City guides
Hostels in Portugal by city
Pick where you're heading. Each city page compares the hostels we cover there, the neighbourhoods worth staying in and what a bed costs.
5 City guides
41 Hostels listed
Choose your city
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16 hostels listed Hostels in Lisbon
First trips, nightlife and the widest choice of hostels
See the Lisbon guide -
11 hostels listed Hostels in Porto
A walkable old town, river views and port cellars
See the Porto guide -
5 hostels listed Hostels in Lagos
Beaches, boat trips and a social hostel scene
See the Lagos guide -
4 hostels listed Hostels in Algarve
Cheap flights into Faro and Albufeira's beaches
See the Algarve guide -
5 hostels listed Hostels in Madeira
Hiking, levada walks and mild weather all year
See the Madeira guide
Which city fits your trip?
| City | Best for | Nearest airport | Hostels listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | First trips, nightlife and the widest choice of hostels | Lisbon (LIS), on the metro | 16 |
| Porto | A walkable old town, river views and port cellars | Porto (OPO), on the metro | 11 |
| Lagos | Beaches, boat trips and a social hostel scene | Faro (FAO), then train or bus | 5 |
| Algarve | Cheap flights into Faro and Albufeira's beaches | Faro (FAO) | 4 |
| Madeira | Hiking, levada walks and mild weather all year | Madeira (FNC) | 5 |
Not sure yet? Our backpacking route through Portugal links the cities in the order most people travel them, and the full hostel list shows every hostel on one page.