I stayed at the hostel from 20th till 23rd June (8 beds female). The location is perfect, quite unassuming from outside, but right in the city centre and 5 minutes walking distance from the long distance buses or the port. The staff was very nice and helpful. Rooms are spacious and clean. I really enjoyed the family dinners (also with the sister hostel), met so many interesting people and with 15-20€, I had so much delicious food/Sangria/Beer that I didn’t even need to have dinner outside 😃😃😃…and if family dinners are not your thing, there is also a big kitchen where you can prep your own meal. Finally pub crawls and the day trip activities (I did the Bengail, Algar Seco and Marinha Adventure Tour) were amazing 😍

I only wish there was breakfast offered (also with the possibility of paying).

A wonderful stay, I had a private room and bathroom and it was comparable to a hotel. It was very quiet despite it being a hostel, they do specify they are not a party hostel which I like. The location was 10/10, could easily walk all over Faro. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this stay to any type of traveller, and I would stay here again when next in Faro. I also booked a tour day of through the hostel with the company XTOURS ALGRAVE to the Benagil caves. This turned out to be a huge highlight of my trip and I'm so glad I booked it, the guide was amazing! I definitely recommend checking out the tours and excursions offered through the hostel.

The only issue I had was with the transfer from the airport that I had booked weeks in advance. I booked this as I was landing very late. However the transfer didn't arrive till an hour after I had exited baggage claim and I contacted the hostel several times. I would recommend taking a bus to the hostel if coming during the day, or just grabbing a taxi if coming at night, do not book the transfer service. They were also not able to offer me any sort of discount on the price of the transfer.

very clean, nice vibe, nice crowd, events organized for guests, good location 5min to center but away from the crowds and noise

there is apparently some fine print somewhere that they have lockers but no locks included, which is unexpected for this price range, they don’t have them for rent, and you can only buy a padlock for 5€, and an extra towel is another 5€ which is ridiculous, one of the reception staff was very unfriendly and unhelpful, amd had an attitude, said that usually hostels don’t include locks, which isn’t true, for this price range is rather the exception, her colleague was a bit nicer trying to offer solutions. but it was unpleasant. also they send too many messages through the platform and all of them are long, and mostly unnecessary, should be short and concise for easy read on the phone

The hostel is located perfectly in the centre, a walking distance from the station (8 minutes) and close to all sights. I stayed in a private room with own bathroom, the room was very nice and cosy, a nice bathroom and a comfortable bed. The common area was also well designed, a big kitchen, a big shared space with tables and armchairs. Unfortunately, no breakfast option is offered, but this is understandable since it is a hostel. The staff was very kind and helpful.

Hostellicious has a very unique vibe. It catalyses conversations between strangers from all over. I loved it

This was my first-ever stay in a hostel, and I must say – it was AMAZING! The best decision I made was switching from a hotel room to a hostel. I had a private room with a private bathroom, which allowed me to maintain privacy while also exploring the hostel environment. I must say, it was such an amazing experience. The hostel was overall very nice, clean, and comfy. The receptionists were always happy to help and offer advice. There’s a room where you can leave your luggage, and even after you check out, you can still hang out in the common area and don’t have to leave right away. There are so many activities to do in Faro, and the hostel helps you with signing up. There’s also a WhatsApp group – such a fantastic idea – where the hostel posts about various activities happening that day. They also have dinner every evening, followed by a pub crawl. I stayed for two nights and joined the dinner and pub crawl both evenings, and I must say, it was such a fun experience. The dinner was delicious, with a starter, main course, dessert, and a beer included, all for a reasonable price. You meet so many people during dinner, and it felt like enjoying a meal with family. Afterward, you can join the pub crawl, which is an absolute blast! I must say, this hostel was a wonderful surprise, and I hope there are more hostels like this because it’s exactly what I’m looking for when traveling solo. Thank you for what you do, Hostellicious – it’s truly amazing!

I loved the desk setup in the private room! The complimentary coffee, excellent location, and inviting common areas made the stay even better. Since I was at the end of a three-month trip and feeling low on social energy, I appreciated that it was a relaxed space where I could comfortably keep to myself. At the same time, there was a great social atmosphere for those who wanted it. The hostel struck a perfect balance—it was lively until around 10 or 11 PM (I can’t quite remember), but afterward, it was quiet and peaceful for a good night’s rest.

The private room was very bare-bones and could use a little extra love. One of the side tables was dented and slanted downwards, and there were visible holes in the stark white walls from where dorm beds used to be. The bathroom could use some improvements as well—additional counter space and hooks would be helpful, and the large, communal layout lacked privacy. While this was fine for a budget stay, a little extra attention to detail would go a long way in making the space more inviting.

I liked this Hostel a lot and I have stayed here before which is the best thing I can say about this place.

The online registration process was, I thought, over intrusive and asking for too much personal information and data. Most of it unnecessary for standard online registration.

The stay was truly beyond my expectations, the staff was super friendly and helpful any tips for getting around to get food or any activities you need to do through the day was easy to organize, they have a WhatsApp group and have dinners every evening which I highly recommend as on your first day you can meet some really fun people, they also do pub crawls Monday to Saturday which is really fun and easy make some new friends. For my first stay in the hostel I had zero expectations but it turned out to be the experience and decisions I made, I met some really amazing people and I would highly recommend to anyone choose this place also, you will not regret it as a solo traveler.

Nothing I didn't like like, just note to anyone coming you can buy a lock to keep your stuff safe for 5 euros. The heating in the rooms are automatically set by reception so you will have to ask them the temperature you wanna control, other than that all good 👍

I must say that all that I write is regarding the room in this hostel, not a bed. So please don't think it is about a normal hostel experience on a new level. The room was nice and clean, there was a good AC and good amount of free space, including one table. However, there were no appliances or coffee machine in a room. Maybe there was something as part of hostel facility, I did not check. The location is not central but it is not far away from it, you just need a 10-min walk to reach the central part of it. There is a vegan place nearby if it is important to you and the bone chapel is just a stone's throw from the hostel. Wifi was great and I had no issues at all. I would say, it is a pretty decent room for a hostel.

I cannot remember anything bad in my experience. But again, I lived in a room so it was a bit another situation.