Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and vibrant culture. It is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon and is known to be a hub for Digital Nomads. Porto is also home to the famous Port wine, which is produced in the surrounding countryside.
Porto is known for its cute cafes, outdoor patios and beautiful waterside views, which make for a perfect way for Digital Nomads to spend their days in Portugal. Porto is a hotspot for contemporary art and shows century old architecture against a backdrop of some fantastic views of the Douro River.
Porto has moderate climate that provides optimum conditions for exploring the city on foot. The best months to visit are summer - May, June and September, when skies are typically dry and blue, and the crowds associated with summer are less-concentrated.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, some popular tourist attractions in Porto include the Douro River, the Ribeira district, the Livraria Lello bookstore, and the Serralves Museum and Park. The most popular neighborhoods for tourists in Porto are Cedofeita, Bonfim, Baixa, Ribeira, Foz de Douro, Boavista, and Miragaia.
Porto is also famous for its port wine, pasteis de nata (a custard tart), bolinhos de bacalhau (a fish cake), and francesinha (a sandwich filled with meat, cheese, and egg) and day trips to Duoro valley.Â
Porto has become a nomad hub of late and there have been a lot of Nomads flocking from North America to go live and work out of Porto.Â
Here are the 4 best co-working hostels for Digital Nomads in Porto:Â
Selina Porto
Selina Porto is within walking distance of the most important sightseeing spots. The beautiful vibes in the hostel, amazing patio area for co-working and meeting other travellers, yoga classes and activities around the hostel make Selina Porto one of the most popular places in the city.Â
Travellers usually flock to Selina to enjoy the co-working environment while sipping on coffee and drinks. The speedy wi-fi, monthly desks, & meetings rooms create a good environment for working. Selina also offers free walking tours and free welcome drinks to its customers making them feel welcome into their hostel.Â
You can enjoy the dorms, private rooms and private suites depending on the kind of stay you are looking for. You get the feel of a hotel in a hostel at Selina Porto.
2. Lost Inn Porto
Lost Inn Porto offers accommodation in a traditional Portuguese estate for travellers to enjoy a light, quiet and easygoing life. An extension to the Lost Inn Lisbon, Lost Inn Porto is a short walking distance to Sao Bento train station and the most animated spots in Porto. The building screams tradition as the hostel is located in a fully renovated building with stone walls and Portuguese tiles.Â
The hostel has an eco-friendly touch and the common space is great for digital nomads to get their work done from. There are cute cafes located around the hostel so if you feel a change in scenery, you can always venture into them for added focus. This location is great for female solo travellers, digital nomads and travellers wanting a clean and relaxed environment.Â
3. Oporto Invictus Hostel
Oporto Invictus hostel is very affordable and located in the prime area of Porto. With its close proximity to nightlife, culture and attractions, it’s the perfect base for backpackers to explore Porto. The hostel is in a 150 year old building that combines Porto’s history with modern amenities to create an immersive vibe for digital nomads.Â
The art exhibitions and pieces inside the building make it a melting pot of creativity inducing a vibe of artsy immersion within the hostel. The common areas are great for co-working and for meeting other travellers.Â
The staff is extremely friendly as well making it a great place to stay at during your travels.Â
4. The House of Sandeman - Hotel & Suites
The House of Sandeman is the world’s first branded hostel - located right on top of the Sandeman wine cellars, and on the edge of the river Douro, overlooking the Porto downtown area. The custom wine barrelled beds and outdoor bar gives this hostel an artsy touch, pleasing the Nomads around. The hostel bar is a great place to connect and interact with other backpackers and the comfortable beds make it a relaxing atmosphere as well.Â
The decor of this hostel has an artistic vibe to it fuelling creativity amongst Nomads and providing for a relaxing travel experience. The Hostel is located 5 minutes of a walk from the heart of Porto’s city center. The proximity to the metro and cafes / co working spaces make this hostel a great spot for digital nomads wanting to get work done.Â
The decor of this hostel has an artistic vibe to it fuelling creativity amongst Nomads and providing for a relaxing travel experience.
Enjoy the beauty of Porto! The eye catching vibe, amazing cafes and beautiful wine in Porto is a natural gravitater for travellers. If you are a digital nomad looking for your next destination, be sure to check our Porto. You will not be disappointed.
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