✨ Highlights

• Historic 1910 building, fully renovated in 2018
• Fully operational hostel with transferable AL license
• Prime Porto downtown location near nightlife attractions
• Bar, art exhibition space, and in-house retail shop
• Around 20 minutes from Porto International Airport

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⭐ Public reviews

• 4.2/5 and 433 reviews on Google Maps
• 7.5/10 and 1343 reviews on Booking
• 7.9/10 and 1468 reviews on Agoda
• Website
• Instagram: 1166 followers

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👍 Positive feedback from guests

• Prime city-center location: Guests consistently praise proximity to attractions, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, and excellent access to Porto’s old town.
• Friendly and helpful staff: Reviews highlight welcoming, attentive staff with strong communication and hands-on support throughout stays.
• Clean and well-maintained spaces: Many guests note tidy rooms, clean beds, and regularly cleaned common areas.
• Comfortable beds for a hostel: Several reviewers mention good-quality mattresses and restful sleep compared to similar hostels.
• Good value for money: Guests frequently describe the hostel as affordable with strong price-to-location and service balance.
• Social atmosphere and common areas: Reviews appreciate the balcony, shared spaces, and relaxed, sociable hostel vibe.

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👎 Negative feedback from guests

• Noise from nightlife and street: Multiple guests report loud music and street noise at night due to bars below and nearby.
• Limited bathroom facilities: Guests mention too few toilets and shared bathrooms causing inconvenience during busy periods.
• Crowded dorm layouts: Reviews note beds placed too closely together and limited storage or personal space.
• Wi-Fi reliability issues: Reviews mention unstable or weak Wi-Fi, especially on upper floors.

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✍️ Description from the real estate agent

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational hostel located in a prime area of Porto, right in the city centre, offering an inviting and authentic urban experience supported by a transferable Alojamento Local (AL) license.

The property is well established and ready to operate from day one, benefiting from high occupancy levels and a strong online presence that reflects its appeal to a wide range of travelers.

Positioned in a vibrant setting, the hostel is supported by an established brand and its own website, and is complemented by a very competitive rent for the area, reinforcing its long-term attractiveness.

With its solid foundations, recognized identity, and clear potential for continued growth, this asset presents a compelling opportunity within one of Porto’s most sought-after locations.