Rich & Poor Hostel Albufeira

First and foremost, a good business has good stuff and an exceptional business has exceptional staff! This hostel is the latter and it's run by a very nice and pleasant lady, Fatima!. I first read the reviews before booking this hostel and I was blown away with the amount of positive reviews about Fatima and the Rich and Poor hostel so I knew this was the place I was going to book for a cheap holiday. The rooms were very clean and so was the kitchen and stairs leading to the rooms, thanks to the cleaning staff who also made sure there was new toilet rolls. I just don't have a bad word to say about this place and would highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in albuferia.

Honestly I would be clutching at straws to find something and I can't other than the location. You are literally a 2 minute walk from the main clubs and restaurants which was a huge bonus for me popping in and out multiple times a day and also coming back from the beach etc. However, that is a double edged sword as at nighttime you can hear the music and hustle and bustle of nightlife. So, if you don't mind that then there is simply nothing I didn't like about staying here.

The warm welcome from Fatima, the first floor siting above a cafe, the size of the room, the natural light in the room and the kitchen

the location is perfect! so close to everything ! the hosts are both lovely, helpful and very accommodating. it’s a charming hostel, very clean, lots of space. check in and check out we’re very smooth

I liked everything

the location is great, very clean, the kitchen was great

no common area at all, cheap bass, a lot of rules from the manager who wasn’t nice, not a social place at all since there is no common area and no hostel activities

Excellent location, stones throw away from the old town square. Beach meters away and beside many restaurants and pubs. Hostel was very clean, spacious dorm with very comfortable beds. Staff were top class and David went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

central location, view from the kitchen

felt creepy, empty, ugly, extremely old and uncomfortable

Hostel was very clean and quiet. David and Fatima were amazing to deal with. provided great information about the area. Great price.

Absolutely nothing bad to say but just a suggestion to put a comfortable chair to relax in.