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Located in Alvor, less than 1 km from Alvor Beach, Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 1.2 km from Tres Irmaos Beach, 2.1 km from Prainha Beach and 8.2 km from Arade Congress Centre. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very clean. Big kitchen and chill room. Places to rest and work. 10/10!

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8.8
Fabulous
716 reviews

Situated in Portimão and with Três Castelos Beach reachable within 2.8 km, HostelCCPortimão features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.7 km from Arade Congress Centre, 8.1 km from Slide & Splash Water Park and 17 km from Algarve International Circuit. Certain units at the property have a patio with a garden view.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
¥3,205
per night

The Pousada features accommodation in mixed and 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. Extras include bed linen.

Very comfortable stay with nice pool and modern facilities

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6.7
Review score
1,075 reviews
Price from
¥3,743
per night

Located in Portimão and with Rocha Beach reachable within 200 metres, Hostel da Praia provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 600 metres from Três Castelos Beach, 1.4 km from Careanos Beach and 4.9 km from Arade Congress Centre. Slide & Splash Water Park is 9.3 km away and Algarve International Circuit is 19 km from the hostel.

The hostel features certain units that include a patio, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At Hostel da Praia, every room comes with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Everything. Take the 4 beds dorm. Not the 8 bed

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8.6
Fabulous
119 reviews

City Stork Hostel is located in Portimão’s centre, 2.5 km from the marina and from popular Rocha Beach. Free WiFi access is available and each morning, breakfast is served in the meal area.

The Portimão Museum is 1 km away.The hostel is 350 metres from TEMPO - Teatro Municipal de Portimão and 1.7 km from the Portimao Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições. Alvor is 4.5 km away. Faro Airport is 52 km away from the City Stork Hostel.

The host Manuela and the guy (sorry I forgot your name!) are the best. So friendly, willing to help you find your way around Portimao and they give great advice. Always in for a nice chat. They even made sure we got a cab to the airport for a good price. We felt very welcome. The location is great, in the centre of Portimao, in a very cosy shopping street with a lot of nice restaurants where you can eat delicious food for a good price. It's near the harbour which has a beautiful view. Transport is very easy, there are busses close to the hostel and there are ubers everywhere for a good price. The bedroom and bathroom was clean and comfortable. There was airconditioning in the bedroom which was very pleasant with the hot weather. And the biggest bonus of the hostel is dat there is a rooftop terrace with a table and sunbeds, a very nice place to chill out and have a chat with the fellow guests. And you have a great view on the storks that live on the building next door :)

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8.6
Fabulous
393 reviews
Price from
¥4,239
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and a sun terrace, Aloha Hostel offers accommodation in Portimão, 100 metres from TEMPO - Teatro Municipal de Portimão.

This hostel has water sports facilities and bike hire is available. The area is popular for windsurfing and diving. Portimao Jesuit College is 200 metres from Aloha Hostel, while Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 52 km from Aloha Hostel.

The location is good, there are many shops around, the owner is very nice, he keeps the place very clean and tidy

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8.2
Very good
741 reviews
Price from
¥3,731
per night

Well situated in Portimão, Blue Sardine Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi. The property is around 1.8 km from Arade Congress Centre, 7 km from Slide & Splash Water Park and 17 km from Algarve International Circuit. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

Rodrigo and his mother were charming, and very helpful. Rooms and facilities were nicely equipped and decorated. Everything very clean and in good order.

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8.8
Fabulous
63 reviews
Price from
¥13,734
per night

Alameda Hostel is located in Portimão. Free WiFi access is available. At Alameda Hostel you will find a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

The staff are wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. The facilities are kept clean and resourceful. All beaches are easily accessible by bus, stops nearby. Neighborhood has some nice vegan restaurants.

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8.5
Very good
257 reviews
Price from
¥4,579
per night

PTM DownTown Hostel&Suites features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Portimão. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

This hotel is quite modern. Lovely courtyard. Restaurant is attached. Can access a shared kitchen as well.

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8.9
Fabulous
599 reviews
Price from
¥4,918
per night

The Boutique Taghostel is located in a charming old building on the main avenue of Lagos directly in front of the marina with stunning sea views. Free WiFi is available.

Set on a privileged location, the Boutique Taghostel is within walking from traditional local restaurants, bars, supermarkets and beaches. Breakfast is not included in the rate. Towels and linen are provided.

such a beautiful, curated and cozy place to stay! Filipa and the staff of the hostel are very caring and ready to share best suggestions about the Algarve coast. very fast start to feel like at home and impossible to go away - prolonged twice my stay + cool thing that you can take a free beach bag if you need it for a day

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9
Superb
1,432 reviews
Price from
¥5,036
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Alvor

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    Really great location. The beach is a 10 minute walk and there are busses to Lagos and Portimão. The staff was really friendly and the facilities of the hostel were great: well equipped kitchen, large dorm, great common area. The hostel is cleaned every day by two very friendly ladies. Moreover, the price for a night was quite cheap which was totally worth it.
    Patrick
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    Great location, with supermarket around corner and just a short stroll to restaurants and bars. Beach only a 15/20 min walk away also. Apartment had everything you would need to cater for a great holiday with lovely balcony over looking the pool. Felt very safe and secure. Pool was lovely, just pity there are no loungers around it. Condominium very well maintained with cleaners, gardener and pool maintenance there every couple of days. Communication with Alex was easy, just waiting on the return of our security deposit.
    Ann
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    This was one of the best hostels I stayed in. Must admit I hardly saw the other people in my dorm so it must have been a bit quieter when I stayed. It felt like I had a private room. Super clean. Great facilities. A pool, lounge and kitchen. Helpful staff. Really close to the bus stop to take you up to neighbouring beaches and Portimau marina for a catamaran cruise. Can’t fault it. Thank you.
    Alice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ¥7,631
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 249 reviews
    great location, cheap price friendly host, and quick checkin
    Pontus
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    - exceptionally clean! - great location (5-10 mins walk to beach, 5 mins to town centre) - pool - restaurants/bars just outside hostel
    Genevieve
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    great location. clean hostel. helpful staff.
    Meabh
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    Very friendly woman at the reception. Super clean and comfortable rooms. Best hostel I’ve seen in Portugal!
    de Waal
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    10/10 I would recommend staying here if you want to say in Algarve on a budget. The hostel is clean, friendly staff and the best part of it all is the location. The hostel is not far from Praia da Rocha and there is a bus stop nearby if you don’t have a car. I love the fact that there is a kitchen where you can store your food. Great restaurants right in front of the hostel. It was my first time in a hostel, it was a great experience. My roommates were friendly.
    Priscila
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    I liked the cleanliness of the hostel. Best hostel I’ve went to. The staff was very interactive.
    J
    Joshua
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 716 reviews
    Everything was so clean and organized. The structure is amazing, one of the best hostels that I stayed until now.
    Vitor
    Solo traveller