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Guest House São Filipe

3.0 star property
Travelers discover Faro's hidden treasures with convenient bike rentals while connecting with locals and enjoying panoramic views from a welcoming rooftop terrace

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Guest House São Filipe, in Faro City Centre, offers a charming base for exploration. Enjoy city views from the rooftop terrace, borrow bikes to explore, and get tour assistance from multilingual staff. In-room WiFi keeps you connected during your Portuguese adventure.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Faro City Centre, a neighbourhood in Faro, Guest House São Filipe is near a train station and on the beach. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach and Falesia Beach. Algarve Living Science Center and Karting Almancil are also worth visiting. Visit our Faro travel guide
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Rua Infante Dom Henrique 55, Faro, 8000-363

What's nearby

  • Carmo Church showing heritage elements
    Carmo Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beautiful marina in touristic Vilamoura, Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal
    Faro Marina
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faro Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements
    Faro Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Faro, cafes in the Praca do Afonso III, Old Town Cidade Velha
    Old Town Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station
    3 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eva Market & Steakhouse
    4 min walk
  • Monte dos Bentos
    4 min walk
  • Madalena
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante Chalavar
    4 min walk
  • Chefe Branco
    3 min walk

About this property

Guest House São Filipe

Guest house near Faro Marina
Guest House São Filipe provides amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and car hire on-site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services and tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Guest House São Filipe have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 to 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 to 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

São Filipe Faro
São Filipe House
São Filipe House Faro
Guest House São Filipe Faro
Guest House São Filipe
Guest House São Filipe Guesthouse Faro
Guest House Sao Filipe Faro, Portugal - Algarve
Guest House São Filipe Faro
Guest House São Filipe Guesthouse
Guest House São Filipe Guesthouse Faro

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest House São Filipe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guest House São Filipe?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Guest House São Filipe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guest House São Filipe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Guest House São Filipe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Guest House São Filipe located?

Located in Faro City Centre, this beachfront guesthouse is in the historical district and within a 10-minute walk of R. Conselheiro Bivar and Faro Marina. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Sao Pedro Church are also within 5 minutes. Faro Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guest House São Filipe Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 308 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great. I staying in a prefab type room out the back on the roof. It was basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much. We had a room for three which was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was excellent, each member was friendly and ensured that our needs were met. Parking was on the street, it was free and within close proximity to the guest house. I definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Beatrix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant easy check in. Good price for room I had. Convenient location. Would appreciate access to make Tea or Coffee in room or main office. Steep stairs are inconvenient but manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a 1 night stay transfering from airport to train. Short walk to great restaurants. Being from North America, the stairs were a bit steep but knew in advace and prepared for them. Very quiet place and clean. A bit tight for space, but didnt really need it. **Note it is cash only.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice comfortable stay in Faro

The accommodation was central and convenient for the bus and train station. Very good for eating and drinking options. The room had everything I required for the 1 evening I was staying. The room clean, comfortable, safe it was however a bit on the small side which was ok for a single occupant. I don’t think I would have wanted to stay anymore than the one day. It would have been good if the accommodation was able to offer even a basic continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuela

Quite close to the city center, our room was extremely small - nearly couldn't turn around in the bathroom or bedroom - and clearly needs some renovation works. The staff was nice. We would have apprecisted a lot to know in advance that only cash payment is possible - only accomodation during our 10 day trip which not accepts card or online payment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is VERY convenient to the bus and train stations, less than a 10 min walk away. The rooms aren't very big, but the super convenient location makes it great for short stays. It's just a couple of short blocks to the pedestrian zone of Faro, and there are a lot of restaurants within a 5-10 min walk. It's only about 10 minutes to marina, too, or 15 minutes from the wharf where the Rio Formosa estuary boat trips leave from. The property has a spacious but a bit hidden rooftop terrace that is a VERY quiet place to sit and read a book. The property is on a narrow but main street and you get a lot of traffic driving by at all hours. Front facing rooms (which we had) are a bit noisy. The front reception desk has staff available 24 hrs/day, and you have to contact them to get in every time, as you drop your key on leaving and pick it back up when you return. WiFi is good and fast. I would recommend the Guest House for short stays for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sadia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
To be very honest guest house was very near for all transportation and activates however the service was okay. Can improve with small budget like toiletries and good quality of towels etc. staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially I had mixed feelings as room is really small BUT for short stay is perfect- clean, towels changed daily, very friendly and helpful stuff ( even after check out, we were able to leave luggage till our train in the afternoon. Overall, really good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay in Faro.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great guesthouse, 2 min from Faro center. Very clean, quiet. Great value. 24hrs reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely I Will come back again ❤
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Nyla

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The guest house has a lot of stairs which I could climb with my suitcase. The room is small, loud and very basic for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accepted only cash, tthus allowing bank ATM's. to rip you off.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

I cannot review as this hotel gave my room to another person before I arrived. This caused huge upset and a frantic look around for other accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I am not going back.

Clean and simple. Near the station and the city center. The street outside is heavily trafficked, both day and evening. Guests are coming in around the clock. Both windows and doors are thin, so I had a hard time getting to sleep. Many of the staff are rude and unhelpful. They only accept cash which is strange. The beds are old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Shadrach

Disliked: Staff & service

Cash required on arrival; no prior notice

Not sure whether to pin this on the Guest House or on hotels.com…but not only do they require you to pay on arrival (booking merely holds the room), but they insist you pay cash. My hotels.com confirmation only said payment was required at the property; it did not say it had to be cash. Do a better job communicating with each other. If they’re going to insist on having a couple hundred Euros cash in hand when checking in, advance notice should be given
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NEVER STAY HERE.

This room was tiny and extremely noisy. Unable to sleep with window open and the air conditioning was dripping on me during the night. I asked for an airport transfer car at 4am - they said it had been ordered and it didn’t come. There was no one available at reception to get some help despite the fact it was supposed to be manned 24 hours. Also they asked for my payment in cash on arrival despite having my credit card. My stay was uncomfortable and expensive for the conditions. I didn’t find the staff helpful but they are probably being paid a pittance. Oh. And the toilet smelt - not nice in a tiny room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was friendly. The room was big enough, and the A/C worked okay. My bad experience was the moist and sticky bed sheet and cover sheet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Ottima posizione 5 minuti dal centro storico, stanza molto pulita. Camera piccola. Consigliabile per brevi soggiorni
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Läget, mycket bra mitt i centrum med restauranger längre ner på gatan. Lätt att parkera på gatan som var kostnadsfri. Nackdel, väldigt smal och brant trappa upp till receptionen och rummen. Svårt med mycket bagage, barnvagnar eller svårt att gå. Trevlig personal och rummet "spartanskt" men välstädat. Helt ok för en eller två nätter och prisvärt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

meyevi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil du personnel, la propreté, La grandeur de la salle de bain. Transport, restaurant, près du port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

meyevi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propreté, l'accueil du personnel, transport en commun. Restaurants, à cinq minutes à pied de la vieille ville et de la gare. Proche du port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點方便，離火車站很近，景點小鎮都很方便。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024