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8.5

688 reviews

Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Rua Candido Dos Reis 53, Amarante, 4600-055, Portugal

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Welcome to the charming Des Arts Hostel and Suites, where style meets comfort in the heart of Amarante, Portugal! Nestled just 0.5 kilometers from the vibrant city center, you’ll find this delightful 2-star haven on Rua Candido Dos Reis 53. Whether you're a savvy traveler or a leisurely explorer, this enchanting escape is sure to capture your heart! Prices start at just $74, giving you access to a splendid experience without breaking the bank.

As you step inside, prepare to be dazzled by the plethora of amenities designed for your ultimate enjoyment. Picture yourself enjoying a refreshing drink at the bar or savoring a delightful meal while soaking up the garden and river views from the terrace. With free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and non-smoking accommodations, you can unwind in style. Feeling adventurous? Challenge your golfing skills for a small fee, or bask in the beauty of nature at the onsite picnic area.

But don’t just take our word for it—688 lovely reviews echo the praises of this hidden gem! Guests rave about the warm atmosphere and exceptional service, creating a memorable experience that lingers long after your stay. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and stunning scenery of Amarante at the Des Arts Hostel and Suites!

At Des Arts Hostel and Suites, the fun extends beyond the comfortable beds! Venture out to explore the enchanting town of Amarante, famous for its stunning architecture and breathtaking bridges that span the Tâmega River. Take leisurely strolls through cobblestone streets, lined with local shops and quaint cafes, where you can treat yourself to genuine Portuguese cuisine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sample exceptional pastries like the "tarte de Amarante," which is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Imagine starting your days with a hearty breakfast followed by an exhilarating round of golf at nearby courses—perfect for charming conversations with fellow travelers or locals you meet! After an action-packed day of exploration, return to your base of comfort and unwind on the terrace with a refreshing drink as you soak in the stunning sunset views over the river. The ambiance is perfect for sharing stories with newfound friends, or simply enjoying the serene atmosphere while you breathe in fresh air.

Nighttime at the hostel is just as inviting! Gather in the common area, share laughter with other guests, or engage in a bit of friendly competition with games—because what's better than a little bit of camaraderie? For those looking to connect with fellow adventurers, the dormitories provide a welcoming environment to forge new friendships. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Des Arts Hostel and Suites is your ticket to creating unforgettable memories in this picturesque destination!

Closest airports

Vila Real Airport

18.7mi

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

31.3mi

Viseu Airport

38.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Patio

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Balcony

Rooms

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Room - 1 Twin, City View

1 Twin Bed

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The twin/double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, parquet floors, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe, Twin, River View

1 Twin Bed

195 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned twin/double room has a desk, a balcony, river views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Queen Room, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

More details

Enjoy stunning river views from this cozy Standard Double Room designed for single occupancy. Relax in a comfortable Queen size bed in this air-conditioned room on the upper floors, with a private bathroom for added convenience.

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Room - 2 Twin, City View

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has parquet floors, heating, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Room - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Family, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

2 Bunk Beds

160 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

More details

Enjoy a cozy Family Room with air conditioning, river view, balcony, and private bathroom. It accommodates 2 adults in 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds.

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Superior, 2 Twin, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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The twin room features air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Deluxe, Doubleortwin, River View, Single Use

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

More details

Indulge in a stylish Deluxe Double or Twin Room boasting a picturesque river view, air conditioning, and a private balcony, perfect for a serene stay for two.

Double or Twin Room with City View - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Room With City View, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

More details

Enjoy a cozy stay in our Double or Twin Room with City View, featuring a spacious 140 sqft area and a comfortable Queen size bed. Relax in this room with modern amenities including air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Twin Room with Balcony - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

More details

Relax in our cozy Twin Room with a balcony, perfect for solo travelers, featuring two comfy twin beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Rooms sized at 194 sqft to make your stay comfortable.

Twin Room with City View - single occupancy in Des Arts Hostel and Suites

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Room - 2 Twin, City View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

More details

Experience a cozy stay in our Twin Room with a stunning city view, perfect for solo travelers. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning and a private bathroom in this 161 sqft space.

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Room - 2 Twin, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

The air-conditioned twin room features private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Superior, 2 Twin, City View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

The twin room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest reviews

8.5

688 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Marcos

10

May 2023

I like absolutely everything in the service provided by Des Arts. - Location: perfect place in the heart of Amarante, the river is close, where you can see nany fishes, hear birds singing and feel the nature. - Staff: sweet and kind people, the best part of the staying. You guys are doing a great job!! - Beds: comfortable and clean . - Rooms: medium size, clean good ventilation

- Some guests... Although they're also guests, some people are staying in Des Arts for long since they're working in Amarante... I think some guests could be a bit aware that they should not bring their bad manners from home to a shared space dedicated for rest and leisure of others.

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Vincent

8.2

October 2023

Very large kitchen with six hobs,microwave,two ovens,toaster,large fridge and kettle. You can sit in bar area. Comfortable mattresses.You can walk down river on both sides.Quiet location. Shower was like standing in a warm waterfall.Only ten minute walk from bus station.

Dorms are very basic and you feel like you are in a garage with no soundproofing from any noise echoing down the corridor.. I had to use an additional quilt from an empty bed as too thin for the time of year. Hostel breakfast very basic.

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Anonymous

9.1

October 2023

Lovely place, right next to the river! Staff are very friendly, kitchen is lovely. Would recommend for the price and location.

The light in the bathroom stayed on for like a minute not great when showering had to keep waving my arm out the shower to turn the light back on. Breakfast was terrible- ham/cheese and bread but the bread had run out 2 out of 3 times I got there.

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Paul

10

March 2024

The room, location and breakfast were all excellent

An overhead light on both sides of the room would have been perfect because my side of the room did not have one. And the timers for the lights in the bathroom need to be longer so you're not constantly waving your hands when you need to be in there for more than 30 seconds.

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Sandy

9.1

May 2024

Comfort, location is beautiful! Community kitchen for preparing your own food. The staff are super helpful.

We stayed in May and my son and I are hot sleepers. But the AC is not functional until summer months. We slept with the balcony door open and it was completely comfortable. Not a deal breaker for us.

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Bridie

10

September 2022

Such a pretty hostel and building. We booked very last minute & so satisfied. From the outside it’s beautiful, right next to the river & main part of town. Very nice bedroom and interior decor, BEAUTIFUL outdoor seating area in the cafe/bar and the shared kitchen downstairs is insane! So spacious and pretty. Staff are so friendly too. We really loved our stay it exceeded our expectations of a hostel!

The shared garden doesn’t seem to get much use but maybe that’s caus the cafe/bar is so nice

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Mauro

9.1

October 2023

Great location, huge kitchen and living area, nice terrace and comfortable bed. I paid a good price for my stay and it included a small free breakfast. Great showers.

I didn't get wifi reception from my room. Also, you can hear pretty much everything because there are no real walls or doors, is all divided by wooden material. The rest is all good!

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Clare

9.1

September 2024

Great location. We were in the bunkhouse which was lovely and new although it smelled a little of fresh paint or varnish. It was spotless and the bedding was great. The communal showers and kitchen were also great. The balcony bar was lovely.

Nothing really!!

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Mariia

9.1

October 2022

The hostel is wonderful: beautiful interior, interesting trinkets, spacious room, excellent kitchen.

I stayed for one night from Friday to Saturday, and maybe that contributed to the fact that I slept only about 2 hours. First of all, there is a nightclub a few meters away the very-very loud electronic music didn't stop until around 4 in the morning. Drunken men started making noise, and finally, at 6 in the morning, a small child was sobbing terribly in the next room.

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Kelvin

10

December 2022

I liked the cleanliness, the fabulous staff, a great lounge and bar area with adjacent patio. The patio has a great view of the Rio Tâmega. Location is well-suited to the city and excellent restaurants. The hostel has an excellent fully-equipped and modern kitchen.

It can be a bit noisy. it’s a concrete structure and without carpeting, sound resonates easily. This was not a major issue though.

Points of Interest Around Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Attractions

Amarante

0.1mi

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

16.3mi

Guimarães Castle (Castelo de Guimarães)

16.5mi

Bom Jesus do Monte

25mi

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

26.5mi

Rua Santa Catarina

28.4mi

Avenida dos Aliados

28.8mi

Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I)

28.9mi

Ribeira

28.9mi

Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos)

29.1mi

Douro River (Rio Douro)

29.1mi

Carmo Convent (Carmo Archaeological Museum)

29.1mi

Church of São Francisco (Igreja de São Francisco)

29.2mi

Arrábida Bridge (Ponte da Arrábida)

30.3mi

Porto Bridge Climb

30.3mi

Amenities of Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Patio

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Balcony

Stay rules - Des Arts Hostel and Suites

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Des Arts Hostel and Suites

Is vehicle parking offered by Des Arts Hostel and Suites?

Yes, parking is available at Des Arts Hostel and Suites. It is free, public, and located nearby. Unfortunately, parking reservation is not possible.

How much does a stay at Des Arts Hostel and Suites cost?

The entry-level price at Des Arts Hostel and Suites is $74. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at Des Arts Hostel and Suites?

The hotel offers various room types including Double, Twin, Family rooms, and Dormitory beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Occupancy ranges from single to double and bed sizes vary from Twin to Queen or Double. Room sizes range from 97 sqft to 215 sqft with some rooms featuring balconies or views.

What activities does Des Arts Hostel and Suites offer?

At Des Arts Hostel and Suites, guests can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. They can start their day by playing a round of golf at the hotel's golf course, followed by a relaxing drink at the bar with garden or river views. For those looking to unwind, they can explore the hotel's garden and picnic area, or relax on the terrace, balcony, or patio. The non-smoking rooms with air conditioning ensure a comfortable stay, while room service is available for added convenience. Additionally, the hotel offers a bidet in the private bathrooms for guests' comfort.

Does Des Arts Hostel and Suites accept credit cards?

Des Arts Hostel and Suites does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.