Faroway Hostel

Rua Dom Francisco Gomes 18, 8000-000 Faro, Portugal
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Faroway Hostel

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Scored 8
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,427 reviews

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Faroway Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Faro. The property is located 16 miles from Vilamoura Marina, 17 miles from Tavira Island and 27 miles from Algarve Shopping Center. The property is 7.4 miles from Church of São Lourenço, and within a few steps of the city center. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a city view. Popular points of interest near Faroway Hostel include Cathedral of Faro, Lethes Theatre and Faro Marina. Faro Airport is 8.1 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 285 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> of the accommodation, making it easy to explore Faro. The terrace was a favourite spot for relaxation. Staff were praised for their friendliness. However, room soundproofing was a concern due to street noise. Room and <b>bed comfort</b> received mixed reviews.
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Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chrystalla
    Canada Canada
    “Location and the quiet of the room despite being located very centrally.”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So clean,room nice bed so lots of space between bed”
  • Adjaratou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was in the heart of Faro. Close to everything and quite easy to find. Well maintained and cleaned everyday!! I have witnessed it with my own eyes.”
  • Blerina
    Albania Albania
    “I enjoyed a lot staying here! Faroway Hostel Is such a nice place! The location is super :)”
  • Zosia
    United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
    “Great location, lovely restaurants nearby, value for money for one night. Bed is a bit hard but I slept well.”
  • Manolis
    Greece 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 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 Taiwan
    “single beds instead of bunk beds in a spacious room are big bonus”

Area info

Amenities of Faroway Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 15 is required on arrival. That's about $15. 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.

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

A surcharge of 2.50 EUR applies for arrivals after check-in hours (23:00). All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

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,)

A damage deposit of € 15 is required on arrival. 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.

License number: 116311/AL

FAQs about Faroway Hostel

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

  • Check-in at Faroway Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Bar crawls
    • Entertainment staff

  • Faroway Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Faro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.