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Reviews of Casa da Madalena Backpackers Hostel

10 Travessa da Madalena, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

#1 of 45 hotels in Faro

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 414 hostel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    Was not disappointed and will stay again when next In faro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing location,staff super friendly from the moment you walk in the door its smiles and happy faces.. kitchen always clean the whole place smelt clean and fresh…the beds are memory foam so you’ll have a night sleep.. if you have a chance take the time to speak to Andrea super cool guy and great recommendation of place to go and see..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    10
    Best hostel in Faro!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice hostel with an amazing terrace, perfect position for moving around. Guys at the reception always nice and available!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing stay! The staff is so cool and kind! They are really good to recommend things to do and they actually reserve things for you to make your life easier. If I’m back in faro I will definitely stay there again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    A+

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing hostel with a very friendly team that makes you feel welcome immediately! The roof top terrace is great and offers lots of space to enjoy the sun. Can only recommend a stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pancakes! Just kidding, I loved everything, from the people working there, to the place and the guests

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and help you make a friend in the hostel. It’s extremely clean and well looked after. I have also never felt safer in a hostel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    10
    Best stay of Alvor without any doubt
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My stay in Alvor was very nice thanks to Simon and his girfriend Sofie. Their rooftop had an amazing view over the town. The rooms were decorated in a mix of Swedish and Portuguese styles. This has been well thought of. Sofie has a lot of skills for interior design. Also I liked the idea of the 'honest bar' where drinks are stored in a fridge and payments can be done based upon trust. This already explains how much trust the hosts give to their guests. I want to thank also for the nice kitesurf session I had with the host Simon. As I mentioned, very friendly people. I hope sincerily that you will be meeting them soon.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    This place felt like home and absolutely made my stay in Faro.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, this place is amazing.

    The people working at the hostel were the best. They really make an effort to get to know you. Also everyone staying in the hostel were kind, amazing people. And of course, the pancakes and rooftop!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Casa da Madalena is beautiful place to stay. Staff is very friendly and open, can help you with everything. Pancakes for the breakfast are amazing! I would highly recommend this hostel for solo travelers ☺️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    10
    Great staff, great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Cátia is so nice and helpful. She showed around the hostel and helped to figure out the activities and also recommended restaurants

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As a tall person, the upper bunk beds were very high up, a bit too close to the ceiling, but nothing that would create an issue. Just the first time i noticed how high up they are.

    Outdoor shower, happy hour with the 1euro beer, Comfortable rooftop, well organized. Everything was well thought out. Location is perfect, easy to reach from the Flixbus stop or bus station, they have a 24h desk and are fast to reply, easy to reach and communicate with. Local tips and safety high notch as well.:)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    I wanted to stay there only for 3 nights and then go to Albufeira but then I didn’t leave because it was all I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Everything! But to be more precise: - The employees! (all of them but special forced shoutout to Cátia and Nathalie) - The rooftop! - the Atmosphere - The breakfast & sunset get together - everyone who stayed there

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a place where you feel welcome and home. The staff is absolutely lovely. I really enjoyed and appreciate the time. Big thanks to all of you guys.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    I love all about this hostel: location in the centre, style, super friendly and very helpful stuff, tasty pancakes for breakfast, my bed and rooftop space! Sunset spot and my trips by bike to the Faro beach were epic! It was a perfect stay for me! Thank you <3 Anna

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    made my trip to Faro fantastic!! i had the best time. Met great people at this hostel! the best staff!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i was made to feel at home from the moment i checked in to the hostel, all the staff was so friendly and helpful. The rooftop was my favourite place to be with great views and such chill vibes. The beds was very comfortable and curtains for privacy. Exceptionally clean!! Location was perfect and the hostel has a map/list of nearby recommendations and things to do. I highly recommend this hostel and i will be back in the future!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have loved to have savory options at breakfast (cream cheese for the pancakes for instance) - but all in all it is a wonderful place and I can only recommend it!

    Wonderful location, a lot of effort goes into creating a friendly atmosphere (decor, services etc) but also into creating good vibes between the guests. Super clean, breakfast is good, you can lock your stuff to keep them safe.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hostel is so good! The staff and the guests, the rooftop, the hammocks, the pancakes, the UNO-rules - it’s all amazing! Thank you to Clara for making me feel like a princess and thank you to Nathalie & Catia, Adrian, Bandi, Natalia, Vroni and Anna and everyone else that made this vacation such a great time! ❤️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    The BEST!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That there was no where to put my soap and shampoo in the showe

    I liked how cozy it felt as soon as I arrived. The staff was incredible and gave the best recommendations. They make an effort to connect people and create a great experience for everyone.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Outstanding stay in a beautiful hostel, well located and with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had the best stay at casa madalena! The friendly staff makes it feel like home and the beautiful rooftop makes you never want to go back home. I will for sure come back, my friends and I miss the hostel already.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Come as guest, leave as family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Truly an unique place. Great if you travel solo and also great if you travel with a group. Everyone is so respectful, everything is so clean. Truly feels like family when you leave. Staff is very very hard working, helpful, nice and kind. Congrats on the great atmosphere and making everyone feeling really welcome!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    I recommended this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice and kindly staff Feeling like Iam at home Location is perfect Near around 100m to the Faro buss station The breakfast was simple but I liked They have a nice place to sit on the roof

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds could be a bit softer but that’s just a personal preference

    The pancakes >>>>>> the staff was amazing as well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a cozy, homey atmosphere with traditional Portuguese style. Staff were the friendliest, lovely little amenities like tea and coffee. Beds had good dark curtains for privacy and bathrooms were spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

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