Best hostels in Lagos, Portugal (2026)
Lagos is the Algarve's backpacker town: beaches and sea cliffs on one side, a bar-filled old town on the other. Here are its hostels compared, from party favourites to calmer stays.
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Lagos hostels compared
5 hostels, highest rated first. Hostelworld ratings and dorm prices, checked on 6 Oct 2026. Checked 6 Oct 2026.
| Hostel | Area | Good for | Rating | Dorms from | Book, compare and details |
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| Olive Hostel Lagos Old Town | 9.3/10 | from €26 | |||
| 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. Good for
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| Orange3 Hostel Old Town (quiet side) | 9.3/10 | from €20 | |||
| Orange3 had the cheapest dorm beds of our Lagos picks when we checked, and still scores 9.3 on Hostelworld. Good for
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| Top City Hostel & Suites Party Old Town (inside the city walls) | 9.3/10 | from €33.32 | |||
| Top City had the highest Hostelworld score of the big Lagos social hostels when we checked (9.3 from about 2,400 reviews), and the rooftop pool is a real draw. Good for
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Check prices on Hostelworld: Top City Hostel & Suites Details, map and FAQ: Top City Hostel & Suites Hostelworld rating and dorm price checked 6 Oct 2026. The live price for your dates is on the booking page. | |||||
| Cloud 9 Hostel Party Old Town | 9.2/10 | from €27.30 | |||
| Cloud 9 is a small, social alternative to Rising Cock with the same free nightly pub crawl, plus air conditioning in every room and a rooftop with sea views. The 18 to 45 age limit and the drinking-game nights make the crowd clear. Good for
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| Rising Cock Party Hostel Party Old Town | 9.2/10 | from €26.60 | |||
| This is the hostel to pick if going out every night is the point of your Lagos trip: the pub crawl is free and nightly, and breakfast is included. It is dorms only and built around partying, so sleep and privacy come second. Good for
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Check prices on Hostelworld: Rising Cock Party Hostel Details, map and FAQ: Rising Cock Party Hostel Hostelworld rating and dorm price checked 6 Oct 2026. The live price for your dates is on the booking page. | |||||
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Where to stay in Lagos
Stay in or next to the old town. Lagos is small, so from there you can walk to the bars, the bus and train stations and the town beaches. Pick the Ponta da Piedade side if you would rather be near the coves and away from the late-night noise.
Old town Best for nightlife, walking everywhere · 5 of our hostels
The walled historic centre: cobbled lanes, most of Lagos's bars and restaurants, and a short walk to the marina, the bus station and Praia da Batata. Where you want to be if you plan to go out.
In or near Old town: Olive Hostel Lagos, Orange3 Hostel, Top City Hostel & Suites, Cloud 9 Hostel, Rising Cock Party Hostel
Ponta da Piedade side Best for beaches, quieter nights
The streets heading south toward the Ponta da Piedade headland and the cove beaches below the cliffs, such as Dona Ana and Camilo. Quieter and residential, a walk from the old town.
Meia Praia Best for long beach days
The long sandy beach east of town, across the river and marina from the old town. Plenty of space and water sports; much less going on at night.
Arriving in Lagos
Faro is the nearest airport. From Faro, regional trains run along the Algarve line to Lagos, the western end of the line; Lagos station sits by the marina, across the river from the old town. Buses also link Faro and Lagos.
Landing late? 3 of the 5 hostels on this page list a 24-hour reception, including Top City Hostel & Suites, Cloud 9 Hostel and Rising Cock Party Hostel.
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Lagos hostels: your questions
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Is Lagos a good place to stay?
Yes, if you want beaches, boat trips and a lively bar scene in a town small enough to walk everywhere. Ponta da Piedade, the cove beaches and the old town are all within reach on foot, and boat and kayak trips leave from the marina. It is less suited to a city break: there are few big sights, and it is far busier in summer than in winter.
What's the best area to stay in Lagos?
Stay in or next to the old town. Lagos is small, so from there you can walk to the bars, the bus and train stations and the town beaches. Pick the Ponta da Piedade side if you would rather be near the coves and away from the late-night noise.
How much is a hostel in Lagos?
Dorm beds in the 5 hostels we checked in Lagos start at €20 a night, and the middle of the range is about €27. These are the lowest advertised dorm prices, checked 6 Oct 2026; the price for your dates can be different, and private rooms cost more.
What are some good hostels in Lagos?
By guest rating, the highest-rated hostels we list in Lagos are Olive Hostel Lagos (Hostelworld 9.3/10), Orange3 Hostel (Hostelworld 9.3/10) and Top City Hostel & Suites (Hostelworld 9.3/10). The best one for you depends on the vibe: filter the list above by trip type, or sort it by price.
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