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#9 of 87 hostels in Porto

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Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse is a completely restored and modernized building that combines the original typical architecture from the XIX century with a very stylish and modern interior which offers a chic accommodation. We are situated in the heart of the historic centre of Porto, close to the most important city square - Avenida dos Aliados - where you can find Porto's most important attractions and enjoy the city's great nightlife.

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Property amenities

Paid public parking nearby

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Coffee shop

Game room

Evening entertainment

Children's television networks

Rooftop terrace

Non-smoking hotel

Wifi

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Complimentary tea

Complimentary welcome drink

Outdoor dining area

Wine / champagne

Walking tours

Board games / puzzles

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Shared kitchen

Shared lounge / TV area

Sun terrace

First aid kit

Room features

Blackout curtains

Air conditioning

Coffee / tea maker

Microwave

Oven

Cable / satellite TV

Bath / shower

Hair dryer

Refrigerator

Stovetop

Electric kettle

Kitchenware

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

Modern

Family

Languages Spoken

English, French, Russian, Spanish and 3 more

Location

100Great for walkers

Grade: 100 out of 100

577Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles

177Attractionswithin 0.3 miles

Rua do Almada 317, Porto 4050-038 Portugal

Name/address in local language

Getting there

Porto Airport8 miSee all flights

Vila Real Airport46 miSee all flights

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Jeslyn C wrote a review May 2023

3 contributions1 helpful vote

Excellent customer service and great stay

Excellent service from Joel. Kind young man for helping us carrying our luggage’s to room without our knowing. Climbing the stairs to level 4 with luggage’s really no joke! Bedroom are clean and comfortable! Thanks for helping us getting a taxi too! Appreciated

Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

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George K. wrote a review Nov 2020

Athens, Greece112 contributions117 helpful votes

Excellent hostel

Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse is an excellent option at Porto, if you travel alone. The rooms are very nice and comfortable, the toilets are very clean and the staff is polite and helpful staff. Totally recommended

Date of stay: December 2019

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Damien wrote a review Feb 2020

Listowel, Ireland3363 contributions601 helpful votes

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Good

Not a party place Very clean and higher level then a hostel Hard to park Two hours parking maximum area Nice staff Lovely room and bathroom shower Good WiFi Desperate high stairs to third floor though So bad you only go once a day Recommended

Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled solo

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Response from Porto Lounge Hostel, Owner at Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse

Responded 8 Apr 2020

Dear guest Thank you for taking the time to review our property and for your suggestions.If you had asked us we would have recommended a car park just a few steps from the hostel. On the street, as we are in the historic centre it is very difficult to park.

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SouthPhillyPT wrote a review Oct 2019

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1631 contributions158 helpful votes

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Excellent Choice for a Quiet Hostel

I stayed at this hostel for 4 nights on a solo trip to Porto, Portugal. This hostel is located very central in Porto and easily accessible by foot from Trindade or Aliados Metro stations. The hostel is fresh, modern, and somewhat new. The staff and front desk are welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The hostel has private rooms with shared bathrooms. I opted to stay at a dorm like room with bunk beds. I was able to request my preferred bed and I was lucky to be assigned my preferred bed. The room I stayed in was located on the 3rd floor Room 1. It had 2 showers, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks. It even had a hair dryer and 2 hand towels to use. The lighting was adequate and ventilation was good since it had exhaust fans that switched on when someone was using the bathroom. The rooms were of good size and had a nice sized bed and lockers that fit a carry on size luggage. The room had wide doors that open to the balcony which offered fresh air. The room also has a wall mounted split type air conditioner. Each bed had an electrical outlet, a small ledge to place some items, and a reading light. Each set of bunk beds has a foldable chair which I found useful when organizing items on my backpack. Daily housekeeping was provided and the room was "organized" each day. I preferred my things not to be touched or moved but I did not have any choice. I learned to just lock everything up in my locker to avoid any items being moved. The breakfast was adequate and the kitchen area was of good size to accommodate travelers. It had a cooking area, fridge, utensils, cookware, and microwave. The hostel is not similar to other "party" hostels. This is a quiet hostel which I preferred. Pros: - Friendly staff - Location - Price - Overall cleanliness - Spacious - Generally quiet compared to other hostels - No party scene - Good for introverts Cons: - It took 3-5 minutes for the hot water to run - Housekeeping would move items to organize the room If you found this review helpful, click on the helpful icon to help other travelers. Thank you.…

Date of stay: October 2019

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Response from Porto Lounge Hostel, Owner at Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse

Responded 8 Apr 2020

Dear guest Thank you for taking the time to review our property and for your suggestions.We are sorry for your things to be moved but our housekeeper tries hard to have everything tidy and the room organized everyday so that everyone feels good in a shared room.

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nyjafo wrote a review Oct 2019

New York City, New York47 contributions71 helpful votes

To sleep: perchance to dream. Don’t count on it.

Many pluses: Reasonably priced Close to metro Clean Best of all, the lady at the front desk who so kindly pointed out on the map all points of interest BUT the big minus was NOISE. My room was the one right across from the reception desk. It faced the street at street level and had no sound insulation whatsoever. This meant that you could hear everything as if the windows were wide open even though they were shut. So anyone passing by having a conversation or some drunk idiots serenading the block at 4AM might as well have been at the foot of your bed because that’s how it sounded. Ear plugs made no difference.

Date of stay: October 2019

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Response from Porto Lounge Hostel, Owner at Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse

Responded 8 Apr 2020

Dear guest Thank you for taking the time to review our property and for your suggestions.We have already made improvements concerning the acustic isolation of the rooms.

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Amber O wrote a review Jul 2019

Hong Kong, China4 contributions7 helpful votes

BEDBUG INFESTATION.

BEDBUGS!!! Complete infestation. Do not stay here. I managed one night and then was awoken by another girl in my dorm room who was upset. Looked at her mattress and it was COMPLETELY covered in bedbugs, I've stayed in a lot of hostels around the world and I’ve never seen anything like it. They were everywhere. I've just spent a full day of my holiday in the laundrette in Porto getting all of my clothes washed and dried. Found at least 4 of them on my clothes and a further 6 in my bed. There were at least 15 on this poor girl’s mattress. Left the hostel at 2am to move to another hostel and when I complained about the infestation, they said they already knew about it as a girl had already left due to it. Why they let any new guests stay is beyond me. I wasn't offered a refund, instead they just moved me to a new hostel. I emailed to complain and get a refund which is the absolute least I would expect and received such a snarky, passive aggressive response claiming that I may have brought them in. Insulting considering I came straight from my home to the hostel, and my home absolutely does not have bed bugs, not even considering the sheer scale of the infestation is impossible for me to create in 1 day. There are plenty of nicer hostels in Porto that aren't completely infested and who don't accuse you when you try to complain.…

Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo

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Response from portoloungehostel, Manager at Porto Lounge Hostel & Guesthouse

Responded 24 Jul 2019

Dear guest That's true that on that night you and the other girl found some bugs ( 1 in your bed and 2 on the other girl's bed as the receptionist checked when you called him) and we have already apologized for that, however that's not true that' they were everywhere as they were not seen and the other guests didn't complain. You have to understand that we are not to blame for that. As everyone knows this is something that can happen anywhere because bugs are brought by the guests themselves ,although we have to immediately take measures and that was exactly what we did.When we were aware of the situation the receptionist immediately took you and the other girl to another hostel and paid for that. The following day a desinfestation service was called to inspect, the guests were all sent to another place, the room was locked and desinfested. Everything is in order again.

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crash4mark wrote a review Apr 2019

Porirua, New Zealand208 contributions27 helpful votes

Great place

Had a 3 night stay here & couldn’t of been happier. The hostel was always kept clean & tidy. The staff were exceptional & always keen to answer any questions that we may have had. The room was great as were the showers & bathroom. The added bonus was the breakfast supplied & this was great. I would definately stay here again.

Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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midatlantic2018 wrote a review Mar 2019

Cork, Ireland2 contributions2 helpful votes

The Walls are Thin & Unexpected Charges

My stay at the Porto Lounge was disappointing at best. On arrival, I was charged an extra 10% tourist tax. This was not reflected in the booking or the bill. I had booked a private room in order to get a good nights rest, but quickly discovered that the wall between the room next to me was paper thin - I heard everything going on next door from throat clearing, a sqeaking headboard, to a lengthy late night quarrel. The following day the receptionist did not enquire about my stay, even after I asked how they preferred to receive feedvack. In short, I could not recommend this facility and would suggest anyone considering a stay there be aware.

Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo

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Mend wrote a review Feb 2019

16 contributions21 helpful votes

Clean, simple and safe

The staff it is very friendly and helpful. The location it is very good. You will find everything around. You can explore Porto by walk, or in 2 minutes you will find a bus stop or metro to drive you till Foz, as an example. Comfortable, clean. Very good experience.

Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo

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embarras wrote a review Oct 2018

Munich, Germany23 contributions8 helpful votes

Great location to explore Porto

We booked three nights at the Porto Lounge Hostel due to the proximity to the city center. The hostel is located in a great spot to explore Porto by foot. Everything can be reached in max. 15 min by foot. The metro to the airport is in 5 min walking distance which makes it easy accessible coming from the airport. The house is cute and the rooms are well sized. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and the beds comfy. The breakfast is rather basic but it offers everything necessary. We enjoyed ourselves at the hostel and would definitely recommend to stay there.

Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends

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