Hostel Viana do Castelo - Navio Gil Eannes
Viana do Castelo - Navio Gil Eannes
Doca Comercial
4900-321 Viana Do Castelo
Portugal
Tel.
+351 258821582
Fax.
+351 258826251
Customer Rating
| 87% | ||
| 82% | ||
| 71% | ||
| 80% | ||
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| 100% | ||
A floating Youth Hostel? That's right. The Gil Eannes ship anchored at the old sea dock in Viana do Castelo has recently been turned into a magnificent Youth Hostel. This ship was one of the city's landmarks for many years, when it was used as a hospital for cod-fishermen. It now has 55 beds and a common room. Viana do Castelo is not just about the river, or the sea. There are plenty of monuments to see, lots of shops, gardens and of course good local wine (vinho verde) and splendid food. Try the Gil Eannes cod dish and the mouth-watering romaria (procession) sweets.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 6 | 57 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception: 08h00-12h00 & 18h00-00h00 Services: 18h00-00h00 |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 January - 23 December; 26 December - 31 December |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 1 km Viana do Castelo |
| Location: | Viana do Castelo harbour |
| Rail: | 1 km Viana do Castelo |
| Airport: | 73 km Porto |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel |
Facilities
 | TV room |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Viana do Castelo - Navio Gil Eannes
| 04 Aug 2011 Louise, England & Wales | 100% | |
| IT WAS REALLY NICE TO BE REMEMBERED BY THE STAFF FROM OUR LAST VISIT.
WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE BOAT FIRST TIME AROUND AND WERE MORE THAN HAPPY WE COULD ENJOY THE SAME CABIN. A GREAT LITTLE BOAT. | ||
| 15 Jun 2011 Susannah, England & Wales | 73% | |
| Compared to other hostetls in Portugal this one is obviously lacking in facilities and access. | ||
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