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Travessa do Picoto nº19, 4810-151 Guimarães, Portugal

#2 of 28 hotels in Guimarães

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Review score

Based on 136 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Joana was a fabulous host and was kind and considerate in getting the room ready fir me at short notice (within 24 hours because of the forest fires). I even requested an iron to be left which she kindly brought. Check in was smooth and through self service and I loved her tea station and biscuits. The location could not have been better and there is a great pizza restaurant in the square called favor something and the historico restaurant does a fado show on Thursday for free if you dine or drink! Would 100 percent go back. If you visit braga just drive if you can as I only though the bemo Jesus was worth climbing but the city was not that nice when compared to guimares

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff is extremely nice, welcoming and always attentive to your needs. The room was comfortable and had lots of space, everything was clean. The breakfast was plentiful and good quality! Perfect location close to the city centre but quiet and pleasant. I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    10
    Super cosy and clean hostel, with amazing hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing to complain at all :)

    The hostel was just beautiful with a great atmosphere. The hosts were really helpful and super friendly. The bedroom as well as the common areas have a beautiful atmosphere, so you feel immediately like home. It was everywhere clean and the breakfast had a lot of variety.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    10
    Amazing! Perfect hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Very clean, staff gave us recommendations on where to go and a map to help us get around. Great location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and quality service. The hotel is close to the city center and has easy transportation. The employees are caring and sincere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was ok

    Dog was welcome Airco in room very well

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    Great place to stay! Everything was super good, clean and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were absolutely welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was very good and they also had vegan milk for us. Absolutely recommended:))

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The attention provided by the staff was excellent. The apartment was clean and perfectly fitted.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom in the big bunk room was an en suite with only a glass door. It felt noisy if you wanted to use it when people are sleeping (even opening and closing the door was noisy)

    It was clean, friendly place and a great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Super nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was not the most confortable one, I could feel a little bit the springs, but that’s the only thing !

    Super nice place to stay, very cozy, very clean, with two nice outside areas, a nice tv room and an amazing breakfast. The staff were super nice and very helpful so thanks ! There’s actually curtains on the beds which was a very nice surprise :) Located just a few meters away from the castle and the city center, the location is also perfect

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place, walked into the house, felt being home again immediately, the setting for the living room, dinner, kitchen, isn't like a hostel, just like home. super friendly people work there. breakfast is great. love everything. will definitely recommend it and be back when I am near.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Great place for a short holiday. I’ll definitely come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bed is not particularly comfortable but still perfect for a short staying.

    The whole place has a very homely feeling; The host Joanna is amazing and the property is very well looked after in every detail; It’s 5 minutes from the historic centre of beautiful Guimarães; The breakfast is complete and really nice touch :)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and comfortable 1 night
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place. Clean, dormbeds or a spacious room. Terrace, close to the town and spotless clean. A pity I didn't see any other guests....

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    A lovely stay with a good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All good.

    The owners were welcoming and helpful. It was lovely to have use of the kitchen for lunch and the garden for coffee. We enjoyed meeting fellow travellers from around the world.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom, co-ed but no privacy to showers, no door to lock or dress behind.

    Nice host, good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    It was a wonderful relaxing 2 night stay - very good value for money staying mid-week.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really

    The location involved a steep gradient walk - that was probably the only snag. Otherwise it was decently signposted. Breakfast was satisfying ( I loved the fresh oranges juicing them ), the space overall was good, the mattress was fine although my power socket ( bed 10 room 1 ) was unusually placed and a little loose but worked. The place was very clean and felt much like a home. Bruno, Joana & Rosa made it all welcoming for - Joana taught me to use the kitchen stuff properly, I made a pot of steamed rice 😃 🌾 🍲, Rosa met me in the morning once I picked up my key from somewhere upon advancing my ID as I was arriving around 1:30am 😀 when nobody was around & Bruno let me stay for a while after checking out and called a cab to the Guimarães railway station ( €1.60 call fee & €4 for the distance & time ) - I headed towards Aveiro using my CP 72hr Tourist Card for Urban trains Urbanos. The Restaurant Penguin / 🇵🇹 Ristaurante Pinguim was right opposite where I could see it from the hostel's TV / Computer room desks and a good POI for GPS & cabs in order to find the place. Pictures uploaded to assist others in making up their minds ...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Great place near the castle, old town and even nice restaurant in 2 minutes walk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great.

    Nice and helpful staff. It was very comfortable to stay there.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was cleaned

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lovely staff, warm welcome and homely atmosphere. Brilliant location and delicious breakfast included. The staff were also very knowledgeable about the local area, kind and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom smelt a bit, matrace seems old enough to be replaced.

    Very cozy, like as you would live in Guimarães. Hosts were super nice. The bathroom was super clean and nice. I enjoyed the kitchen and living room. Extraordinary breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful stay in a lovely home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The basement felt slightly damp due to the humidity. That is not the fault of the host, as it has been very rainy - and they did supply a dehumidifier. Just something to be aware of for people who are sensitive to things like that!

    The host/staff was wonderful - so knowledgeable about the area and lovely to chat with. Breakfast was simple but delicious and very convenient to have on-site. We loved that our dog could join us as well. The space we stayed in was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Overall, a truly lovely stay and we will definitely be returning!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay! Joana was super friendly, she gave us good tips on the city tourist attractions. Our bedroom was super clean and spacious, quiet night. The common areas have everything you need, very spacious. And a nice breakfast to start the day ! Definitely a good place to stay, we know where to go if we come back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    We appreciate Joanna's hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We wish the room would have had more comfortable pillows and 2 chairs (one could even be a folding one), since there were 2 of us. When more than one set of guests are using common areas, there is always risk of issues with cleanliness. It was very difficult to find parking and acquire a space. A sign would've helped.

    I loved the breakfast foods offered and big kitchen space. Joanna was very helpful, friendly and spoke at least 3 languages.

    Stayed in November 2023

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