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: 8.4

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Hostel Le Penguin Hostel

Rua Doutor Cândido Guerreiro, 33, 8000-320 Faro, Portugal –

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

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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

The staff was very nice, I felt more like in a group of friends than in a hostel and very welcome. The hostel has very cool discretion outside, perfect for chilling out.

Michaela, Czech Republic

I love the fact that the staff go an extra mile to show the guests the night life and they feel us more than welcome at the property! Thanks for the amazing time.

A, Poland

Great staff made our one night the stay at Le Penguin one of the most memorable of the trip so far! Everything was fine with the accommodations otherwise.

Karl, Estonia

Bar,patio and common rooms to play games, make some music and socialize

Anabella, Germany

Staff was wonderful. The Aussie girls were super nice. The dinners you can pay for are nice. Liked that I could control my own AC in the woman’s only room. Bathrooms by the kitchen are much nicer.

Anonymous, United States of America

The hostel is next to the bus station, within distance of walk and the air conditioner is working quite well.

Anonymous, United States of America

Nothing. The absolute worst hostel I have stayed in

Anonymous, United States of America

The staff - exceptional :) Rooms were spotless too

Paul, Ireland

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8.9

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“The staff was very nice, I felt more like in a group of friends than in a hostel and very welcome. The hostel has very cool discretion outside, perfect for chilling out.”

Michaela Czech Republic
“I love the fact that the staff go an extra mile to show the guests the night life and they feel us more than welcome at the property! Thanks for the amazing time.”

A Poland
“Great staff made our one night the stay at Le Penguin one of the most memorable of the trip so far! Everything was fine with the accommodations otherwise.”

Karl Estonia
“Bar,patio and common rooms to play games, make some music and socialize”

Anabella Germany
“Staff was wonderful. The Aussie girls were super nice. The dinners you can pay for are nice. Liked that I could control my own AC in the woman’s only room. Bathrooms by the kitchen are much nicer.”

United States of America
“The hostel is next to the bus station, within distance of walk and the air conditioner is working quite well.”

United States of America
“Nothing. The absolute worst hostel I have stayed in”

United States of America
“The staff - exceptional :) Rooms were spotless too”

Paul Ireland

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 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

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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 – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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

Closest Landmarks

Lethes Theatre
0.2 miles
Downtown Faro
0.2 miles
Carmo Church & Bones Chapel
0.3 miles
Faro Hospital
0.3 miles
Old Town Faro
0.4 miles
Arch to the Old Town district of Faro
0.5 miles
Faro Marina
0.5 miles
Cathedral of Faro
0.5 miles
Santa Maria Private Hospital
0.6 miles
Faro Train Station
0.6 miles

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Ocean/Sea
6.2 miles

Closest Airports

Faro Airport
2.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“It's an amazing place with friendly personal who makes you feel at home , really close to pretty much everything you need , and also almost every night the ...”

Michaela

Bulgaria

9.5

“Staff is incredibly friendly and they always look to help you in any way you need. They serve a good breakfast and cook a nice dinner for the guests. The host...”

Bruno

Brazil

“I would highly recommend this place to stay, the staff were really friendly and made me feel extremy welcome. The location was near a big supermarket and restau...”

Harriet

United Kingdom

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Le Penguin Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

“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 staff was very nice, I felt more like in a group of friends than in a hostel and very welcome. The hostel has very cool discretion outside, perfect for chilling out.”

Czech Republic

“Staff was wonderful. The Aussie girls were super nice. The dinners you can pay for are nice. Liked that I could control my own AC in the woman’s only room. Bathrooms by the kitchen are much nicer.”

Anonymous

United States of America

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Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Paul
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing - everything was perfect!
The staff - exceptional :) Rooms were spotless too

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Karin
Netherlands
5.8

“Quite alright”
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No curtains in de room - a lot of light day and night. Staff will start cleaning the rooms before 10.00 - even if your still a sleep. Far before check out wich is at 12.00 01.00 am curfew what mean that there is noise till 02.00
Cool common areas with ping-pong table. Nice staff and pretty building

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Sero Big
Germany
10

“Awesome!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's my second stay at LePenguin by now and I can highly recommend choosing this place to stay at when you're in Faro! - friendly staff, always there when you need them, ready to help you out - tidy hostel, cleaned daily multiple times - free breakfast with a large variety of food to pick from - possibility to have dinner made for you - plenty of opportunities for activities (games and TV room + the staff will keep you entertained during the nights) - opportunity to wash your laundry + Everything you need is there +

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Julia
Ireland
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Chilled vibes, lovely building and very clean ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing I could find fault with is that although there was air conditioning, we did not have control over the temperature.
The hostel was in a cool building with a terrace and a bar. The room we stayed in was spacious and clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. It was in a great location too, only about a 10 minute walk to the centre. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 15, 2018

Niko Joshi
New Zealand
10

“BOOK WITHOUT Hesitation! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only had two nights here. Could do more.
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!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 12, 2018

Anonymous
Italy
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Hostel with basic services and poor furnitures. Price for the twin room too high for what's offered. Poor breakfast.
Welcoming staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Tui
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms werent very good and the windows were exposed to the street so couldnt leave them open at night
There was a ping pong table and a pretty good pub crawl

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 21, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Helpful staff, good location, great breakfast

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Elena
Russia
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I stayed in female dormitory and it was super-small room with VERY noisy door, so every time I went to bathroom at night I felt guilty because my roommates obviously has been waking up every time. Bathrooms and showers didn't seem really clean (probably because the building is old)
Place is friendly, feels like party-hostel: they have their own bar, dinners together, game room etc. I guess it's nice to stay there for some nights so you can enjoy all this. I stayed only for one night so can't appreciate everything. Hostel is placed in beautiful old building with high ceilings and decorations on the walls. Personal is friendly.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Bert
Belgium
10

“Nice hostel for people who enjoy the nightlife”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Owner

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Arthur
Austria
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Receptionist was always easy to find and very friendly!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Laura
United Kingdom
8.3

“brilliant stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Location was not that great but that cant be helped.
The staff were excellent. I was travelling alone so they made me feel welcome and we all had some good nights drinking and playing games. excellent stay was sad to leave

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Ari
New Zealand

3 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff all hung out in a group which made it feel like the people staying there were outsiders. Breakfast was average Rules about showering and time limits for how. Long you can stay after check out. Bedroom door was SUPER LOUD so was hard to come in and out early morning or late night
Beds were sturdy and wooden Had comfy couches to lie on to chill out at night and a hammock for the day Peach tree and nice outdoor hang out area. The volunteer girl was nice and the Australian boy. Not much to say for the others. The cook was rude and offended me for being vegetarian.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 8, 2018

Mariusz
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Girl at the breakfast

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 6, 2018

Mekaela
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel was walking distance from the marina. In which all the resturants and bars were located. Thus making the hostel brillent value for money.

Stayed in August 2018

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