Faro · Portugal
Where to Stay in Baixa (Lower Town), Faro
The commercial stretch between the Old Town and the waterfront, full of shops, cafés, and the main pedestrianised street, Rua de Santo António.
✦ The vibe
Everyday Portuguese city life, a bit scruffy but authentic, with a constant hum of people.
👤 Best for
Budget-conscious travellers, shoppers, anyone wanting convenience without the tourist markup.
🏨 Where to stay
Chain hotels and budget hostels, cheap to mid-range; €50–80 per night typical.
🚇 Getting around
Very walkable — 5 mins to Old Town, 15 mins to train station. Airport bus stops in this area (lines 14 and 16).
📍 Nearby
Faro Municipal Market, Igreja do Carmo
Best hotels in Baixa (Lower Town)
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Baixa (Lower Town)
Ti' Maria Guest House
36 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
6, Alexander Herculano, Faro
View intelligence briefing →Casa da Alagoa
93 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Faroway Hostel
192 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
18, Rua Dr. Francisco Gomes, Faro
View intelligence briefing →Sunlight House
212 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
11 Rua Doutor Francisco Lázaro Cortes, Faro, 8000
View intelligence briefing →Stay Hotels
216 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
17, Rua do Portugal, Faro
View intelligence briefing →3HB Faro
216 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Residencial A Doca
280 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
21, 1º, Travessa Ívens, Faro
View intelligence briefing →Seif
287 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →my place
302 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Story guesthouse
309 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Guest House Capitão Mor
346 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Alameda Exclusive House
346 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
Av. Almirante Reis, Nr 130, Faro, 8000-405
View intelligence briefing →Algarve Hostel
413 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
72, Avenida da República, Faro, 8000-072
View intelligence briefing →EVA Senses Hotel
460 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
1, Avenida da República, Faro, 8000-078
View intelligence briefing →Ria terrace
484 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
105, R. conselheiro bivar 105. fari, Faro
View intelligence briefing →City Rooms
485 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
30, Rua João de Deus, Faro, 8000-333
View intelligence briefing →Casa Analucia
486 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Hostellicious
495 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
14, Largo de São Pedro, Faro, 8000-139
View intelligence briefing →Pensão Residencial Oliveira
496 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Pousada da Juventude
528 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
Rua da Polícia de Segurança Pública, Faro, 8000-408
View intelligence briefing →Tilia Hostel
544 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
29, Rua Serpa Pinto, Faro, 8000-431
View intelligence briefing →Residencial Avenida
546 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
150, Avenida da Republica, Faro, 8000-079
View intelligence briefing →Plaza Inn Hostel
549 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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View intelligence briefing →Hostel do Largo
594 m from Baixa (Lower Town)
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