The Paintshop Hostel

The Paintshop Hostel is the 1ST and BEST hostel in Figueira da Foz (as voted by guests), created by Backpackers for Backpackers. Recently voted in the Top 8 Hostels in Portugal and Top 20 Hostels in Europe (Buzzfeed 2017) we've got everything you need for a comfortable and fun stay on this popular Atlantic surf & seaside resort. We're proud to offer guests a fully equipped kitchen, free continental breakfast, DVD lounge, comfy beds, hot & powerful showers, fully-stocked private Sports Bar showing ALL the EURO 2021 football matches this year, beer garden, internet cafe, bike rental, laundry facilities and free street parking. The Paintshop Hostel has become well-known for its friendly welcome, laid back atmosphere, relaxed and homely vibe, excellent facilities and easy access to the local surf and night spots! Close to all the restaurants, nightlife, casino, and Europe's widest beach, Figueira da Foz is the perfect place to break the journey between Porto and Lisbon. Lovingly created with the Traveller and Surfer in mind, the Paintshop Hostel offers great value accommodation with a choice of private rooms and mixed dorms. All prices include free breakfast every morning & free WiFi! The Paintshop Bar and Beer Garden is private for our guests and a great place to kick back after a long day at the beach and make new friends. if you're lucky you might even time it right to join one of our famous Pizza or BBQ evenings. If you feel like staying in and relaxing we have heaps of DVDs, free popcorn, and satellite TV. We have an internet cafe where you can surf the net, charge your iPod, upload your photos, print your boarding passes and plan the rest of your travels. There's a pool table in the hostel too and a book exchange...so grab a book to take to the beach or for any long journey ahead. Figueira da Foz is a Surfers Paradise - with uncrowded beaches and surf breaks along the Silver Coast. Here at the Paintshop Hostel we provide surfboard & wetsuit rentals for our guests and we can organise surf lessons with qualified local surf instructors. Warning - 1 night will not be long enough! PLEASE NOTE: We do not have credit card facility at the Paintshop. Free street-parking is available and cannot be pre-booked (please ask on arrival). 'Absolutely everything has been wonderful from the lovely welcome to the personal lift to the train station at the end of our stay. From the big things like good internet and amazing pillows + showers, to the little things like remembering everyone's names' - Anna and Ashley (Australia) 'Loved the laid back atmosphere, the surf and the Super Bock! Also cheers for all the where to eat and drink ideas. Will definitely be back' Tim and Andrea (Germany) 'A piece of home from home - you'll find it difficult to leave' - Emma (Australia) 'This good value option offers shiny new facilities...' Lonely Planet