The Best Budget Hostels in Lagos, Algarve

Located in the center of Lagos, this hostel was built inside a renovated Portuguese estate and comes complete with outdoor terraces, an entertainment room, and even a stone Jacuzzi. This laid-back establishment encompasses a relaxed way of life often felt in the Algarve, with 24-hour reception and a policy that allows cancellations up to 24 hours before your check-in date. Guests are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee on the house before exploring the beautiful surroundings in Lagos.

Perhaps HI Lagos Youth Hostel is where you’ll make new friends the next time you visit Lagos, Portugal. It has been certified by Hostels International, also goes by the name Pousada de Juventude, and offers bright and airy rooms in addition to a dining area and common area (pool, anyone?). And if you need an extra incentive, breakfast is included.

If you enjoy yoga, plan on doing a cliff walk in Lagos, or enjoy group dinners, this may be the hostel for you. Hutch Hostel is one of Lagos’ budget hostels that’s a short walk from many sights, restaurants, and bars.

This spot, which is run by two friends, also goes by the name Tamar Guesthouse, and although it’s considered a hostel it’s also classified as a bed & breakfast. In addition to the price, previous guests have boasted about the cleanliness and location, which is a short walk from the major landmarks and around the corner from a grocery store.

Those who prefer comfort over parties may like the Lagos City Center Guest House and Hostel. This accommodation offers different rooms from five-person apartments to triples, but doesn’t include multiple-person dormitories (eight or more) as noticed in other hostels. The kitchen is shared unless you choose the apartment, but each room has its own bathroom for a little extra privacy.

This new budget hostel seems to have something for everyone, so much so that it may be hard to believe that Top City Hostel really is a budget-friendly accommodation. Seaside views, a rooftop pool, and a garden bar only begin to scratch the surface of this beautiful space that only opened last June. Although breakfast is not included in the price, the hostel’s central location places guests near many Portuguese cafés in addition to most of the city’s landmarks.

Suitably named, the Suntrap Hostel is a bright and airy space due to the floor-to-ceiling windows, and is filled with five room-types from doubles to multiple-person dormitories.

As its name suggests, the Lagos Marina Guest House is situated near the water and a short walk from many key attractions including Camilo Beach and Wax Museum of Discovery. The accommodation is often praised for its clean rooms, budget-friendly price, and friendly staff.