Reviews of Arca Nova Hostel - Caminha
Largo Dr. Sidónio Pais, 4910-120 Caminha, Portugal
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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location next to Caminha Train Station; Super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff; Very comfortable bunk in small room of 4 with door to keep noise out; Big, well-stocked kitchen for cooking and sharing (even stocks of cold drinks & treats available for purchase at very reasonable prices); Very clean! Nice showers, laundry (W&D), and luggage storage room also available onsite!
Nothing...I was impressed by all aspects of this wonderful hostel!
Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSorry you did not like it, Inês Fernandes
Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReally wonderful hostel, full of good things, and everything very much focused on the needs of foot weary walkers. Couldn’t recommend this place more highly!
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery informative greeting, great facilities and breakfast.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was super lovely and the feet bath was such a nice addition
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation to public transport and marketplace
Poor air circulation. Fan is in the room but very hot!
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice hostel close to the city center and the boat transfer to A Guarda. Bed was soft, everything is clean and looking nice. There is a kitchen and common area to cook, relax and meet other people. Bathroom and restroom facilities are modern and clean.
The only downside was that there is little air flow in the room with closed door (and you have to close it to avoid outside noise).
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely privacy in a shared space with the curtains! Very comfortable beds with lovely bedding. First time receiving and actual blanket on the whole Camino.
Only two showers and it got really hot at night.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewLovely stay. Great hostel.
Rubbish breakfast. Would avoid that extra fee if possible. Good for convenience but bad for taste.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good and there are privacy curtains
It was very hot at night and difficult to sleep since they turned off the AC and closed the windows
Feel free to open the windows. We’re sorry to hear you weren’t completely satisfied. Some guests prefer not to have the AC on all night, so we try to accommodate everyone’s preferences. Inês Fernandes
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe people in charge of the accommodation were very friendly and welcoming. The place is very close to the ferry!
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bed was extremely comfortable, a lot of beds in one area but the curtain was great because it gives you privacy. Perfect location not far at all from Caminha station. Great stay for a night or two!
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved that you have your own bed with a curtain to close yourself off. Nice people, good kitchen and seating area.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was clean and roomy. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was nice with its curtains for privacy. Chose it because it was close to the train station.
There was nothing I didn't like about this hostel.