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The 10 Best Hostels in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Some of the best backpacker spots in Viana do Castelo

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Each room is fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms have a safety deposit box.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Viana do Castelo, like hiking.

It’s clean, and staff was really cool

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8.7
Fabulous
1,068 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located in Viana do Castelo, 2.4 km from North Beach, Villa Margarida provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Shipyards of Viana do Castelo.

Golfe de Ponte de Lima is 20 km from the hostel, while Quinta da Barca is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 60 km from Villa Margarida.

Great place, very friendly staff! Highly recommended!

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7.8
Good
1,097 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

At this Pousada, guests may book accommodation in private twin rooms and in dormitories. Some of the twin rooms have their private bathroom, while other twin rooms and dormitories have access to shared bathroom facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

Excellent space to safely bicycle undercover. The dorm had a sunny balcony overlooking the river.

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7.9
Good
2,269 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Maçã de Eva is a hostel situated in Viana do Castelo. This hostel offers a bar. Local points of interest like Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and Tourism Office - Viana Welcome Center are reachable within 1.3 km and a 3-minute walk, respectively.

close to the old town. almost right on the camino. friendly and helpful staff.

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6.5
Review score
645 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

All units in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine and a laptop. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Albergue Casa do Sardão also provide guests with a sea view. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels.

The best albergue I’ve ever seen. Super-cozy, beautiful place to stay

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9.7
Exceptional
839 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £53.40
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,269 reviews
    Great location.. beds were clean and showers were nice but the place.
    roisin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £53.40
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,269 reviews
    Really convenient for walking the Camino Portuguese. A clean, comfortable room with bunkbeds for our family of four. A radiator to dry our wet walking gear ! Super clean shower and toilet areas. Exceeded our expectations for our first hostel stay. Breakfast was good for two hungry teenagers.
    Gill
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £41.05
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 596 reviews
    Cool garden, sense of privacy as the bunk beds were sectioned off with a room divider (although we got lucky and had the whole place to ourselves). The day we were there, there was just one restaurant open nearby but there's a kitchen in the hostel (be careful walking to the local restaurant at night, as walking along the dark road with cars driving past at speed is dangerous- maybe bring a torch or phone so you're visible)
    Orla
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,068 reviews
    The best hostel where I've rested during my Camino. The size of the bed is huge so you can have a very comfy sleep. The rooms are shared with no more than 8 people and they all face on a nice terrace. Everything is modern and tidy. The position is amazing: the hostel is set just next to the church that dominate the city, one of the best panoramic views of the Camino.
    Lisignoli
    Solo traveller
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 82 reviews
    Perfect place as a hostel. A huge room with separate beds (no bunk beds). Clean bed sheets, clean floor, no bad smell. We were also provided with towels and warm blankets. The bathroom is very nice and clean. The kitchen is modern with a coffee machine, a fridge, a kettle, an oven, and a stove. We arrived quite late. But earlier we received a call for the eta confirmation, so it wasn't a problem.
    Anna
    People with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,068 reviews
    the location is amazing!!! also, everything is really new. one of the best hostels i have stayed so far
    pablo.amores
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.05
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 596 reviews
    The private bunk beds are excellent - especially if you have the top bunk. It is quiet, geared up well for pilgrims. Washing machine, great showers, pool are all perks. The small village has a nice cafe and restaurant that are cheap and friendly. Small kitchen was available too.
    Kim
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,068 reviews
    This may actually be the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in, BUT do not book here if you are travelling via bicycle like I was!! It is at the top of a huge mountain, the roads of which are covered in cobblestones. It took me 45 minutes to climb on my bike and I couldn’t even enjoy the descent the next day due to the road. That said - the hostel itself is completely amazing, super modern, clean, like walking through a museum or art gallery!
    Callum
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.40
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,269 reviews
    It is a youth hostel build with individual rooms. Good architecture. Spacious place. Breakfast is a basic breakfast like in any other youth hostel. But OK. The place is not expensive. Great location in a nice cozy town.
    Petur
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.21
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,097 reviews
    More traditional basic hostel. We booked late for day 3 of our camino walk so were split across 2 dorms. For a dorm there was lots of space with single rather than bunk beds. I slept very well. Other half of the group were less happy with their room - small bed for one of them and noisy guests in room. Kitchen and kettle available. Very friendly host. Perhaps seems a little expensive compared to prior night. Many restuarants 15 minutes walk away
    Nigel
    Family with young children