Faroway Hostel
Rua Dom Francisco Gomes 18, 8000-000 Faro, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 943 reviews)
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I enjoyed a lot staying here! Faroway Hostel Is such a nice place! The location is super :)

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Faroway Hostel is centrally located on a commercial pedestrian street in Faro and features a shared lounge area, a kitchen and a reception open from 14:00 to 23:00. Check-ins after 23:00 have an additional cost. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Rooms have access to shared bathroom and toilet facilities. Guests have free access to the common kitchen and lounge areas. The tour desk can help arrange excursions and bicycles can be rented on site. Faroway Hostel is located just 328 feet from the historic area of the city and 1969 feet from Faro Bus Station. Faro Train Station is a 10-minute walk away and Faro Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Faro, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Faroway Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 6, 2014- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Blerina
Albania
“I enjoyed a lot staying here! Faroway Hostel Is such a nice place! The location is super :)” - Zofia
United Kingdom
“The hostel was excellent: the room (a 4-bed female dorm) was airy and spacious, the bed very comfortable and the place super clean. It had a cool design too! The kitchen was very functional and the roof terrace was a lovely place to relax and have...” - Maaike
Netherlands
“it’s a lovely place with a super friendly owner, I just spend one night but I wish I spend more time! beautiful little terrace, clean showers, big rooms!” - Carla
United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely restaurants nearby, value for money for one night. Bed is a bit hard but I slept well.” - Manolis
Greece
“Had a wonderful short stay. Very kind and welcoming staff. In a central and beautiful part of the city.” - Hayashi
United States of America
“Faro-way is a super-friendly, cozy-with-style, laid-back hostel with a vet pleasant beach town vibe in it's decor. It's right in the middle of the small shopping/eating district, and a 5-10 min. Walk to anywhere else (the old town, train station,...” - Huichin
Taiwan
“single beds instead of bunk beds in a spacious room are big bonus” - Natália
Slovakia
“Super friendly staff, beautiful terrace, a lot of snack and food to choose from for breakfast” - Sehrish
United Kingdom
“super friendly host, the atmosphere is calm and lovely guests. the town is safe and easy to access other parts of the algarve. as a Muslim woman I felt super safe and accepted. best time ever!” - Charlotte
France
“Great stay! Will recommend 100%! The terrace is just amazing!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is it quiet at night?
yes its very calmAnswered on 3 July 2020
Area info *
Amenities of Faroway HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bar
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of EUR 15 is required on arrival. That's about 15.77USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
The fine print
Please note that towels are not provided. Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property for the following extra charges: Towels: 1.50 EUR (per Towel,)
Bar is closed from Thu, Mar 10, 2022 until Sun, May 01, 2022
License number: 116311/AL
A damage deposit of EUR 15 is required on arrival. That's about 15.77USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Faroway Hostel
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Check-in at Faroway Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Faroway Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Faroway Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Faro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Faroway Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bar crawls
- Entertainment staff