Hostel Douro Backpackers

Kitchen or kitchenette, Communal kitchen

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(747 Ratings)

Hostel in Vila Real District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Situated in Pinhão, Hostel Douro Backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Vila Real District

Nearby attractions

Estádio D. Afonso Henriques

68.9 mi

NaturWaterPark - Parque de Diversões do Douro, Lda

Available Rooms

1 Double • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Hostel Douro Backpackers

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(747 Ratings)

Hostel in Vila Real District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Vila Real District

Nearby attractions

Estádio D. Afonso Henriques

68.9 mi

NaturWaterPark - Parque de Diversões do Douro, Lda

Available Rooms

1 Double • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(747 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Delightful hosts, excellent value and quality accommodation

Pedro and Sara were the best possible hosts you could ask for - very friendly people with pure hearts and a wealth of experiential knowledge that they are delighted to impart onto their guests. The accommodation was spotless and all of the facilities were brand new. There is a roof terrace open at all hours with a garden too, and they operate an honesty bar which you can access whenever you wish. Breakfast provision was excellent, and Pinhão as a place is charming with great restaurants and a lovely atmosphere. Thank you!

Nothing was to dislike.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely stay close to wineries and walks

Absolutely wonderful. The place is very clean and comfortable, and Pedro goes out of his way to make sure you have a great stay. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Awesome in every way!

An amazing experience on all fronts. Awesome location just a 5 minute walk from the train station. Beautiful place with a very well equiped kitchen, nice living area, amazing terrace with beers in a fridge and lemon trees to zest up your drink. The rooms and bathrooms are well maintained and clean at all times. Pedro and Sarah was extremely welcoming and friendly and Pedro gave an amazing run-down of all the tips and tricks I needed to know about Pinhão to make it the best experience ever. Oh, and they offer you breakfast even though its not mentioned in the description.

No complaints.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Exceptionnel! A ne pas manquer!

Le meilleur hostel que j'ai fait jusqu'à maintenant. Très bel accueil avec un aperçu au choix avec des explications intéressantes pour un séjour dans la région. Les chambres sont confortables et la propreté impeccable. Le déjeuner est inclus en mode self service et une contribution volontaire est demandée pour la boisson consommée sur place. Le vin est excellent. J'ai fait deux randonnées recommandées et ce fut deux coup de coeur de mon séjour. Si je pouvais, je donnerais 11 étoiles. Merci Pedro et Sarah!

Tout fut parfait

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Must be the best hostel in Portugal

When we arrived, the owners Petro and Sarah awaited us with a glass of cold white wine. They went out of their way to make us comfortable. Petro gave us a map of all the what to see in Pinhoa. They have an open bar for which you put money in an honest box, which was nice after hours. Best of all was the top floor on the roof where we spent many hours talking and meeting new people. Stunning views from the top. Lovely restaurants.

Leaving. Wished we had booked there for more nights.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very helpful hosts who went out of there way to make sure we had a great stay.

A beautiful clean modern hostel with a stunning roof terrace. Great helpful hosts and a complimentary breakfast. Central location if you are arriving by train. They've an honesty box system which works great if you want to grab some beer or wine to enjoy on the terrace as there's not much nice bars in the village.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

One of the best examples of a hostel!!!

I had a great time in Pinhão. Pedro and Sara were such amazing hosts. They were helpful, full of local knowledge and go the extra mile. I felt welcomed all the time. They made me feel like at home. The best hostel I've ever stayed, it was more like staying in a friend's place. Sure thing I will definitely return and spend more time in Pinhão next time.

None

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

One of the best hostels I have slept in. Beautiful, natural garden - you can chill there for hours and fantastic owners!

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

One of the best. Everything was excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great location, nice modern hostel, superb hosts

Perfect location, breakfast was a usual continental

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

It felt like we were staying at home with friends! Obrigada Pedro and Sara.

Pedro gave us the best tips for hikes, meals, groceries and things to do. The hostel is newly renovated and charming, the roof top terrace with views was a great place to relax and eat our supper. I liked the new kitchen for our suppers, and the included breakfast of good coffee, great bread, jams, yogurt, cereal and fruits was a perfect start to our day.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Pedro and his girlfriend are perfect hosts, I really enjoyed my stay there

I wish I could have stayed longer

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

surprising - simply delightful

More than stylish, perfectly clean, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful for walks, treks and all things local. + Central location, close to the station:-)

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Breakfast was supplied, at the hostel expense. Exceptional Service from Pedro and co. The cleanest, neatest, friendliest establishment out.

Room was perhaps a touch small without storage, but its a backpackers lodge, so no complaint.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

above and beyond!!! thank you!!

welcome drink, staff, clean rooms, location, local tips

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Amazing hosts. Pedro and Sarah go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. Starting with the welcome drink and suggestions of what to see with maps. Really clean, and lovely calm spaces including a rooftop deck and garden area. Excellent facilities. Quiet location and walking distance to everything in the town. There were things provided for breakfast and tea/coffee. Great kitchen area. I would definitely recommend a visit to Pinhao just to stay in this hostel 👍

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Perfect place to stay if you are visiting this area.

The host Pedro and Sara are very helpful and friendly, Pedro gave very good advice on places for meal and surrounding area to visit, also following his advice we took a short train ride along the river to see valley and vineyard, the view is really amazing. It's orange season and there are some orange trees in the garden, the orange is really nice. Kitchen is well equipped, as the host stay there too so everything you need to cook is available, and there's all sort of drink on counter/fridge for everyone, just need to top up honest bar as you wish , whole place is very very clean too, everything is above expectation at this place.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

I think this is the best hostel we ever stay, Pedro & Sara are amazing hosts, Pedro gave us a lot details and things to do around the area, which is so useful, this place is exceptional, very very clean, rooftop with amazing view which you can chill and talk to other travellers who stay, nice people and best vibes ever! Pedro & Sara are really cute couple, they make you feel like stay in friends home, everything just amazing! Thank you so much Pedro & Sara :)

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Pedro and Sarah have cultivated a great homey and welcoming athmosphere, where it really feels like you are staying at a friends house. Pedros recommendations for anything in the region were pretty great and the hostel is the perfect base to explore the beautiful douro valley. They have created something very special with their passion and dedication.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

I spent 1 night at Douro Backpackers Hostel and it was an amazong experience. Pedro was super nice, he recommended a lot

Great location and very friendly staff! The facilities are spotless, brand new furniture etc. Kitchen is fully stocked you can help yourself to anything - honesty box system in place.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Very helpful staff, and warm welcome Perfectly clean Very comfortable Nice rooftop

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Most amazing hostel. A must stay in the Douro valley.

best hostel I’ve ever stayed at! very homely atmosphere, you forget you’re staying at a hostel. Sarah and Pedro are wonderful hosts. they gave us lots of helpful tips of where to go and what to do during our stay. 100% would stay again!

legit nothing. it’s simply amazing

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

The perfect place to stay in the Douro Valley!

We absolutely loved the hostel - a nice vibe, great informative hosts (thank you Pedro & Sara), a great rooftop, five minutes walk from Pinhao station and beautiful scenery. The hostel was VERY clean and the shared bathroom was lovely. Every detail was perfect and there were so many personal touches - Pedro is a seasoned traveler and you can tell by the way he has designed the hostel. The rooms are bright and airy, the kitchen was super well equipped, there is an honesty box where you can pay for drinks and even a book swap. We instantly felt welcome and Pedro gave us so many ideas of what to do in the local area - we ended up doing a great hike with a wine tasting in the middle, as well as getting the train to Pochino too (the views were incredible). We would recommend for anyone travelling to the Pinhao/Douro valley area. It was particularly good for us as we didn't have a car - there are a couple of supermarkets and restaurants nearby too. I would also recommend over doing a day trip to the Douro valley - we took our time and we saw sights that the tours don't visit. And... For anyone who wants to visit at the beginning of the season - February was perfect for us! The town is nice and quiet but there was still lots of sunshine and if was a great temperature for hiking.

We liked everything!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Pedro and Sarah were the perfect hosts and gave us the best recommendations. It is rare to find a family-run hostel like this these! All the best from Austria 😊

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Beyond expected. Something that was missing in the region. An experience that all true Backpackers will want to had to their life stories. And will regret not to book more than one night stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

This is a very professional, welcoming and friendly place. Fantastic shared kitchen with lots of appliances, truly clean and comfortable bathrooms. Lovely roof terrace and garden. We stayed in December and the place was kept warm and cosy. It felt very fresh and clean. Pedro showed us exactly where to enjoy local hikes and food. Very happy to have stayed here, obrigada.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Best hostel ever

Very modern, clean, perfect location. Amazing roof terrace which overlooked the mountains and valley. Just stunning. Pedro and Sara were amazing - super friendly, hospitable, and warm. They really made the hostel feel like a home. The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Incredibly friendly host. Everything was just great from location to facilities and the flexible breakfast that was included. The welcome glass of wine was a lovely bonus. The only negative is there wasn't enough time. Can't wait to go back

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Nice room with enough space, clean bathrooms, well eqquipped kitchen and cozy breakfast room. A garden with a fantastic view!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great location, views and hosts! The terrace and the garden are the best thing!

It's the best hostel I've stayed at EVER! The host are the friendliest people on the planet! I recommend it to everyone :)

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The gem of the Douro Valley! I simply cannot say enough great things about this spot and our host Pedro & Sarah. Typing this review doesn’t even feel like it will do it justice because I truly cannot express how much My wife and I absolutely loved our time here during our 2 week trip in Portugal. I worked in the high end hotel industry for close to 10yrs and the effort Pedro put into making this a complete experience from start to finish was simply amazing. The place is spotless, very well thought out and you can feel the love for travel coming from every inch of this place. He truly made a little masterpiece in the heart of Pinhao. Not only will you get an warm welcome with a complimentary drink when you arrive, but Pedro will make sure you know the town like the back of your hand before you even head out, and makes beach person a custom map with all of his recommendations for every type of guest / interest. We had wonderful evenings drinking cold beers and wine on his incredible terrace, and coffee in the mornings gazing at the hills and olive trees. And shared a final meal with Pedro & Sarah at the little cafe down the street on the morning we left (so hard to leave!) Having never visited Pinhao before we came in with zero expectations and left with not only the highlight of our trip but with several true friends from Pedro’s wonderful home he has built. I truly hope our paths will cross again and I commend those two for creating such a magical little place that the world could always use more of :) To Pedro & Sarah - thank you for the hospitality & memories, until next time… Felicidades!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Vila Real District?

The average price for a rental in Vila Real District is $158 per night. This rental is $10 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostel Douro Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hostel Douro Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hostel Douro Backpackers?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and balcony or patio.

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Hostel Douro Backpackers

Hostel in Vila Real District

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Vila Real District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hostel Douro Backpackers

Hostel in Vila Real District

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Vila Real District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Vila Real District?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Hostel Douro Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hostel Douro Backpackers?

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