Name: Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse
Address: Estrada da Barca, Dunas do Alvor Bloco C, 33, 8500-002 Alvor, Portugal, Estrada da Barca, Dunas do Alvor Bloco C, 33, Algarve, 8500-002, Portugal
Rating: 8.7

Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse in Alvor offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, soundproofing, and tiled floors. Ground-floor units provide easy access and additional privacy. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, and full-day security. Additional services include bike and car hire, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Alvor Beach is an 8-minute walk away. Faro Airport is 75 km from the hostel. Nearby attractions include Slide & Splash Water Park (13 km) and Algarve International Circuit (16 km). Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Alvor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select beds
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room To fit 2 adults, you'll need to select 2 of these 1 bunk bed 624 feet² Air conditioning Soundproofing Free WiFi Shower Toilet Linen Socket near the bed Tile/marble floor Shared bathroom Towels/sheets (extra fee) Entire unit located on ground floor Toilet paper	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$29 per night Original price US$114.44 Late Escape Deal - US$28.61 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$85.83 US$29 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 25% off 25% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Excluded: € 2 City tax per person per night, 6 % VAT	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available	Select rooms
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 258 feet² Air conditioning Soundproofing Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$32 per night Original price US$127.64 Late Escape Deal - US$31.91 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$95.73 US$32 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 25% off 25% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Excluded: € 2 City tax per person per night, 6 % VAT	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available	Select rooms
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 215 feet² Air conditioning Soundproofing Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$35 per night Original price US$140.85 Late Escape Deal - US$35.21 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$105.64 US$35 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 25% off 25% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Excluded: € 2 City tax per person per night, 6 % VAT	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available	Select rooms
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 215 feet² Air conditioning Soundproofing Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$39 per night Original price US$154.05 Late Escape Deal - US$38.51 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$115.54 US$39 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 25% off 25% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Excluded: € 2 City tax per person per night, 6 % VAT	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 3 left	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Erol
Turkey
“It was super clean and the staff is very friendly. They helped me with some insights about the region to get the best experience there. Definitely gonna come back.”
Laurenor
Ireland
“I cannot recommend this spot enough. We are a couple in our 30's and booked a private room. My one worry was noise but that was never an issue once we arrived. Staff are friendly, full kitchen available, ample books to read. The room was...”
Þorsteinsdóttir
Iceland
“How clean everything was, spacious kitchen which was cleaned daily. Over all a great experience highly recommend!!”
David
United Kingdom
“From arriving to leaving, nothing is too much trouble. Staff are super friendly and the facilities are perfect.. As with all hostels, some of the guests don't wash up after themselves, so the sinks can be full of dishes. Beds are comfy, and there...”
Maria
Sweden
“The place is super clean and mostly quiet. It’s located in a little plaza with a few restaurants and shares facilities with an vacation apartment business, meaning you get full access to the huge pool which gives a resort feeling.”
Hh
Netherlands
“The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and spacious.”
Robert
Ireland
“Very clean. Location is perfect. Very good pool. Well maintained. Kitchen area has plenty of room and very well stocked.”
Stephen
United Kingdom
“Such a lovely hostel. Kept clean and tidy and has a big pool that can be used”
Aleksandr
Germany
“I really like all. It was clean. Nice reception very kind. Good bad and space is organised.”
Jennifer
Ireland
“Central location, clean, friendly staff, use of the pool is great.”

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House rules

Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

€ 20 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made with a third party credit card, any previous charges will be reimbursed and the full payment will be requested upon check-in. If you book more than 4 rooms, you will automatically have to make a payment via bank transfer.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dunas Hostel & Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 80464/AL