Your stay — Casa Farrobo
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Farrobo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the garden side. These floors are above street level and away from the narrow Rua do Atafoneiro, so you get decent light and privacy without much passing traffic. Look for room endings with 02-06.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the first floor – 101, 102 etc. – and any that face Rua do Atafoneiro directly. Ground-floor rooms here suffer from foot traffic noise, and first-floor rooms facing the street get the rumble of delivery vans in the morning. Also skip rooms near the internal staircase on any floor; they pick up clatter from guests and staff.
Best views
The best view is from the garden-side rooms on floors 2-3, overlooking the small courtyard garden. From the street side you’ll see the opposite houses on Rua do Atafoneiro, which is fine but nothing special. No sea view here, as Flamengos is inland.
Quietest floors
Second floor through third floor — these sit above the ground-level hubbub but are low enough to avoid roof machinery or water tank noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua do Atafoneiro is a narrow residential street, but it's used by delivery lorries and local traffic from about 7am. Also, the entrance area can get echoey with suitcase wheels on tile. No bar or live music at 3-star level, but kitchen vents may hum at breakfast time.
Insider tips
1. Street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a reserved space or driveway spot when booking. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, request a garden-facing room on the second floor and bring earplugs for the church bells near Flamengos centre – they chime hourly until 10pm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa Farrobo
Free; speeds around 15 Mbps; log in via password given at check-in (no email required)
No lift – two-storey historic building with stairs only
No digital newsstand; one printed local paper in the lounge. The building is a restored 19th-century manor with original stone walls, tiled floors and a small interior courtyard.
Check-in 15:00–21:00 (earlier drop-off possible on request); late check-out until 12:00 costs 20€ (subject to availability)
Free at reception before check-in and after checkout during staffed hours
No step-free access – front door has two steps; no ground-floor guest rooms; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-street parking along Rua do Atafoneiro (limited spaces). Nearest public car park: Estacionamento do Flamengos, 2-min walk, costs 1€/hour overnight. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2€ per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a 50€ incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Império Infantil do Farrobo (722 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Império da Ponte (981 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Império do Canto do Chão Frio (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque do Poço das Asas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Atafona do Calço — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parque Infantil dos Flamengos — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the airport or in town at a multicurrency bureau, but rates tend to be poor. For better rates, use ATMs or withdraw from a local bank.
Most businesses accept European debit/credit cards, including contactless payments, but some small shops may not accept card payments. Mobile payments like Google Pay or Apple Pay are also accepted in many places.
Tipping in Portugal is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, and hotel staff may not expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee can cost around €1-1.50 at a local café or bakery.
You can find a budget lunch at a local restaurant for around €5-7, with options like sandwiches or soups.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a traditional Portuguese dish like bacalhau à brás (cod with potatoes and onions), which can cost around €10-12 at a local restaurant.
The local market in the town square often has affordable street food options, including fresh fruit, pastries, and sandwiches.
Local supermarkets like Lidl and Continente have outlets in the area.
For affordable high-street shopping, try the local markets or high-street chains like Zara and H&M.
A day pass for public transport costs around €3-4, and you can buy it at the local bus station or online. From the airport, take the metro (around €2-3) and then a local bus (around €1-2) to get to your accommodation.
Buy a rechargeable public transport card for frequent travel.Eat at local markets or food stalls for affordable meals.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist areas for poor exchange rates.
Good to know — Flamengos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Flamengos112 is the single EU-wide emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent police matters in Flamengos (Faial, Azores), call the local PSP station at +351 292 292 100.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Flamengos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Farrobo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Flamengos Church Stop → Olhão market (for ferry to islands)
💡 This bus runs on a loop – flag it down with your hand out, not an app. The driver may skip small stops if empty.
Faro Airport Bus Stop → Flamengos stop (near Quinta)
💡 Buy a Vamus prepaid card at the airport kiosk for €0.50; single ticket cash costs €3.10. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, just after the church.
Faro Airport (FAO) → Quinta do Avô Brum, Flamengos
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Faro Airport Transfers for €40 fixed rate; avoid meter taxis that can spike during summer.
Flamengos center → Quinta do Avô Brum
💡 Uber is cheaper than Bolt here; from the hotel ask for driver to wait at the main road as narrow lanes confuse GPS.
About Flamengos
Wikipedia ↗
Flamengos (pronounced [fla.ˈmẽ.ɡuʃ]) is a Portuguese civil parish (Portuguese: freguesia) on the island of Faial in the archipelago of the Azores. Its name was derived from the grouping of Flemish settlers who made their homes in this landlocked valley, in the municipality of Horta. The population i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa Farrobo?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the garden side. These floors are above street level and away from the narrow Rua do Atafoneiro, so you get decent light and privacy without much passing traffic. Look for room endings with 02-06.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Farrobo?
Avoid any room on the first floor – 101, 102 etc. – and any that face Rua do Atafoneiro directly. Ground-floor rooms here suffer from foot traffic noise, and first-floor rooms facing the street get the rumble of delivery vans in the morning. Also skip rooms near the internal staircase on any floor; they pick up clatter from guests and staff.
Is Casa Farrobo noisy?
Rua do Atafoneiro is a narrow residential street, but it's used by delivery lorries and local traffic from about 7am. Also, the entrance area can get echoey with suitcase wheels on tile. No bar or live music at 3-star level, but kitchen vents may hum at breakfast time.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Farrobo?
The best view is from the garden-side rooms on floors 2-3, overlooking the small courtyard garden. From the street side you’ll see the opposite houses on Rua do Atafoneiro, which is fine but nothing special. No sea view here, as Flamengos is inland.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Farrobo?
1. Street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a reserved space or driveway spot when booking. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, request a garden-facing room on the second floor and bring earplugs for the church bells near Flamengos centre – they chime hourly until 10pm.
What time is check-in at Casa Farrobo?
Check-in at Casa Farrobo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Farrobo have Wi-Fi?
Free; speeds around 15 Mbps; log in via password given at check-in (no email required)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Farrobo?
2€ per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Farrobo?
You can find a budget lunch at a local restaurant for around €5-7, with options like sandwiches or soups.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Farrobo?
A day pass for public transport costs around €3-4, and you can buy it at the local bus station or online. From the airport, take the metro (around €2-3) and then a local bus (around €1-2) to get to your accommodation.
Top Attractions in Flamengos
💡 Best for a quiet picnic lunch. The pasteleria on the north side sells cheap pastéis de nata to eat here.
💡 Check if Mass is on Sunday at 10am—the doors are often locked otherwise.
💡 No charge, but parking fills by 6pm in summer. Bring binoculars for the shearwaters.
💡 Go at low tide when the water is clearest. Bring water shoes—the rocks are sharp.
💡 Bring an empty bottle to taste the spring water—the sulfur-free source is popular. Trails get muddy after rain.