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Albergaria Formosa

2.0 star property
City centre hostel, steps from Faro Marina

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When you stay at Albergaria Formosa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £104
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a grey striped bedspread and two folded towels, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, a window with a blind, and a coat rack with a coat.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window, a shower area, and a wall art piece.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with four single beds, a wooden headboard, a standing heater, and a window with blinds.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, and a wooden partition in the background.

Comfort Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
R. Conselheiro Bivar 91, Faro, Faro, 8000-255

What's nearby

  • Faro Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Algarve Regional Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmo Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Faro Station - 5 min walk
  • Tavira Station - 27 min drive
  • Loule Station - 28 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eva Market & Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bohéme - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Aperitivo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pipers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albergaria Formosa

  • When you stay at Albergaria Formosa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Off-site

    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 60
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 8 steps to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 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 to 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.

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of EUR 15 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 145654
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Albergaria Formosa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Albergaria Formosa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Albergaria Formosa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Albergaria Formosa?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Albergaria Formosa.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Albergaria Formosa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Albergaria Formosa?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (24-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Albergaria Formosa like?

Albergaria Formosa is in Faro City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Faro Station and 3 minutes' walk from Faro Marina.

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Reviews

Albergaria Formosa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation. Very spacious. Right in the centre of all the nice eateries, and just a short walk from the marina. Totally recommended. Will definitely be back again. Thanks for the lovely stay.
AMIT, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was solo travelling for a few days. Great location centre to anything, simple room but still good enough for a short stay.
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room friendly staff
Varsha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice room right in the middle of the good places to visit in Faro
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent central room before an early flight from Faro airport. Newly renovated, very clean, comfortable, good shower and within 5 minutes walk of bus and train station. Ticked all my boxes! Thank you for your hospitality, Filipe.
P A, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We got a pretty large room with clean and comfortable beds. The place had an ensuite kitchen and bathroom. There was a shared kitchen area and lots of spaces for people to just meet and chat. The location was great - walkable from most tourist attractions. Everything was at walkable distance. While you need to take a taxi from the airport, the train station is literally 5 mins walk.
Ramgopal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Kevin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Okay stay. Solo. I emailed twice to give my arrival time with no reply. So, when I arrived I had to spend a bit of time looking around and call the number provided before being able to drop my bags, which was kind of a faff. Checking in was the same, but after calling the number staff were quick and check-in was easy. Room was ok, small and fine for a night or two, but a few shabby looking corners, and no fridge.
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, plain but served its purpose, very clean, a little noisy at night, but overall it was great
Rolando, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Felipe is super. Bedroom was clean and tidy - but there are rust stains in the bathroom and the bin hadn’t been emptied from the previous guest. But bed was comfy, shower was good, toiletries a bonus. Sadly other guests were the issue - banging about in the kitchen at 11.45pm - not very neighbourly. Having said that, would consider for a night or two when in Faro area again
Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location surrounded by bars and restaurants, handy for the transport link. Our room was basic but comfortable and had plenty of space. The shower was nice and powerful. There was a bit of mould in one corner of the bathroom otherwise the space was clean. The communal toilet and kitchen didn’t appear to be cleaned regularly. The owner/manager Filipe was nice but not very responsive to our messages which was sometimes a little unsettling for us. If you need a budget place to stay in the centre of town, this is a great place.
Richard, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good service & everything cleaned and tidy
Syeda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Completely different is the inside to the underwhelming front door, Clean and comfortable
Les, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good, clean and comfortable
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
WILLIAM, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Irinel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ellie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3 rd spare bed is very low and not comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful, the kitchen really clean , the hotel right in hight street.
Prakaidao, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Sara, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not the best but also probably not the worst!

Location was good, room was okay, the bathroom was very smelly - the drain seemed to just smell throughout our stay, fairly unpleasant Quite noisy as well, had people trying to come into our room in the middle of the night which wasn’t ideal! Overall it was okay, an alright bed to sleep in in a good location - fine if you plan to be out and about all day!
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Florence, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Kamille, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super helpful staff and spotless bathroom!!
Wing Laam, 3-night trip