Hotels in Albufeira
The white old town above Fishermen's Beach, with coves all along the coast.
Best-rated hotels in Albufeira
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 67 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Albufeira city centre.
Hotels near the most searched-for places in Albufeira: Zoomarine.
Looking for something specific? Spa hotels · Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 5-star hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.
To see Albufeira with a guide, try the free walking tours in Albufeira and the guided visits.
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa★★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
The Homeboat Company Albufeira9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Orada Apartamentos Turísticos - Marina de Albufeira★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Casa Amarela Guesthouse★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Velamar Boutique Hotel - Adults Friendly★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
PortoBay Falesia★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira - Adults Only★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Alfagar Alto da Colina★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
3HB Falésia Garden★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Alfagar Aparthotel★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa★★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Vila Origens Urban Beach Retreat Albufeira Adults Only9.7 ExceptionalSee prices
Auramar Beach Resort★★★8.1 Very goodSee prices
Lost & Found - Guesthouse & Suites★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Apartamentos Sereia da Oura★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
3HB Clube Humbria - All Inclusive★★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Vila Recife Hotel★★8.1 Very goodSee prices
Parque Monte Verde★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa dos Arcos - Charm Guesthouse8.7 FabulousSee prices
Moradias Villas Rufino9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Topazio Vibe Beach Hotel & Apartments - Adults Friendly★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Apartamentos Borda D´Agua★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Vila Maria Hotel - Adults Only★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Sunfield Guest House - Only Adults★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Where to stay in Albufeira: the best areas
Albufeira’s areas in numbers: places to stay within 600 m of each one and their average guest score. Updated daily.
| Area | From the centre | Places to stay | Average score | 4 and 5 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old town | In the centre | 43 | 8.8 | 10 |
| Oura and the bar area | 2 km | 28 | 8.1 | 12 |
| Marina and Galé | 1.7 km | 12 | 9.2 | 7 |
| Olhos de Água and Falésia | 5 km | 10 | 9.0 | 9 |
Old town
Albufeira's historic centre surrounds the Largo do Pescador and runs down to Fishermen's Beach (Praia dos Pescadores). It has cobbled streets, restaurants and shops, and everything is within walking distance.
In high season its streets are lively until late at night.
Best-rated in this area: Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira - Adults Only, with a score of 8.6 from 2,899 reviews.
Oura and the bar area
East of the centre, Avenida Sá Carneiro, known as “the Strip”, is lined with bars and clubs, and Oura beach is next to it. This is the area for nights out; if you want to sleep in peace, it is best avoided.
Best-rated in this area: Topazio Vibe Beach Hotel & Apartments - Adults Friendly, with a score of 8.6 from 1,701 reviews.
Marina and Galé
To the west, the marina and the beaches of São Rafael and Galé have quieter hotels and resorts with pools. Many boat trips leave from here.
Best-rated in this area: The Homeboat Company Albufeira, with a score of 9.2 from 2,441 reviews.
Olhos de Água and Falésia
To the east, Olhos de Água is a former fishing village with a small beach, and Falésia beach, with its red cliffs, is surrounded by large hotels and resorts. Ideal for families with a car.
Hotels in Albufeira in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 6 km of the centre of Albufeira. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 184
- average score of 170 rated properties
- 8.6
- guest reviews
- 138,659
- four- and five-star hotels
- 75
- Rural hotels
- 2
- Beach hotels
- 120
- Hostels
- 2
Getting to Albufeira
The nearest airport is Faro (Algarve) (FAO), 26 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Albufeira
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
Things to do in Albufeira
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Albufeira
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG★★★★
- Eden Villas & Apartments★★★★
- Vila Algarvia Boutique & Suites★★★
- Jupiter Albufeira Hotel - Family & Fun - All Inclusive 24h★★★★★
- Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa★★★★
- Areias Village Beach Suite Hotel★★★★
- Alisios★★★★
- Casa Areias Boutique Apartments★★★★
- Smy Santa Eulalia Algarve★★★
- VilaBranca★★★
- Areias Senses★★★
- Vila Sao Vicente Boutique (Adults Only)
- Alfagar Cerro Malpique★★★
- Balaia Golf Village★★★★
- KR Hotels - Albufeira Lounge★★★
- Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG★★★★
- Clube Albufeira Garden Village★★★★
- Hotel Santa Eulália Bay - Adults Only★★★
- Grand Muthu Forte do Vale★★★★★
- Apartamentos Rossio Mar★★★
- Luna Hotel da Oura★★★★
- Casa Malpique★★★
- Son of a Beach Hostel
- Hotel Baltum★★★
- Hotel Mar A Vista★★
- 3HB Golden Beach★★★
- Apartamentos Julieta★★★
- Casa Velha Apartments - Adults friendly★★★★
- Aquamar Albufeira Aparthotel★★★
- Vila Gale Collection Praia★★★★
- ETHOS Bertolina Wellness Urban Living
- Muthu Oura Praia Hotel★★★★
- Apartamentos Pescadores★★★
- Pateo Village★★★
- Vila Gale Atlantico★★★★
- Turial Old Town Ocean View★★★
- The Navigator - Solaqua★★★★
- Torre Velha AL★★★
- INATEL Albufeira Hotel★★★
- Hotel Apartamento Brisa Sol★★★★
- Moradias Villas Joinal★★★
- The Navigator - Ocean Heights & Residences★★★★
- Rocamar Exclusive Hotel & Spa - Adults Only★★★★
- 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive★★★★
- Quinta do Sr. Cabrita★★★
- Bay View Apartments★★★
- Apartamentos Do Parque★★★★
- Luna Clube Oceano★★★
- Colina do Mar★★★
- Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club★★★★★
- Hotel Baia Grande★★★★
- Emeralds Albufeira by DK Stays★★★★
- Hotel Maritur - Adults Only by Pierre & Vacances★★★★
- Natura Algarve Club★★★
- Oceanus Aparthotel★★★★
- Apartamentos Turisticos Soldoiro★★★
- Albufeira Beach Hotel by Kavia★★
- Edificio Albufeira Apartamentos A. Local - Albuturismo Lda★★★
- Monicca Collection Suites and Residences★★★★
- Windmill Hill★★★
- Apartamentos Tucha★★★
- Suites & Beds DP Albufeira
- Villa Albufeira by Atlantic Places★★★★
- Apartamentos Carruna★★★★
- Maria Guest house
- Eirasol by Umbral★★★
- Debimar Apartamentos★★★
- Vila Petra★★★★
- Recanto da Galé by Umbral★★★
- Casas Barulho Albufeira Marina★★★★
- Villa Cerro
- Apartamentos Azul Mar★★★
- Varandas do Castelo By Garvetur
- Sunshine★★★
- Hotel Apartamento Paraiso De Albufeira★★★★
- Guest House Casa Ramos on the Strip
- Quinta Pedra Dos Bicos★★★★
- Cerro Atlantico by Umbral★★★
- Luna Miramar Club★★★★
- Feliz Algarve★★★★
- Golden Cliff House★★★
- Grand Muthu Forte Da Oura★★★★★
- Club Ouratlantico★★★
- Tropical Sol★★★★
- Ondamar Hotel Apartamentos★★★★
- Vila Channa - Adults Only★★★
- Choromar Apartments★★★
- Boas-Vindas
- Jardins Vale de Parra
- Apartamentos Pedro for Families by Bedzy★★★
- Cerro Da Marina Hotel - Adults Only★★★
- Borda d`Água, Praia da Oura★★★
- Apartamentos Baltum★★★
- Balaia Senses★★★
- Apartamentos do Atlantico★★★
- Alfagar Village★★★
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Albufeira
How many hotels are there in Albufeira?
We list 184 places to stay within 6 km of the centre of Albufeira: 10 five-star, 65 four-star, 83 three-star and 5 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Albufeira?
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, with a score of 8.6 out of 10 from 5,346 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Albufeira?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Albufeira explains what each one offers: Old town, Oura and the bar area, Marina and Galé and Olhos de Água and Falésia.
Which area of Albufeira has the most hotels?
Old town, with 43 places to stay within 600 m. The area with the best average score is Marina and Galé, with 9.2.
Is there a free walking tour in Albufeira?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Albufeira lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.