Sé, Porto
Cats Hostel Porto
Part of the Cats Hostels chain, this hostel spreads over three buildings next to Porto Cathedral, about 50 m from São Bento metro. Every room has a private bathroom and air conditioning, and there is a rooftop terrace and bar.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Cats Hostel Porto
- Neighbourhood
- Sé
- Porto
- Dorms from
- €17.82
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 8.9/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Party, Social, Surf
- Advertises its own nights out
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Our verdict
Cats Porto mixes a social programme (happy hour, pub crawl, free dinner nights and a rooftop bar) with a private bathroom in every room, right beside the Cathedral. Breakfast and towels cost extra (€7 for the full breakfast, €4 for a towel), and luggage storage on departure day is €2.
Who it suits
Good for
- Social travellers
- A private bathroom in a dorm
- Walking to the Cathedral and Ribeira
Not for
- Travellers who want breakfast and towels included
- Anyone looking for a calm, boutique stay
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €17.82 |
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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A private bathroom in every room
All rooms, from privates to 10-bed dorms, have a private bathroom, air conditioning and individual lockers.
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Rooftop and bar
A rooftop terrace for sunset drinks, and a bar with snacks and a happy hour.
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Pub crawl and free dinner nights
Activities include a free walking tour, a pub crawl, wine tours, surf lessons and free dinner nights.
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Next to the Cathedral
On Rua do Cativo beside Porto Cathedral, about 50 m from São Bento metro station.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free City Tour
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Rooftop Bar
- Bar
- Outdoor Terrace
- Elevator
- Table Tennis
- Security Lockers
- Late check-out
- Laundry Facilities
Location
Rua do Cativo 26-28, Porto, Portugal · Sé
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Porto, compared with Cats Hostel Porto.
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Cats Hostel Porto (this hostel)
Sé · Party, Social, Surf
8.9/10
from €17.82
- The Passenger Hostel
São Bento · 0.2 km away · Social, Quiet
9.7/10
from €21.60
- Best Guest Porto Hostel
São Bento · 0.3 km away · party: no
8.9/10
from €14
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 Cats Hostel Porto a party hostel?
It is one of the more social hostels in Porto, with a rooftop bar, a happy hour, a pub crawl and free dinner nights. The hostel also says its street is quiet enough to rest.
How much is a dorm at Cats Hostel Porto?
The lowest dorm price on Hostelworld was €17.82 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, plus Porto's €3 city tax per person per night.
Where is Cats Hostel Porto?
At Rua do Cativo 26-28, next to Porto Cathedral and about 50 m from São Bento metro station.
Do all rooms at Cats Hostel Porto have a private bathroom?
Yes. Every room, including the dorms, has a private bathroom and air conditioning.
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.