How many hostels are there in Portugal?

We can currently book 35 across 4 destinations in Portugal, starting from €21 per night for two adults.

Which destination in Portugal has the most?

Ponta Delgada, with 13 properties hostels and budget dorms.

Hostels in Portugal

35 properties hostels and budget dorms across 4 destinations in Portugal, from € 21 per night for two adults.

Live prices, sampled for a two-night stay a month ahead.

Hostels in Portugal at a glance

We track 35 properties hostels and budget dorms across 4 destinations in Portugal. Ponta Delgada has the most with 13; Ponta Delgada has the lowest starting price at € 21 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 58 to € 75 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country.

Destination	Properties	From / night	Typical
Ponta Delgada	13	from € 21	€ 75
Porto	8	from € 44	€ 64
Lisbon	7	from € 45	€ 58
Faro	7	from € 43	€ 65

What to look for in hostels in Portugal

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.

The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.