About

We welcome all the backpackers, travellers and guests who search for the unique experience of staying at the first cinema hostel in Portugal, right in the centre of Porto.
We’re set in a 1930s Art Deco-style building, full of character itself. It was designed by the same designer as for the amazing Lello Bookshop (considered the third most beautiful in the world). Although it preserves the charm of most original elements, it was carefully renovated to provide you high standards comfortable accommodation with updated infrastructure.
The whole Hostel is Movie Themed and we’ve carefully decorated all the common areas and rooms, making you feel at home with your newest big family while staying in a room themed after your favourite movie or director.
Our common areas include a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a large lounge where you can relax, have a drink, read, play video games on our PlayStation and Wii or watch satellite TV or one of our 300 DVDs.
If you prefer to be outside, we have an outstanding 150m² terrace where you can sunbath, BBQ, listen to music, party or just socialise with the others guests, including a seasonal Bar and relaxing pool.
Our renovated facilities, 24hr availability, cinema theme and friendly multilingual staff create an especially cosy and comfortable atmosphere. We have free Wi-Fi, netflix, free internet, free maps and travel advice, free walking tours and free luggage storage on arrival and departure as well as free continental breakfast and all-day coffee and tea!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
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Reviews

9.5Superb(3835)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Rivoli Cinema Hostel in Porto is praised for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Guests frequently highlight the prime central location, making city exploration easy. The hostel is noted for its cleanliness and comfortable beds, offering a pleasant stay. While generally positive, some recent reviews mention that the bathrooms could be cleaner and that the hostel might be quieter than expected for those seeking a highly social environment.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Ana
Female, 18-24, Spain
Todo perfecto
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
H
Hendrik
Male, 31-40, Netherlands
very amazing place, maintained and cleaned very well, good location and great staff
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Matthew
Couple, 18-24, Wales
muy bien!
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Location

Rua Dr. Magalhães Lemos 83, 1st Floor, Porto, Portugal
0.6km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Rivoli Cinema Hostel was rated among the top five small hostels worldwide at the 2010 and 2011 Hoscars, and it?s not hard to see why. Hostelworld guests say ?the location couldn\'t be better, located in a safe part of downtown, between the metro and the train station, the historical centre and the shopping street, all at a walking distance?. We like the whimsical film decor, especially the Tim Burton rooms. This hostel has a large rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and BBQ and travellers tell us it?s ?very easy to mingle and meet people with the pub crawl and free city tour?.