About

VILA DO CONDE, CHARM AND CULTURE
The Youth Hostel of Vila do Conde, inaugurated in 2021, is located at Palacete Melo, a landmark in local history and a former bathing colony. Of romantic architectural style, the old mansion has been completely refurbished and sustainable and elegantly decorated, to make way for a hostel with double, triple and family rooms, all with private toilet, and also multiple rooms for groups or individual travellers. In this fantastic hostel, you will have your breakfast in the amazing lounges and meet new friends in the living room or even in the library. Outside the hostel, you will find a large garden, the perfect spot for socialising and outdoor fun.

‘Stretching between pine forests, river and sea’, as defined by José Régio, local author, Vila do Conde buzzes around its history and cultural and intangible heritage, its culinary traditions and centuries-old convent confectionery making to its vast nautical tourism offer (it has an incredible 18 km of beaches!). The Quinhentista Ship, the Bilros Lace Museum, the José Régio House, the Santa Clara Monastery and its Aqueduct, the International Short Film Festival, the National Arts and Crafts Fair or the São João Festival are unmissable suggestions to visit Vila do Conde.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Internet Access
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Elevator
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(33)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.4
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    7.6
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

HI - Vila do Conde Youth Hostel is a beautifully restored property offering a delightful stay. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, excellent cleanliness, and good breakfast. It's a great spot for Camino pilgrims. Some mention beds lack curtains and power is linked to the key card slot, which can be inconvenient for charging devices.

Stayed in Jun 2026
3.1
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madeline
Female, 25-30, USA
BED BUGS!!! Staff seemed unphased when I showed them the bed bug I found and had no plans to do anything about it. Also the showers are totally see through.
Stayed in Jul 2025
8.9
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Olivia
Female, 18-24, USA
One of the coolest hostels I’ve ever been in. Thr employees were super helpful and let me drop a bag for a few weeks while I did the Camino. The breakfast was top notch, the beds were comfy but did not have curtains. It’s a bit far from anything location wise, but a 10 minute walk will get ya right to the beach.
Stayed in May 2025
10
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Danielle
Female, 31-40, USA
this place is excellent. breakfast is good, showers are alright - definitely plenty of hot water. you do have to leave your key card in the slot to get power to your room, but that’s not a huge issue. would definitely stay again. perfect for a camino stop & rest day
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Location

Av. Bento de Freitas 460, Vila do Conde, Vila do Conde, Portugal
1.1km from city centre