São Bento, Porto
Best Guest Porto Hostel
A hostel in a renovated building on Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, about 100 m from São Bento station in Porto's World Heritage-protected old town. Most rooms have a private bathroom.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Best Guest Porto Hostel
- Neighbourhood
- São Bento
- Porto
- Dorms from
- €14
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 8.9/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Party hostel
- No
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Best Guest is a no-frills, central option: dorms from €14 a short walk from São Bento station and Ribeira, with a private bathroom in most rooms. Bring cash, since its Hostelworld listing says payment at check-in is cash only, and note there is no lift.
Who it suits
Good for
- Budget travellers
- Staying close to Ribeira and São Bento
- A private bathroom on a dorm budget
Not for
- Travellers with heavy luggage or limited mobility (no lift)
- Party seekers
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €14 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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100 m from São Bento
About 100 m from São Bento station and a few minutes' walk from Ribeira, the Cathedral and Clérigos Tower.
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Private bathrooms
Rooms have a private bathroom, except the twin and triple rooms, plus central heating and large lockers.
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Cash on arrival
Its Hostelworld listing says payment at check-in is cash only, with a €5 cash deposit per person.
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No lift
The building has no elevator.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free City Tour
- Free Security Lockers
- Free Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- Key Card Access
- Lounge Room
- Smart TV
- Hair Dryers
- Self-Catering Facilities
Location
Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 257, Porto, Portugal · São Bento
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Porto, compared with Best Guest Porto Hostel.
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Best Guest Porto Hostel (this hostel)
São Bento · party: no
8.9/10
from €14
- The Passenger Hostel
São Bento · 0.2 km away · Social, Quiet
9.7/10
from €21.60
- Cats Hostel Porto
Sé · 0.3 km away · Party, Social, Surf
8.9/10
from €17.82
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Is Best Guest Porto Hostel a party hostel?
No. It does not advertise a bar, events or pub crawls; it focuses on a central location and comfortable rooms.
How much is a dorm at Best Guest Porto Hostel?
The lowest dorm price on Hostelworld was €14 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, plus Porto's €3 city tax per person per night.
Where is Best Guest Porto Hostel?
At Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 257, about 100 m from São Bento station in Porto's old town.
Can I pay by card at Best Guest Porto Hostel?
Its Hostelworld listing says payment at check-in is cash only, with a €5 cash deposit per person. Check with the hostel before you arrive.
Travel insurance for a hostel trip: check what your policy says about theft from a dorm and about surfing before you go. Our travel insurance guide lists what to look for.
How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.