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Son of a Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Albufeira Old Town Square

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Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Front of property
Interior detail
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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R. 5 de Outubro 76, Albufeira, Faro, 8200-002
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peneco Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 10-Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 10-Bed Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 8-Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 8-Bed Dorm)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 6-Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (1 Bed in 6-Bed Dorm)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Albufeira

Son of a Beach Hostel places you steps from Albufeira Old Town Square and within a 20-minute stroll of Praia dos Alemães. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Albufeira Old Town hostel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Albufeira Marina and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Sao Rafael Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castle Wall Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Peneco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praia dos Pescadores - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 10 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Central Planet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tasca D'Alkhaz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪In-Certo Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bailote - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Son of a Beach Hostel

Hostel with free parking, steps from Albufeira Old Town Square
As a guest of Son of a Beach Hostel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Son of a Beach Hostel also features a picnic area, an ATM, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This Albufeira hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Son of a Beach Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Albufeira hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 68970/AL

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Son Of A Hostel Albufeira
Son of a Beach Hostel Albufeira
Son of a Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Son of a Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Son of a Beach Hostel?

Son of a Beach Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Son of a Beach Hostel?

Yep, Son of a Beach Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Son of a Beach Hostel?

Yep, Son of a Beach Hostel is a short 17-minute walk from Praia dos Alemães. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Son of a Beach Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Son of a Beach Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Son of a Beach Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Son of a Beach Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ozge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everthing was amazing except old cleaning lady she is rude and doesn`t respect privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for what it is. Lacking some basics
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacita Paz, BONITA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Just remember to bring conditioner and body lotion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona Mae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Albufeira, right in the old town. Cute place with private bathroom. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a great price. Will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ndapwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The female dorm was spacious and the beds and duvet blanket were comfortable. The high ceiling made it easy to sit on the beds. The facilities were cleaned daily. I appreciated a towel being provided for my stay. The area had lots of stores and vendors to walk around and explore. Cons: The area was quite noisy all night. Noise from nearby restaurants and people walking down the street could be heard loudly at all times. I’d definitely stay in a quieter neighbourhood if I visit again. When packing up my belongings I came across 3 different bugs in the room/locker. There was sometimes a wait to use the female dorm washroom as 6 people are sharing it. There is a strong scent from air fresheners throughout the common areas and dorm which may bother someone with sensitivity to fragrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Carmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too noisy, always noise after midnight, I stayed in suite below the big balcony and you hear everything, chairs constantly moving very difficult to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

We stayed in the private room and it was wonderful, very spacious with contemporary finishes. The staff were also very helpful and friendly would definitely recommend and will 100% return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Heung Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and clean

Really clean, lock box under bed is very big which can place in small to medium suit case. Bathrooms are very clean too. Everyone was respectful of space and cleanliness. And great location, right outside the 2 restaurant are very good too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and room

Great spot in the middle of the old town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

YOUNGLONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's the best private room in a hostel.

I stayed in a private room with a king bed and everything was really good except that the front desk is a bit limited to its opening hours. After they get off work and there's no one left at the desk, things might get a bit frustrating because of the people staying. Due to the acoustic of the kitchen that is very close to most of the rooms, the sound of people chatting and drinking can be delivered really loudly to your room. Apart from that, everything was really thoughtful and good. However the room was really nice. I've stayed in some private room which can't really guarantee the privacy for some reasons but this one was really nice for such a low price. I'd definitely stay there again next time I visit Albufeira.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

tien l

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect for short stay

the hostel is awesome, right in the centre of Albufeira, few minutes walk to the beach, cafe shops and restaurant, literally everything is there. the room is spacious for 10 beds, comfy bed too. the only problem is the shower is blocked most of the time, so the shower room/ toilet floor is wet most of the time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorei a minha hospedagem! A localização é muito boa, dá pra fazer tudo à pé. Perto da praia, lojas e restaurantes. Atendimento atencioso. O quarto que eu fiquei era bem organizado e silencioso. Banheiro grande e sempre limpo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé, au début des rues passantes, proximité avec les restaurants, pas incommodés par les établissements bruyants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASSMINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simpatia das funcionárias, cama confortável, bom espaço de arrumação.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

thaise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospedagem excelente.

A estadia foi excelente! Funcionarios educados e solícitos. O local é lindo, confortável e muito organizado.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

RIADH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the heart of events

You are in the heart of the old town, in the heart of life. An ultra modern hostel with local architectural style. It is really very relaxing and very close to the beach, the arteries of the mystical city of Albufeira and even the famous avenue of freedom. I never forget my great experience and especially the super nice team person by father. I arrived very late and imagine, being lost for my first time the security man came to pick me up and guide me. Well done and a big thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023