 9 days.

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.

Please inform CATS Porto Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

A damage deposit of € 10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 6304/AL

FAQs about CATS Porto Hostel

  • The prices at CATS Porto Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at CATS Porto Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • CATS Porto Hostel is 2,150 feet from the center of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • CATS Porto Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour