Roots Hotel
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.
Roots Hotel is worth booking if you want a well-rated, central four-star in Faro at a mid-range price, within walking distance of the train station, bus terminal and old town. Skip it if a full hot breakfast or strong vegan options matter to you, since the listed breakfast is continental or to go.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Faro. It suits travellers arriving by train or bus, couples on a short city stay and anyone using Faro as a base for the old town and marina.
Family rooms are listed, along with air conditioning and a terrace. Staff help with luggage storage and early check-in requests, according to guests, which is handy if you arrive before check-in time.
Skip it if you want hotel facilities such as a gym, pool or spa. None of these are listed. Vegan travellers should also note that guests say vegan breakfast choices are limited.
Location and getting around
The address is Rua Francisco Barreto nº 32/34, in Faro city centre. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 and mention a short walk to the train station, the bus terminal, the marina and the old town centre.
Faro Cathedral is about 700 metres away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. The Roman ruins of Milreu are about 9 km, around 113 minutes walking, and the Church of São Lourenço in Almancil about 9.5 km, around 119 minutes. Both are far, so you will need public transport, a taxi or a car.
These are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on the ground. Parking is not listed, so drivers should ask the hotel.
What guests say
Roots Hotel scores 9.1 out of 10 across 4,585 reviews.
Location is the top theme, with the station, bus terminal and marina all described as a short walk. Staff come next: guests describe a friendly, professional team that helps with luggage storage and early check-in.
Breakfast is the weak spot. It comes as optional boxes delivered to the room, and guests say vegan choices are limited. If you prefer a sit-down buffet, this setup may not suit you.
Price compared with our other two Faro picks
The reference price was about €97 a night, around €194 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our budget pick, Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto, was about €69 a night with 8.3 and three stars. Our Luxury pick, 3HB Faro, was about €233 with 9.5 and five stars.
For about €28 more per night than the budget option you get a higher score, four stars and a central location. The Luxury pick scores a little higher but costs well over twice as much.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Faro. Roots Hotel ranked joint second on guest score, with a large number of reviews behind it.
Its price sat exactly at the €97 sample median. For our Best Value slot, which weighs score, review count and price, that combination was hard to beat.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation policy for your rate.
Breakfast options listed are continental and breakfast to go. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. If you need vegan food, ask the hotel in advance.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Roots Hotel close to Faro train station?
Guests say it is a short walk to the train station and the bus terminal. Exact walking times are not in our data, so check a map.
What is breakfast like at Roots Hotel?
Guests describe optional breakfast boxes delivered to the room, with limited vegan choices. Listed options are continental and breakfast to go.
Does Roots Hotel have a pool or gym?
Neither is listed. Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace and family rooms.
Can I leave luggage at Roots Hotel?
Guests mention staff helping with luggage storage and early check-in requests. Confirm with the hotel for your arrival time.
How much does Roots Hotel cost?
About €97 a night in a reference search for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.