We had a fabulous stay here. It’s a very characterful place, in a great location and the host was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend

Stayed in July 2025

The stairs were quite steep to get up to the main floor but luckily we'd read reviews & were prepared for this :) . We needed to get 2 separate rooms to split up our family of 4 in order to have in room bathrooms - one of ours was quite spacious & comfortable, while the other was rather cramped. It's an old building which is part of the charm/choice for staying here so these things are just what they are. Sharing simply for transparency & helpfulness in others plannings just like knowing about the stairs was helpful to us.

This lodging suited our needs, was clean and wonderfully located. We were especially thankful for this place as we were here when the big multi-country power outage happened! We didn't get to experience much of Faro since nowhere could take cards & atm's weren't working (and didn't know if we needed what cash we had to be able to get home if the power didn't come back). So we accepted the situation, settled in and simply relaxed here. We opened windows & doors for air flow, read books in our rooms, and enjoyed the table in the kitchen to play family games together. The host arrived as quickly as he could after the outage happened, and was available via phone before that. He was very kind and checked in on us numerous times throughout the situation. It could have been a much more stressful & uninformed situation. However, being here just felt cozy & even our kids were able to deal with the situation just fine. THANK YOU!!

Stayed in April 2025

I missed a desk to work on, and there were very few power sockets.

Location, check-in, room was ok. Location was very nice for me, on the main activity street, 3 minutes to the hotel where we had the event.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great!

Central to the location we wanted to be. Clean, lovely property with great staff. Paulo is really helpful. This was our second visit and we will surely come again!

Stayed in June 2025

The room was large and very bright. We had the room leading onto the courtyard which was very nice. The manager was very helpful

Stayed in May 2025

Beds where very unstable, bathroom (private) was not in the room but down a hallway

Very spacious family room, or 2 rooms even, location was very nice, right on a street with many bars. Bathroom was good and clean. Very nice balcony area.

Stayed in May 2025

Such a beautiful building and room. Thoroughly enjoyed it and our hot Paulo was fabulous! 10/10

Stayed in May 2025

wonderful place, great atmosphere, historica appartment rennovated with love for detail. our host was extremely caring and supportive (we arrived during contrywide blackout)

Stayed in May 2025

Curtain across toilet

Beautiful old building with shared kitchen. High ceilings .

Stayed in April 2025

The place is conveniently located in the heart of Faro, very close to public transport, on a street full of restaurants and bars—yet it remains quiet (at least in April). The building is a beautifully restored Portuguese palace, renovated with impeccable taste and great attention to detail. The rooms look exactly like the pictures—if not better. You’re provided with clear instructions to make your stay as smooth as possible, and Paulo, the host, is both attentive and supportive. Fully recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

I loved how centric it was, just in the main pubs and restaurants street which we loved :) Paulo was super nice, although we could not met he could have been contacted all the time.

Stayed in March 2025

Small bathroom mirror

Fantastic location

Stayed in February 2025

Bathroom was inside the room (ie it was not a separate room with a door), so lacked privacy. Missing a tv for those who want one (eg for chrome cast)

Great location, very clean, kitchen good, outdoor seating was nice, reasonably priced, good wifi in room 7, host was very responsive

Stayed in January 2025

nothing...

The location so perfect...shops, restaurants, walking distance to the sights and less than 5 mins walk from the train and buses ... Paulo is awesome and kind ready to help when you need it..Thank you Paulo for the service 😀

Stayed in November 2024

A Casa do Tenente is a beautiful building and has a really nice terrasse to enjoy the sun. it has a really nice kitchen and the living room is just stunning. the location of the Casa do Tenente is very central so easy to access the city centre.

Stayed in October 2024

Very small space to squeeze into the toilet. Uncomfortable single beds.

Location, close to train station, laundromat and restaurants and shops. Nice kitchen, lounge and roof top.

Stayed in October 2024

Beautiful old renovated building, with beautiful kitchen and living room. Clearly alot of care was put into the rennovation. Paulo is an exceptional host that we enjoyed talking with and obviously went to great lengths to rennovate and care for this property.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing!

Everything was perfect. We hadn’t expected much for the price we paid but we were pleasantly surprised. We stayed in bedroom 8 and the room was spacious with doors which opened out into the communal courtyard, which we loved. The communal kitchen was spotless and well equipped. The building was beautiful and in a prime location. You could step out the front door and have convenience stores, bars and restaurants. You’re just a couple of minutes from the water front, train station and bus station. Paulo was also incredibly helpful and kind. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during our trip. I’d definitely recommend to everyone.

Stayed in October 2024

I didn't like having to go out of the room to use the bathroom

The room, kitchen, terrace all beautiful, Paulo was so nice and helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

We had a nice stay in this hostel. Amazing old building with terasse and small rooftop and well equipped clean kitchen. Near to restaurants etc in central Faro.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing, it was perfect for our stay.

Loved the location, very handy to everything. Great facilities with use of the kitchen which was well equipped. Bonus was terrace and roof terrace with great views across old town. Lots of great restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Stayed in September 2024

Perfect location and Paulo was a great host. The terrace was lovely, the atmosphere homey and welcoming. We already miss this place!

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was clean and lovely and Paulo was great and surprised us with Champagne for our wedding anniversary! Great location in Centro Faro.

Stayed in September 2024

Kitchen, shower and toilet across the hallway and creeking floor, but part of the charme. A safe place.

Friendly owner or manager. Nice location.

Stayed in July 2024