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FAQS

  • Do you have free parking?

    We don´t have private parking, but there is free parking nearby the hostel. Its a 2-5 min. walk. In high season like July and August it can be trickier to find a spot right away. Let us know before you arrive and we will help you.

  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes, we offer free and secure luggage storage before check-in and after check-out.

  • What is the best way to get to the hostel?

    - Lisbon: Flixbus (cheap) and the busstop in Albufeira is only 5 min. walk away.

    - Faro Airport: Aerobus goes daily and almost hourly direclty to Albufeira Main BusStation from 8am – 8 pm. If you arrive outside these hours, we can organize a private transfer for you. Send us a message. 

    - Lagos or Faro city: Local busses (VAMOS) go daily to Albufeira Main BusStation 

    - Albufeira Main Busstation: Take and UBER/BOLT for 3 Euros to the hostel OR walk 25 min. 

    - Albureira Train Station: 2 different busses and walk 5 min OR UBER/BOLT for 8 Euros.

  • Are sheets and towels included?

    All sheets and linen are included. Towels are for rent 2 Euros and you can keep them until check-out.

  • Can we check-in before 3 pm?

    No, its not possible to check-in before 3 pm, as we are busy cleaning and preparing the hostel for you, but you can leave your luggage with us until check-in time. Please understand that we can´t let you in the hostel before 3 pm, because we are busy and it is a small hostel. We don´t have a lobby like a hotel where you can wait. Once your are in you have access to everything, so we prefer only let guests in for check-in.

  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Lockers and the keys are provided.

  • How much does the Airport Shuttle cost and how frequently is it?

    The airport private shuttle for upto 4 people costs 40 Euros and picks you up any time you want. Book with us.

  • Do you have private double/twin room?

    No, we don´t have private rooms. Only 4, 6 and 8 bed Dormitories.

  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    We do daily trips to the Benagil Caves and we also organize Cliff Jump and Sunset tours. Other tours you can also book with us, like Dophin watching, etc. 

  • Is it possible to check-in after midnight?

    Yes, it is possible to check-in after midnight. Our reception is open 24/7. 

  • Do you have air con in bedrooms?

    No, we don´t have air con in our hostel. Each room has a ventilator. Usually it cools down quit abit at night. 

  • Is there bicycle parking available?

    Yes, we have a secure open air space to park your bicycle.

  • There is a co-working space? How good is the Wi-Fi?

    We don´t have a specific co-working space, but we have plenty of space on our roof terrace which has a covered area and very fast Wi-Fi throughout the entire hostel.

  • Is this suitable for a stag party group of 15 adults?

    No, our hostel is not suitable for any large group or party group like a stag do. Our hostel is small with a backpacker vibe and we like to keep it that way. Large groups or even smaller party groups only disturb our other guests. We don´t have the facilities like bathroom or kitchen space to accommodate large groups.

  • Can we bring alcohol from outside into the hostel?

    No, we don´t allow alcohol from outside. We have a small bar at our roof terrace and also at the reception you can get beer, wine and Sangria for a very fair price. We have this rule not because we want to make money off you. We barely cover our expenses with the drinks. When it was allowed, the fridge would be full of beer and vodka. No space for food. Albufeira is know for its night life and bars. The hostel is literally 2 min. walk away. We prefer the heavy party to be outside of the hostel. We invite our guests to socialize and have a drink on our roof terrace or in our patio and then continue outside. 

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