About

Restored palace on 2015, is a historic reference and located on center of Coimbra.

We provide access to shared bathrooms and rooms with double beds, or mixed dorms with Air-Conditioned and Free WI-FI.~

The well known Belcouce Palace, built on the medieval Wall of Roman origin has been a town historic reference.
This year it has been restored and adapted to a new Hostel. It is situated in the historic center of Coimbra, in front of Santa Clara’s Bridge and a 5-minutes walk to the train station.

Your stay will be in the historic center of Coimbra, surrounded by the oldest tiltes and where you can relax in a terrace with a stunning view of the Mondego river.
It provides accommodation in rooms with mixed dormitories with access to shared bathrooms and all air conditioned.

The Hostel is surrounded by restaurants, gardens and other touristic attractions. The most emblematic zones such as the Sé Velha Cathedral (less than 5 minutes walking), the famous Coimbra University which was classified as world wide Patrimony by the UNESCO at about 10 minutes distance). At a distance of 20 minutes on foot there is the Town Bus Station and also the National Museum Machado de Castro, the largest roman building in the Peninsula, the hostel is side by side with Turism office.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

7.9Very Good(695)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.0
  • Staff
    9.0
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    6.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Coimbra Portagem Hostel is praised for its excellent location, close to the city centre and river. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms with air conditioning, and comfortable beds. Some recent feedback notes a lack of kitchen facilities and limited bathrooms.

Stayed in Apr 2026
10
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Luca
Male, 25-30, Italy
One of the best hostels in Europe
Stayed in Mar 2026
7.7
N
Nadia
Female, 18-24, Canada
Pretty good rooms, washrooms were quite nice. Very clean. Hostel was also a great location. Our main issue was there was only a fridge and a microwave, no cutlery or anything for a kitchen.
Stayed in Mar 2026
4.9
L
Lucy
Female, 41+, England
No bed lights. No curtains round bed. Inadequate bedding (1 blanket). Filthy bathroom. No kettle.
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Location

Couraça da Estrela, nº 11, Coimbra, Portugal
1.3km from city centre