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8.5

778 reviews

Des Arts

Des Arts

Rua Candido Dos Reis 53, Amarante, 4600-055, Portugal

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Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Des Arts

Des Arts is a cozy 2-star escape in Amarante, Portugal, just 0.3mi from the city center. Nestled at Rua Candido Dos Reis 53, this spot offers a friendly base for wandering the town and soaking up the river vibes.

Facilities include free parking and free Wifi, plus room service, air conditioning, a bar, terrace, and non-smoking rooms. Choose a room with garden or river views, or step out to a garden, patio, or balcony. An elevator keeps upper floors accessible, with a handy picnic area and plenty of views to enjoy.

With 778 reviews backing the experience, Des Arts in Amarante invites travelers seeking value, as prices start from $29.

Des Arts offers a diverse lineup of rooms to match every traveler’s needs, from the Queen Room to the Deluxe River View and Superior River View options. Each room type opens up to different scenery—river, garden, or city views—while several arrangements invite a balcony or terrace moment with a breeze over Amarante. Twin-bed or double-bed layouts abound, with accommodations built for couples, families, and larger groups alike.

Families and big groups will find room choices like Deluxe River View (2 adults, 3 children), Family rooms, and multi-bed dorm-style options, making it easy to spread out and relax after a day of exploring the riverfront town. For those seeking outdoor vibes, several rooms offer balconies and terraces to savor the breeze, while the property includes a terrace, garden spots, and a pleasant picnic area to linger.

Booking is straightforward with Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro accepted; cash isn’t an option. Prices start from $29, offering a value-friendly base for a foray into Amarante’s river life. With 778 reviews backing the stay, Des Arts has a loyal following among travelers who appreciate value, location, and character.

Closest airports

Vila Real Airport

18.7mi

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

31.3mi

Viseu Airport

38.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Patio

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

View

Bidet

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

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Room - 1 Twin, City View

1 Twin Bed

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The twin/double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, parquet floors, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe, 1 Twin Bed, River View

1 Twin Bed

195 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned twin/double room has a desk, a balcony, river views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Twin, City View

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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x6

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The twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has parquet floors, heating, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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The twin room features air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Twin, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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More details

The twin room provides air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, City View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

The twin room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Single Room in Des Arts

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Room - 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

View

Flat-screen TV

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The double room provides air conditioning, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features heating, a flat-screen TV and river views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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The twin room features air conditioning, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room offers heating, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

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x6

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twin standard is 172 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus extra beds on demand.

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

x4

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x3

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double standard is 194 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus extra beds on demand.

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Basic, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

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x3

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double basic is 140 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus extra beds on demand.

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Deluxe, River View

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

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x3

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double or twin deluxe river view is 194 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

Guest reviews

8.5

778 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Rita

8.2

January 2025

The design and decor is beautiful, very much to my taste. The staff at the reception is very welcoming. The room view is breathtaking and it was all very clean and tidy.

I was with my daughter so it was ok, but the fact that our bathroom did not have any wall (opened to the side of the room) might leave people uncomfortable. I love the cafe (I’ve been there several times before) but this time they didn’t supply enough food and didn’t have much options to eat or drink.

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Vincent

8.2

October 2023

Very large kitchen with six hobs,microwave,two ovens,toaster,large fridge and kettle. You can sit in bar area. Comfortable mattresses.You can walk down river on both sides.Quiet location. Shower was like standing in a warm waterfall.Only ten minute walk from bus station.

Dorms are very basic and you feel like you are in a garage with no soundproofing from any noise echoing down the corridor.. I had to use an additional quilt from an empty bed as too thin for the time of year. Hostel breakfast very basic.

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June

8.2

October 2024

Excellently placed right near the centre with a beautiful outlook of the river.

Most of the toilet doors don’t lock so swing open all the time while you are using the loo and when you are on the loo the automatic movement control for the lights doesn’t detect you so you end up in the dark. Not a major problem but just a minor thing that could be corrected easily.

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Marcos

10

May 2023

I like absolutely everything in the service provided by Des Arts. - Location: perfect place in the heart of Amarante, the river is close, where you can see nany fishes, hear birds singing and feel the nature. - Staff: sweet and kind people, the best part of the staying. You guys are doing a great job!! - Beds: comfortable and clean . - Rooms: medium size, clean good ventilation

- Some guests... Although they're also guests, some people are staying in Des Arts for long since they're working in Amarante... I think some guests could be a bit aware that they should not bring their bad manners from home to a shared space dedicated for rest and leisure of others.

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Anonymous

9.1

October 2023

Lovely place, right next to the river! Staff are very friendly, kitchen is lovely. Would recommend for the price and location.

The light in the bathroom stayed on for like a minute not great when showering had to keep waving my arm out the shower to turn the light back on. Breakfast was terrible- ham/cheese and bread but the bread had run out 2 out of 3 times I got there.

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Paul

10

March 2024

The room, location and breakfast were all excellent

An overhead light on both sides of the room would have been perfect because my side of the room did not have one. And the timers for the lights in the bathroom need to be longer so you're not constantly waving your hands when you need to be in there for more than 30 seconds.

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Barbara

9.1

May 2025

The staff were incredibly friendly and very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious...fresh squeezed juice, cheese, cold meats and an assortment of breads.

We would have preferred a door on the bathroom.

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Sandy

9.1

May 2024

Comfort, location is beautiful! Community kitchen for preparing your own food. The staff are super helpful.

We stayed in May and my son and I are hot sleepers. But the AC is not functional until summer months. We slept with the balcony door open and it was completely comfortable. Not a deal breaker for us.

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Mauro

9.1

October 2023

Great location, huge kitchen and living area, nice terrace and comfortable bed. I paid a good price for my stay and it included a small free breakfast. Great showers.

I didn't get wifi reception from my room. Also, you can hear pretty much everything because there are no real walls or doors, is all divided by wooden material. The rest is all good!

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Clare

9.1

September 2024

Great location. We were in the bunkhouse which was lovely and new although it smelled a little of fresh paint or varnish. It was spotless and the bedding was great. The communal showers and kitchen were also great. The balcony bar was lovely.

Nothing really!!

Points of Interest Around Des Arts

Attractions

Amarante

0.1mi

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

16.3mi

Guimarães Castle (Castelo de Guimarães)

16.5mi

Bom Jesus do Monte

25mi

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

26.5mi

Rua Santa Catarina

28.4mi

Avenida dos Aliados

28.8mi

Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I)

28.9mi

Ribeira

28.9mi

Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos)

29.1mi

Douro River (Rio Douro)

29.1mi

Carmo Convent (Carmo Archaeological Museum)

29.1mi

Church of São Francisco (Igreja de São Francisco)

29.2mi

Arrábida Bridge (Ponte da Arrábida)

30.3mi

Porto Bridge Climb

30.3mi

Amenities of Des Arts

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Patio

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

View

Bidet

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - Des Arts

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Des Arts

Is vehicle parking offered by Des Arts?

Yes, parking is available at Des Arts Hostel and Suites. It is free, public, and located nearby. Unfortunately, parking reservation is not possible.

How much does a stay at Des Arts cost?

The entry-level price at Des Arts is $29. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at Des Arts?

The hotel offers various room types including Double, Twin, Family rooms, and Dormitory beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Occupancy ranges from single to double and bed sizes vary from Twin to Queen or Double. Room sizes range from 97 sqft to 215 sqft with some rooms featuring balconies or views.

What activities does Des Arts offer?

At Des Arts Hostel and Suites, guests can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. They can start their day by playing a round of golf at the hotel's golf course, followed by a relaxing drink at the bar with garden or river views. For those looking to unwind, they can explore the hotel's garden and picnic area, or relax on the terrace, balcony, or patio. The non-smoking rooms with air conditioning ensure a comfortable stay, while room service is available for added convenience. Additionally, the hotel offers a bidet in the private bathrooms for guests' comfort.

Does Des Arts accept credit cards?

Des Arts Hostel and Suites does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.