Le Penguin Hostel is located in the centre 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 cosy 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 9 km from Faro Beach and 1.4 km 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 1.2 km away. The Gambelas University is 6 km away and Faro International Airport is a 10-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Faro
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Myers
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect to get around.
  • Marila
    Brazil Brazil
    The breakfast is excelent and prepared in a very good way The Girls and Boys all The persons from The Group are very kindness With me all The time .IAM seventy five years old and i stay in hostels many hostels in my Life and i never stay...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful warm welcome by the staff. Very nice laid back atmosphere, Great to have some cooked breakfast first thing in the morning. Nice simple help yourself tab fridge bar system
  • Lorenzo
    Italy Italy
    Staff is very kind, they do everything to make you feel confortable. The structure is very nice and the position is really good, in 15 minutes you are at the rail station and city centre.
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely brilliant. Staff were so attentive and helpful they make you feel very welcome. The evening meal was FANTASTIC! We had a veggie strog/ stew thing and I didn't miss any meat. Soo tasty. Thanks for making my stay perfect.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my time at the penguin hostel. The staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful, my room and the place were clean and the breakfast included was a nice bonus. I also enjoyed playing Table Tennis in the communal area and having a...
  • Haralabos
    Greece Greece
    Le Penguin Hostel is in a very central, safe and convenient location as everything is within walking distance. The architecture matches that of the Faro Old Town in a unique traditional Portoguese style. The staff is excellent and very friendly...
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy beds, clean rooms and cooked brekky in the morning!
  • Bhumi
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff was really amazing! Everyone was incredibly helpful, kind, and just fun to be around. The overall atmosphere was very relaxing and lighthearted. It's a great choice if one your goals as a traveler is to meet new people.
  • Peterhcc
    Ireland Ireland
    Extremely nice team worked very hard to make my stay comfortable.Nice open and closed spaces to eat,chat or work from.Location is great,one min walk from 2 large supermarkets and plenty of cafes.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Le Penguin Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
    Additional charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Portuguese

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 90
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Le Penguin Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 9142/14-AL179/14