Historic centre, Porto
PILOT Design Hostel & Bar
A social hostel in Porto's historic centre built around a 24-hour bar and lounge, with its own pub crawl. The hostel says most of its guests are solo travellers.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: PILOT Design Hostel & Bar
- Neighbourhood
- Historic centre
- Porto
- Dorms from
- €18
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 8.8/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Party, Social
- Advertises its own nights out
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Our verdict
PILOT is the straightforward choice in Porto for meeting people: the bar never closes, the hostel runs its own pub crawl and it says most guests travel solo. Its 8.8 Hostelworld score is solid rather than outstanding, and a 24-hour bar means it is not the place for early nights.
Who it suits
Good for
- Solo travellers
- Pub crawls and nightlife
- Groups
Not for
- Light sleepers
- Travellers looking for a quiet boutique stay
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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24-hour bar
The bar and reception are both open 24 hours.
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Own pub crawl
The hostel runs its own pub crawl to bars around the city.
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Outdoor terrace
An outdoor terrace for breakfast, daytime downtime and drinks before a night out.
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Late check-out
Check-out is at 11:00, with late check-out until 14:00; a buffet breakfast runs 07:00 to 11:00.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free Security Lockers
- Free Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- Bar
- Outdoor Terrace
- Foosball
- Key Card Access
- Late check-out
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle Hire
- Self-Catering Facilities
Location
Largo Alberto Pimentel 11, Porto, Portugal · Historic centre
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Porto, compared with PILOT Design Hostel & Bar.
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PILOT Design Hostel & Bar (this hostel)
Historic centre · Party, Social
8.8/10
from €18
- Gallery Hostel Porto
Miguel Bombarda arts district · 0.4 km away · Social
9.6/10
from €21.60
- Porto Wine Hostel
Cordoaria · 0.4 km away · party: no
9.7/10
from €20
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 PILOT Design Hostel a party hostel?
Yes. It has a 24-hour bar and its own pub crawl, and Hostelworld lists parties among the things it is best for.
How much is a dorm at PILOT Design Hostel?
The lowest dorm price on Hostelworld was €18 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, plus Porto's €3 city tax per person per night.
Where is PILOT Design Hostel?
At Largo Alberto Pimentel 11 in Porto's historic centre, about nine minutes' walk from Aliados metro station.
Is breakfast included at PILOT Design Hostel?
Hostelworld lists breakfast as not included. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00.
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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.