Hostel Raymundo
Family-friendly old-town hostel on Rua do Raimundo with shared kitchen, indoor play area, sun terrace and free breakfast package — four minutes from Praça do Giraldo.
Hostel Raymundo sits on Rua do Raimundo (also spelled Rua do Raymundo), the residential lane that runs southwest from Praça do Giraldo to the city walls. Four minutes' walk to Giraldo, six to the Sé cathedral. The property runs about 20 beds across mixed dorms, twins and family rooms — and is the most family-oriented hostel in central Évora, with an indoor play area and a games room that the other hostels don't bother with. Shared kitchen, sun terrace, and a free breakfast package included on every rate (a paper bag with bread, juice, jam — practical rather than scenic, but it's there).
Hostel Raymundo occupies a converted townhouse on Rua do Raimundo (signage uses both "Raimundo" and "Raymundo" — same address). The lane runs from Praça do Giraldo southwest to the city walls and is residential — three or four cafés, the rest is local apartments — so it stays quiet at night while keeping you four minutes' walk from the central square.
The property is small, around 20 beds split across 4-bed mixed dorms, twin private rooms, and 4-bed family rooms — the family rooms are the standout, since most central Évora hostels skip them. Every room has parquet floors, AC, work desks and small balconies onto the lane or the back patio. Bathrooms are shared in clusters on each floor — towels are an extra €2 if you didn't bring your own.
The ground floor is built around the family-friendly angle: a games room with table games and a small indoor play area for younger kids, a shared kitchen, and a back garden with a sun terrace and outdoor seating. The free breakfast package is a paper bag (bread, juice, jam, sometimes fruit) handed out at reception each morning — not a sit-down breakfast, but a useful add-on for early-departure travellers.
Reception is staffed 09:00–22:00 — late check-ins by message. The trade-offs versus the other Évora hostels: less central than Burgos (4 min vs 1 min to Giraldo), no rooftop, and the mid-range pricing (€24 a bed) sits between budget HI Évora (€18) and the higher-end Heaven Inn (€28). Best for families and small groups looking for an old-town stay with kid-friendly setup.
- 01The most family-friendly hostel in central Évora — indoor play area and games room aimed at kids 3–10
- 024-bed family rooms with parquet floors, AC and small balconies — bookable as private for groups
- 03Shared kitchen with full setup (hob, fridge, kettle) — the cost-saver for long stays in a restaurant town
- 04Free breakfast package (bread, juice, jam) included on every rate — pickable the night before for early departures
- 05Sun terrace and back garden with outdoor seating — quiet residential street, no traffic noise
- Indoor play area for younger children — unique among Évora hostels in the walled centre
- 4-bed family rooms with private balconies and parquet floors
- Shared kitchen and free breakfast package included on the basic rate
- Four-minute walk to Praça do Giraldo on a quiet residential lane
“The team at Raymundo were amazing and that's what made the hostel — with the location it was great for one night. I wish I could have stayed longer, really enjoyed my time in Évora. Slightly more expensive than other hostels but totally worth it.”
“The location of the hostel was great. The room was big and had everything we needed. Staff were very nice and accommodating. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. The free breakfast package was a nice addition. Kitchen and balcony were also nice.”
“Staff were really nice and happy to help and assess us. The family room worked well for the kids and the games room kept them occupied for an evening.”
- Praça do Giraldo4 min walk
- Sé de Évora6 min walk
- Templo Romano5 min walk
- Capela dos Ossos5 min walk
- Mercado Municipal4 min walk
- Rede Expressos bus station6 min walk
