About

Beautiful 19Th century townhouse, build with stone and wood and fully restored in 2013. We have created a cosy environment, so that our guests can feel at home.

Big beautiful garden, comfortable dorms and double rooms.

We believe it's the best located hostel in town.

Please note:

Cancellation Policy: 2 days before the arrival for standard rate


Check In: 3.00 pm to 23.00 pm
Check Out: 8.00 am to 11.00 am

Method of Payment upon the arrival: Cash or Credit Cards

Breakfast included.
Taxes are included, except city tax of € 2,00 per person per night (max 7 nights).

Sorry, although we love pets, but no pets are allowed.
No smoking in the rooms.
Smoking area in the garden.

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this accommodation is taking additional precautions to protect its guests and staff. As a result, some services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable.

For cleaning and sanitizing purposes, guests must leave the shared dorms every day between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Kitchen, garden and reception room are closed daily from 22:30 to 08:30.

“For hygiene reasons related to pest control, all luggage must undergo a mandatory disinfection process upon check-in”

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Adaptors
  • Covid-19 safe
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(1117)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.3
Summary of traveller reviews

So Cool Hostel Porto offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and a great central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness and the pleasant garden area. Some recent reviews mention issues with shower privacy due to frosted glass doors and occasional problems with Wi-Fi.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
8.3
A
Aleksandra
Female, 41+, Serbia
It is not possible to get into the garden or common area of the Hostel before check in which is at 15h. That is not convenient for the travelers. Also, you can't leave your luggage there for free. It needs to be payed 2 e for that service. Those two thigs are unusual for Hostels in my experience. The rest is fine. Nice stuff, ok breakfast, nice garden, the location is pretty good, next to the metro station and 15-20 min walk to the central area of the city. The female bathroom could be bigger.
Stayed in Jun 2026
7.4
N
Nicolas
Male, 31-40, Colombia
It was good for the night. The breakfast was very nice and the staff was always super friendly. Is not super close to the city center but is good if you don't mind walking. Main issue would be the bathrooms. Both toilets and showers had shadow glass walls which made it a bit ackward and there wasn't enough showers for the amount of people so it could get crowded.
Stayed in Jun 2026
9.7
L
Lauren
Female, 18-24, Australia
stayed in the female dorm and it was great, beds were clean and spacious, plenty of powerpoints around the room, toilet and showers connected to the room. couldn’t get the wifi to work on the 2nd floor but did work downstairs. staff were all lovely and helpful and included brekkie. some very loud people were in the hostel on the last night we stayed despite the quiet after 10pm rule and people were coming and going until 3am, not the hostels fault but would recommend earplugs and an eye mask :)
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Location

Rua da Boavista nr. 783, Porto, Portugal
0.9km from city centre