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Reviews of Coimbra Portagem Hostel

Rua da Couraça Estrela, nº 11, 3000-433 Coimbra, Portugal

#24 of 33 hotels in Coimbra

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Descent but bland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unhelpful kitchen. Needs at lease plates and cutlery. Unappealing commen areas. Inadequate blankets

    Clean. Good price and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Great hostel in a superb location - I would recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy Coimbra on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where all of the bedrooms were in one long corridor the sound travelled very easily so it was quite noisy from people walking around all hours - and I felt there was no enforced quiet period for those who wished to sleep. There was noise from the street but that’s what comes with being in the centre of town. There was also next to no cooking area for pilgrims (who were the majority of guests when I stayed) so I could not cook any breakfast or even just make some hot water for a drink.

    The location within Coimbra was perfect to be right in the centre to explore and near the train station. The staff were welcoming and friendly - they let me store my big backpack in a locker as I arrived before check in time which was kind of them. The decor of the staircase was brilliant and the rooms were good size, with each bed getting a light and charging port. The bathroom was very communal but clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    OK, gets the job done.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing extra, no kettle to heat water, only vending machine snacks and coffee. Very impersonal.

    Very clean, comfortable bed, plenty of showers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not good value for an albegue.

    Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Check in and everything is pretty much 'self service'. During my 2 night stay I didnt meet any staff in the property but if you buzz the door someone will answer you. Location is this hostel is one of the best.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good hostel for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No vibe in the hostel at all, no kitchen, didn't feel welcome

    Beds were great, pillows as well, same as the location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - If the owner judges me to go in with two extra people because he mistook me for another person, it would be nice to get an apology instead of a "thank you". - Fridge far from rooms. - Impossible to use drinks machine if there is no receptionist.

    - Comfortable bed. - Beautiful corridor. - Easy to check-in. - Big bathroom - enough space for everyone.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    Great location , great beds , showers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kettle to make a cup of tea

    It was amazing comfortable beds It’s just a shame that there isn’t any kitchen facilities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    7.0
    Technology Hassles
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The online check in app sucks. Kept loosing my data; USA not listed as a passport issuing country. A/C not working. Noisy. The key pads to get in are difficult.. I received the code via What’s App, not Booking.com.

    Located in the center of the city. Lots of activity and shops.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It felt weird that it is a self-check in service and there was no staff around. Felt a bit like a hounted house especially because it felt like I was the only person in the hostel.

    The location was good, good room and fair price.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No lockers No kitchen When people are being noisy in the hall, you can hear everything

    Spacious room with enough space to put away luggage. Beds are comfy and don't make noise. Entering door goes easily with a badge There's not always somebody at the reception, but they answered very quick on Whatsapp.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    9.0
    Great location and friendly personnel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lift to get out is a bit annoying because you can only go with 1 person at the time. Normally It won't be a problem but this time I was with 7 other people so we had to wait to get everyone out.

    The location is perfect and the host was very friendly. The beds are fine and the bathroom was clean. We were earlier at the destination (by bus), but the host was very nice to let us in earlier.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To open the door was a bit hard and annoying, bespecially when traveling with large baggage, but I guess safety first The terrace was closed unfortunately I booked 4 bed dorm, ended in an 8 bed alone, so also fine.

    Very nice Spot and super friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and lovely building.4-person bunk room had enough space for everyone with plenty of shared showers and toilets available. Check in and out easy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doormat bed

    Only location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Problems with check in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the second time i stayed there. And the same problem happened from the first time They take more than 30 minutes to open the door. And when i complained about it they said that they sent a code to do self check in, but thna they noticed that the forgot to send it. I also talked to 2 other guest that had the same problem. It seems to be recurrent

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    I travel again Coimbra Portagem Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think so it's all good

    I most liked it a Coimbra Portagem Hostel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Great stay in Coimbra
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kettle or sink in kitchen would have helped.

    Great location for the city. We had 4 beds in our own room, clean and well equipped bathroom. Towels included. Helpful and warm welcome from the staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    6.0
    Bike costs extra
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to pay extra to store my bike (2€), which wasnt the case 1 year ago and which is nowhere written in the policies, nor was it announced beforehand when I let the hostel know that I'm with a bike. There is mold on the curtains in the showers.

    Location is great, unfortunately only fridge and microwave, no real kitchen (but lots of restaurants around)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Would be better if had a USB charger 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    It’s location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    6.0
    All good, but a promised feature was missing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no kitchen of any kind. Literally only a fridge and a microwave, no cutlery or plates, no water cooker. Advertised with a terrace, but that is not part of the hostel and actually really pricey. I only booked for having a terrace

    Beds were very comfortable and showers and wc were clean and spacious

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    I know a lot of the reviews talk about the solitude aspect of the hostel - And bear in mind that they’re not wrong - but
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Quiet, clean facilities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a bed in a 4p room, and they accommodated me in a 6p… The biggest issue is that there were only two outlets to charge your devices. So I had to leave the room and sit outside to charge my phone for a bit…

    The location is amazing. Is right in the city center. The artwork on the staircase is beautiful!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    Convenient and great price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    sometimes the showers dont remember you are there and the light goes off and you need to wave for it to light up again

    Clean beds and bedroom, location is very close to the history center and to the Queima das Fitas place, it is a very convenient place, the common rooms are very pretty with incredible lighting and paintures on the walls. The beds are comfy, they have lockers if you need to lock up any personal equipment and they also rent lockers. Staff is also very nice, he explaing everything bit by bit, and is very helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

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