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Design-forward hotel with wine cellar near Porto
The House of Sandeman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
9.5
Superb
1,399 reviews
Property details
Excellent Overall Ranking
Top 9% in city
Excellent Location
Top 7% in city
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- When in Porto, stay at the city's most famous Port house: The Sandeman cellar certainly makes its presence known: towering black letters proclaim the city’s most famous Port house from all angles of the building that overlooks the Douro on one side and the red-tiled roofs of steeply-rising Vila Nova de Gaia on the other. Since its conception in 1790, Sandeman has been known as an innovator – it marketed the very first Port wine brand and now aims to share its fine vintages with the world in the form of the first ever branded hostel and suites.
- Wine and dine: You don’t have to be a wine lover to stay here either, but it helps: it’s an oenophile’s dream, with a huge selection of Sandeman Port wines to sample (naturally) and a prime setting right atop the famous cellars. Mingle with fellow guests in the sociable lounge before dinner, and enjoy drinks and snacks on the terrace.
- Home from home: This is a stylish place through and through; with smart, rattan-adorned guest rooms and private en-suite bathrooms for seasoned travellers. The setting offers one of Porto’s finest views: from some of the rooms you can take excellent photos of the wide ribbon of water, the glinting metal arch of the Dom Luís I bridge, and the chaotic jumble of the city’s rosy red roofs.
How to get there
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is around a 25-minute journey from the hostel via car.
Good to know
Please note that although the property features mixed dorm-style rooms typically characteristic of a hostel, you will be staying in an en-suite bedroom.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
- When in Porto, stay at the city's most famous Port house: The Sandeman cellar certainly makes its presence known: towering black letters proclaim the city’s most famous Port house from all angles of the building that overlooks the Douro on one side and the red-tiled roofs of steeply-rising Vila Nova de Gaia on the other. Since its conception in 1790, Sandeman has been known as an innovator – it marketed the very first Port wine brand and now aims to share its fine vintages with the world in the form of the first ever branded hostel and suites.
- Wine and dine: You don’t have to be a wine lover to stay here either, but it helps: it’s an oenophile’s dream, with a huge selection of Sandeman Port wines to sample (naturally) and a prime setting right atop the famous cellars. Mingle with fellow guests in the sociable lounge before dinner, and enjoy drinks and snacks on the terrace.
- Home from home: This is a stylish place through and through; with smart, rattan-adorned guest rooms and private en-suite bathrooms for seasoned travellers. The setting offers one of Porto’s finest views: from some of the rooms you can take excellent photos of the wide ribbon of water, the glinting metal arch of the Dom Luís I bridge, and the chaotic jumble of the city’s rosy red roofs.
How to get there
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is around a 25-minute journey from the hostel via car.
Good to know
Please note that although the property features mixed dorm-style rooms typically characteristic of a hostel, you will be staying in an en-suite bedroom.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Facilities
Wi-Fi
Bar
Restaurant
Reception
Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.
Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.
Location and what's nearby
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 4430-175 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal