Monte Santa Luzia 176, 4900-000 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
#14 of 31 hotels in Viana do Castelo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 301 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
8.2
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 May 2024
Leos
Czech RepublicAmazing place
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Theodore
United StatesTake the elevator up from town if you're walking!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Normandia
RomaniaWe spent a night is a twin room with shared bathroom. The room itself is huge. The only thing was that the blinders did not work, we could not shut them. Everything is clean, the kitchen has what it takes for a meal, I saw pans and a lot of other utensils (someone cooked pasta the night we stayed). The hostel also has washing and drying machines. But you'll have to wait your turn ;) The location of the hostel is great, on top of Mount Santa Luzia, right next to the cathedral. The check-in is very ok, if you follow the steps sent by the hosts, everything goes smoothly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Sanna
FinlandCommon spaces were quite small. It was a cold evening só everybody wanted to Be inside, só there Was a bit crowded.
Everything Was tidy and nice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Ronit
SpainTop bed in the bunk bed has nothing to hold on when climbing up, not ideal.
Beautiful location, make sure you arrive in time to take the cable-car, otherwise you’ll have to go up lots of steps. Lots of showers and very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Anne
United StatesLiked it all - expected sharing a room and bathroom
Unique hostel behind the cathedral with great views!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Ana
EcuadorSharing the room with people that talks and moves and wakes up and lights up at the middle of the night and snoring
The place!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Emily
IrelandIf you don't want to hike up the hill after a long day the escalator closes at 17:45 and opens at 9:00 (maybe it changes by season)
Wonderful stay for the Camino! The rooms were clean and gorgeous. There was a lovely atmosphere and good vibes. I left my Camino credentials there and the staff were so helpful trying to get it back to me. We were able to wash and dry our clothes at night. Beautiful location but beware of the hike up to the hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Cillian
IrelandA card payment system on the vending machine could be useful for those with no cash as there aren’t any late shops open near by
Great modern spot, one of the best I’ve had during the Camino. Highly recommend it
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Beverly
United StatesBeautiful, clean. 4 beds in the room max. Great view, relaxed vibe-just a superb location up the elevador or by taxi/car after 5:30 pm.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Hyeon
South KoreaEverything is perfect.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Ondřej
Czech RepublicSmall kitchen
Great location next to the church on top of the hill with a great view over the city. Very friendly and helpful staff. Washing machine and dryer available. Nice shared bathrooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Tsz
Hong KongIf hooks in the shower cubicles will be perfected as no place to put or hang our clothes while taking shower and only can leave clothes outside
It was on top of the mountain right next to the church, property did remind me to prepare dinner in advance and shop in supermarket before arrival as there was nothing close by. I managed to take the funicular by paying €2 up to the hill after 30km walk as well as raining. Bedroom was nice and bed was comfy with proper bedsheet and pillow case provided. Blankets and hangers were also available in the closet if need, each bed had their own plug and lighting
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Daniela
Czech RepublicQuite small kitchen for too many people
Nice location, big bathroom, new equipment
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Nelson
PortugalThe distance from the center to the hostel (unfortunately the Santa Luzia elevator works until 6pm), and climbing the stairs is extremely tiring. Due to the fact that they are mixed rooms, there is a certain disorganization regarding the use of towels, bedspreads... It would be interesting to have lockers with codes for each guest.
For a short stay it is a perfect place. There is a shared kitchen and washing machines.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Barbora
Czech RepublicOne of the best place that I have been during my Camino.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Brian
United StatesElevator closes at 530 so you either walk or taxi. Hard when you are pilgrim but overall good.
Seemed fine but access is tough for a tired pilgrim.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Krista
United StatesThe beds were a little hard.
The space was good and the view was beautiful!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Patty
United StatesAccess to top bunk hard! Needs handle at top by ladder please
Clean quiet good price
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stella
NetherlandsSuper place. You only have to be on time for the elevator. Otherwise you have to make 600 steps to get there ;)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jihoon
South KoreaLocation might be hard to reach if you are tired from walking a long distance. Recommend you to take a taxi or funicular to get there. Room is very compact and well equipped. All facilities are also really good to use. Washing machine and dryer is available for a couple of euros. Balconies are connected with all rooms. Kitchen is well equipped with microwave and oven as well. Not that big, but enough for cooking the dinner. Have a Chilling time near the Santa Luzia sanctuary when the sun goes down, it will be great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Susan
United StatesStruggled with being prepared with food at the end of a long walk. Just be prepared
Just a very cool Albergue on the Camino. Very different
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Ondrej
Czech RepublicBeautiful place, but dont miss the last fonicular 😉
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jim
United KingdomRan out of hand wash, toilet paper and paper towels in the morning.
Cleanliness and very smart fixtures and fittings
Stayed in April 2024
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