Best Party Hostels
in Faro

Pirate Backpackers Faro

Faro isn’t just a gateway to the Algarve’s beaches: it’s got a nightlife scene that kicks off early and keeps going until sunrise. Pirate Backpackers Faro is in Old Town (Cidade Velha), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Urban Sound Club on Rua da PSP, 8000-375 Faro. Faro’s biggest club, tucked under a car park on Rua da PSP. Columbus Bar on Rua Conselheiro Bívar 32, 8000-255 Faro is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €30 a night and rated 10.0. The 10.0 rating puts Pirate Backpackers Faro among the best-reviewed hostels in Faro.

Casa da Madalena Backpackers

At €35 a night and rated 9.8, Casa da Madalena Backpackers has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Faro. Urban Sound Club on Rua da PSP, 8000-375 Faro. Faro’s biggest club, tucked under a car park on Rua da PSP. Columbus Bar on Rua Conselheiro Bívar 32, 8000-255 Faro is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs free breakfast, useful for people arriving without a plan.

Casa d Alagoa Hostel

Faro isn’t just a gateway to the Algarve’s beaches: it’s got a nightlife scene that kicks off early and keeps going until sunrise. Casa d Alagoa Hostel is in Old Town (Cidade Velha), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Urban Sound Club on Rua da PSP, 8000-375 Faro. Faro’s biggest club, tucked under a car park on Rua da PSP. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €20 a night and rated 9.1. At 9.1, it's near the top of Faro's hostel field without being the standout leader.

Tilia Hostel

Faro isn’t just a gateway to the Algarve’s beaches: it’s got a nightlife scene that kicks off early and keeps going until sunrise. Tilia Hostel is in Old Town (Cidade Velha), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Urban Sound Club on Rua da PSP, 8000-375 Faro. Faro’s biggest club, tucked under a car park on Rua da PSP. Columbus Bar on Rua Conselheiro Bívar 32, 8000-255 Faro is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €19 a night and rated 9.4. A 9.4 rating is consistently high for Faro, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Old Town (Cidade Velha)

A maze of cobbled alleys inside the 16th-century walls. The bars here are smaller and pricier, but the setting: under orange trees, next to a cathedral: can’t be beat. Rua do Prior and Rua Conselheiro Bívar are the main strips for bar-hopping.

Marina District

A 15-minute walk south of the Old Town. The marina itself is quiet, but the streets around it: especially Rua da PSP: are packed with clubs and late-night kebab shops. Pacha Algarve sits at the far end, right on the water.

Universidade Area

North of the train station, around Avenida da República. Cheaper student bars and cafés, but the nightlife thins out after midnight. Good for a quiet pint before heading into the centre.

Faro’s biggest club, tucked under a car park on Rua da PSP. Expect commercial chart hits, reggaeton, and a crowd that’s half backpackers, half locals. The dance floor gets sticky by 1 am. Entry is free before midnight, €7 after: worth it if you’re here on a weekend.

A two-floor bar on Rua Conselheiro Bívar with live football, pool tables, and €2 shots until midnight. The crowd is mostly British and Irish expats, so it’s loud and unpretentious. Gets packed on Fridays when they run a €10 open-bar deal until 11 pm.

A tiny, standing-room-only bar on Rua do Prior. No frills: just €1.50 beers and a counter that fills by 10 pm. The owner, João, keeps a running tab if you’re a regular. Best for a quick pre-club pit stop.

A smaller outpost of the Ibiza brand, 10 minutes’ walk from the marina. House and techno from midnight till 6 am. Dress sharp: door staff turn away flip-flops and vests. Entry is €10–15, but includes a free drink.

A chilled bar on Largo da Sé with board games and €3 cocktails. The crowd is a mix of digital nomads and hostel groups. Happy hour runs 5–8 pm. If you’re not into clubbing, this is where you’ll end up by 2 am anyway.

A nightly crawl that hits three bars and one club. Starts at 10:30 pm outside Café Aliança. Tickets are €12, including a welcome shot, free entry to Urban Sound, and drink discounts. The group is usually 20–30 people: mostly backpackers and stag dos.