Monte Santa Luzia 176, 4900-000 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
#13 of 31 hotels in Viana do Castelo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 340 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
8.3
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 June 2024
Wendy
AustraliaLocation location location McKean facilities. Balcony to leave boots have cuppa etc
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Laurean
GermanyGreat place to stay. Comfortable rooms, friendly staff. It’s been one of the best I’ve stayed in , definatley going back! …lovely friendly staff , & super cozy… it is a hotel but it felt like a house The bathroom was very clean The WiFi was powerful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
P
GermanyThe kitchen is a bit small for so many guests and there were no curtains in my room.
Hostel is up a hill with a very beautiful view over the city. You can either take the stairs or the elevator from the city to the hostel. Rooms were very clean. The beds very nice as well. Visit the church next to the hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Oksana
UkraineLocation, facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Amanda
United StatesAmazing view & great balcony. Clean & nice facilities. One of the best albuergues on the trip from Lisbon to Santiago.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Kris
United StatesThe hall light is super bright and whenever anyone stepped out of the room during the night it would come beaming into the room and wake you up. The hall light should be dimmed at night.
The hostel was in a great location although be warned there is no food available for sale after the venders have closed at 5. There is a nice kitchen though to prepare your own food. The bunk room were relatively small with 6 sets of bunks and a door to help keep noise out.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Vicki
United StatesN/A
The location was outstanding, the staff were helpful and friendly, the facility was spotless and the beds were comfortable. The general atmosphere was upbeat and positive.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Jose
United KingdomAccess to get to the cable car station in the town was difficult as the underpasses were very confusing. The cable car shuts early making access to the Albergue difficult unless you get a taxi. Check closing times! (unless you want to walk uphill steeply for another 45 mins). Limited food options once at the top especially in the evening. But you can order Pizza's etc from the town.
Location was incredible. Amazing views and beautiful church. Great climb to the top of the church for even better views. Albergue was super modern and beautifully kept.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Hamudi
United StatesGorgeous views! Loved my stay! It’s good to arrive early to take in the views!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Gildo
PortugalHow to reach the location, I had to take the stairs to go up the hill.
The property is very clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Ellie
United KingdomThe tram up to the property stops running at 17:45 and doesn’t start until 9:00am the next day. This could be an issue if you’re doing the camino but the walk down wasn’t so bad! No issues with the property itself!
Incredible views!! The albergue itself was modern, comfy and had great facilities. There was access to duvets and extra pillows which was great after a long day on the camino. I appreciated having my own plug and light by my bed too!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Suzanne
Franceit was really clean at all times, comfortable and spacious
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Lynn
United StatesThe beautiful church, the breathtaking views, the presence of the ancient ruins were the biggest draw for me. Watching sunset from this location was memorable for the wide vistas. The rooms were comfortable and clean, the bathrooms convenient and very clean as well. I didn’t use but the common areas looked pleasant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Manuela
United StatesOne of the best albergues I had on the Camino. They have plenty of showers divided for men and women which were very clean. They also had washer and dryer which were quite affordable compared to other places I washed clothes. The only minor inconvenience was getting there past 6pm because the elevator stops working. But you can get those steps in if you want! The sunset from up there is spectacular
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Carolin
GermanyWonderful spot on the hill next to a beautiful church with amazing views :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Backpacker
SlovakiaConsidering the large number of people in a small room, it would be a good idea to provide recuperation or other minor ventilation for air quality.
cleanliness, equipment
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Maryann
United Kingdomshop for food before you go as no facilities. not sure if restaurants at top are open. tram stops running at 1745 so you won't be able to have dinner in town without walking or ubering up.
best stay of my 15 day pilgrimage. new, clean, amazing views. lounge area, good kitchen with dishwasher. rooms of 8. places to hang your wet gear. extensive outdoor balcony that we were unable to utliize due to weather. I would have happily stayed for a couple of days. laundry facility. had almost everything you could ask for.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 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
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