Miragaia, Porto
Happy Porto Hostel
A Green Key-certified hostel on Rua de Miragaia by the Douro riverside walk, across the street from the Alfândega congress centre and within walking distance of Ribeira. Several dorms have river views.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Happy Porto Hostel
- Neighbourhood
- Miragaia
- Porto
- Dorms from
- €18
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Party hostel
- No
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Happy Porto suits pilgrims, students and budget travellers who want a riverside location and a bed with a view for €18 a night. Check-in runs 14:30 to 19:30, and later arrivals must arrange it in advance, so plan ahead. Breakfast costs €5.
Who it suits
Good for
- Camino de Santiago pilgrims
- River views on a budget
- Erasmus students and groups
Not for
- Late arrivals who can't arrange check-in in advance
- Party seekers
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €18 |
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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River-view dorms
Several 8-, 10- and 12-bed rooms, including a 12-bed female room, look out over the river.
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Green Key certified
Awarded the Green Key eco-label in 2024 and 2025.
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Camino-friendly
Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago can have their Pilgrim Passport stamped at check-in.
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Workshops and outings
The hostel organises workshops and nature and culture activities.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free Security Lockers
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Café
- Key Card Access
- Lounge Room
- Panoramic Views
- Bicycle Hire
- Laundry Facilities
- Self-Catering Facilities
Location
Rua de Miragaia 177, 4050-388 Porto, Portugal · Miragaia
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Porto, compared with Happy Porto Hostel.
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Happy Porto Hostel (this hostel)
Miragaia · party: no
9.0/10
from €18
- Porto Wine Hostel
Cordoaria · 0.6 km away · party: no
9.7/10
from €20
- Being Porto Hostel
Ribeira · 0.7 km away · Quiet
9.2/10
from €17
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 Happy Porto Hostel a party hostel?
No. It focuses on workshops, nature and culture activities rather than nightlife.
How much is a dorm at Happy Porto Hostel?
The lowest dorm price on Hostelworld was €18 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, matching the 'from €18' on the hostel's own site. Porto's €3 city tax per person per night is extra.
Where is Happy Porto Hostel?
At Rua de Miragaia 177 by the riverside walk, across from the Alfândega congress centre and within walking distance of Ribeira.
What time is check-in at Happy Porto Hostel?
From 14:30 to 19:30. Later check-in is possible if you contact the hostel in advance; check-out is until 10:30.
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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.