Destination Hostels · Arrifana
in Portugal 🇵🇹 and 2 more locations
→ destinationhostels.com
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closed · reopens for November
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From the moment I arrived at Destination Arrifana Hostel, I felt truly welcome. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
Sem and Nunno are amazing – kind, helpful, and always up for a chat. They make sure you feel at home in the hostel and are there to help whenever you need it.
The people staying here are just as chill as the surroundings – open, social, and respectful. It’s a place where you can easily make new friends or simply be yourself.
If you’re looking for a peaceful stay close to nature, with good vibes and warm people, this is definitely the place to be.
I had an incredible stay at this hostel. Initially only booked three nights and ended up extending another three nights.
The staff/volunteers were all super friendly and inviting. Special mention to Mads and Sem who both went out of their way to include me in the Destination family.
Our family visits HI Arrifana Destination Hostel regularly, and every time feels like coming home. The staff—especially Diogo, Sam, Dona Isabela, and the rest of the team—are absolutely incredible. They’re not just friendly, they go above and beyond in every interaction, making you feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. It’s rare to experience such outstanding customer service, and it’s a huge part of what keeps us coming back.
The location is perfect—just a short distance from the beach, with beautiful surroundings and a laid-back, peaceful vibe. It's also animal-friendly, which is a huge bonus for us. Being able to bring our dog along and feel completely at ease makes our trips even more enjoyable.
A couple of areas could use a bit of attention: the internet connection isn’t nearly as fast or reliable as advertised, which is especially noticeable given that the hostel promotes a workspace with 300+ Mb/s speeds. Additionally, the shared kitchen could use a little TLC—some maintenance and upgrades would go a long way in improving the overall guest experience.
That said, these are small things in the grand scheme. The warmth, community, and atmosphere here make HI Arrifana Destination Hostel a truly special place. We always look forward to coming back.
I usually don’t stay in hostels, but this one is truly worth it. Incredible co-working space. A few minutes walk from Arrifana beach surf spot. The rooms are super clean and the best is the staff. They are amazing!!! Super friendly and accommodating.
For me as a young broke backpacker it was perfect, the location is really good and beautiful, the price is pretty valid for what you get. One of the personal mads a nice Norwegian guy even showed me how to surf wich was really nice, everyone was really nice. A good place to stay
I loved it. Rooms were great with big bright windows. Lots of common areas. Two pools. Has a bar and a restaurant with only burgers and sides. They have 2 vegan burgers - beetroot and falafel, the beetroot burger was nice
It's a franchise of Pousada De Joventude. Owned privately, therefore, are their own rules. Hardly having a cimpetition, they charge arm and leg for towels (4€) and bar drinks. The closest minimarket is 2.5 km. So, one is at a mercy of the management. The kitchen is very poorly equipped: plates, bowls, cutlery are the leftovers of previous guests. Microwave and the stove are a plus. Breakfast of coffee and some pastry is 10€.
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