The House of Sandeman
The House of Sandeman
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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 9.8 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
Property highlights
- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom, Higher level toilet
- ViewsCity view
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Guests who stayed here loved
Asta
Germany“Really nice location, huge beds, nice stuff, great breakfast, I could even stay there after check out to relax a bit,”
Maria
Slovakia“This was my second time in this beautiful hostel and it was very nice again :) Very good location, comfortable beds, kind staff and breakfast are included. If you go for breakfast to some café, you would pay around 10€. Here you can choose what...”
Duarte
Portugal“The hostel has a quiet and welcoming atmosphere, located in an old Port wine cellar, with charming decor at the entrance, including old bicycles that give the place a special touch.”
Ilaria
Spain“The rooms, the reception area is so cozy, the style of the building!”
Ruth
United Kingdom“The location is great, the hotel a has wonderful individual character and the young energetic staff were very helpful and friendly.”- Travelmad88
Australia“Stayed for 3 nights on our trip to Porto. This was the best choice we could have made. The Sandeman suites were next level in ambience and breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Beautiful rooms and very nice staff. In particular Mata was really...” 
Ying
Hong Kong“To score it less than 10 is underestimating. All staffs were exceptional, natural, kind. Sergio, a VGC de Nova Guia an example, people It's biggest asset. I like it better than the Ritz”
Paula
South Africa“Everything. We can highly recommend the Sandeman. Friendly and helpful staff. Superb location, beautiful views, yummy breakfasts and such a pleasurable stay.”
Catherine
Ireland“The room was big and nicely decorated, comfortable bed, amazing view, lovely bathroom, excellent toiletries, record player and records! The staff was the best part of the stay. So friendly, helpful, welcoming. Great common area with bar,...”
Angela
Isle of Man“Amazing view over the river. Top quality. Great ambiance. Surrounded by amazing attractions and bountiful restaurants. Big beds, great bathrooms and including as much food as you can eat breakfast.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The George Gastrobar & Terrace
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
Facilities of The House of SandemanGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rulesThe House of Sandeman takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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
