Bolhão, Porto
Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel
A capsule hostel on Rua da Alegria, 50 m from Rua de Santa Catarina and near Bolhão metro, with a large garden and barbecue area. It is Green Key certified and calls itself social but not a party hostel.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
- Neighbourhood
- Bolhão
- Porto
- Dorms from
- €20.70
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.3/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Quiet
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Urban Garden is for travellers who want more privacy than a normal dorm without paying for a private room: capsule beds, air conditioning throughout and a garden to unwind in. It says outright that it is not a party hostel. Aliados is five minutes away and most sights are a 10 to 15-minute walk.
Who it suits
Good for
- Privacy on a dorm budget
- Calm, quiet stays
- Shopping on Rua de Santa Catarina
Not for
- Party seekers
- Travellers who want to stay by the river
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €20.70 |
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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Private capsules
Each capsule has a privacy curtain, reading light, power outlet, fan, shelf and lockable locker.
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Garden with barbecue
A large garden with a barbecue area, plus a living room with a 4K TV, Netflix and a PS4.
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Calm by design
The hostel says it is a social hostel but not a party hostel, aimed at guests who want comfort and privacy.
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Optional breakfast
Breakfast costs €7.90 when booked in advance and is served from 07:30 to 10:30.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free City Tour
- Free Security Lockers
- Free Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Garden
- BBQ
- Games Room
- PlayStation
- Laundry Facilities
- Self-Catering Facilities
Location
Rua da Alegria 291, 4000-044 Porto, Portugal · Bolhão
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Porto, compared with Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel.
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Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel (this hostel)
Bolhão · Quiet
9.3/10
from €20.70
- Porto Spot Hostel
City centre · 0.3 km away · Party, Social
9.1/10
from €15
- Nice Way Porto
Aliados · 0.7 km away · Party, Social
9.1/10
from €14.45
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 Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel a party hostel?
No. It describes itself as a social hostel but not a party hostel.
How much is a bed at Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel?
The lowest dorm (capsule) price on Hostelworld was €20.70 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, plus Porto's €3 city tax per person per night.
Where is Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel?
At Rua da Alegria 291, about 50 m from Rua de Santa Catarina, near Bolhão metro and a five-minute walk from Aliados.
What is a capsule at Urban Garden?
A bed in a shared room enclosed by a curtain, with its own light, power outlet, fan, shelf and locker.
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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.