Wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor, Toilet with grab rails
About this property
Pousada de Juventude da Serra da Estrela is inserted in the scenic area of Serra da Estrela Natural Park. The unit is just 10 km from the nearest ski resort.
The Pousada features accommodation in gender-specific dormitory rooms, as well as in private twin rooms. The dormitories have access to shared bathroom facilities, while the twin rooms have their own private bathroom. Free WiFi access is available.
Guests may cook their own meals in the communal kitchen or purchase snacks and drinks from the onsite vending machines available. Alternatively, a wide range of eateries is within 10 km, many of them serving traditional Portuguese meals.
Guests may go hiking or cycling in order to better enjoy discovering the area. The Natural Park has a rich animal and plant life, several picnic spots and hiking trails. Manteigas is within 20 km of the Pousada, as is Covilhã and its train station. Porto International Airport is 212 km from the Pousada de Juventude da Serra da Estrela.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Biosphere Certification
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
Celine
United Kingdom
“Lovely location in the middle of the serra. Modern bedroom”
Pruthvidhar
India
“Excellent services and friendly staff
Excellent location. I recommend this property to stay”
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Tatjana
Netherlands
“The receptionist and the staff were very welcoming and friendly! We loved the food and the place. It was a perfect stop for to explore the Serra da Estrela.
Really practical, that there is a public kitchen. Free parking and spaces to sit outside...”
M
Mar
Netherlands
“Perfect place for a quiet weekend in the mountains. They gave me a twin room for myself but I paid for a bunk bed. Breakfast was basic but enough.
Recommend it!”
Dino
Portugal
“location is one of the best, close to the Torre. Overall good accommodation.”
E
Erim
Czech Republic
“The receptionist was very nice and helpful. The location itself is a perfect gateway into the mountains.”
Ghalan
Portugal
“I had great experience during my stay there. I got very clean and warm room with private bathroom. I got same facilities like star hotel although I booked just for four bunk bed male dormitory. Breakfast was excellent. I will again stay there with...”
B
Boon
Malaysia
“Spacious common area, clean toilet. Free upgraded to the private room with toilet attached. it's the closest hostel to the top of Serra da Estrella, and the bus stop is just right there. Staffs were great, breakfast included and it was big breakfast.”
Artem
Poland
“Amazing place, upgraded me to a room. Highly recommend!”
Deb
United Kingdom
“Breakfast adequate. Staff extremely friendly. Rooms very clean and warm.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of HI Serra da Estrela - Pousada de Juventude
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
House rules
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Check-in
From 18:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 18 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that changes to the reservation done in the 15 days prior to the check-in date are subject to an extra fee of EUR 10. Only one change per reservation is allowed.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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