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Albergaria Formosa

2.0 star property
Hostel in Faro, steps from Faro Marina

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Comfort Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
City view from property
Comfort Studio Suite | Living area
Comfort Studio Suite | Living area
Comfort Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster oven
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster oven
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster oven
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster oven
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Faro City Centre, a neighborhood in Faro, Albergaria Formosa is in the entertainment district. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach and Falesia Beach. Algarve Living Science Center and Karting Almancil are also worth visiting.
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R. Conselheiro Bivar 91, Faro, Faro, 8000-255

What's nearby

  • Faro Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 5 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aperitivo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eva Market & Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Botequim De Baixa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Troia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mavala - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Albergaria Formosa

Hostel near Faro Marina
Albergaria Formosa provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at Albergaria Formosa boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 145654

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Albergaria Formosa Faro
Albergaria Formosa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Albergaria Formosa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Faro

Frequently asked questions

Is Albergaria Formosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Albergaria Formosa?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Albergaria Formosa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Albergaria Formosa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Albergaria Formosa located?

Located in Faro City Centre, this hostel is steps from Sao Pedro Church and Faro Marina. Jardim Manuel Bívar and Ria Formosa Natural Park are also within 5 minutes. Faro Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Albergaria Formosa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, a very short walk from loads of restaurants, bars and mini-marts. Room was spacious and clean with a nice shared outdoor area. Filipe was a great host, very polite and helpful. Reccomend for anyone staying in Faro.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is good value of money accommodation, the host Felipe is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed one night in the private room/bathroom to be close to the airport. The property was clean and conveniently located to the historic downtown. Filipe met us upon arrival and was both punctual and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well located for sight seeing, shopping, tourist information and just relaxing . Common kitchen was well equipped and there was a common sitting room. Room was near, tidy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely different is the inside to the underwhelming front door, Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice in that place, enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice room right in the middle of the good places to visit in Faro
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money, great location

Very value for money. We had a very large family room (probably the biggest room we have stayed in). Location is fantastic too, very close to everything. Service was great, we arrived at midnight and Filipe was there to check us in with a smile. Facilities: fairly basic bedding, has got a small kitchen with a microwave. Given the low price we pay, we thought this was very good value. Building: the building itself is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Syeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service & everything cleaned and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Faro and Algarve

Albergaria Formosa is a simple guest house with all the essential facilities. It is conveniently located just off the busy street, and a few minutes walk from the bus and train stations. These is a communal kitchen that all the guests can use to make food. Flippe contacted me for my arrival time and provided me with the entry code for the main entrance access so I could leave my suitcase with the cleaning staff I’m a locked room before check in time. There is a comfortable sitting room where guests can hang out and wait for check in. There is certain charm in staying in a renovated historic building in the middle of Faro.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Lovely place with rooms around an open air courtyard. Good location close to the old town. Took me a while to figure out the front door lock. Worked much better when I read the instructions properly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems at all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irinel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had one night stay, the room was cozy but had everything we needed, was clean and quite fresh during the night, we didn’t used the aircon. The host, Felipe super friendly, waited for us for a late check in. The price was fairly cheap considering the location, city centre, full of pubs and clubs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean, fast communication. Great location. Could use more storage spaces especially in the bathroom. Ne prepared it is a small room but you'll survive
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi, I was completely hounded by mosquitoes all evening. Therefore, if you want a terrible night sleep this is the place! Sincerely, Max
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamille

Disliked: Staff & service

Great location but very no frills

It's fine. Location is amazing and that is the appeal. Service is minimal and unconventional. It stormed extremely hard the first night we stayed and unfortunated some water leaked into the room from both the ceiling tile and the window; this caused some of my devices to get wet. I notified to property and they didn't even bother to respond. The check-in process isn't ideal but it isn't horrible. The front door code pad is frustrating to say the least. The listing says laundry on-site--it isn't. It's a laundromat 2 doors down on the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrico y edificio antiguo con encanto. Entra luz en las habitaciones...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Es una casa grande que está en remodelación, han adecuado varios cuartos pero pequeños. Nuestro baño estaba sucio, no habían sacado la basura de los huéspedes anteriores y la ducha se tapaba. A parte nos habían puesto un papel higiénico comenzado y como estaba en remodelación teníamos el andamio en nuestra ventana sin poder abrirla. Tal vez después de los arreglos este mejor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here . We were made to feel welcome and the room was very nice , spacious, clean and cool . All facilities were fantastic Thank you I’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très central mais confort moyen

Pratique car très central, par contre le parking n'est pas facile, donc quand il faut porter les bagages c'est moins drôle...et on doit monter un escalier pr accéder au logement. Le confort est correct mais il ne faut pas regarder de trop près la propreté (taches sur les couettes et drap, poussière sous les lits) De plus nous avions une mauvaise odeur d'égout dans la chambre qui venait de la salle de bain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHAHEDA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vores badeværelse lugtede rigtig dårligt og så var afløbet delvist stoppet. Vores puder var ikke god at sove med. Beliggenheden var godt og service fra Felipe var godt. Tekøkken var lidt lille og meget åben og der var lugtgener fra den.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Good stay, one night, on route to airport. Very kind and helpful staff, clean comfortable room with nice ensuite. Only one minor problem was the stairs as we had two large, heavy cases. Good value and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025