3HB Faro
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the best-rated hotel in central Faro and are happy to pay well above the city median for it. Travellers watching every euro should look at our Best Value pick, which scores 9.1 for less than half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples and travellers who want a polished five-star stay in Faro's centre are the natural audience. The hotel scores 9.5 out of 10 from 2,641 guest reviews, the highest figure in our Faro sample, and its location score is 9.7.
The property lists a spa, a pool, a gym and family rooms, so families and anyone who likes to unwind at the hotel have options. Availability and fees for these are not confirmed.
Price-sensitive travellers should think twice. Some guests feel the rates are high compared with alternatives, and our other two Faro picks cost €97 or less a night.
Location and getting around
You will find it at Rua Vasco da Gama nº33, in Faro City Centre. Guests describe a central, quiet setting in the old town, close to the harbour, shops and restaurants.
Faro Cathedral is about 0.4 km away, roughly a 5-minute walk. Beyond the centre, distances grow fast. The Roman ruins of Milreu are about 9 km away and the Church of São Lourenço in Almancil about 9.9 km. Both are far, well over an hour and a half on foot, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Staff get consistent praise for being friendly, professional, attentive and welcoming. The location also wins people over, with its mix of central position and quiet streets.
Opinion splits on value. For some guests the high standards justify the cost. Others find the rates expensive compared with other options in town. Breakfast is listed as a buffet, though inclusion depends on your rate.
Price and what you get against our other Faro picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €232.85 per night, around €466 for the two nights. That is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Roots Hotel, was €97 a night with a 9.1 score. Our Budget pick, Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto, was €69.10 with a score of 8.3, though its name points to an airport location rather than the old town, so check where it sits before choosing it.
Here the extra money buys five stars, the top guest score in the sample and the listed facilities: spa and wellness centre, pool, gym, restaurant, terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Faro. This one shared the top review score and has an official five-star rating, which earns it our Luxury slot.
Its reference price is well above the sample median of €97 a night. We picked it for quality and location, not for value.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read your rate details closely, especially whether breakfast is included.
If the pool or spa is a reason to book, ask about opening hours in November and any extra charges.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is 3HB Faro close to the old town?
Yes. Guests describe it as being in the old town, and Faro Cathedral is about a 5-minute walk by straight-line estimate.
How much does 3HB Faro cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €232.85 per night. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.
Does 3HB Faro have a pool and spa?
The property lists a pool and a spa and wellness centre. Opening times and fees are not confirmed, so check before you travel.
Can I walk to the Roman ruins of Milreu?
Not realistically. They are about 9 km away, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Is it good value?
Guests are split. Some think the standards justify the price, others find it expensive, and our Best Value pick in Faro costs €97 a night with a 9.1 score.