Hostel Sunlight House

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Rua Francisco Lázaro Cortes N 11, 8000-143 Faro, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1205 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,206 reviews

The staff was really friendly and the rooftop for breakfadt was fantastic. The location close to the center.

Piiitre Austria

Option to book shuttle to the airport. Take-away breakfast prepared by the staff since we had an early flight. Coffee & Tea in the room Roof top terrace view was beautiful

Mieke Belgium

Check in was very pleasant and nice, workers are very friendly. There is free parking next to the building. The terrace was nice in the morning. The breakfast was good as well. It was cool to see planes take off from the terrace.

Petra Estonia

All the people working at Sunlight was very kind and gente. They have a special care preparing and setting the breakfast.

Danielle Brazil

Staff were very attentive and provided good advices for excursions, restaurants and fado's place. Little details such as flowers offered on the breakfast tray,... Location of the hotel in the city center close to any places of interest

Anne France

Breakfast was amazing. Staff were kind and accommodating.

Madhushan United Kingdom

The room is very cozy with nice decoration. The house was clean and the breakfast was super! It is near to nice restaurants, the main station and the port.

María Germany

We loved absolute everything at the Sunlight House: from the stylish and unique décor to the amazing breakfast and super friendly staff. Sunlight House is well located and in case you are driving a car there is free street parking really near. We enjoyed it so much we are already thinking of going back! We definitely recommend the place to anyone wishing to stay and enjoy Faro.

Vivi Puerto Rico

Amazing location, great breakfast and friendly staff

Natalia Spain

Best breakfast found in a hotel, a great location and great staff

Ouail France
8.7
Excellent
1,206 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff was really friendly and the rooftop for breakfadt was fantastic. The location close to the center.”
    Piiitre Piiitre Austria Austria
  • “Option to book shuttle to the airport. Take-away breakfast prepared by the staff since we had an early flight. Coffee & Tea in the room Roof top terrace view was beautiful”
    Mieke Mieke Belgium Belgium
  • “Check in was very pleasant and nice, workers are very friendly. There is free parking next to the building. The terrace was nice in the morning. The breakfast was good as well.”
    Petra Petra Estonia Estonia
  • “All the people working at Sunlight was very kind and gente. They have a special care preparing and setting the breakfast.”
    Danielle Danielle Brazil Brazil
  • “Staff were very attentive and provided good advices for excursions, restaurants and fado's place. Little details such as flowers offered on the breakfast tray,...”
    Anne Anne France France
  • “Breakfast was amazing. Staff were kind and accommodating.”
    Madhushan Madhushan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room is very cozy with nice decoration. The house was clean and the breakfast was super! It is near to nice restaurants, the main station and the port.”
    María María Germany Germany
  • “We loved absolute everything at the Sunlight House: from the stylish and unique décor to the amazing breakfast and super friendly staff.”
    Vivi Vivi Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  • “Amazing location, great breakfast and friendly staff”
    Natalia Natalia Spain Spain
  • “Best breakfast found in a hotel, a great location and great staff”
    Ouail Ouail France France

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.9

Stay in the heart of Faro – Excellent location – show map

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Sunlight House is a B&B located in the center of Faro a 2-minute walk from Old Town. Free WiFi access is available.

Guests have at their disposal 2 double rooms, 1 triple room with bathroom, and 4 double rooms with 3 shared bathrooms. A romantic atmosphere is presented in all the details.

Sunlight House has a shared kitchen available where guests can prepare their own meals. Alternatively guests can visit the great variety of restaurants serving traditional Algarve dishes with fish and seafood.

At Sunlight House guests will find a shared lounge and terrace overlooking the sea and the old town. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, water sports, cooking lessons, fishing, boat tours to the islands and Ria Formosa Natural Park. There is free parking close from the property.

The hostel is 6.7 mi from Faro Beach, 1,000 feet from Cathedral of Faro and 1,650 feet from Faro Marina. Faro Airport is 5 mi away.

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

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

Sunlight House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 24, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Elevator

Property Highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 1,206 reviews
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  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.5
    Breakfast
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Piiitre Austria

    “The staff was really friendly and the rooftop for breakfadt was fantastic. The location close to the center.”

  • Mieke Belgium

    “Option to book shuttle to the airport. Take-away breakfast prepared by the staff since we had an early flight. Coffee & Tea in the room Roof top terrace view was beautiful”

  • Petra Estonia

    “Check in was very pleasant and nice, workers are very friendly. There is free parking next to the building. The terrace was nice in the morning. The breakfast was good as well. It was cool to see planes take off from the terrace.”

  • Danielle Brazil

    “All the people working at Sunlight was very kind and gente. They have a special care preparing and setting the breakfast.”

  • Anne France

    “Staff were very attentive and provided good advices for excursions, restaurants and fado's place. Little details such as flowers offered on the breakfast tray,... Location of the hotel in the city center close to any places of interest”

  • Madhushan United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was amazing. Staff were kind and accommodating.”

  • María Germany

    “The room is very cozy with nice decoration. The house was clean and the breakfast was super! It is near to nice restaurants, the main station and the port.”

  • Vivi Puerto Rico

    “We loved absolute everything at the Sunlight House: from the stylish and unique décor to the amazing breakfast and super friendly staff. Sunlight House is well located and in case you are driving a car there is free street parking really near. We enjoyed it so much we are already thinking of going back! We definitely recommend the place to anyone wishing to stay and enjoy Faro.”

  • Natalia Spain

    “Amazing location, great breakfast and friendly staff”

  • Ouail France

    “Best breakfast found in a hotel, a great location and great staff”

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is it quiet at night?
    Sunlight House is located in one of the most quiet areas of city downtown.
    Answered on August 18, 2019
  • Você tem espaço para guardar bicicletas à noite?
    Yes we do! Sim temos!
    Answered on June 20, 2020
  • Hi, is the house close to a nice beach and restaurants for dinner? thank you
    Yes it is. We are located next to Faro's old town, Marina, Bus & Train Station, Boat pier and all the best Venues in town. Thank you
    Answered on September 10, 2020
  • Can we leave off luggage prior to 3 pm check-in ?
    Yes. We are happy to keep our guests belongings until the check in begins.
    Answered on December 18, 2021
  • Does this property have lift from ground floor bedroom to restaurant terrace?
    Yes we have
    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on November 12, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent 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
  • Palacete Belmarço
    0.1 miles
  • Faro Archaeological Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of Faro
    0.2 miles
  • Arco da Vila
    0.2 miles
  • Algarve Live Science Centre
    0.2 miles
  • Faro Marina
    0.3 miles
  • Lethes Theatre
    0.4 miles
  • Carmo Church & Bones Chapel
    0.5 miles
  • São Luís Stadium
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Church of São Lourenço
    6.4 miles
  • Vilamoura Marina
    11.4 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Barreta Beach
    2.4 miles
  • Faro Beach
    2.5 miles
  • Farol Beach
    4.6 miles
  • Quinta do Lago Beach
    4.9 miles
  • Ancao Beach
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Faro Train Station
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Faro Airport
    2.1 miles
How to get to Sunlight House from Faro Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Sunlight House Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Elevator
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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House rules Sunlight House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 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

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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 late arrivals from 23:00 onward are subject to a surcharge of EUR 10.

Please note that free car parking is available nearby at Largo de São Francisco – GPS 37.0126247,-7.9324523

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

Please inform Sunlight House 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: 2351/AL

FAQs about Sunlight House

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

  • Sunlight House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sunlight House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sunlight House by:

    • Bus 30min

  • Sunlight House is 1,650 feet from the center of Faro.

  • Guests staying at Sunlight House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Sunlight House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.