I thought it was impossible to sleep through the night on the camino. It isnt! Hostel Bulwark provides the tired pilgrim with EVERYTHING!!! SOFT and amazing bed, real pillows, privacy and its so, so, so very clean! Breakfast was super!!!! Bread, butter, jam, fruit, orange juice, coffee - good quality. Not the cheap toast and butter version. The concept works: small space wisely used. Every detail works. It was my absolute best night on the camino - slept like a baby, entirely happy. Thank you for providing me with this oasis of an hostel and all the hugs and smiles. Gave me so much! Keep up the good energy and work!!! This could easily become a "must stay place" in Valenca!

Beste Herberge etwas teurer aber aufjedenfall den Preis wert.

Excelente hostel, com todas as comodidades. Simpatia top.

Best hostel in the city of Valença. Beautiful, with many details, cozy. Very comfortable beds and a great breakfast.

Excelente Hostel no centro da vila de Valença. Espaço acolhedor, intimista e moderno. Dormida de qualidade e convivio saudável com os demais hospedes. Recomendo vivamente.

Fantástico Hostel dentro de las murallas de Valença, en un entorno perfecto cerca de buenos restaurantes y tiendas.

Wonderful hosts, extremely clean and inviting, place looks new. This is the best hostel on the Camino.

I absolutely loved my stay at Hostel Bulwark. The reception and living area was welcoming, the rooms and beds look exactly like the photos so you know what to expect, and most importantly... the very warm and accommodating Victoria, she checks you in and makes you comfortable immediately. Hostel Bulwark is conveniently located within Valença, for pilgrims on Camino Portugués, this is the last Portuguese town before crossing the border to Tui in Spain. You'll be staying within a medieval fortress and from one end of the fortress, a wonderful view of Tui across the river. :) The check-in time is from 1500-1900 Portuguese time (different from CET), but I loved that Victoria accommodated some late arrivals because they probably wouldn't have found another place to stay given the town is on holiday and everything else is closed. (This is the heart of hospitality) The common area is very comfortable, whether you want to use it for working (laptop out on top of the table), or for hanging out and meeting people. Tea and biscuits are free, while coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate are available for a nominal cost. I stayed on the 2nd floor dorm where there was a skylight (you don't have that on the basement) and you have natural light coming in during daytime, there was a shower + toilet, a separate shower room and a separate toilet so there should be enough for 10 people to use. The towel and shower gel are included in the rate. You will sleep on a legit comfortable mattress that's spacious and the blanket warm. Within your bunk, there are hooks to hang your clothes, lighting, a power plug and a USB port. You can draw your curtains to a close and it feels completely private. My stay is during winter and she turned on the heater so I felt warm even when I first arrived. Breakfast was a generous spread of breads, ham, cheese, fruits (orange and kiwi slices), cereals, coffee, milk and orange juice, complemented by butter and jam. I had a full and happy breakfast.

Muito bom! Serviço e acomodação excelentes!

Hostel Bulwark dentro da Muralla de Valenca, acolhedor, agradavel, Fantástico sitio para passar fim de semana. Podiendo visitar duas localidades Valença Portugal e Tui Espanha, um dos melhores Hostels do Caminho de Santiago.

Excelente lugar. 200% Recomendable. Es una casita con encanto, con todos los detalles muy cuidados, y el trato genial. Incluido el desayuno. Un buen lugar donde iniciar el camino. Sin duda, volveré.

Un bonheur d'étapes sur le camino

A Vitoria, proprietária do hostel, é muito simpática. Instalações muito boas. Recomendo

Geil, das Beste am Küsten Weg, weiter so

Ostello situato all'interno della bellissima Fortaleza di Valenca. Prezzo (su booking, circa 20 euro). Letti molto comodi, con tendina per la privacy. Armadio con chiave per tenere al sicuro il proprio zaino e i propri oggetti di valore. Dentro le stanze non si possono portare zaini e scarponi (ottima idea). Viene fornito un asciugamano pulito e i bagni sono in comune tra maschi e femmine, ma comunque molto puliti e non ho avuto bisogno di aspettare per il mio turno. C'è una zona comune, con tavoli e una cucina. La colazione è compresa ma viene servita dopo le 7:30. Ottima accoglienza, wifi buono.

We started our journey towards Santiago de Compostela here and didn't find any better place to stay like this! Proud to have stayed here and to see you bringing such offering to Valença

Great hostel, the people were very nice. Everything is new and modern. They have great homemade lemonade and they offer washing and drying for little money.

This place is so comfortable and neat, hard to believe it’s a hostel. The staff is super friendly and breakfast is 5 stars!!!

Sehr sauberes, gepflegtes und liebevolles Hostel!!! Man muss einfach mal her kommen

Bastante confortável. Muita simpatia. Camas boas e tudo bastante limpo. Pequeno almoço bom apesar de não ser abundante.

Absolutely lovely place! If you're a pilgrim, this will provide the bit of luxury you need after the long walk from Caminha.

Lugar con encanto, con detalles preciosos, como si estuvieras en casa. Muchísima limpieza. Desayuno muy variado. Victoria y su hija, encantadoras!

Extremely clean place, lemonade on the house, the hosts are extremely nice and helpful. Everything is new and clean! They offer washing and drying for a very little money. Also, make a reservation before! They work only after 3pm.

Un lugar con encanto, todos los detalles muy cuidados, el desayuno muy bien y el trato genial Un buen lugar donde iniciar el camino portugues! Buen camino!

Es un lugar casi perfecto. Buene sitio, luminoso, comodo, casa excelentes y con gran intimidad para dormir. La atención exquisita. Buen precio. Magnifico desayuno. Bien amueblado Repetiré. Un 10.

Victoria es muy servicial y quiere q tu experiencia en su bonito hostel sea mágico .La decoración es bonita y acogedora . La cama se duerme muy Agusto con tu cortina y cargadores a mano. La zona común es como tu casa y tiene muchos productos para prepararte después de un duro día . El desayuno es espléndido .La ubicación excelente inmejorable. Todo me pareció perfecto .Muchisimas gracias por ofrecerme esta experiencia que coloreo mi paso por Valença y te deseo lo mejor

Simplesmente espetacular , aconselho vivamente .

Hostel en el centro de valenča, inmejorable ubicación la amabilidad es como estar en casa, limpieza y calidad excelente

Casa com arte! Linda! Muito acolhedora

Una casita muy chula y muy acogedora esta en un entorno incomparable dentro de las murallas de Valença do Minho y con acceso a pie a buenos restaurantes y comercio local . Su gente amable y te hacen sentir como en casa.