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As this was a Long day we arrived quite late and were met by a couple of Polish Perigrino’s who were also searching for accommodation, so we decided to blow the budget and try the rather expensive “Hotel Imperio Do Minho” on our way past (This is the first hotel that you come to when walking into the town) and we were lucky enough to find that they had rooms available.
More expensive than I would normally expect to pay when Camino walking at 55 Euro per room for two sharing or 40 euro for a single, But this does include a Substantial discount for Perigrino’s
Prices do include a substantial breakfast and there is a swimming pool, Unfortunately we didn’t get the chance to use this as we were up again fairly early the next morning and walking again.
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 “Hotel Residencial Dom Nuno” by into-thin-air
This actually might be a better place to stay than the previously highly rated “Residencial Arantes” as we heard some dire report about this place from fellow Perigrino’s
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The Albergue at Rates is Excellent, Situated on the left side of the route as it leaves the town centre.
This was the first official Albergue on the Portuguese side of the Camino Portuguese, opening in 2004.
It has three dormitories, great showers with ample hot water and good clean and toilets and also a well equipped kitchen and nice lounge.
There is a garden and small museum to the rear.
The key is available from the shop on the right hand side if the road just past the Albergue.
Donations Please
There are several eating places open in Rates in the evening including a fast food outlet Theme: Other
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There would appear to be a lack of good budget type accommodation in Porto, But after extensive web- searching I found the Andarilho Hostel. Centrally located and with good metro links (Direct metro from the airport to within an easy stroll of the hostel) this made a very good choice,
Beds fro 18 euro in 6 / 8 / 10 person dormitories, Bed linen and towels provided in the price, Good showers and toilets and lockers for your more valuable items (Key from reception for a small deposit)
I thought a Good Choice for Porto
No Curfew Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Andarilho Oporto Hostel. Rua da Firmeza nº 364. 4000 PortoPhone: 351222012073Directions: Arriving by metro: Exit on the Bolhão stop. Turn to Rua Santa Catarina street (main shopping street), turn left, walk up and turn on the first to the right, Rua da Firmeza street, we are at the top left corner (brown/yellow door). 5 minutes walking.Website: http://www.andarilhohostel.com/public_html/index.php?lng Other Contact: E-mail: andarilhoportohostel@gm
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had made a booking via Internet for Hotel VIP Miramonte in Colares, close to Sintra, before leaving to Portugal, so we knew there would be a place waiting for us after our 9 night adventure on various pensions and before we'd return back to Lisbon 3 days before our flight back to Israel. The price was 50 Euro per night for a fantastic double room overlooking the swimming pool and the gardens. The room was totally new and very comfortable. I swam at the pool outside even though the water was really cold, it was the 25th of Sept 2004.We also played table tennis in the room by the lobby downstairs of the building our room was in. The hotel has several buildings and very beautiful gardens around them. The price didn't include breakfast. We could have had one for 4 Euro per person, but we chose to eat things we had bought from Supermarket (You can buy ALOT in the supermarket for 8 Euro in Portugal -Minipreco is very cheap and great value, look for products that have the brand "dia" on them with a red stripe)
at the room, and as we had our "electric fork" for boiling water in a cup for coffee/tea, this was not a problem. We made our coffee/tea at the room in every place we stayed, we only needed the right adaptor for the electricity which we were used to having with us (a whole collection of them to fit any electricity, even on ships!). This was the second time we stayed at VIP hotels, the first one was aparthotel VIP Eden in Lisbon - see my tip for it, and I have to say that these hotels are very high standard without being expensive and it is a real pleasure to stay in them. If I'll ever go back to Portugal, I will again look for VIP hotels. We stayed for 2 nights. The beach, Praia das Macas is only 5 minutes by car from there and to Sintra it is only 10 minutes drive.See another view from the window of the room on my Colares page.
Very relaxing place! Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Avenida Do Atlantico 155Phone: (+351) 219 288 200Directions: When coming to Colares from Sintra direction, continue driving on the main road towards the beach Praia das Macas (don't turn when you see a sign to Colares) and you'll see the hotel on the left side of the road when you approach the beach.Website: http://www.viphotels.com/uk/vip-miramonte.htm
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 breakfast in coimbra's
youthhostel by primaverita
The hostel is near the university area so it takes just five minutes to go there, of course there is a breakfast included in the price as almost every hostel I went to which was linked to hihostels. Theme: HostelComparison: about average
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Looking for a cheap place to stay in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores? This might be your choice then. Good place to meet othet backpackers. Rooms are very cheap and very basic. Theme: HostelComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Rua S.Francisco Xavier 9500-243 Ponta DelgadaPhone: +351 296629431Directions: In the centre of Ponta Delgada.Website: http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel047039.en.htm Other Contact: pja.acores@sapo.pt
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Very good location in the centre of Horta, Faial island. Warm atmosphere & affordable option. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Theme: Pension/GuesthouseComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Rua Comendador Macedo, 7 HortaWebsite: http://www.residencianeves.com/ Other Contact: neves@residencianeves.com
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If you're not coming by car, here's some direction. I arrived at the trainstation Oriente in Lisboa. From there do not take a subway to Alameda, which I did and which was great fun, since it is so hard to explain in Portuguese where you have to go. No, take the local train to Aveiro, then to Pragal ( the cost is about 4,50 ida e volta ( returnticket). Then get out and ask. A friendly woman will call the taxi for you and ask where the adress is as soon as you show her the adress. Then she will explain that you have to walk in the direction of the hospital. Behind the hospital is a little street which goes up. At the end of this street is the pousada. The location is tremendous, great, fantastic. The breakfast is included in the price. You get a key which you have to give to the reception whenever you leave your room. For the breakfast you get a ticket. You can pay with creditcard. The following lines are nice to remember: Bom dia/ boa tarde, tem uma reserva feita ( well at least I did), posso pagar com cartaõ de credito? E el pequeno almorço?Obrigada/o
The breakfast is a yoghurt, cup of coffee, cornflakes with milk, some more coffee with milk, juice, bread, ham, jelly, cheese, butter. I mention this since the food is almost the most important on a voyage ( well, I was told by a nice Israelian girl!)
The team will provide you with all the info you need and their English is great. Take bus nro 53 in direction to Lisboa, it will take you 30 min. Have fun and relax! More info about this hostel you find on other memberpages. Theme: HostelComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: at almada, across the river, you'll have a view on belem, la ponte de 25 de abril, lisboa, and the statue of Jesus
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Pensão Globo in Lisbon, Bairro Alto, has a great location. The staff is very friendly and helpful and rooms are nice and clean. Theme: Pension/GuesthouseComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Rua do Teixeira, 37, Bairro AltoWebsite: http://www.cb2web.com/globo/
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