Travessa do Picoto nº19, 4810-151 Guimarães, Portugal
#2 of 28 hotels in Guimarães
Guests' ChoiceBased on 136 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 September 2024
Sophie
United KingdomNothing!
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
Tomás
PortugalNothing
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
Lena
GermanyThere'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
Iliana
IrelandEverything 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
Şerife
TurkeyFriendly 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
Josiane
PortugalAll was ok
Dog was welcome Airco in room very well
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Anne
GermanyThe 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
Ana
SpainThe attention provided by the staff was excellent. The apartment was clean and perfectly fitted.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Rosina
New ZealandThe 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
Ines
FranceThe 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
Gui
CanadaVery 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
Nicola
Portugalthe 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
Simone
NetherlandsVery 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
Kathleen
United KingdomNothing. 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
Debbie
CanadaBathroom, 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
Jsunch
SwitzerlandNothing 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
Irina
PortugalAll was great.
Nice and helpful staff. It was very comfortable to stay there.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Castro
FranceEverything was cleaned
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomThe 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
Thomas
GermanyBedroom 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
Lindsey
PortugalThe 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
Catharina
BelgiumNothing
Everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Marion
AustraliaGreat 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
Lisa
United StatesWe 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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