About

CASTELO BRANCO, GARDENS AND CULTURE
It is in the central part of the city that you’ll find the Youth Hostel of Castelo Branco.

Early on, start discovering what is one of the oldest cities in the country, near which you will find historical villages, the Penamacor and Penha Garcia Castles and the Arco do Bispo House.

As night falls, head to the Docas Secas [dry docks] and enjoys the city's nightlife.

House Rules

Check In

18:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
24 Hour Reception
Tours/Travel Desk
Housekeeping
Internet access

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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(56)

Value for Money
8.8
Security
9.6
Atmosphere
8.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Staff
8.4
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.6

Summary of traveller reviews

HI Castelo Branco - Pousada de Juventude offers a friendly atmosphere and very clean facilities. Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness. Some guests noted the lack of air conditioning and a basic breakfast, with limited plant-based options.

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Stayed in Apr 2026

9.7

RenÃ©

Male, 31-40, Estonia

It was a pleasant hostel to stay at, thanks to the receptionists and staff.

Stayed in Feb 2026

7.1

Jessica

Female, 41+, England

This was a great place but somewhat clinical. Unfortunately I had to stay in a top bunk which was very difficult for someone with arthritis. Worse was the person in the bottom bunk coming in at 3 am and letting their morning alarms repeatedly go off over and overagain from 7 - 8 am. Not much sleep and no lie in! Breakfast ok but no alternatives for plant based eaters, so this could change. The bathroom was v good but some of the fixtures (locks and bolts), shower head hol could be renewed.

Stayed in Oct 2025

Male, 25-30, Bangladesh

The environment is very nice, and there is nothing to say about cleanliness because I did not find anything to fault. And their behavior is very good.

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