Hostel Le Penguin Hostel

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

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8.2
Very Good
1,007 reviews

Check in was easy. I requested a lower bunk and was given one. Everyone was friendly. Most were young volunteers. I was glad to have the use of the kitchen to steam some veggies. The grocery store was across the street.

Ho United States of America

The athmosphere in the hostel was great: easy to get in contact with other people and nice staff. I also liked the location, just a couple of minutes walking from the centre.

Rob Netherlands

Great facility, the staff is motivated and the overall experience was very good.

Ankur India

Breakfast is great, the way they do drinks & family dinners makes one feel at home. Very easy going staff try to make place fun, have some drinking games ect but also have a proper quiet time 11pm. If you want still party they do pub crawl. Very well organized hostel

Richard Turkey

I had a great experience at Penguin and have only good things to say about my stay. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there is an overall positive community feeling there. The room was well-maintained and I felt safe during my whole stay. It's a great location, 15 minutes from the bus and train stations and only a short few minutes walk from the center of town. The free breakfast every morning and ability to use the kitchen is a huge plus as well :)

Susanna Spain

They were very kind and helped me even if it was late.

Giorgia Italy

Its definitely hostel for people that wants to meat others! Staff was amazing! They made delicious breakfast and diners! I fully recommend you this hostel!

Julia Poland

It was excellent staying here, in this hostel. I met a lot of friendly people. Staff was very nice! And breakfast was very delicious!

Marta Poland

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
8.2
Very Good
1,007 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Check in was easy. I requested a lower bunk and was given one. Everyone was friendly. Most were young volunteers. I was glad to have the use of the kitchen to steam some veggies.”
    Ho Ho United States of America United States of America
  • “The athmosphere in the hostel was great: easy to get in contact with other people and nice staff. I also liked the location, just a couple of minutes walking from the centre.”
    Rob Rob Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Great facility, the staff is motivated and the overall experience was very good.”
    Ankur Ankur India India
  • “Breakfast is great, the way they do drinks & family dinners makes one feel at home. Very easy going staff try to make place fun, have some drinking games ect but also have a proper quiet time...”
    Richard Richard Turkey Turkey
  • “I had a great experience at Penguin and have only good things to say about my stay. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there is an overall positive community feeling there.”
    Susanna Susanna Spain Spain
  • “They were very kind and helped me even if it was late.”
    Giorgia Giorgia Italy Italy
  • “Its definitely hostel for people that wants to meat others! Staff was amazing! They made delicious breakfast and diners! I fully recommend you this hostel!”
    Julia Julia Poland Poland
  • “It was excellent staying here, in this hostel. I met a lot of friendly people. Staff was very nice! And breakfast was very delicious!”
    Marta Marta Poland Poland
  • “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

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi8.5

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 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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Le Penguin Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 7, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Garden
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 1,007 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ho United States of America

    “Check in was easy. I requested a lower bunk and was given one. Everyone was friendly. Most were young volunteers. I was glad to have the use of the kitchen to steam some veggies. The grocery store was across the street.”

  • Rob Netherlands

    “The athmosphere in the hostel was great: easy to get in contact with other people and nice staff. I also liked the location, just a couple of minutes walking from the centre.”

  • Ankur India

    “Great facility, the staff is motivated and the overall experience was very good.”

  • Richard Turkey

    “Breakfast is great, the way they do drinks & family dinners makes one feel at home. Very easy going staff try to make place fun, have some drinking games ect but also have a proper quiet time 11pm. If you want still party they do pub crawl. Very well organized hostel”

  • Susanna Spain

    “I had a great experience at Penguin and have only good things to say about my stay. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there is an overall positive community feeling there. The room was well-maintained and I felt safe during my whole stay. It's a great location, 15 minutes from the bus and train stations and only a short few minutes walk from the center of town. The free breakfast every morning and ability to use the kitchen is a huge plus as well :)”

  • Giorgia Italy

    “They were very kind and helped me even if it was late.”

  • Julia Poland

    “Its definitely hostel for people that wants to meat others! Staff was amazing! They made delicious breakfast and diners! I fully recommend you this hostel!”

  • Marta Poland

    “It was excellent staying here, in this hostel. I met a lot of friendly people. Staff was very nice! And breakfast was very delicious!”

  • 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”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible entry in your hotel at 23:30 at night
    Good afternoon, Yes, we are able to process chek-in at that time of a day. Best regards, Le Penguin
    Answered on October 4, 2020
  • Is there air conditioning
    Through the summer each room is equipped with a fan and portable air-cooler.
    Answered on May 26, 2021
  • It's possible to arrive after midnight? Like 1am..
    Yes, we are able to arrange late Check-in.
    Answered on July 11, 2021
  • Trying to reserve Mon 27th to the 30th for 36€ but it only gives a fem room option. Do you have something for that price in a male or a mixed room?
    Didn't have anything at the time, cheers
    Answered on December 28, 2021
  • Hi, what’s the best way of arriving from the airport at about 9pm? Is there public transport? Thanks
    Hi You should have a bus to Faro or you normally have a lot of taxis as a option :) We will be waiting for you Best regards Arenga
    Answered on November 24, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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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
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Barreta Beach
    2.9 miles
  • Faro Beach
    2.9 miles
  • Farol Beach
    4.7 miles
  • Quinta do Lago Beach
    5 miles
  • Culatra Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Faro Airport
    2.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Le Penguin Hostel

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
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • 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
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • 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)
  • 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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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

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.

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The fine print

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

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.

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

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

    • Street parking

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

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

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