Onefam Ribeira

I had a lovely stay, from start to finish. The Onefam Team is very sweet and helpful. Yule welcomed me at the arrival, showed me around the hostel and made me feel straight at home. I wanted to join a portwine tasting but was a bit late. It was no problem, Aida and the OneFam whatsapp group helped me find my way to the event. Also thanks to Asia for some great recmendations what to do in the city. Looking forward to my next visit :)

Great location and pretty good hostel activities.

I had high expectations because the other hostels I had stayed in previously were very spacious, bright and clean. They still were pretty good though but not as clean or roomy which made it hard to have space to hang or chill out. Also the shower smelt really bad.

Really social vibes, the staff were all super nice and the free dinners were a great bonus. Met lots of good friends through this hostel and the activities they put on.

The rooms weren’t the most clean, and the bathrooms had a gross smell.

My experience at Onefam Ribeira When I arrived at the hostel, I was very well received by the staff. However, there were some aspects that made my stay less comfortable. The first point is the large number of stairs. I understand this may be due to the building structure or even the city itself, but it could be improved for better convenience. The room I was initially assigned, even though I chose a 4-bed option, was quite far and had a closed window, along with dark beds and curtains, which created a somewhat enclosed and uncomfortable atmosphere, almost like being in a bunker. When I raised this concern at the reception, I was told it was the room I had selected, but I was offered the option to upgrade to a single room for an additional cost of around 30 euros. I chose to upgrade, and from that point on, my stay became much more comfortable, with significantly better sleep quality. Despite these issues, I still consider the hostel to be good overall. Some of the challenges may also be related to the city or general building conditions in Portugal, where I experienced mold issues in other places as well. The Wi-Fi is reasonable but could be improved, especially on the upper floors. The bed linens, blankets, and mattress could also be of better quality. On the positive side, the cleanliness is very good. I would recommend the hostel, especially for those choosing single rooms, as the location is excellent.

There are too many stairs, which makes access uncomfortable. The room felt claustrophobic, like a bunker, with no proper ventilation or natural light. The bed, linens and mattress could be significantly improved for better comfort.