Reviews of Sandy Bottoms Hostel
Rua Dom Afonso III, Albufeira City Centre, 8200-185 Albufeira, Portugal
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is in the center so location was good. And my room had its own bathroom which is nice.
I think if the reception would be open for longer that would be nice this way I haven't even meet them.The rooms are too crowded.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff, Kitchen
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location and staff
Noise at night
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe kitchen is nice
Not much clean. Sand everywhere haha That’s why name is sandy bottoms
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s very well located, they have a nice rooftop and they have the best hostess ever, Sara was amazing giving lots of tips and being very simpatic and gentle.
They could some coverts at the beds to block the sunlight
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpecial thanks to Nadia
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is in the beautiful Albufeira. Sara the host was super nice and welcoming. It is also really close to tourist attractions. I went to the beach which was just 2 minutes walking distance. The Dream wave tour to see the Benagil caves and dolphins was just 10 minutes away by Uber/Bolt.
Only issue was the bathroom which was a mess but it definitely wasn’t the fault of the facility but the occupants. Overall I had a good stay and met new people
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocated in the centre of Albufeira, literally 2 minute walk from the strip. Staff were very friendly, facilities and dorm were spacious and clean. Lockers are big enough to fit a large backpack.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location, very nice staff, room bathroom
No towels included, not enough power sockets, no laundry option like booking.com showed and unclear instructions of checkout
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe recepcionist was wonderful and location so good located near to beaches. Its a place to stay many days
One room for 10 people yeah maybe so much
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was full of bed bugs in my bed and my sister bed as well , I have now a lot of insect bites , I coudn't sleep well, and was nobody in reception to reclaim , it's a shame.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThat it was right next to the bars and restaurants and beach
Not so private being in a mixed dorm, could do with a changing room
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI especially liked Sara's service. She's an excellent person, very lively and super willing to help with everything.
I don't have anything that I didn't like
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff, perfect location, great atmosphere and wonderful people around.
Should be a big mirror In a room.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe receptionist was fantastic and its her alone the positives of this place
Thr location means pop music is pumped into your ears until 2am even with the windows closed. My room had people who was totally disrespectful sharing a room with zero etiquette, although thats not thr hotels fault. I just you should be aware that you'll get barely any sleep in this hotel due to the location