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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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Vila Nova de Gaia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    Great breakfast! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great location. Lovely views. Quiet.
  • Sebastian
    Colombia Colombia
    Location is the best, in front of the river with all the view to the city. Many restaurants and nightlife nearby
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    Loved everything about the Sandeman - from the accommodation, friendliness of staff, facilities, breakfast and also the location. Would love to return at some point and highly recommend to solo travellers (even older ones, like myself!)
  • Vladyslav
    Poland Poland
    Staff hospitality, welcome drink and nice lounge space. I also liked that breakfast is included.
  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a beautiful location and a stylish hostel and suite with very welcoming staff. I highly recommend staying at The House of Sandman.
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    It was our first time un this hotel and we were impressed. Definitely exceed our expectations. The location is great, so beautiful and clean, top service, friendly staff. We loved it! Definitely we will come back.
  • Meric
    Turkey Turkey
    Everything was perfect and my special thanks to amazing staff they work there!!! Next time I will stay there for sure. Thanks again!
  • Beth
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable beds, wonderful breakfast. I really enjoyed being so close to all the action. I had a room with a view of Porto and I could hear all the festivities and action going on.
  • Marvilynne
    Canada Canada
    Very clean, beds very unique,functional, and comfortable. To date the best hostel That I have stayed in with an excellent location!
  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    This property was well located and the room was large. The welcome drink was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. Views across to Porto were lovely.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The George Gastrobar & Terrace
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of The House of Sandeman
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    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
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
The House of Sandeman 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.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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 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

FAQs about The House of Sandeman

  • The House of Sandeman has 1 restaurant:

    • The George Gastrobar & Terrace

  • Check-in at The House of Sandeman is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The House of Sandeman is 0.7 miles from the center of Vila Nova de Gaia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The House of Sandeman offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental

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