WAX Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront Faro hostel in Praia de Faro with free parking
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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Segway tours
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Nascente 11, Praia de Faro, Faro, 8005-520
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Faro Island Beach
    2 min walk
  • Old Town Square
    11 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

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About the area

Faro

At WAX Hostel you'll be within steps of Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Praia de Faro hostel include Olhao Harbour and Vilamoura Marina.

What's nearby

  • Faro Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carmo Church - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Faro Marina - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Old Town Square - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eating Point - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paul - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delta Café Central - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

WAX Hostel

Beachfront Faro hostel in Praia de Faro with free parking
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at WAX Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Faro hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
WAX Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

WAX Hostel Faro
WAX Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
WAX Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Faro

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at WAX Hostel?

Yep, WAX Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to WAX Hostel?

Yep, WAX Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Faro Island Beach.

What makes WAX Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at WAX Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at WAX Hostel?

No, WAX Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at WAX Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at WAX Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at WAX Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

WAX Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019