Rivoli Cinema Hostel

The rooms are great, have curtains to have privacy and and lights being switched on. Each bed comes with a built in shelf to pop items in neatly and conveniently. The plugs were also located well so that irrespective of cable length you could plug in anything you wanted knowing it would charge. The rooms were a bit difficult to get into as the room cards were very fiddly and particular way to make them work on the 3/4th attempt. Bathroom is small but clean and well built. None in common area however. The common area is a little run down and the sofas didn't look very clean. The kitchen was clean and the breakfast spread was simple but very good, with bread and a few different spreads and jams, and some cheese and ham slices. 2-3 cereal choices and coffee and orange juice to choose from. The rooftop area was not very pleasant to sit on during the day as the bar has all of the cushions and opens in the evening. The swimming pool is a nice touch, more of a plunge pool to cool off at around 8ft wide and about knee depth, and has fantastic views from that height, you can see all over the city and is gorgeous at night. You get a discount at the bar, meaning drinks are very reasonable at the bar and a fantastic atmosphere in the evening to hang out in The staff are friendly and helpful. For the price it was really worth it and would visit again.

The hostel has a very cozy and homely atmosphere. You can feel that everything here is done with care for the guests. Free city tours, rooftop parties, and evening movie screenings in the lounge. Special attention should be given to the rooftop bar with a wonderful city view. They regularly host concerts and parties, and hostel guests always have open access, with discounts on drinks at the bar. This is an excellent place for solo travelers. You'll meet many interesting people here and can make new friends. It's also a great place for those who travel and work because it's just as comfortable to work here. Later, I spent another week in Porto at a different, more popular hostel. However, in comparison to Rivoli Cinema, it was a complete disappointment. So, I got more than I expected here and would happily stay here again.