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 CATS Porto Hostel

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Rua do Cativo, 26-28, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-160 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 397 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
397 reviews

This hostel was very close to the train station which was awesome.

Allison United States of America

You could lock your locker with the room card, and the location was amazing The breakfast is also very good

Álvaro Brazil

Great location near the center and the metro to reach the airport. The place was clean with big rooms and comfortable beds and I had a nice stay there

Sierra United States of America

I liked everything about this hostel starting with the location (near the São Bento train station and the cathedral), the facilities, the organised activities etc. It was probably the best hostel I've stayed at so far.

Mayah Germany

Excellent location - close to the train station. Helpful and friendly staff. Lockable locker under beds for storage. Lots of energy. Good place to meet other travelers.

Kelly Brazil

Great location, easy to walk around, get to the airport etc. clean, every bunk had a fan, light and outlets

Maggie Canada

The comfortable beds, the fact that there were many toilets and showers in each room, and mostly the free breakfast

Malamati Greece

Location was perfect: 2 mins to Cathedral, 2-3 mins to Bento train station and other touristic attractions. Breakfast was OK. Room was bigger than what I expect. They also pick you up from hostel for the free walking tour (which was amazing)

Görkem Turkey

-The location is good, near to everything. In my stay I didn’t use any public transportation. -Well connected to the airport, easy to find. -Staff super friendly and helpful. -I liked their breakfast, and it was cheap.(2€) I highly recommend this structure. Thanks CATS Porto hostel.

Fadoua Morocco

Great place one of the best hostel I ever been to. Nice staff always ready to help if I need. Nice people around everything was clean great shower. It was just a great experience to stay. Thank you :)

Peter United Kingdom
8.7
Excellent
397 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This hostel was very close to the train station which was awesome.”
    Allison Allison United States of America United States of America
  • “You could lock your locker with the room card, and the location was amazing The breakfast is also very good”
    Álvaro Brazil Brazil
  • “Great location near the center and the metro to reach the airport. The place was clean with big rooms and comfortable beds and I had a nice stay there”
    Sierra Sierra United States of America United States of America
  • “I liked everything about this hostel starting with the location (near the São Bento train station and the cathedral), the facilities, the organised activities etc.”
    Mayah Mayah Germany Germany
  • “Excellent location - close to the train station. Helpful and friendly staff. Lockable locker under beds for storage. Lots of energy. Good place to meet other travelers.”
    Kelly Kelly Brazil Brazil
  • “Great location, easy to walk around, get to the airport etc. clean, every bunk had a fan, light and outlets”
    Maggie Maggie Canada Canada
  • “The comfortable beds, the fact that there were many toilets and showers in each room, and mostly the free breakfast”
    Malamati Malamati Greece Greece
  • “Location was perfect: 2 mins to Cathedral, 2-3 mins to Bento train station and other touristic attractions. Breakfast was OK. Room was bigger than what I expect.”
    Görkem Görkem Turkey Turkey
  • “-The location is good, near to everything. In my stay I didn’t use any public transportation. -Well connected to the airport, easy to find. -Staff super friendly and helpful.”
    Fadoua Fadoua Morocco Morocco
  • “Great place one of the best hostel I ever been to. Nice staff always ready to help if I need. Nice people around everything was clean great shower. It was just a great experience to stay.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.5

Stay in the heart of Porto – Excellent location – show map

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CATS Porto Hostel is a lively hostel located in central Porto, just 150 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.

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

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

CATS Porto Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 4, 2012

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Most popular amenities

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

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 397 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Allison
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hostel was very close to the train station which was awesome.”
  • Álvaro
    BrazilBrazil
    “You could lock your locker with the room card, and the location was amazing The breakfast is also very good”
  • Sierra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location near the center and the metro to reach the airport. The place was clean with big rooms and comfortable beds and I had a nice stay there”
  • Mayah
    GermanyGermany
    “I liked everything about this hostel starting with the location (near the São Bento train station and the cathedral), the facilities, the organised activities etc. It was probably the best hostel I've stayed at so far.”
  • Kelly
    BrazilBrazil
    “Excellent location - close to the train station. Helpful and friendly staff. Lockable locker under beds for storage. Lots of energy. Good place to meet other travelers.”
  • Maggie
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location, easy to walk around, get to the airport etc. clean, every bunk had a fan, light and outlets”
  • Malamati
    GreeceGreece
    “The comfortable beds, the fact that there were many toilets and showers in each room, and mostly the free breakfast”
  • Görkem
    TurkeyTurkey
    “Location was perfect: 2 mins to Cathedral, 2-3 mins to Bento train station and other touristic attractions. Breakfast was OK. Room was bigger than what I expect. They also pick you up from hostel for the free walking tour (which was amazing)”
  • Fadoua
    MoroccoMorocco
    “-The location is good, near to everything. In my stay I didn’t use any public transportation. -Well connected to the airport, easy to find. -Staff super friendly and helpful. -I liked their breakfast, and it was cheap.(2€) I highly recommend this...”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great place one of the best hostel I ever been to. Nice staff always ready to help if I need. Nice people around everything was clean great shower. It was just a great experience to stay. Thank you :)”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Yes, we do have. We offer daytime activities as free walking tours, porto wine tours, surf classes, or tapas tours. In the evening, you can enjoy our daily happy hour at the bar or join our tematic nights or special parties before join the pubcrawl.
    Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we do. We have a luggage room where you can store your stuff before check in time or once you check out.
    Answered on October 22, 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?
    We have lockers with electronic keys, no lock nedeed! :)
    Answered on November 30, 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Sheets are included but renting a towel has a cost of 3 euros. Please note that private rooms have towels included in the price.
    Answered on October 22, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    No, you don't need it. The lockers that are underneath every bed in the dormitories are electronic. So the key you get when you check in at the hostel opens the room door and your personal locker. Please note that we will ask you for 5 euros security deposit in cash for the key.
    Answered on October 22, 2019

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Natural Beauty
  • River Douro
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Lavadores Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Salgueiros Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Canide North Beach
    3.4 miles
  • Carneiro Beach
    3.4 miles
  • Ingleses Beach
    3.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
    7.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of CATS Porto Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
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
Parking options available
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 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
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
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 CATS Porto Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 5 is required on arrival. That's about 5.12USD. 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.

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa CATS Porto Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

A EUR 5 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.

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 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: 6304/AL

A damage deposit of EUR 5 is required on arrival. That's about 5.12USD. 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.