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The Passenger Hostel
A design hostel inside São Bento railway station, opened in 2017, with curtained dorm beds, private rooms, a shared kitchen and its own bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Design hostel
- Area
- Baixa, Porto, Portugal
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- thepassengerhostel.com
Good to know
- Dorms and private rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Bar
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Green Key
Why we recommend it
The Passenger Hostel has one of the most unusual addresses in Porto: it occupies part of São Bento railway station, the building famous for its azulejo-lined entrance hall. It opened in 2017 and has built a strong reputation among budget travellers, with a design that mixes selected vintage furniture with a contemporary feel.
Accommodation ranges from shared dorms to private rooms and a large suite. The dorms include mixed, male-only and female-only rooms of around 20 square metres for up to ten people, and an XL mixed dorm of 56 square metres for up to twelve. Each bed has a privacy curtain, an individual light, a fan, a power socket and a private locker, with shared bathrooms. Private rooms, sold as Living and Room, sleep between two and five people, some with shared bathrooms, and the suite of 125 square metres has its own bathroom and suits families or groups of friends.
Common areas include a kitchen where guests can cook and The Passenger Bar, which helps the hostel feel sociable without becoming a party venue. Luggage can be stored for a few days, which is useful for anyone taking a day trip by train. The hostel has held the Green Key certification for its environmental practices, has been rated a five-star hostel by HostelGeeks, and was ranked among the best medium-sized hostels in the world by Hostelworld in 2019.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Reception services, free Wi-Fi, a lift and laundry are available, and the hostel can arrange airport transfers. There is no parking, which is rarely an issue as the location is so central. Note that metro construction has been taking place in the city centre, so expect some building work nearby.
For location, it is hard to beat. Suburban and regional trains leave from the same building, São Bento metro station is outside, and the cathedral, Avenida dos Aliados, Rua das Flores and the Ribeira are all within a few minutes' walk. It suits solo travellers, couples on a budget and small groups who want a stylish base without hotel prices. Private rooms and the suite sell out first, so book early if you want one.
The Passenger Hostel FAQs
Where is The Passenger Hostel?
Inside São Bento railway station, on Praça de Almeida Garrett.
When did it open?
In 2017.
What room types are there?
Mixed, male and female dorms, an XL dorm, private rooms for two to five people and a suite.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes, guests can use a shared kitchen.
Is there a bar?
Yes, The Passenger Bar.
Can I store luggage?
Yes, luggage can be stored for a few days.
Is there parking?
No, the hostel does not have parking.