House Portal Teleports in OSRS: Your Ultimate Guide to Fast Travel
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), efficient travel can make or break your gameplay experience. Whether you’re rushing to a Slayer task, hopping between skilling spots, or heading to a boss, the player-owned house (POH) offers one of the most versatile teleportation systems in the game. At the heart of this system are house portal teleports, a feature that transforms your POH into a personalized travel hub. This blog post dives deep into everything you need to know about house portal teleports in OSRS—how they work, the best setups, and why they’re a game-changer for players of all levels.
House portal teleports refer to the teleportation options available within a player-owned house, accessible via the house portal (or POH portal) located in various cities across Gielinor. These portals allow you to instantly travel to key locations, leveraging rooms like the Portal Chamber and the Portal Nexus. With the right setup, your POH becomes a central hub that rivals even the most powerful teleport spells or items.
How Do You Access House Portals?
To use house portal teleports, you first need a POH. You can purchase one from an Estate Agent for 1,000 gold coins (or get it free via the Daddy’s Home miniquest). Once you own a house, you can enter it through a house portal in one of nine locations: Rimmington, Taverley, Pollnivneach, Hosidius, Rellekka, Brimhaven, Yanille, Prifddinas, or Aldarin. From there, you’ll need to build teleportation infrastructure inside your house.
Basic Teleportation: The House Teleport Spell
The simplest way to reach your POH is the Teleport to House spell, available at level 40 Magic on the standard spellbook. It requires 1 Law rune, 1 Earth rune, and 1 Air rune. Alternatively, you can use a House Teleport tablet, which doesn’t require a Magic level and is craftable at a lectern in your POH’s Study room. This gets you inside your house, where the real teleportation magic begins.
Building Your Teleportation Hub
The true power of house portal teleports lies in the rooms you can construct within your POH. Two key options stand out: the Portal Chamber and the Portal Nexus. Let’s break them down.
The Portal Chamber: Affordable and Flexible
The Portal Chamber is a room unlockable at level 50 Construction, costing 100,000 gold coins to build. Inside, you can construct up to three portals, each linked to a specific teleport destination. Directing a portal requires 100 times the runes of the corresponding teleport spell and grants five times the Magic XP of casting it once.
- Lumbridge: 100 Air, 100 Earth, 100 Law (level 31 Magic)
- Varrock: 100 Air, 100 Fire, 100 Law (level 25 Magic)
- Falador: 100 Air, 100 Water, 100 Law (level 37 Magic)
- Camelot: 500 Air, 100 Law (level 45 Magic)
- Ardougne: 200 Water, 200 Law (level 51 Magic, Plague City quest)
These are just a few examples—there are 15 possible destinations, including spots like Kharyrll (Canifis) from the Ancient Magicks or Kourend Castle from the Arceuus spellbook. The Portal Chamber is ideal for mid-level players looking to save inventory space and travel quickly without switching spellbooks.
The Portal Nexus: The Ultimate Teleport Solution
For high-level players, the Portal Nexus is the pinnacle of house portal teleports. This room requires level 72 Construction and 200,000 gold coins to build. The Portal Nexus itself comes in three tiers, each expanding the number of teleport destinations you can store:
| Tier | Construction Level | Teleport Limit | Materials | XP Gained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 72 | 4 | 4 Marble Blocks | 2,000 |
| Marble | 82 | 8 | 4 Marble Blocks, 2 Gold Leaf | 2,160 |
| Crystalline | 92 | Unlimited (30+) | 2 Magic Stones, 1 Gold Leaf | 2,080 |
Adding a teleport to the Nexus costs 1,000 times the runes of the spell—steep, but permanent. Imagine having instant access to Varrock, Lunar Isle, and Troll Stronghold without carrying runes or switching spellbooks. Plus, you can set a default left-click teleport for speed.
Best House Portal Locations for Teleports
Where you place your POH impacts how useful your teleports are. Each house portal location offers unique advantages based on nearby content. Here’s a rundown of the top spots:
Rellekka: Slayer and PvM Hub
Requirements: 30 Construction, 7,500 gold coins
Rellekka’s portal is a favorite for Slayer enthusiasts and PvMers. It’s steps away from the Fremennik Slayer Dungeon, Waterbirth Island (Dagannoth Kings), and a boat to Vorkath. Pair it with a Portal Nexus for teleports to other high-level content, and you’ve got a killer setup.
Yanille: Skilling and Convenience
Requirements: 50 Construction, 25,000 gold coins
Yanille shines for skillers and Ironmen. It’s near the Magic Guild, crafting shops, and the Watchtower Teleport. A POH here with portals to Varrock and Ardougne makes it a versatile base for training and resource runs.
Prifddinas: Endgame Excellence
Requirements: 70 Construction, 50,000 gold coins, Song of the Elves quest
Prifddinas is the endgame dream. With access to the Gauntlet, Zalcano, a Spirit Tree, and a Fairy Ring, it’s already a teleport nexus. Add a Portal Nexus inside, and you’re unstoppable—teleporting to Kourend or Canifis while staying close to elite content.
Optimizing Your POH for Teleportation
A well-designed POH maximizes the efficiency of house portal teleports. Here’s how to set it up right:
Essential Rooms to Include
- Portal Chamber/Nexus: Your teleport core—place it next to the entrance for quick access.
- Superior Garden: Build a Spirit Tree (83 Farming, 75 Construction) or a Fairy Ring (95 Construction) for additional networks.
- Quest Hall: Mount an Amulet of Glory (47 Construction) for four extra teleports—Edgeville, Karamja, Draynor, and Al Kharid.
- Chapel: Recharge Prayer points before teleporting out.
- Nexus Add-Ons: Mount a Xeric’s Talisman (72 Construction) for Zeah teleports.
Layout Tips for Speed
Position your Portal Chamber or Nexus adjacent to the house entrance to minimize clicks. Avoid cluttering the path with decorative rooms—keep it functional. Spiral staircases (not regular ones) ensure smooth navigation from any direction. For example:
- Entrance → Portal Nexus (east)
- Quest Hall (west) → Glory teleports
- Superior Garden (south) → Spirit Tree
Why House Portal Teleports Are Worth It
Investing in house portal teleports pays off in spades. Here’s why they’re a must-have:
Time-Saving Benefits
No more juggling runes, tablets, or jewelry. A single House Teleport spell or tablet gets you to your POH, where dozens of destinations await. For Ironmen or PvMers, this cuts travel time dramatically—think seconds to Vorkath instead of minutes via boat.
Cost Efficiency in the Long Run
Yes, the upfront cost of runes (e.g., 100,000+ gold for a Nexus teleport) stings. But once set, it’s permanent—no more daily rune expenses. Over months of play, this saves you thousands of gold compared to casting spells or buying tablets.
Flexibility Across Spellbooks
Unlike spellcasting, POH portals don’t care about your current spellbook. Access Ancient Magicks, Lunar spells, and Arceuus teleports from one spot, even on the standard spellbook. It’s a QoL boost that’s hard to overstate.
Conclusion: House portal teleports in OSRS are more than a luxury—they’re a game-changer. Whether you’re a mid-level skiller building a Portal Chamber or an endgame player crafting a Crystalline Portal Nexus, the system offers unmatched convenience. Pick a strategic house location like Rellekka or Prifddinas, optimize your layout, and watch your efficiency soar. Ready to teleport smarter? Start building your POH hub today!