Best City Center Stays in Faro

I would choose Monte-Bougainvillea for a family that wants a resort-style base with plenty to do on site. The aparthotel has a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden, plus a waterpark and a games room for children. A bar and a coffee shop are on site, Wi-Fi is free and check-in and check-out are private. Views run over the sea, the garden and the mountains. It is rated 9.7 from 109 reviews.

I would choose Casa aOrta Apartments for a family that likes to explore a small city on foot. The apartments are in central Faro, a minute's walk from Lethes Theatre. Each one has air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a kitchenette and free Wi-Fi, and there is a terrace and an outdoor dining area. A 9.7 rating from 57 reviews is excellent, and the kitchenettes make breakfasts and light dinners easy with children.

I would suggest Cardeal Suites & Apartments to families who want a kitchenette in Faro's centre. Each aparthotel-style unit has air conditioning, a kitchenette and a private bathroom, with a balcony or terrace looking over the garden or the city. A sun terrace, a garden and massage services are available, and local attractions are a short walk away. Guests rate it 9.7 across 867 reviews, an exceptional score.

I would suggest Faro Guest Apartments to families who want a kitchen in the city centre. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a private bathroom, and a balcony or terrace looks over the city. Local attractions and amenities are easy to reach. Guests rate it 9.2 across 928 reviews, a very strong score that suggests the basics are done well.

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto is close to Faro Airport, so families landing late or flying out early avoid a long transfer. The outdoor pool and garden give children somewhere to burn off energy between flights, and some rooms have balconies. Faro's centre, with its restaurants, is about 5 km away, which means a short drive or taxi rather than a walk. I would book it for the first or last night of an Algarve trip rather than for a week of sightseeing.

Occidental Faro is in downtown Faro, a short walk from the transport hubs, which keeps arrivals simple for families. Rooms are spacious and light-filled, a help when sharing with children, and some have balconies looking over the old town, the marina or the Ria Formosa. The rooftop restaurant gives everyone a view over dinner. The hotel is family-friendly and has spa facilities. With an 8.3 rating across 4,200 reviews, I would book it for a central Faro stay.

Aqua Ria Boutique Hotel stands on Faro's main shopping street and has modern, family-friendly accommodation. Rooms are air-conditioned with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant serves local cuisine. Some rooms look over Faro Marina and the Ria Formosa. Guests rate it 7.8 across more than 2,800 reviews, a fair score that fits a central, simple stay. It works for short visits on foot.

I would suggest the Faro Boutique Hotel to families who want to walk to the Old Town and the marina. It has a spa and a rooftop terrace with views of the Ria Formosa, and its modern air-conditioned rooms include some with balconies. A daily breakfast is served, and restaurants and bars are close by. Guests rate it 7.7 across 954 reviews, a fair score for a three-star city hotel.

I would suggest Marina Legacy I for a family that wants a central Faro address within walking distance of the marina. The rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, many have balconies or terraces, and some include sofa beds for children. The Carmo Church and Bones Chapel is a short walk away. The 7.3 rating from 14 reviews is the lowest in this area, so I would read recent guest comments first.

Hotel Adelaide is a simple two-star hotel in central Faro, and it suits families who care more about location than facilities. The marina, shops and plenty of restaurants are about two minutes away on foot, and some rooms have a seating area with a sofa bed, useful for a child. A shared kitchen with a microwave helps with snacks, and the bus station is a seven-minute walk. There is no pool. Guests rate it 7 out of 10 across 588 reviews, so keep expectations modest.