Name: Le Penguin Hostel
Address: Rua Doutor Cândido Guerreiro, 33, 8000-320 Faro, Portugal, Rua Doutor Cândido Guerreiro, 33, Algarve, 8000-320, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $12 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Le Penguin Hostel

Rua Doutor Cândido Guerreiro, 33, 8000-320 Faro, Portugal – Great location - show map

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*7.5* Lethes Theatre: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

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Nice place for a solo traveler. The kitchen and hangout area are great, the food that was cooked for us was delicious and the staff were helpful, friendly and chilled.

Rachel

Ireland

It was my first stay in hostel, so I wish everyone the hostel like this! It was calm at night, but very close to the city attractions. The staff was pleasent, the breakfast was great. It was like in hotel. Thank you!

Klaudia

Poland

Great people running the hostel, the lines get blurry between staff and guests when the evening comes. Great relaxed atmosphere, dinner looked great (although I didn't join), awesome breakfast included, beverages for reasonable prices available. Spacious common area and "bar". Nice rooms, plenty showers and restrooms. A great place to hang out and meet people.

Tim

Germany

Really lovely hostel. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the hostel itself was really nice and very clean!! The beds were super comfy and breakfast was good too. Would recommend!

Matilda

United Kingdom

Welcoming staff, great atmosphere Close proximity to everything I needed.

Carlos

Canada

The best hostel in faro ! hands down! Amazing Staff. Elli , Barbs , Diego and fernanada . Everyone went above. And beyond to show the guests a good time. Can't wait to visit again. The shower pressure was the best!

Niko

New Zealand

The rooms were basic but clean. The staff is super friendly and the breakfast was just great! Highly recommended for bag-packers!

Fanni

Germany

I like a lot big common rooms. There is a bar, and many possibilities a play the games. Staff here is very nice and friendly as well. They offer to possibilities a print the ticket for a plane. You may have get as much information You can about Faro and Portugal. You can make new friends here. It is like little Paradise island in Faro.

Edmunds

Latvia

I would like to thank that the Penguin hostel exists! Very cheap with abundant breakfast, very clean, very basic and perfect location. Thank you to the yoga nieces from California for their hospitality and friendliness, as well. The info about ayuraska was extremely interested for me and I' am sorry that in the morning /today, I mean/ I did not have time to wash my dishes and say good-bye to the blond young lady, but I had to run to catch the bus to the Faro airport / in which I suceeded with one second accuracy!/ So, one of the best hostels I have been to, I highly recommend to each visitor of beautiful Faro😆😆😆🌐eva from Slovakia plus very quiet location in the centre

Eva

Slovakia

I loved my time in this hostel! You could use some free stuff to cook, like rice or pasta. Plus, right there by the hostel is a big supermarket. The people there were soo lovely, there was always someone hanging out to chat with. I loved the relaxed vibe as a whole. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Franziska

Germany

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What guests loved the most:
“Nice place for a solo traveler. The kitchen and hangout area are great, the food that was cooked for us was delicious and the staff were helpful, friendly and chilled.”

Rachel Ireland
“It was my first stay in hostel, so I wish everyone the hostel like this! It was calm at night, but very close to the city attractions. The staff was pleasent, the breakfast was great.”

Klaudia Poland
“Great people running the hostel, the lines get blurry between staff and guests when the evening comes.”

Tim Germany
“Really lovely hostel. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the hostel itself was really nice and very clean!! The beds were super comfy and breakfast was good too. Would recommend!”

Matilda United Kingdom
“Welcoming staff, great atmosphere Close proximity to everything I needed.”

Carlos Canada
“The best hostel in faro ! hands down! Amazing Staff. Elli , Barbs , Diego and fernanada . Everyone went above. And beyond to show the guests a good time. Can't wait to visit again.”

Niko New Zealand
“The rooms were basic but clean. The staff is super friendly and the breakfast was just great! Highly recommended for bag-packers!”

Fanni Germany
“I like a lot big common rooms. There is a bar, and many possibilities a play the games. Staff here is very nice and friendly as well. They offer to possibilities a print the ticket for a plane.”

Edmunds Latvia
“I would like to thank that the Penguin hostel exists! Very cheap with abundant breakfast, very clean, very basic and perfect location.”

Eva Slovakia
“I loved my time in this hostel! You could use some free stuff to cook, like rice or pasta. Plus, right there by the hostel is a big supermarket.”

Franziska Germany

Stay in the heart of Faro – Great location - show map

Le Penguin Hostel is located in the center of Faro. With a friendly staff, guests have access to laundry facilities and a sunny outdoor area. Free WiFi access is available.

Guests can choose between a twin bedroom and dormitories which offer a cozy stay and a private locker. Bathroom facilities are shared and linen and towels are provided.

At Le Penguin Hostel guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge area with a TV. Guests can visit the great variety of restaurants that Faro has to offer including various international cuisine and traditional Portuguese.

The hostel is 5.6 mi from Faro Beach and 0.9 mi away guests can take the ferry boat to the Desert Island. Faro Bus Station is a 12-minute walk away and the Train Station is 0.7 mi away. The Gambelas University is 3.7 mi away and Faro International Airport is a 10-minute drive.

This is our guests' favorite part of Faro, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5!

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
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An Inside Look at Le Penguin Hostel

Le Penguin is one of the newest hostels in Faro, and we welcome you in our house to enjoy some great moments in the most Portuguese city of the Algarve! We have a maximum capacity of 30 people, which is the perfect number for keeping our homely feel while enjoying a fun and vibrant atmosphere. All our rooms have air-con! Don't underestimate the importance of the air-con in the Algarve! Our friendly staff, formed by a team of passionate and laid back travelers, will do everything they can to make sure that you have an amazing time in our hostel and in Faro. We know what travellers need because we love travelling too! That's why we offer all the facilities that a backpacker needs, including WiFi, towels, hair dryer, a great breakfast, tea and coffee, lockers, luggage storage, movies, games, flexible check-out and much more. All free of charge, because we also hate hidden costs! And we are still working to make it even better! For those who want a peaceful and relaxing time, we have a quiet living room where you can read a book from our selection and a TV room where you can watch one of our hundreds of movies or play some PlayStation.

Area Info

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Crumbling whitewash churches and charming narrow alleys mark Faro's Old Town. People first settled here over 2,000 years ago.

What's nearby *

Lethes Theatre
0.2 miles
São Luís Stadium
0.3 miles
Carmo Church & Bones Chapel
0.3 miles
Faro Hospital
0.3 miles
Palacete Belmarço
0.4 miles
Arco da Vila
0.4 miles
Faro Marina
0.5 miles
Faro Archaeological Museum
0.5 miles
Cathedral of Faro
0.5 miles
Algarve Live Science Centre
0.6 miles

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Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Supermarket
0 miles
Market
0 miles
Restaurant
0 miles

Natural Beauty *

Ocean/Sea
6.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Faro Airport
2.2 miles

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that the 100% of the first night deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer. Le Penguin Hostel will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash at check-in.

License number: 9142/14-AL179/14

“It was my first stay in hostel, so I wish everyone the hostel like this! It was calm at night, but very close to the city attractions. The staff was pleasent, the breakfast was great. It was like in hotel. Thank you!”

“Great people running the hostel, the lines get blurry between staff and guests when the evening comes. Great relaxed atmosphere, dinner looked great (although I didn't join), awesome breakfast included, beverages for reasonable prices available. Spacious common area and "bar". Nice rooms, plenty showers and restrooms. A great place to hang out and meet people.”

“Really lovely hostel. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the hostel itself was really nice and very clean!! The beds were super comfy and breakfast was good too. Would recommend!”

“The best hostel in faro ! hands down! Amazing Staff. Elli , Barbs , Diego and fernanada . Everyone went above. And beyond to show the guests a good time. Can't wait to visit again. The shower pressure was the best!”

“I like a lot big common rooms. There is a bar, and many possibilities a play the games. Staff here is very nice and friendly as well. They offer to possibilities a print the ticket for a plane. You may have get as much information You can about Faro and Portugal. You can make new friends here. It is like little Paradise island in Faro.”

“I would like to thank that the Penguin hostel exists! Very cheap with abundant breakfast, very clean, very basic and perfect location. Thank you to the yoga nieces from California for their hospitality and friendliness, as well. The info about ayuraska was extremely interested for me and I' am sorry that in the morning /today, I mean/ I did not have time to wash my dishes and say good-bye to the blond young lady, but I had to run to catch the bus to the Faro airport / in which I suceeded with one second accuracy!/ So, one of the best hostels I have been to, I highly recommend to each visitor of beautiful Faro😆😆😆🌐eva from Slovakia plus very quiet location in the centre”

“I loved my time in this hostel! You could use some free stuff to cook, like rice or pasta. Plus, right there by the hostel is a big supermarket. The people there were soo lovely, there was always someone hanging out to chat with. I loved the relaxed vibe as a whole. Wish I could have stayed longer!”

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Reviewed: February 17, 2020

Anonymous
Switzerland
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice staff and room, comfortable bed, good breakfast considering the price, well located

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 12, 2020

Anonymous
Turkey

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
kitchen and stuf in the kitchen was not so much clean. covers are so thin and small even for algarve area.
I loved the room and bed. also the wardrobes are so useful!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 5, 2020

Agata
Poland
7.0

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms damn cold
Basic breakfast provided for people, jam, toasts, coffee etc. Nice garten to enjoy evening or breakfast with beer or tea Beverage full service - you just take what you need from bar fridge and it's added to the bill at the check out.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 12, 2019

Edmunds
Latvia

2 helpful votes
8.0

“If You want real joy from Faro stay here!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
May be would expect more on the breakfast and if it's possible, more type of drinks in the bar. Would love to have more people around, if You traveling alone. Some time was melancholic and sad there.
I like a lot big common rooms. There is a bar, and many possibilities a play the games. Staff here is very nice and friendly as well. They offer to possibilities a print the ticket for a plane. You may have get as much information You can about Faro and Portugal. You can make new friends here. It is like little Paradise island in Faro.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 8, 2019

Eva
Slovakia
10

“Ten stars for the Penguin hostel🏤”
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would like to thank that the Penguin hostel exists! Very cheap with abundant breakfast, very clean, very basic and perfect location. Thank you to the yoga nieces from California for their hospitality and friendliness, as well. The info about ayuraska was extremely interested for me and I' am sorry that in the morning /today, I mean/ I did not have time to wash my dishes and say good-bye to the blond young lady, but I had to run to catch the bus to the Faro airport / in which I suceeded with one second accuracy!/ So, one of the best hostels I have been to, I highly recommend to each visitor of beautiful Faro😆😆😆🌐eva from Slovakia plus very quiet location in the centre

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Franziska
Germany
10

“I already miss staying there!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved my time in this hostel! You could use some free stuff to cook, like rice or pasta. Plus, right there by the hostel is a big supermarket. The people there were soo lovely, there was always someone hanging out to chat with. I loved the relaxed vibe as a whole. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Axel
France
10

“very nice atmosphere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A so good atmosphere, and municipal market is so near from the hostel.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 6, 2019

Jakub
Poland

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything's fine!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 2, 2019

Rachel
Ireland

4 helpful votes
10

“Good vibes ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place for a solo traveler. The kitchen and hangout area are great, the food that was cooked for us was delicious and the staff were helpful, friendly and chilled.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Lee
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very helpful and friendly. Lovely communal ethos and space. Excellent hostel for a single traveller as i was but equally i can imagine groups or families being well catered for here too. Will definitely book again if i go back to Faro.
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Nicholas
United States of America

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A private room without bath was a little expensive.
Very nice staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Klaudia
Poland
8.0

“Perfect stay in hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
It was my first stay in hostel, so I wish everyone the hostel like this! It was calm at night, but very close to the city attractions. The staff was pleasent, the breakfast was great. It was like in hotel. Thank you!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

A
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hard to find on the outside
The saturdaynight BBQ!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Ivan
Italy
10

“Fantasticful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That I couldnt stay more
Sweet welcome, happy hosts and guests

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Maria
Poland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely atmosphere and lovely people! Stayed only for 1 night, but liked this experience a lot.

Stayed in September 2019

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