Faro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Faro featuring a lighthouse and a sunset
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse
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Faro Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Faro

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.

Faro City Centre
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
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São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
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Praia de Faro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.

Praia de Faro
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Gambelas

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is 6.248.852 ₫ per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
6.248.852 ₫
6.716.441 ₫ total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location great, breakfast super, roof top pool amazing, some of the roof top furniture could do with fixing . Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

AP Eva Senses
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is 3.735.175 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
3.735.175 ₫
4.082.054 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is 2.787.519 ₫ per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
2.787.519 ₫
3.078.313 ₫ total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Great little hotel on the edge of old town. Breakfast is available for purchase but the Pastelaria across the street is amazing…don’t miss out on the pastel de nata and espresso! Everything is completely walkable and we had the best time there! Faro is small town friendly and we’ve never felt safer ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cardeal Suites & Apartments

Cardeal Suites & Apartments

4 out of 5
Rua Dr. Coelho de Melo 1, Faro, Faro
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Faro. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Great stay!
"Amazing apartments, Claudia was a wonderful host A+"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Mercedes Country House

Mercedes Country House

3 out of 5
mercedes country house, Faro, Faro
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Mercedes Country House! The staff is all so friendly, everything was very clean, the restaurant was amazing - we chose to eat there everyday, and the entire property is beautiful! We hope to one day make it back :)"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Mercedes Country House
Faro Central - Holiday Apartments

Faro Central - Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua Castilho 77, Faro
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island ...
"A last minute, 1 night booking before we flew home found us here. The apartment was spacious for 4 of us, the bathroom is tiny but we had everything we needed. Very clean and in a very good location."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2024

Faro Central - Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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