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CATS Porto Hostel is a lively hostel located in central Porto, just 50 metres from the metro and S. Bento train station. The 3 buildings of the property are in the heart of the city, next to the city’s Sé Cathedral, a protected World Heritage Site. The hostel has brightly decorated rooms for all kinds of travellers and groups. All the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, free WiFi and each bed comes with a reading light, an individual power socket, a fan and an electronic locker. Breakfast is served daily at the bar area and there is a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. The spacious rooftop terrace provides a unique atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. The Ribeira area, the Clérigos Tower and Lello Bookstore are a 10-minute walk away. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, easily accessible via metro, is a 44-minute trip away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandra
    Slovakia Slovakia
    very decent, nothing special but I had no complaints, very helful staff
  • Chantelle
    Australia Australia
    Close to everything, in the city centre. Good value. Female only rooms are amazing. Bathrooms and showers in the room are a pro and con. Thankfully a pro for this trip. They checked us one early which was great
  • 凱茹
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The staff are very friendly and the bathroom in the room is very convenient
  • Bella
    Israel Israel
    Great location, great staff, amazing facilities, clean and quiet, lovely bar, kitchen, roof terrace, luggage room. Just perfect!! I booked a bed in a shared women's room, bathroom is in the room, huge and very comfortable lockers, city view, cool...
  • Nedza
    Canada Canada
    Good location, close to Sao Bento train station and many attractions. Nice girl at the reception. We did not get a room in a main location. The other building is 1 minut walk. We were able to leave our luggage and go explore the city.
  • Jayita
    Italy Italy
    great location, helpful staff, friendly vibe, clean rooms and bathrooms.
  • Laurie-ann
    Canada Canada
    Nice stay. Air con was great, the view from the female dorm was nice. Bathroom were enough for how many there was of us. Seems like a nice place to make friends. I would come back !
  • Nisha
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Everything, the location, the staff, the little balcony in the dorm.
  • Armatys
    Poland Poland
    Very nice and helpful receptionists, no problem with leaving my backpack before check in and having a super early check out. GREAT LOCALIZATION! I was in all female room and let me tell you it's life changing, in the bathroom one separate toilet...
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely fantastic location. The facilities were generally clean. Mixed dorm had AC and had lots of space. Toilet and shower were within dorm room.

Property surroundings

Facilities of CATS Porto Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
CATS Porto Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 10 is required on arrival. That's about £8. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that towels are not provided. Towel rental is available at the property.

A EUR 10 deposit for the electronic key is required in cash, at check-in.

When booking more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please let the property know if any guest has reduced mobility. Not all dormitories are equipped with accessibility facilities.

The maximum stay allowed is 9 days.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform CATS Porto Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 6304/AL

FAQs about CATS Porto Hostel

  • Check-in at CATS Porto Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • CATS Porto Hostel is 700 yards from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • CATS Porto Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Happy hour
  • The prices at CATS Porto Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.