Is breakfast offered at the property?

Breakfast is not included with the stay.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 00:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange transfers by contacting the property in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Faro, just a 1-minute drive from Faro Marina and 14 minutes from Olhao Harbour. It is approximately 6.5 km from Faro Intl. Airport and close to attractions like Sao Pedro Church and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies for additional guests or extra beds?

Extra beds are available for a fee of EUR 15 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Albergaria Formosa

What guests think

At Albergaria Formosa, travellers highlight a very central, walkable location near Faro's old town and transport hubs, generally clean rooms with comfortable beds, friendly hosting by Filipe, and useful shared spaces like a communal kitchen, lounge, and courtyard.

Rooms range from small and simple to very spacious, in a renovated historic building that many find charming and good value. Access involves stairs and limited vehicle drop-off, and several guests noted sewage-like odors in bathrooms or rooms alongside occasional maintenance hiccups such as drains or door latches. Overall, it suits budget-conscious travellers seeking a simple, dependable base.

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Facilities

Guests value the communal kitchen, lounge, and courtyard in a charming historic building. Access requires stairs and you cannot drive to the door; parking convenience varies.

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Martin

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très beau hôtel , propre, sécurisé, au centre-ville, plein des restaurants à proximité. Chambre spacieuse, salle de bain privée. Parking dans la rue facile. Accueil +. À répéter !

6

Lisa

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pratique car très central, par contre le parking n'est pas facile, donc quand il faut porter les bagages c'est moins drôle...et on doit monter un escalier pr accéder au logement. Le confort est correct mais il ne faut pas regarder de trop près la propreté (taches sur les couettes et drap, poussière sous les lits) De plus nous avions une mauvaise odeur d'égout dans la chambre qui venait de la salle de bain.

8

Florence

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Albergaria Formosa is a simple guest house with all the essential facilities. It is conveniently located just off the busy street, and a few minutes walk from the bus and train stations. These is a communal kitchen that all the guests can use to make food. Flippe contacted me for my arrival time and provided me with the entry code for the main entrance access so I could leave my suitcase with the cleaning staff I’m a locked room before check in time. There is a comfortable sitting room where guests can hang out and wait for check in. There is certain charm in staying in a renovated historic building in the middle of Faro.

8

Amber

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was communicative and asked for arrival time in order to be present to check us in, which all went smoothly. The room was simple with 4 twin beds and a small private bathroom. Water, kettle and cups were available in room. Beds were good bedding was very thin. Felt like a hostel. Neighborhood was lovely and walkable. You cannot drive up to the door but it is a very short walk from the road. Accommodation met our needs for one night stay.

6

Kamille

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It's fine. Location is amazing and that is the appeal. Service is minimal and unconventional. It stormed extremely hard the first night we stayed and unfortunated some water leaked into the room from both the ceiling tile and the window; this caused some of my devices to get wet. I notified to property and they didn't even bother to respond. The check-in process isn't ideal but it isn't horrible. The front door code pad is frustrating to say the least. The listing says laundry on-site--it isn't. It's a laundromat 2 doors down on the main road.

8

Ramgopal

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We got a pretty large room with clean and comfortable beds. The place had an ensuite kitchen and bathroom. There was a shared kitchen area and lots of spaces for people to just meet and chat. The location was great - walkable from most tourist attractions. Everything was at walkable distance. While you need to take a taxi from the airport, the train station is literally 5 mins walk.

10

Ellie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very value for money. We had a very large family room (probably the biggest room we have stayed in). Location is fantastic too, very close to everything. Service was great, we arrived at midnight and Filipe was there to check us in with a smile. Facilities: fairly basic bedding, has got a small kitchen with a microwave. Given the low price we pay, we thought this was very good value. Building: the building itself is beautiful!

10

Pamela

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well located for sight seeing, shopping, tourist information and just relaxing . Common kitchen was well equipped and there was a common sitting room. Room was near, tidy and clean.

10

Martin

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place with rooms around an open air courtyard. Good location close to the old town. Took me a while to figure out the front door lock. Worked much better when I read the instructions properly!

10

Prakaidao

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

3 rd spare bed is very low and not comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful, the kitchen really clean , the hotel right in hight street.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised across many stays. However, several reviews note sewer-like odors and occasional maintenance lapses such as stains or dust.

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Syeda

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service & everything cleaned and tidy

6

Lisa

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pratique car très central, par contre le parking n'est pas facile, donc quand il faut porter les bagages c'est moins drôle...et on doit monter un escalier pr accéder au logement. Le confort est correct mais il ne faut pas regarder de trop près la propreté (taches sur les couettes et drap, poussière sous les lits) De plus nous avions une mauvaise odeur d'égout dans la chambre qui venait de la salle de bain.

4

Wyn

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vores badeværelse lugtede rigtig dårligt og så var afløbet delvist stoppet. Vores puder var ikke god at sove med. Beliggenheden var godt og service fra Felipe var godt. Tekøkken var lidt lille og meget åben og der var lugtgener fra den.

8

P A

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent central room before an early flight from Faro airport. Newly renovated, very clean, comfortable, good shower and within 5 minutes walk of bus and train station. Ticked all my boxes! Thank you for your hospitality, Filipe.

8

Carla

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Lugar bem localizado e a limpeza impecável.

8

Ramgopal

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We got a pretty large room with clean and comfortable beds. The place had an ensuite kitchen and bathroom. There was a shared kitchen area and lots of spaces for people to just meet and chat. The location was great - walkable from most tourist attractions. Everything was at walkable distance. While you need to take a taxi from the airport, the train station is literally 5 mins walk.

10

Les

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Completely different is the inside to the underwhelming front door, Clean and comfortable

10

Rolando

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location, plain but served its purpose, very clean, a little noisy at night, but overall it was great

10

Pamela

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well located for sight seeing, shopping, tourist information and just relaxing . Common kitchen was well equipped and there was a common sitting room. Room was near, tidy and clean.

6

FENG-TZE

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, walking distance to old town of Faro. But… WiFi connection and speed is not good. There is not good smell in the room and the whole facility. The bathroom door cannot be locked and even ga after you close it.

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Rooms

Room sizes vary from small and simple to very large; beds are generally comfortable. Some mention thin bedding or uncomfortable extra beds/pillows.

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Sara

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice, clean, fast communication. Great location. Could use more storage spaces especially in the bathroom. Ne prepared it is a small room but you'll survive

10

WILLIAM

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay, one night, on route to airport. Very kind and helpful staff, clean comfortable room with nice ensuite. Only one minor problem was the stairs as we had two large, heavy cases. Good value and location

10

Thea

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Een prima plek in het centrum van Faro. Erg aardige host. We moesten een vroege vlucht halen en hebben 1 nachtje geboekt in de suite. Fijne bedden. Dus goed geslapen.

8

Amber

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was communicative and asked for arrival time in order to be present to check us in, which all went smoothly. The room was simple with 4 twin beds and a small private bathroom. Water, kettle and cups were available in room. Beds were good bedding was very thin. Felt like a hostel. Neighborhood was lovely and walkable. You cannot drive up to the door but it is a very short walk from the road. Accommodation met our needs for one night stay.

8

Ramgopal

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We got a pretty large room with clean and comfortable beds. The place had an ensuite kitchen and bathroom. There was a shared kitchen area and lots of spaces for people to just meet and chat. The location was great - walkable from most tourist attractions. Everything was at walkable distance. While you need to take a taxi from the airport, the train station is literally 5 mins walk.

10

Ethan Thomas

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ideal location, a very short walk from loads of restaurants, bars and mini-marts. Room was spacious and clean with a nice shared outdoor area. Filipe was a great host, very polite and helpful. Reccomend for anyone staying in Faro.

10

Ellie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very value for money. We had a very large family room (probably the biggest room we have stayed in). Location is fantastic too, very close to everything. Service was great, we arrived at midnight and Filipe was there to check us in with a smile. Facilities: fairly basic bedding, has got a small kitchen with a microwave. Given the low price we pay, we thought this was very good value. Building: the building itself is beautiful!

10

Irinel

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had one night stay, the room was cozy but had everything we needed, was clean and quite fresh during the night, we didn’t used the aircon. The host, Felipe super friendly, waited for us for a late check in. The price was fairly cheap considering the location, city centre, full of pubs and clubs.

10

Rolando

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location, plain but served its purpose, very clean, a little noisy at night, but overall it was great

10

Prakaidao

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

3 rd spare bed is very low and not comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful, the kitchen really clean , the hotel right in hight street.

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Service

Filipe is frequently praised for friendly, responsive communication and smooth check-ins. There are isolated complaints about unaddressed issues during a stay.

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Syeda

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service & everything cleaned and tidy

10

Elizabeth

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family stayed one night in the private room/bathroom to be close to the airport. The property was clean and conveniently located to the historic downtown. Filipe met us upon arrival and was both punctual and helpful. We would stay here again.

8

P A

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent central room before an early flight from Faro airport. Newly renovated, very clean, comfortable, good shower and within 5 minutes walk of bus and train station. Ticked all my boxes! Thank you for your hospitality, Filipe.

8

Amber

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was communicative and asked for arrival time in order to be present to check us in, which all went smoothly. The room was simple with 4 twin beds and a small private bathroom. Water, kettle and cups were available in room. Beds were good bedding was very thin. Felt like a hostel. Neighborhood was lovely and walkable. You cannot drive up to the door but it is a very short walk from the road. Accommodation met our needs for one night stay.

6

Kamille

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It's fine. Location is amazing and that is the appeal. Service is minimal and unconventional. It stormed extremely hard the first night we stayed and unfortunated some water leaked into the room from both the ceiling tile and the window; this caused some of my devices to get wet. I notified to property and they didn't even bother to respond. The check-in process isn't ideal but it isn't horrible. The front door code pad is frustrating to say the least. The listing says laundry on-site--it isn't. It's a laundromat 2 doors down on the main road.

8

Beatriz

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Filipe un chico excelente. Buena ubicación.

10

Ethan Thomas

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ideal location, a very short walk from loads of restaurants, bars and mini-marts. Room was spacious and clean with a nice shared outdoor area. Filipe was a great host, very polite and helpful. Reccomend for anyone staying in Faro.

10

yawurry

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Filipe was very helpful and rooms clean

10

Irinel

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had one night stay, the room was cozy but had everything we needed, was clean and quite fresh during the night, we didn’t used the aircon. The host, Felipe super friendly, waited for us for a late check in. The price was fairly cheap considering the location, city centre, full of pubs and clubs.

10

Marc

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff

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Location

Central and walkable, close to the old town plus bus and train stations, with many restaurants and shops nearby. Vehicle access to the door is limited.

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Florence

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Albergaria Formosa is a simple guest house with all the essential facilities. It is conveniently located just off the busy street, and a few minutes walk from the bus and train stations. These is a communal kitchen that all the guests can use to make food. Flippe contacted me for my arrival time and provided me with the entry code for the main entrance access so I could leave my suitcase with the cleaning staff I’m a locked room before check in time. There is a comfortable sitting room where guests can hang out and wait for check in. There is certain charm in staying in a renovated historic building in the middle of Faro.

8

P A

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent central room before an early flight from Faro airport. Newly renovated, very clean, comfortable, good shower and within 5 minutes walk of bus and train station. Ticked all my boxes! Thank you for your hospitality, Filipe.

8

Reiza A

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Localização perfeita.

10

Richard

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nice room right in the middle of the good places to visit in Faro

8

Carla

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Lugar bem localizado e a limpeza impecável.

8

Ramgopal

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We got a pretty large room with clean and comfortable beds. The place had an ensuite kitchen and bathroom. There was a shared kitchen area and lots of spaces for people to just meet and chat. The location was great - walkable from most tourist attractions. Everything was at walkable distance. While you need to take a taxi from the airport, the train station is literally 5 mins walk.

10

Ethan Thomas

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ideal location, a very short walk from loads of restaurants, bars and mini-marts. Room was spacious and clean with a nice shared outdoor area. Filipe was a great host, very polite and helpful. Reccomend for anyone staying in Faro.

10

Rolando

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location, plain but served its purpose, very clean, a little noisy at night, but overall it was great

10

Martin

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place with rooms around an open air courtyard. Good location close to the old town. Took me a while to figure out the front door lock. Worked much better when I read the instructions properly!

6

FENG-TZE

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, walking distance to old town of Faro. But… WiFi connection and speed is not good. There is not good smell in the room and the whole facility. The bathroom door cannot be locked and even ga after you close it.

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Albergaria Formosa

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