9 Best Places To Stay In & Around Albufeira, Portugal - Updated 2024

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Christopher
Christopher 
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The city of Albufeira, located in the southern Algarve region of Portugal has grown to be a prized summer destination not only for Portuguese, but also for tourists all across the European continent and points beyond. As such, Albufeira at times will see its population swell to nearly six times its normal amount during that season. For those who aim to visit and take part in the grand escapades that the town has to offer, it’s a must to find the best place to rest and relax while being in Albufeira. Here’s nine places that are set to enhance your visit.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.

1. Azzurro Sea View (from 55 USD)

Azzurro is a near postcard-perfect apartment available for visitors to Albufeira, located in a quiet area just minutes from the seaside by walking. The interior is set up in a warm and cozy style, with muted earth tones and white walls to balance everything out. The entire home has a decent amount of space, complete with a good-sized living room and two large and airy bedrooms. There’s also a sofa bed available in the living room for an extra person. The host also offers a generous amount of free high-speed internet for guests to use during their stay.

Azzurro

Price: from 55 USD

Number of Guests: 7

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2. Pine Cliffs Hotel (from USD 344)

The Pine Cliffs Hotel has been on the scene in Albufeira for a while, formerly as the Sheraton. The hotel is a vast luxury property, with five room suite types that are laid out in grand fashion with a robust package of amenities that include terraces with views of either their garden or the ocean and top of the line LCD televisions. Pine Cliffs also is home to a beach club, a 9-hole golf course as well as a water activities center and 14 different bistros for dining experiences.

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Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Praia da Falésia
1.23 km (0.8 mi) from Praia da Falésia

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

3. Porto Bay Falesia (from USD 172)

The Porto Bay Falesia is right outside of Albufeira proper, just adjacent to the popular Falesia beach. This hotel emphasizes beach retreat comfort with a slick continental theme. After entering a dapper lobby area, guests are whisked off to rooms that evoke serenity with plush bedding and a wide range of amenities that include a safe for your belongings and laundry service upon request. The Porto Bay Falesia staff will be quickto point you to a slew of activities in and around the hotel, from simply soaking in the on-site hot tubs if you don’t feel like the beach or hiking in the nearby Pine Cliffs.

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PortoBay Falesia

Wifi Available

Address: Quinta do Milharó - Olhos D'àgua
1.67 km (1.1 mi) from Praia da Falésia

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

4. Hotel Baltum (from USD 111)

Visitors who want to be right in the thick of it all when they come to Albufeira might have a choice destination in the Hotel Baltum. Hotel Baltum is located right in the midst of the Old Town, and exudes a modern and minimalist elegance once you step inside. The interior décor takes from the traditional flair of the region and combines it with a contemporary aesthetic all for the guests’ relaxation. The guest rooms vary from an economy room to a family suite complete with a balcony looking out over the Avenida de Abril 25. Each room has a full slate of amenities which include satellite television and free wireless internet. Patrons can also avail themselves of the luggage storage room if they happen to be early before check-in.

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Hotel Baltum

Wifi Available

Address: Avenida 25 De Abril, 26
7.31 km (4.6 mi) from Praia da Falésia

Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Internet services Lift Safety deposit box

5. Praia dos Pescadores (from USD 238)

This vacation rental property puts visitors in close proximity to the famed “Fisherman’s Beach” that is a key facet to what makes Albufeira so popular, along with the public space accessible by the escalator. Guests at this apartment will be treated to a genteel atmosphere, which has up to six beds divided between two bedrooms and the living room area to go with two bathrooms. Other offerings to be found here include a washing machine with linens and television, and elevator access.

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Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
7.22 km (4.5 mi) from Praia da Falésia
72 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 4 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
outstanding views lovely large apartment
Cleanliness:
excellent apartment and also very clean
this place is absolutely beautiful very clean and spacish
clean and great location - better in person than pictures
clean & close to local restaurants shops and music
Host:
just to put it simply amazing place to stay in and the host if very responsive
Location:
what a great apartment and location
thank you for the use of your great place fantastic location just on the edge of the old town
overall was a terrific stay and you can’t ask for a better location
stayed in albufeira many times this is the best place we have ever stayed
great nightlife and beach in a walking distance
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6. Muthu Oura Praia Hotel (from USD 37)

The Muthu Orta Praia Hotel possesses a distinct art deco exterior once you come to its front doors. All of that ties into a decidedly welcoming aura that prides itself on making guests feel right at home in Albufeira. The guest rooms are mainly set up as sizable studios and apartments, each with kitchenettes replete with microwaves. In addition, each suite has the usual amenities available such as satellite TV and free wireless internet along with access to the fitness center on the grounds. The Muthu Orta Praia is also within walking distance to many attractions within the city as well as the Praia de Oura for those looking to add some beach time to their itinerary.

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Muthu Oura Praia Hotel

Address: Estrada de Stª Eulália, Areias de São João
4.8 km (3.0 mi) from Praia da Falésia

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna Fitness centre

7. Vila Joya (from USD 1665)

This picturesque hotel is one of the best when it comes to premium hospitality locations in and around Albufeira. Guests can reach the hotel in a short amount of time from the airport, and once they arrive they’ll be sure to get a view of the sparkling Mediterranean waters and the Praia de Gaie beach. The rooms of Vila Joya all adhere to a design that takes its influence from older Moorish architecture, and come equipped with offerings such as a CD/DVD player for guest usage and balconies. Other attractive features at the hotel include a two-star Michelin restaurant, a fully-decked out spa, outdoor pools and a golf academy for those looking to improve their skills or take up the game.

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Vila Joya

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Estrada da Galé
12.95 km (8.1 mi) from Praia da Falésia

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna Fitness centre

8. Ocean View Old Town (from USD 114)

This rental property seems like it should be in a motion picture. The apartment is right in the Old Town district of Albufeira, and will be a delight to vacationers with great views of both the city and the expansive seaside from its immaculate terrace highlighted with a smooth tile floor and a striking mosaic design on the wall accented with blue. The home has two bedrooms, one overlooking the ocean and a smaller one further within the apartment’s interior to accommodate four people. All of the main amenities are included, and the building itself has a private swimming pool area.

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Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Praia da Falésia
143 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we had breakfast on the deck every morning with the most beautiful view of the beach
the balcony was great with plenty of room and not overlooked
the balcony with a sea view and access to a very nice pool made this extra special
nice apartment with amazing views
besides that you have really everything you need like fast wifi etc
Cleanliness:
it was spotlessly clean and very well equipped
the apartment was spotless and very well set out with decent size rooms
swimming pool although a little too cold for us to use was clean and quite a decent size
the apartment is spacious and clean and in a great location
clean fully stocked with essentials pool lovely location perfect
Host:
the host himself is absolutely polite and useful
vitorino was a great host
in addition varanda is an excellent host
vitorino was the perfect host
host was very helpful and very kind highly recommend
Location:
nice condo in a great location
amazing location and just far enough away from the square
amazing location so great to be close to the old town but away from the hustle and bustle
the location is perfect
location was perfect so close to centre of town yet far enough away for peace and quiet
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Another look at Albufeira

Visitors to Albufeira will no doubt want to feel as if they’re right within the rhythm of the seaside city, to find out everything that is special about this region of Portugal. With any of these places to rest one’s head whether they are a vision in opulence or casual Mediterranean charm, those travelers staying in Albufeira will feel at one with this grand town and the people who live there.

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Christopher Smith is a writer who hails from New York City. Growing up, he had the love of travel instilled in him from a young age thanks to his parents to go along with a love of writing. After a...Read more

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