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Le Penguin Hostel

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

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8.3
Very Good
589 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Total

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

The place is amazing and the staff is so friendly! Adam was super caring and made sure I was having a good time during my stay. It's an awesome place to hang out and meet new people from all over the world. I'd definitely recommend it.

John Brazil

Staff awesome, customers friendly, location perfect. Able to crack on on your own if you want, or join the hostel in the evening for food and drinks in their partner pub. The hostel has a bar with great prices and the staff cook nightly

Bryone United Kingdom

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 owners were really kind, Adam gave me tips for my trip and he makes really good toast. Great location ! I recommend!!

Farah France

What I liked the most was the host Adam who took care of everybody. He made you feel welcome. Cooked great meals and was very kind. I think every hostel should have an “Adam” Thank you💫

Jacky Netherlands

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8.3
Very Good
589 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The place is amazing and the staff is so friendly! Adam was super caring and made sure I was having a good time during my stay.”
    John John Brazil Brazil
  • “Staff awesome, customers friendly, location perfect. Able to crack on on your own if you want, or join the hostel in the evening for food and drinks in their partner pub.”
    Bryone Bryone United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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 Rachel Ireland 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 Klaudia Poland Poland
  • “Great people running the hostel, the lines get blurry between staff and guests when the evening comes.”
    Tim Tim Germany 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 Matilda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Welcoming staff, great atmosphere Close proximity to everything I needed.”
    Carlos Carlos Canada 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 Niko New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The owners were really kind, Adam gave me tips for my trip and he makes really good toast. Great location ! I recommend!!”
    Farah Farah France France
  • “What I liked the most was the host Adam who took care of everybody. He made you feel welcome. Cooked great meals and was very kind. I think every hostel should have an “Adam” Thank you💫”
    Jacky Jacky Netherlands Netherlands

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

One of our best sellers in Faro! 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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Garden
Bar

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good
589 reviews
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  • John Brazil

    “The place is amazing and the staff is so friendly! Adam was super caring and made sure I was having a good time during my stay. It's an awesome place to hang out and meet new people from all over the world. I'd definitely recommend it.”

  • Bryone United Kingdom

    “Staff awesome, customers friendly, location perfect. Able to crack on on your own if you want, or join the hostel in the evening for food and drinks in their partner pub. The hostel has a bar with great prices and the staff cook nightly ”

  • Rachel Ireland

    “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. ”

  • Klaudia Poland

    “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!”

  • Tim Germany

    “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.” Read more

  • Matilda United Kingdom

    “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!”

  • Carlos Canada

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

  • Niko New Zealand

    “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!”

  • Farah France

    “The owners were really kind, Adam gave me tips for my trip and he makes really good toast. Great location ! I recommend!!”

  • Jacky Netherlands

    “What I liked the most was the host Adam who took care of everybody. He made you feel welcome. Cooked great meals and was very kind. I think every hostel should have an “Adam” Thank you💫”

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
Located in the historic old town

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
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Pipers Irish Pub
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Church of São Lourenço
    6.2 miles
  • Vilamoura Marina
    11.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea
    6.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Faro Airport
    2.2 miles
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Amenities of Le Penguin Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Garden
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Library
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Parking options available

  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Books, DVDs & music for kids
  • 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)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Pool and Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Portuguese

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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 90 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

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

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 9142/14-AL179/14

FAQs about Le Penguin Hostel

  • Guests staying at Le Penguin Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Le Penguin Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Le Penguin Hostel is 2,150 feet from the center of Faro.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Le Penguin Hostel (subject to availability):

    • Street parking

  • Le Penguin Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

  • The prices at Le Penguin Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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  • Facilities8.2
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  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.5
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