The Central House Porto Ribeira
40 Rua de São João, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-492 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2465 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Amazing place, in the heart of Porto, definitely would recommend

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Attractively set in the center of Porto, The Central House Porto Ribeira has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Ribeira Square, a 5-minute walk from Palacio da Bolsa and 300 yards from Ferreira Borges Market. The property provides karaoke and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, while some have river views. The rooms have bed linen. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the hostel. Popular points of interest near The Central House Porto Ribeira include Sao Bento Metro Station, Sao Bento Train Station and Clerigos Tower. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 10 miles from the accommodation.
This is our guests' favorite part of Porto, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
The Central House Porto Ribeira has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 24, 2022Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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- Nan
Netherlands
“Amazing place, in the heart of Porto, definitely would recommend” - Lim
Malaysia
“It’s a very trendy looking hostel . Amazing vibe , comes with an amazing arcade machine to keep you company while you are bored . Access to exploring the Luis Bridge is 300m away ..good to explore the bridge slowly and enjoying the river . Great...” - Becky
Spain
“Fantastic location near Ribeiro plaza and the river. Comfy beds! Very very clean. There was a mix up with our reservation because of translation misunderstandings, and they worked very hard and fixed it.” - Fabrizio
United Kingdom
“Lovely hostel right were the buzz is, near the river Douro and super convenient to walk around Porto. The staff is super nice and responsive. The rooms are nice and quiet, with 2 private bathrooms/showers. Common areas are great, there is even...” - Gabriela
Mexico
“Great location, nice facilities, very good breakfast” - Nkaujnub
United States of America
“Loved the live band performances every night and the different hang out spots. Dorms were semi spacious and bunk bed curtains were a blessing. Spacious lockers and bathroom cubbies very handy.” - Lezlee
United States of America
“It was a very easy check in process and they let me drop off my bags early. The rooms were nice and the bed was clean and comfortable.” - Gehane
Canada
“The property was in an excellent location! The breakfast was nice. It’s a cute hostel.” - Manuela
Colombia
“Loved the location, is perfect to enjoy night and day life!” - Hadas
Portugal
“If I could stay more I would extend my stay.I like the location and service, the paid dishes and live music are great value, just make sure that all the doors and windows are safe and Proper in the rooms. my bathroom door in room 302 was broken,...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi, I'm traveling on a bicycle. Please do you have any secure place to store bike during night ?
Hi! We have a storage unit where you can keep it safe and secure during the night!Answered on 16 September 2022Hi, how can i get to the hostal from the airport in public transport?
There are several ways to get here, but the best is to come by subway, it's only 3 mm away from the hostelAnswered on 9 October 2022Hi! I have a late incoming flight. Will it be okay to check in at around 00:30-1:00am in the morning on the 30th august? Thankyou so much
Hi! Our reception is open 24/7 so you can come in at any time, just let us know previously so we can count on you and you're not marked as a no-show!Answered on 17 August 2022É possível fazer check in de madrugada, após as 2am?
Sim, é possível efetuar o check-in após a meia-noite. No entanto solicitamos que o cliente nos informe para evitar que a reserva seja marcada como não..Answered on 16 March 2022I have a very late incoming flight. Would it be possible to access your hostel and to check-in half an hour after midnight? (around 00:30 am)
Yes, of course! TCH RibeiraAnswered on 29 April 2022Hi, I'm traveling on a bicycle, did you have any secure place to store it during my stay ?
Hi, unfortunately we don't have a place to store bicycles!Answered on 18 April 2022- Still looking?
Area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Citynizer
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Amenities of The Central House Porto RibeiraGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bar crawls
- Temporary art galleries
- Evening entertainment
- Karaoke
- Game room
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
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.
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Central House Porto Ribeira accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.
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 The Central House Porto Ribeira 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.
License number: 112140/AL
FAQs about The Central House Porto Ribeira
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The prices at The Central House Porto Ribeira may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Central House Porto Ribeira can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at The Central House Porto Ribeira is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Central House Porto Ribeira offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Game room
- Karaoke
- Evening entertainment
- Temporary art galleries
- Live music/Performance
- Bar crawls
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local culture
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The Central House Porto Ribeira has 1 restaurant:
- Citynizer
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The Central House Porto Ribeira is 3,100 feet from the center of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.