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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 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Faro
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Area info

Amenities of Le Penguin Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
    Additional charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Kids' pool

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
Le Penguin Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 90 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Le Penguin Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 9142/14-AL179/14