Onefam Ribeira

Great energy, very social vibes, and mega kind staff! Big thanks to all the lovely staff members and volunteers : Gabi, Isadora, Oli, Valeria, Fiona, Sara, and Heloisa! Wonderful location, very central to all the main tourist attractions. The AC in the rooms was very welcome! Cleaning happens every day, so the hostel remains mostly very clean. Free dinners, and tons of both daytime group visits and nighttime party activities, every day.

Not much honestly, just the elevator not working for the first days of my stay. But they did their best, and it actually got repaired by the end of my stay, so can't blame them!

Very social atmosphere with very friendly staff! Loved the organized events for the guests including daytime activities, nightly family dinners, and drinking games for those who want to participate. Location is excellent - very close to Sao Bento station and the Cathedral of Porto!

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I had an amazing stay at this hostel, great activities, people and staff. I would highly recommend if you are looking for an active and fun hostel!

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.