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Reviews of Casa da Madalena Backpackers Hostel

10 Travessa da Madalena, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

#1 of 47 hotels in Faro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 400 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: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 1 May 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 traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    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: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 26 April 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 23 April 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 traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 13 April 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 7 April 2024

    10
    The BEST!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 4 April 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 via mobile

    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: 1 April 2024

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

    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: 30 March 2024

    10
    I recommended this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 29 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 28 March 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hostel with lovely staff and super tasty pancakes for breakfast. Missing them already :D

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Great vibe and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff and very hygienic!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hostel - to relax or meet new open minded people.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didnt have curtains yet and hangers or small storage in beds would be nice

    Super cozy atmosphere, community events, welcoming and active staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Will definitely stay again. Great atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains on the beds but you get an extra thin blanket so I fashioned that into the curtain . Worked great.

    Friendly helpful staff, clean , nice ambiance.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Cosy, beautiful hostel right in the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was the pillow was a bit too uncomfy for me but I think that's more of a me problem!

    Everything here was amazing! It felt so homely and cosy but spacious and clean. The staff were so friendly and it really felt more like a homestay than a hostel. The pancakes for breakfast were such a good touch, and the common areas were great for socialising and relaxing. The location is brilliant too, right in the centre near the bus and train station and near to everything you need

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Thank you Adrien for running this wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain

    This hostel is the perfect place in Faro, it feels like home. The staff is so friendly and always helping you with everything. Every morning I woke up the coffee would be ready for me. Clara is the sweetest girl ever. Her tips for trips around were perfect. I really look forward to come back one day. Probably the cleanest and most quiet and peaceful hostel I have ever been.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    shared accommodation with "friends"
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You can't really close the door of the dorm. So it can be a bit noisy in the rooms.

    The hostel is very familiar and I had a very warm welcome. The pancake breakfast is amazing. The staff is very helpful and friendly. It's more like a shared accommodation with friends than a hostel. Definitely gonna come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic staff, taking care that everyone feels welcome and comfortable, good facilities, great location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you wanna meet nice people from all parts of the world and have a great time, then this is the perfect hostel to come to. Super comfortable and friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Place where you want to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tremendous atmosphere, which makes you to connect with other in a natural and warm way think it is possible not to connect, but whats the point of coming there in this case? One quitest moment: I arrived rather late and was about to have a dinner, but was really lazy to go anywhere. Somebody somehow sensed it and in a moment other travellers gave me some stuff which I concerted to a great dinner. It was really magical and unique. Also, superclose to the train and bus station, really chill roof terrase with the hammoks and party places are nearby (though it was quiet inside). 10/10, no doubts, hope to come there once again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pancakes were tasty. Staff is the best part, They are supportive, friendly and accomodating. The rooms were cleaned. location is centrally located. This is my second time at the hostel. They orgainzed a nice dinner and christmas party for all the guest.

    Stayed in December 2023

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