This is the Bluesock Hostel in Porto (our experience)

That the travel sector is undergoing global expansion is no secret to anyone. The offer of all types of accommodation in cities is increasing, from hotels to apartments...and also hostels.

Like the hotels are being updated to meet the demands of today's travelers, the world of motels y hostels They are not being left behind.

In our recent trip to Porto based on the new proposal of Carris Hotels For this sector, we have had the opportunity to learn how the concept of hostel.

What the Bluesock hostel in Porto is like, our experience

El Bluesock is a hostel brand new that for 15 euros per bed provides services that were previously impossible to find in accommodation of this type in large cities.

The first thing to highlight is its impressive location, as it is located in the old town of the city, declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco.

I tell you that he hostel Bluesock you will find it two steps from the Ribeira of the Douro River, which is one of the best locations you can find in Porto, Front of warehouse area Across the river.

The building welcomes you with a wonderful façade of blue Portuguese-style mosaics, and gives way to open and designer spaces where interaction between guests is promoted.

Seeking this interaction, the Bluesock offers two services that are very interesting, such as a walking tour around the city at various times in the morning and afternoon.

And also another guided tour where they accompany the group through the nightlife area of ​​the city, with a local guide who knows all the secrets of the night in Porto.

When we talk about hostel, the equivalent of the traditional hostel, the idea of ​​a cheap and neglected place may come to mind.

What are the rooms like at Hostel Bluesock?

This does not happen here, because even though you can share a room, you have the feeling of being in a good hotel.

El Porto Bluesock It offers several types of rooms, and in the case of collective rooms, the largest has capacity for 12 people.

A detail that draws attention for its quality with the mattresses that you will enjoy in rooms with bunk beds, with an unusual thickness; It is precisely in these rooms where you really notice an extra quality compared to others. hostels.

Each bunk bed has its own plug and reading light, as well as drawers to store your luggage. Without forgetting a small curtain that offers more privacy to each bunk.

As a curious observation, bunk beds with double beds are also offered.

Not all rooms are so large, although the Bluesock hostel It is distributed in several adjacent houses, so that it has twelve mezzanines integrated into six floors.

The lower floors are reserved for the largest rooms and, as you go up, the rooms are for fewer people.

El Bluesock also offers double rooms for couples, including one suite on the top floor with stunning views of the Ribeira of the Douro River, more typical of a high-level hotel than a hostel.

The bathrooms are common but very numerous, so that almost each room has its own bathrooms separated by sex.

El hostel It has several areas where you can interact with the rest of the guests, such as the computer room with connections Wireless free and I can assure you that it is really powerful, so you will enjoy high speed browsing.

The common areas are located in the lower part of the hostel, which shows a decoration with a certain charm.

In these rooms, stone walls and arches from ancient buildings are preserved, which now have heritage protection, given that in the past they were used as warehouses and rooms to dry cod.

On this ground floor you also find the breakfast area (4 euros to add to the price of the room), which is made up of large tables in a row so that the space can be shared with other guests.

A classic feature of hostels is that they have common kitchens where you can make your own food.

But in the Bluesock hostel You also have the option of bringing your food so they can cook it for you, so that, among other advantages, you will avoid having to clean the kitchen utensils.

Finally, it should be noted that on this ground floor there is a party room-type space where small concerts with live music are programmed.

Clearly Carris hotels has made a new bet with Bluesock, giving a twist to the concept of hostels and offering a quality that is very difficult to find at that price.

Map: how to get to the Bluesock hostel in Porto