The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

Travelers can challenge each other in the arcade room or relax by the lobby television while multilingual staff members stand ready to assist with local insights

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February 2026

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March 2026

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel (Porto)

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Located in Porto's historic center, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel combines fun with functionality. The arcade/game room offers entertainment, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests praise the helpful staff and welcoming atmosphere.

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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3+ beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Wardrobe or closet

Located on the top floor

Daily housekeeping

River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Exceptional

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 8 Bed-Dorm)

Exceptional

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 Bed-Dorm)

Very good

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Room, Private Bathroom (8 pax)

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds

Room, Ensuite (12 pax)

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 12
12 Twin Beds

Family Room

Exceptional

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Private Bathroom (10 pax)

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 10
10 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in shared 6-female dorm with private bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in shared 12-mixed dorm with private bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Shared dormitory of 10, mixed, with a private bathroom

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Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2022

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Mobile key entry

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private room with 6 beds

Sleeps 6

Private room with 8 beds

Sleeps 8

Bed In A 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

Bed In An 8-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

Bed In An 8-bed Shared Room For Woman

Sleeps 1

Private Room With 12 Beds

Sleeps 12

Suite, Private Bathroom, River View

Sleeps 2

Private Room With 10 Beds

Sleeps 10

Bed In Shared 12-Mixed Room

Sleeps 1

Bed In Shared Dormitory Of 10, Mixed

Sleeps 1

Family Room

Sleeps 6

Bed In Shared 6-Female Room

Sleeps 1

Double Room

Sleeps 3

Double Standard Room

Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa neighborhood, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel is connected to a rail/subway station. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Norte Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Crystal Palace Gardens. Visit our Porto travel guide

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R. de São João 40, Porto, Porto, 4050-553

What's nearby

Porto Historic Center
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ribeira Square
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Dom Luis I Bridge
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Porto Cathedral
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Avenida dos Aliados
7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Ribeira Station
4 min walk
São Bento Station
7 min walk
Porto Airport (OPO)
29 min drive

Restaurants

Chez Lapin
2 min walk
Sagardi Porto
1 min walk
The Wine Box
1 min walk
Botequim da Ribeira
2 min walk
O Buraquinho
2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Ribeira Square

Close to Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge, The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel provides amenities like an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
Luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Other amenities include:

Heating and daily housekeeping

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry

P6,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

Things to do

Arcade/game room
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

No elevator

More

Communal living room
Renovated entire property - April 2022
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

More

Air conditioning
Heating
Mobile key entry
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Central House Ribeira

The Central House Porto Ribeira

The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Ribeira Station and Infante Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Central House Porto Ribeira - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Dec 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms are very clean and cozy, a lot of restaurants in the area, very decent breakfast, friendly staff , easy to find it , walking distance to the river, 10 min uber ride from bus depot or easy access by transit to airport or wherever you want to go, I would definitely recommend this place !

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location & safety

Nice host! The location is perfect ! And safety

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orn

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing Hosel . Bike friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Sep 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a fabulous location, bang in the centre of Porto. At £27 per night it was incredible value. Dormitories are not to everyone's taste but careful layout of bunks and privacy curtains make the experience more than pleasant. After 12 nights on the Camino de Santiago, this was just another routine sleep.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Yocasta

Jun 7, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

I liked the property location.

10/10 Excellent

Sovieski

Sep 22, 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing view, great team, excellent location, amazing recommendations.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Oct 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

In the heart of old Porto. Great food and history! Unbelievable great view from room!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Aug 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place. Staff super kind and helpful, rooms are clean and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. Perfect location near the river. Would come stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Oct 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay for visiting Porto. Breakfast was superb. The Hostel is beneeth a main road. They drive all night, so a bit noisy and bad smell of the cars.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maysa

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is easily one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms were clean, modern, and comfortable. It was very big, more hotel vibes, so not the most social hostel and a place to meet people, but still worth the stay. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Jul 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Exceptional

The location is amazing. The staff was perfect amd extremely nice, nothing was too much trouble

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kemper

May 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awkward sink arrangement but great otherwise.

I really loved the location and comfort of the hostel but the design is difficult and inconvenient in that the sinks are in the actual sleeping area. That makes it impossible to brush your teeth and shave etc in the morning because you feel very self-conscious about the noise you are making for late sleepers. Other than that, it was a lovely place, but that one thing may keep me from returning when I come back to Porto. I did go to the lobby and use that restroom to brush my teeth and shave.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIADH

Sep 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very positive experience

We must be frank and admit that the success of this experience is essentially thanks to the very attentive team of the hostel. I recommend this hostel for its location in the heart of events in Ribeira. Comfort, cleanliness, decor, design and services with a great restaurant and a music room for guests. A special thank you to Maria for her quality of welcome and for everyone. Go without hesitation

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dino

Oct 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When all 8 beds in dorm are full it gets a little crowded. Most guests checked out within a day or two… Shower and toilet within a pretty small space and water was getting onto the floor in front of toilet. Sinks for getting ready are open concept and right on the way out so a little awkward. Other than those things it was a good experience and a pretty good spot to meet other travellers. Staff was always friendly and helpful! Right near the Douro river so lots to see and do plus many photo opportunities!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location, close to everything! The curtain in the bed and ensuite bathroom is much appreciated! Clean, Many activities. Terrible check in system, asked to sit down and wait to be called in order, then staff completely disregarded their own instructions and starts with new walk ins... Also takes way too long for each checkin process. A bit noisy as expected when central. Quite squeaky beds. The storage under bed is not possible to use a regular padlock.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ishara

Oct 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hostel is located near the river which is nice. This is usually a pretty active area at night so it can be a bit noisy till late night. Close to the metro station (about 10 mins walk) but Porto has a very uneven landscape so be prepared for an uphill climb. The room was spacious and nice. What I really liked was the fact that the room and shower/toilet were in physically separated unlike most hostels in Portugal/Spain. So it's less disturbing if you are in sleep when someone else uses the toilet/shower. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes around so you never run out of options for food. I had a bit of an issue at the reception as they charged me twice for the stay. The full amount has already been paid before my check-in but after my check-out they charged on my card again without notifying me (only received the bank notification). However, they eventually processed a refund but it took more than 3 days for me to receive money which wasn't great (I was already on the last day of my trip when I received the money back so I essentially had to top up my card again due to no fault of my own). This could have been avoided easily if they checked before charging my card again. There's no kitchen onsite to even get some water/refill a water bottle which is a bit of a let down. No free luggage storage. They have lockers for which you have to pay extra.

8/10 Good

Mayra

Aug 29, 2023

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location and comfortable bed

Great location, only a block from the river. I was in a room with 7 other females, and loved the privacy curtain and charging USB plugs. The place didn't feel like a hostel at all besides that. There were 2 elevators: one for even # floors, the other for odd. Nice, chill lobby but hardly anyone interacting. I used the side lounge area around 2-3a and I was the only one there. There's personnel at the front desk 24 hours. The main issue was the setup to get to the top bunk bed was not the safest; there is no real stairs to climb, and getting myself up there was a challenge while trying to keep the bottom bunks curtain close for her privacy. Also, the restroom is a decent size (and inside the room) but gives you enough privacy. However there was no refill of 'body wash' or soap or toilet paper the 2 days I was there even though we notified several people while they were inspecting and/or cleaning the room. The shower door had an enormous gap on the bottom that invited large amounts of water to leak out. There was a towel placed there by someone one day and picked up by housekeeping the next day and not replaced. There are 2 sinks which is great and cubbies for each bed under the sink. Just wish there was a bigger shelf inside the shower and somewhere to hang our clothes and towel. A lot of male personnel kept coming into the room to clean but they were very friendly. And the drawers under the beds were very spacious but if you have a big suitcase, it won't fit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Oct 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

was good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Sep 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and wonderful breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Incredible place to stay! Best hostel I’ve been to

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Jun 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinita

Aug 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great staff! Awesome location!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliani

May 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I loved my stay! I’d come back for sure!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

May 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hostel was great! The employees were awesome! Mostly the ones at the breakfast, they were always willing to help no matter how busy they were.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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