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About this property
The House of Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, within the historic building of the Port Wine Cellars of Sandeman. With scenic Porto and Douro River views, this riverfront property also provides guests with a restaurant. This unique and comfortable boutique property comes with double rooms and dormitories, all featuring views, with some even having views of Porto and the river. Some units include a private bathroom while other have access to shared bathroom facilities. Free toiletries and towels are provided for every guest. There is a 24-hour front desk. The property's riverfront restaurant and bar provides views of Oporto and also has live music on select nights. The surrounding area includes a wide range of popular restaurants. Porto's historic downtown area is a short 10-minute walk away, via the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and features a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafés. Bicycles are available for rent at the property, for guests who wish to discover the surroundings in a more leisurely manner. The historic Ribeira area of Porto is a short 8-minute walk from the property. Popular landmarks like the Clérigos Church and the São Bento Train Station are within a 10-minute drive. Local points of interest like Gaia Cable Car are reachable within 200 metres. Porto's International Airport is 12 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lyn
United Kingdom“The location was central, and along the riverside.” - Ranjit United Kingdom“Staff were so polite and helpful. Rooms amazingly clean - so nice to come back to your bed made in a dormitory.”
- Zoey United Kingdom“Very cool place.. excellent vibes all round. The view from our room was stunning, the staff were very friendly and helpful, excellent location and I loved the breakfast experience with the big dining table.”
- Pauline
Ireland“The air conditioning in the room, lockers and bathrooms outside the room. Everything is clean, reception, view, food, location all are amazing.” - Alison United Kingdom“Location on the river with wonderful view of Porto. Stunning”
- Anna Ireland“The common area is beautiful and the breakfast is excellent. The bed was really comfy and the other users were quiet which is always a bonus.”
Kirsten
Norway“Loved the vibe, the communal space, the location , the breakfast.”- Anne-marie United Kingdom“Location superb, staff very friendly, rooms very spacious & clean with the most amazing views. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty.”
- Graham
New Zealand“We stayed in a fantastic private room with an amazing view and a great location. Very friendly and professional staff.The excellent breakfast was made to order. Highly recommended we would always try to stay here in Porto.” - Philip New Zealand“The staff were very attentive and exceeded my expectations”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The George Gastrobar & Terrace
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that when booking 4 rooms or more, or 8 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
We are currently improving our spaces, so you may experience periods of some noise during your stay. We expect the work to be completed in December 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience in advance and hope you enjoy your stay.
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.
License number: 71769/AL
