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Rua Francisco Agra, 135, 4800-157 Guimarães, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 508 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
508 reviews

Very comfortable hostel. Enjoyed en suite bathroom , t.v. selection, good Wi-Fi, temp control. Great, easy, attended parking 100 feet a way for 10 Euro per 24 hours on an otherwise crowded one-way street. Breakfast available with reservation. Very mellow residents during our stat, no undue noise. Coin washers and dryers available as well as shared kitchen. Lovely terrace available for use... Wonderful value for price!

Mary United States of America

Really nice staff, good homemade breakfast, nice room and bathroom, everything clean.

Táňa Czech Republic

Location. Quiet part of town. Cozy interior. Very Clean. Friendly helpful warden. Garden.

Bernd-juegen Germany

everything was great, having a room just for myself

Matúš Slovakia

kindness from people of my hostel clean in the room as well in commun spaces great space in the room very good breakfast disponibility for answering request close to the center peacefully calm sleep well

Sonia Portugal

Beautiful multi-storey guesthouse, historic property, friendly and welcoming staff, good location in the city center and away from the noise. The structure is historic but has been modernized to make it welcoming. The bathroom is shared with other rooms but there is one bathroom per floor.

Marco Italy

The location was really good and central and the staff really nice and welcoming! Everything was sparkling clean and we had a lovely stay! Would definetely recommend and looking forward for staying again.

Sara Portugal

Good value for money, great breakfast, great location, clean, just fan, no air-condition in room.

Pavelkra Czech Republic

Thank you for the great room. I wasn’t sure how it would be because of corona but I have a room for myself and it was very great. Breakfast ist easy but more then enough. The Hostel is cleaned and there is no problem if you dong speak Portuguese because Miguel the owner speaks also a very good English. Thank you very much and maybe we will see us again in 4 Weeks :)

Miriam Germany

Good location, friendly staff, small family friendly atmosphere.

Amit United Kingdom
8.5
Very Good
508 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very comfortable hostel. Enjoyed en suite bathroom , t.v. selection, good Wi-Fi, temp control.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Really nice staff, good homemade breakfast, nice room and bathroom, everything clean.”
    Táňa Táňa Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Location. Quiet part of town. Cozy interior. Very Clean. Friendly helpful warden. Garden.”
    Bernd-juegen Bernd-juegen Germany Germany
  • “everything was great, having a room just for myself”
    Matúš Matúš Slovakia Slovakia
  • “kindness from people of my hostel clean in the room as well in commun spaces great space in the room very good breakfast disponibility for answering request close to the center peacefully calm sleep...”
    Sonia Sonia Portugal Portugal
  • “Beautiful multi-storey guesthouse, historic property, friendly and welcoming staff, good location in the city center and away from the noise.”
    Marco Marco Italy Italy
  • “The location was really good and central and the staff really nice and welcoming! Everything was sparkling clean and we had a lovely stay!”
    Sara Sara Portugal Portugal
  • “Good value for money, great breakfast, great location, clean, just fan, no air-condition in room.”
    Pavelkra Pavelkra Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Thank you for the great room. I wasn’t sure how it would be because of corona but I have a room for myself and it was very great. Breakfast ist easy but more then enough.”
    Miriam Miriam Germany Germany
  • “Good location, friendly staff, small family friendly atmosphere.”
    Amit Amit United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi9.1

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Offering shared dormitories and private rooms a 2-minute walk from Guimarães’ city center, My Hostel features a terrace with a seating area, and garden views. Guimarães Castle is a 10-minute walk.

Bright and modern, some accommodations have private bathrooms, and others come with shared bathroom facilities.

Guests can make use of the fully equipped kitchen to prepare their meals, and there are vending machines with snacks and drinks available. Local restaurants can be found within 1,650 feet.

Staff at the reception can arrange massages and rental bicycles upon request. A common living room with a satellite flat-screen TV and plush sofa is available for guests to relax.

Guimarães’ bus and train stations are a 10-minute and 15-minute walk, respectively. There is an airport shuttle available at the reception, as well as luggage storage. Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport is 32 mi away from My Hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Guimarães, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

My Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 7, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Guimarães, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 508 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Mary United States of America

    “Very comfortable hostel. Enjoyed en suite bathroom , t.v. selection, good Wi-Fi, temp control. Great, easy, attended parking 100 feet a way for 10 Euro per 24 hours on an otherwise crowded one-way street. Breakfast available with reservation. Very mellow residents during our stat, no undue noise. Coin washers and dryers available as well as shared kitchen. Lovely terrace available for use... Wonderful value for price!”

  • Táňa Czech Republic

    “Really nice staff, good homemade breakfast, nice room and bathroom, everything clean.”

  • Bernd-juegen Germany

    “Location. Quiet part of town. Cozy interior. Very Clean. Friendly helpful warden. Garden.”

  • Matúš Slovakia

    “everything was great, having a room just for myself”

  • Sonia Portugal

    “kindness from people of my hostel clean in the room as well in commun spaces great space in the room very good breakfast disponibility for answering request close to the center peacefully calm sleep well”

  • Marco Italy

    “Beautiful multi-storey guesthouse, historic property, friendly and welcoming staff, good location in the city center and away from the noise. The structure is historic but has been modernized to make it welcoming. The bathroom is shared with other rooms but there is one bathroom per floor.”

  • Sara Portugal

    “The location was really good and central and the staff really nice and welcoming! Everything was sparkling clean and we had a lovely stay! Would definetely recommend and looking forward for staying again.”

  • Pavelkra Czech Republic

    “Good value for money, great breakfast, great location, clean, just fan, no air-condition in room.”

  • Miriam Germany

    “Thank you for the great room. I wasn’t sure how it would be because of corona but I have a room for myself and it was very great. Breakfast ist easy but more then enough. The Hostel is cleaned and there is no problem if you dong speak Portuguese because Miguel the owner speaks also a very good English. Thank you very much and maybe we will see us again in 4 Weeks :)”

  • Amit United Kingdom

    “Good location, friendly staff, small family friendly atmosphere.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    It depends on the season, the city has plenty of activities almost all year, we do our activities most of the times on winter.
    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    You have clean sheets in the bed but if you want your sleeping bag, it´s your choice.
    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?
    It depends on dates or season, but the street is very quiet
    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?
    We don´t have locks but it´s safe, the rooms are closed and if you need to keep something safe, we can keep it on a safe deposit.
    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we have place to store luggage.
    Answered on November 5, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Guimaraes Art Platform
    0.2 miles
  • Dom Afonso Henriques Statue
    0.2 miles
  • Salado Memorial
    0.3 miles
  • Dom Afonso Henriques Stadium
    0.3 miles
  • Ducal Palace
    0.3 miles
  • Church of S. Miguel do Castelo
    0.3 miles
  • Guimarães Castle
    0.3 miles
  • Guimarães Shopping
    0.5 miles
  • Manta Festival
    0.6 miles
  • Guimarães Sports Pavilion
    0.9 miles
Top attractions
  • University of Minho - Braga Campus
    9.6 miles
  • Braga Se Cathedral
    9.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
    24.2 miles
  • Vigo Airport
    57 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of My Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Personal trainer
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot spring bath Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Check-in

2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Debit card My Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Check-in can be done at any time, upon previous notice. Please inform My Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 2535/AL

FAQs about My Hostel

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Personal trainer
    • Movie nights
    • Beauty services
    • Themed dinners
    • Pedicure
    • Hot spring bath
    • Manicure
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

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

  • Check-in at My Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to My Hostel by:

    • Bus 40min

  • My Hostel is 1,500 feet from the center of Guimarães.

  • Guests staying at My Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet