Hostels in Porto
There are 71 hostels listed within about five miles of central Porto. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Porto's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Porto?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Porto's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Porto | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 71 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Average hostel guest score | 8.2/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.2/10 | The same measure for the 5,000 hotels nearest the middle of Porto, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Porto score about the same as the city's hotels. Scoring level with the hotels is a good result for hostels, which normally sit below them — a dorm bed is a harder thing to rate well.
Hostels in Porto, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Porto. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Hostel & cia
Rua Vasques de Mesquita 92, Porto
Vibrant Hostel Experience in Porto Terrace with Stunning Views: Enjoy breathtaking views from our terrace at Hostel & cia, the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day of expl…
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C&f hostel
Rua Vasques de Mesquita 98 Rua Vasques de Mesquita 98, Porto
Convenient Location in Porto Located just a short distance from popular attractions such as Estadio do Dragao and FC Porto Museum, C&f Hostel offers a comfortable stay in the vibr…
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OLOPO Hostel
Rua Dom Lopo de Almeida 10, Porto
Convenient Location in Porto Shared Kitchen and Lounge City View Balconies Book your stay at OLOPO for a memorable experience in Porto. Located near major attractions like FC Port…
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SwissPorto Guest House
Rua da Vigorosa, 736, Porto
Centrally Located and Family-Run Guest House Comfortable Rooms and Amenities Convenient Access to Transportation and Attractions Experience the charm of Porto at Antas Ville. Book…
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Cozy Nest
Rua do Bonfim 481, Porto
Garden and Sun Terrace: Enjoy the outdoors in our tranquil garden or soak up the sun on our inviting terrace. Shared Kitchen and Lounge: Socialize with fellow travelers in our sha…
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Oporto Station Hostel & Rooms
262 Rua de Justino Teixeira, Porto
Convenient Location Located just 400 meters from Campanha Train Station and within close proximity to popular attractions such as Oporto Coliseum and FC Porto Museum. Modern Facil…
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Peach Hostel & Suites
Rua de Justino Teixeira, 213, Porto
Convenient Location Situated in Porto, Peach Hostel & Suites is just a stone's throw away from Campanha Train Station, offering easy access to various attractions including FC Por…
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Quiet Point Hostel
35 Rua Assis Vaz, Porto
Garden and Quiet Street Views Free WiFi and Shared Bathroom Picnic Area for Outdoor Enjoyment Book your stay now at Quiet View Rooms and experience comfort and tranquility just a …
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Garden in Town Hostel
1000 Rua da Alegria, Porto
Central Location in Porto Located in the heart of Porto, Garden in Town Hostel offers convenient access to major attractions such as Oporto Coliseum and FC Porto Museum. With Sao …
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Hostel Alegria
Rua da Alegria 913, Porto
Charming Historic Hostel in Porto Historic Charm: Immerse yourself in the early 20th-century charm of Hostel Alegria with its high ceilings and wooden floors. Convenient Location:…
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Supernova - Hostel
Rua Guedes de Azevedo 219, Porto
Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace and garden of the property, offering a serene escape. Dining Options Indulge in culinary delights at the coffee …
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M2Students Hostel
718 Rua do Bonjardim, Porto
Terrace with Views Enjoy the scenic vistas from our terrace and unwind in the soothing ambiance. Convenient Amenities Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and a shar…
Staying in a hostel for a Porto event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
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Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Porto sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
How many hostels are there in Porto?
Our accommodation partner lists 71 hostels within about five miles of central Porto. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Are hostels in Porto any good?
Porto's hostels average 8.2/10 in guest scores against 8.2/10 for the 5,000 hotels nearest the centre, so they score about the same as the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
