CATS Porto Hostel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 double beds
2 single beds
4 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sam the receptionist was so lovely and down to earth. Was a pleasure to meet him and the bar crawl rep Mattheus was also very friendly and welcoming. Bed was comfy, room was clean. Location excellent.”
Ashley
Poland Poland
“The reception team was kind and welcoming. I arrived late at night after a very hot day, and they had thoughtfully turned on the air conditioning before my check-in. The bed was comfortable, and the shower and bathroom were exceptionally clean....”
Narelle
Australia Australia
“Inclusive vibe- unlike the One fam hostel next door which apparently has an age limit of 39 - so if you are older than that don’t go there - they will send you to cats anyways-”
Sandra
Portugal Portugal
“The cats concept, comfy beds. I would avise to put curtains on the bunk beds to give more privacy to the guests.”
Allison
Australia Australia
“I liked being in the Annexed building as it was quiet. The staff were friendly, and the beds were comfy with adequate bedding supplied. It was a great location, easily found after exiting the Sao Bento Metro and within walking distance to...”
Ivy
Netherlands Netherlands
“The dormitory was clean and the facilities great: 2 showers and 2 toilets in the dorm. The location is great: just 5 min walk from the cathedral (perfect to start the Camino). There was a small balcony. There is a common area with kitchen and roof...”
Virginia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great central location for getting around Porto. Close to centre. Bed was comfortable and the 6 bunk room I stayed in was perfect with an en-suite. Quiet at night and early morning.”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great near Sao Bento station and the bridge across the Duoro. The dormitories were excellent. Two sinks, two showers, two toilets in a dormitory for eight people. Very roomy and robust bunks each with lockable storage, light,...”
Eva
Slovakia Slovakia
“The accommodation has 3 independent accommodation units which are about 50 m apart. I had to call the reception to find out which building I should go to. We only stayed one night, but everything was fine, the accommodation was clean, only the...”
Daniele
Portugal Portugal
“The location of the hotel is really well located, everything was very clean, and the staff was very friendly”

Property surroundings

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 US$11. 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.

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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.
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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