Rua Pedro Nunes 14, 8000-405 Faro, Portugal
#5 of 46 hotels in Faro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 93 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: January 5, 2025
Catriona
United KingdomNothing!!
Great place! Rui was brilliant. Very clean with everything you could want. Great Location highly recommended. Thank you for lovely stay. If I come back would stay there again.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Paul
United KingdomClean safe convenient and cheap
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Robyn
United KingdomGreat location and the host was super attentive. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Ajna
United KingdomVery good. Very clean. A nice bonus were the little things that can be necessary and useful. Cosmetics, books, beach umbrella for free. Coffee, drinks for a nominal fee. Excellent location. We were very pleased. The price-quality ratio is fully consistent. The owner sent an email with recommendations on places to shop and dine within walking distance. It was very nice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Abdullah
OmanAlmost nothing! But I think in hot summer the fan wont be enough!
I think Rui is one of the Best who runs hotels! His kindness made our stay easier than we thought he’s supporting whenever we asked for something! It was excellent experience!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Glenna
United StatesNothing to dislike.
Location was perfect and Rui was so helpful. He made arrangements for taxi service, provided restaurant recommendations, and was an all-around super host!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 2, 2024
Michelle
AustraliaRui was a wonderful host, greeted us by name, and was very welcoming. Gave us some great info on things to see around Faro. The hostel is in a great spot, clean, comfy, and plenty of space to chill and relax.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 26, 2024
David
United Kingdom**Title:** Exceptional Host – Above and Beyond Care! I can't say enough good things about Rui, our incredible host. During our stay, my daughter unexpectedly fell ill, and Rui went above and beyond to assist us in ways that I would never have expected. His genuine care and concern for our well-being turned a stressful situation into something much more manageable. The accommodation itself was wonderful—clean, comfortable, and well-located—but it’s Rui’s kindness and attentiveness that truly made our stay unforgettable. We felt so supported and safe thanks to his efforts. I highly recommend staying with Rui for anyone looking for not just a place to stay, but a host who truly cares.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Flower
United KingdomThe kitchen area is cleaned every day, and had most things you need. Just the one ceramic hob, so if there were lots wanting to cook, I can imagine it would be a bit crowded.
Very clean, good security, in renovated town house. Rui, the owner, was really helpful and communicative. Comfortable beds, clean sheets and nice white towels. Bathroom was compact, clean and everything worked.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Hoi
Hong KongRui was very friendly and helpful during our stay. It was easy checking in and out, and we have everything we need. Room is clean and tidy, it was a comfortable stay. Location is good too.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 20, 2024
Sreeparvathy
IrelandVery good location close to the city center. We used some of the recommendations Rui had sent on to have a great trip.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Vinicius
AustraliaGreat location, very comfortable and Rui gave us the best tips about places to eat and visit.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Coline
United KingdomNo air con in the rooms, but there is a fan! Just something to consider if you're coming over in peak summer.
Great location, beautiful building, nice bathrooms
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Gabriela
GermanyIt was not in the center exactly but you could walk there in a few minutes and it was close to all amenities, including laundromats. But everything else was perfect.
The rooms and all the hostel were flawless, super clean and very cosy architecture with beautiful tiles. Rui the owner is very nice and helpful and taking good care to make everyone feel welcome. The room was spacious and had shelves, rack, a mirror, and all the basic facilities to feel at home. There was a kitchen where we could cook, have breakfast and prepare sandwiches. There was a big backyard with a table, perfect to hang out or have dinner. There was also a common area with a couch that we did't use much. The private toilet is flawless, very comfortable. We felt like home!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Klaudiusz
United KingdomGood location on quiet street about 5 mins walk from town center, host was very communicative, friendly and flexible, place was very clean and comfortable, if you needed anything, like clothes line to dry you stuff, sunscreen, parasol or fan in room, it was there or easily provided by Rui. Higlhy recommend
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 1, 2024
Jolanta
United KingdomNothing not to like.
The most wonderful host and the loveliest place we could have wished for! Rui (the host) is the most welcoming, sweet, helpful and positive person, who provides his guests with everything (literally everything), they can possibly need. If we brought nothing with us - we would be perfectly fine. Make-up remover, cotton pads, lotions, sun screens, toothpaste, beach umbreallas, and tons of other things. Also - fully stocked fridge with water, beer, chocolate milk, chocolate bars... The room was large, fresh, lovely, the bathroom super clean. I could write much more about this great place, but I'm not sure how much space I'm allowed here. We didn't want to leave. My daughter and I loved every bit of our stay there. Thank you so much, dear Rui. Jola and Elenka.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Angelica
United KingdomNothing. Everythings great!
It has a space outside to chill and kitchen to use whenever needed. The place is also central near everything like the supermarket. Close to the ferry to go to the beach too.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Costantino
United StatesThe host was very friendly and accommodating, lovely and cozy space, would definitely recommend!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Louise
GermanyI had a great stay at Hostel Árvore, it was clean and everything one needs was there, including a little kitchen with coffee machine and some snacks. I felt safe as an alone travelling woman. The city centre and the harbour was easy reachable by foot.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Ben
NetherlandsVery cozy, clean and peaceful property managed by a very welcoming host!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Filippos
United KingdomEverything was great - nothing to dislike.
Rui our host was absolutely brilliant, extremely helpful and accommodating. The place was very clean and had everything needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Faro and we will hopefully get to stay there again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Nebojša
Bosnia and HerzegovinaNo negativ impressions.
Very clean place, close to centre. Host was very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomRoom was smart, clean, cosy, the kitchen and bathroom both fine, had everything you'd need, a good honesty box system for beer, coffee etc, a nice terrace to sit out and relax, eat and drink. I came with my 6 year old daughter and we enjoyed, no issues.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Edward
IrelandWhat was not to like.?
I loved the hostel. It was exceptionally clean. Very comfortable. Well appointed. It has a lovely kitchen and dining room. Also a relaxing outdoor terrace. The owner ,Rui , was a most helpful host. He even provided back medication for a pulled muscle. He also took the time and trouble to ease a potential problem at the airport.Our sincere thanks to Rui. My friend and I had a very enjoyable stay. We will be back to Hostel A Casa da Arvore.
Stayed in January 2024
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