5 Best Hostels in Portimão for Female Solo-Travelers
Written by Nomadic Nina| Last update: Nov 24, 2025
(First-Hand Travel Experience & Price Comparison)
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What can you expect from these Hostels?
We carefully handpicked these hostels based on strict criteria to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming stay for female travelers.
Female-Only Dorms: Each hostel offers at least one dorm exclusively for female solo-travelers, ensuring privacy and a relaxed atmosphere.
High Safety Standards: Safety is our priority. These hostels boast a safety score of 8 or higher, giving you peace of mind throughout your stay.
Exceptional Cleanliness: A cleanliness score of 8 or above ensures these hostels meet high standards of hygiene and comfort.
Outstanding Reviews: Only hostels with an overall rating of 8.5+ made the cut, guaranteeing excellent service,friendly staff, and great vibes.
Female-Friendly Tag: These hostels are recognized for creating a welcoming environment for women traveling solo.
These hostels are perfect for making your trip memorable and stress-free.
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Clean, Fun, Safe: The Best Hostels in Portimão for Female Solo Traveler
Sky & Sand Hostel&bar - best for Beach Lovers Retreat, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
For Female Solo-Travelers: The Full List of best Hostels in Portimão
1 Sky & Sand Hostel&bar
The #1 Hostel in Portimão! Rating: 9.6
Dorm: from $28.89/night
Private Room: from $92.47/night
Based on our data, Sky & Sand Hostel&bar has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Sky and Sand Hostel, ideally located in Portimao ( Praia da Rocha). Sky and Sand Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a communal lounge, TV, and free Wi-Fi, as well as a fully equipped communal kitchen. All accommodation units have bed linen and towels. The accommodation has a 24-hour reception. Snacks and drinks are available. The accommodation has several terraces as well as an outdoor area. 50m to the beach, Praia da Rocha everything you need can be found in the immediate vicinity restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, public transport, and much more. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, about 60km from the property. Everyone is welcomed
Sky and Sand Hostel&Bar Policy and Conditions:
Cancellation policy: Anytime before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 14:00H to 22:00H
Check out from 7:00H to 11:00H
Payment upon arrival by cash, credit and debit cards. Taxes included
Breakfast not included
General:
24 hours reception. No curfew.
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Other Amenities
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Kitchen
Gameroom
Board Games
Laundry
Evening Entertainment
Walking Tours
Bike Tours
Live Music/Performance
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2 PTM DownTown Hostel
Rating: 9.2
Dorm: from $34.72/night
Private Room: from $79.23/night
Based on our data, PTM DownTown Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
PTM DownTown is located in the city centre of Portimao and it is the preferred lodging for those looking for a budget friendly, cleaned and comfortable place to stay. It is the perfect place if you wish to either chill or to party! The centre/ downtown of Portimao, which is known for its local commerce and for its traditional Portuguese restaurants. It is situated 300 mt away from the Colegio dos Jesuitas (a historic site). All commodities are new and feature a decoration inspired in travelling and decorated with maps. The bar and breakfasts are in the garden. The hostel is dynamic and our staff is friendly who are always at your disposal. All rooms are equipped with air conditioner. Two of them have window and the other two share a common area between the two of them. PTM Downtown Hostel offers free access to Wi-Fi. The hostel has a very relaxing garden and a pool with shade where you can relax and have breakfast every morning for 7.00€.
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Kitchen
Bar
Swimming Pool
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3 City Stork Hostel
Rating: 8.8
Dorm: from $31.30/night
Private Room: from $47.33/night
Based on our data, City Stork Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Friendly and family like hostel located in the center of Portimão, ideal to feel at home. A familiy business on the ground floor and a friendly hostel on the first floor of a traditional building
We offer a personalized service in an welcoming environment for your stay in Portimão and all the information you'll need in order to know all the best places in Portimão. The reason for the name is a stork's nest which can be looked at from our lovely terrrace. You will be on a walking distance of the all the typical places of the city center and the old part of Portimão (traditional restaurants, museum, theatre, gardens, the riverside, the harbour, traditional pastry shops and tidbits of typical food. All the rooms have private bathrooms and the hostel has a self service fully equiped kitchen. The balcony and terrace are excellent places to enjoy the good weather and have your meals or just relax....
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4 Aloha Hostel
Rating: 8.8
Dorm: from $21.65/night
Private Room: from $48.48/night
Based on our data, Aloha Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Ahola Hostel is in the heart of the city of Portimao, framed in the historical centre next to the riverfront area. Our cozy room was renovated and comfortably equipped in July 2016, will have at their disposal a double room, beds female dorm, and two mixed dormitories, 2 shared bathrooms, living room and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and a terrace to relax. Free WiFi. Free parking near the site. The hostel provides the contact with personalised services: bicycle rental, tuc tuc, surf lessons, water sports, boat trips, taxis, transfer, among others. The hostel was completely renovated and comfortably equipped in July 2016, as such all the furniture and equipment is new and specially chosen to create a family, clean and pleasant environment. The bedrooms are spacious, with leisure place, have closed lockers, fans and several windows that provide a nice view of the city. The hostel has control of pests and insects, fire detection, cleaning plan and emergency plan. The bathrooms, completely renovated feature relaxing showers and daily cleaning twice a day....
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Bike Rental
City Tours
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Common Area
Kitchen
Gameroom
Board Games
Bar
Laundry
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5 Alameda Hostel
Rating: 8.6
Dorm: from $25.64/night
Private Room: from $77.33/night
Based on our data, Alameda Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Alameda Property has dormitories and bedrooms for more privacy. Guests have access to four shared bathrooms with bath. Our guests are welcome to prepare their own meals at the two fully equipped kitchens available. Our guests may enjoy the local gastronomy eating out in the restaurants serving fish and seafood specialties located around the area. The Alameda Property is located in the center of Portimão, in a pedestrian street where you can find all kinds of trade. A two minute walk will be along the waterfront where you can enjoy beautiful terraces along the waterfront or eat a good grilled sardines . You can also have fun in the many bars in the old town, recently rehabilitated. Portimão has an excellent public transport network, which every twenty minutes pass by the property and that will take you to the beautiful beaches. Alameda Property Policies and Conditions:
Check in from 14:00 to 22:00 . Check out before 11:00 . Cancellation policy: 24 hours before arrival. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast is not included in the room rate. General:
No curfew.
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I'm Nomadic Nina, a curious and adventurous traveler who has spent most of my life exploring the world. From the deserts of Africa to the jungles of South America, I've traveled to dozens of countries on multiple continents, immersing myself in local cultures and learning about the world firsthand. Through my travels, I've gained a deep appreciation for the diversity and richness of the world's cultures, and I'm passionate about sharing my experiences with others through my travel blog.
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