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Reviews of So Cool Hostel Porto

Rua da Boavista 783, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-110 Porto, Portugal

#225 of 225 hotels in Porto

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Review score

Based on 399 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room With Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom floor was always wet even after the morning cleanings, and there was just one shower at the girls bathroom, because one of the shower's door didn't close. I slept on an upper bed and there was no electricity plugs next to my bed.

    The stuff was really nice, they helped with everything I needed. Breakfast was fair, and the rooms were clean and big.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean nice staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms in the room were nice, but they need to be more separated from the room, as you can hear all the noises.

    The building is old, but remodeled. The rooms are big, there is a nice garden.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff and breakfast included

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room With Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't have any thing to say!

    Everything, the bed are confortable, there is enough air through the window even with the warm environment outside. The personal is very warm and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    We just stayed over night.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We left at 7:00 and that is why we couldn't have breakfast.

    Spacious private room.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room With Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    In the bigger rooms like the one I stayed, there was many people arriving and getting up almost all night and morning, so the noise was a negative factor

    Although it is a bit far from the city center, it still is a great location with many points of interest around. For price, it is a great place to spend the night, and the garden is a plus

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2022

    9.0
    Good value for the money, we had a good and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi kept cutting off. The washroom must have an exhaust fan.

    Great service and simple yet clean rooms. Breakfast served every morning was a pleasant surprise.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom.

    Comfortable bed. Nice staff. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    kitchen closes at 22

    clean, good value for money

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was good, as well as the cleaning. The staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The flooring in the female room needs to a repaire as it's making a huge noise

    The stuff was really nice , the location , the place is clean

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the staff. They were so friendly and caring.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets could have a bit more privacy, but in fact I haven't find bathrooms with more privacy in any other hostel in Portugal yet. A toilet in the common area could be useful. I personally would have preferred to have the garden and kitchen open before 8.30 for an early morning coffee, cigarette or even sport in the garden. But that's complaining on a high level 😉 BC of the stairs the hostel is not suitable for ppl with handicaps or a weak lung. The location is slightly far away, but every step is good for our health isn't it.

    The Staff is extremely nice, attentive and organized. The house is really beautiful, modernised old house with modern interior but also a lot of stairs, wooden squeaky floors, old foldable "doors" and beautiful ornaments on the ceiling. The hostel is super clean, spacious and has a nice garden. Its about 20min walk to the city center, supermarket with a good choice of food and drinks is just a few meters away and the metro is only 5min by foot away. Due to Corona the breakfast isn't a buffet atm, but the hostel organises individual breakfast with a scheduled time for everyone. The rooms are pretty big and clean, spacious lockers including keys are available and towels are included. In my 8 bed only female room were 3showers, 2toilets and 3sinks available. There's a common area with the kitchen, tables, sofa and TV and direct connection to the garden. Apparently the common area and the garden has to close at 10pm, but that also guarantees a quiet good night sleep. Everyone i met was very respectful and nice to each other. No bad experience during my 3nights stay. Very good value for money and it feels very safe, for whom it is important to know.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good quality hostel. Very clean and central with excellent facilities. Comfortable quilts, lockers, personal electric sockets and excellent showers and toilets. Lovely garden and fully equipped kitchen

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2021

    8.0
    Really pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi was slow in my room Not much to complain about really

    Very friendly and accomodating staff, they were really invested in making my stay a pleasant one Very well kept place Very good location, super close to the ram stop

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2021

    8.0
    cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there are lots of stairs

    very clean and a simple breakfast included.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2021

    8.0
    A Good Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been nice to have the girls bathroom on the same floor as my room. That was slightly annoying.

    I liked how they prepared breakfast and followed COVID precautions. Made me feel more secure about their hostel. Things were clear, there was a nice kitchen to cook stuff, and it was a nice stay.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the street a bit loud at night when the balcony doors are opened Breakfast is nice and I understand that this year buffet is not possible and that they have the regulation that only 4 people can eat simultaneously on the terrace or inside. However, when I arrived, she propesed me 8:30 or 9:30 to eat and I suppose if you come later, only one time slot is available which might not be convenient for you. On my last day I had to leave before my scheduled breakfast so I would have wished to get an earlier slot. I thought due to covid nobody would stay in the upper bed of my bunk bed (as it was the case in all other hostels I've stayed), but the last night at around 3am somebody came to sleep there and woke me up

    The host Susana is very friendly Also, she makes very nice breakfast with nice fresh bread ans some other things which you can choose on a list on the first day. Plenty coffee, good cereals (not the sugar bombs!), all very loveley prepared for each person. Nice garden area for chilling Kitchen facilities, even though I didn't use them Big dorm room, lots of space, big lockers and beautiful old building If coming again to Porto, I would stay here again. Very good quality for the price.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    8.0
    Nice and short stay. Lovely clean place and a enough space as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It took a bit of effort to communicate with the staff as some of them didn't speak the best English but we managed. :)

    Very clean place and location was also alright. It was good that breakfast was included.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2021

    9.0
    Good place for a few nights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think some additions should be considered, such as a hairdryer in every bathroom. There is not much privacy due to the glass doors, but it is not a huge problem. The hostel is not in the centre, but rather close, it is well connected to the main sightseeing spots anyway!

    The staff was kind, helpful and overall great. My stay was pleasant and everything was working well. I enjoyed the place, the common area is nice and well equipped. Highly suggested for your stay!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decent breakfast just hoped to get more that one bread ;)

    Very nice location. Has a lot of cheap rstaurants and cafés.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    I highly recommend it to visitors is very closed to transport, the airport and the center.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Placement, staff and cleaning...

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no place where you can stay and talk after 23:00, the kitchen is closed, the garden is closed and the only place where you have some couch and chairs ( the reception) is closed you either go out or go to bed. the breakfast is ok but i think is better to just go to a padaria or a cafe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly and flexible staff. <3

    Stayed in April 2024

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