Old Town, Lagos
Olive Hostel Lagos
A homely, low-key hostel in an old building in Lagos old town, built around two guest kitchens, a patio with couches and a small bar. All bathrooms are shared.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
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- Neighbourhood
- Old Town
- Lagos
- Dorms from
- €26
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.3/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Quiet
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Olive scores as high as the big social hostels (9.3 on Hostelworld) without the nightly party. It is a good base if you like cooking and quiet evenings on a patio. All bathrooms are shared, and Hostelworld lists it as not accepting credit cards, so bring cash.
Who it suits
Good for
- Travellers who want a calm base in the old town
- Self-caterers
- Women who want a female dorm
Not for
- Anyone who wants a private bathroom
- Travellers who want organised nights out
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €26 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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Kitchen-centred
Two fully equipped kitchens, with spices and oil free to use.
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Chilled, not a party hostel
It describes itself as homely and chilled, with a patio, a small bar and a common room with games and instruments.
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Room mix
Double and twin rooms, a 4-bed female dorm and an 8-bed mixed dorm. All bathrooms are shared.
Facilities
- Two fully equipped guest kitchens
- Patio with couches
- Small bar (music, wine, coffee)
- Common room with games, books and instruments
- Free security lockers
- Free luggage storage
- Bicycle parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Female dorm
Location
Rua da Oliveira 67, Lagos, Portugal · Old Town
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Lagos, compared with Olive Hostel Lagos.
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Olive Hostel Lagos (this hostel)
Old Town · Quiet
9.3/10
from €26
- Top City Hostel & Suites
Old Town (inside the city walls) · 0.1 km away · Party, Social
9.3/10
from €33.32
- Cloud 9 Hostel
Old Town · 0.2 km away · Party, Social, Surf
9.2/10
from €27.30
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Does Olive Hostel Lagos take credit cards?
Hostelworld lists 'Credit Cards Not Accepted' for Olive Hostel, so plan to pay in cash.
Are there private bathrooms?
No. The hostel says all bathrooms are communal, including for the double and twin rooms.
Is there a female-only dorm?
Yes, a 4-bed female dorm. There is also an 8-bed mixed dorm.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Hostelworld lists check-in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out until 11:00.
Travel insurance for a hostel trip: check what your policy says about theft from a dorm and about surfing before you go. Our travel insurance guide lists what to look for.
How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.