Can’t decide where to stay in Lagos? From the best beach stays , to the best hotels and Airbnbs, this guide has you covered.
Nestled on the western point of the Algarve region of Portugal, the small town of Lagos stands out as a gem. From its quaint and vibrant old town to its breathtaking landscapes and beaches, Lagos offers something to do all year-round.
Undoubtedly, Lagos ranks among the top choices for accommodation in the Algarve. Yet, for first-time visitors, navigating through its varied options can pose a challenge. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the best area to stay in, as it greatly hinges on factors like trip duration, seasonality, and personal preferences.
Ultimately, determining your ideal Lagos base boils down to the nature of your journey: whether it’s a laid-back beach retreat, an exploration-centric stay, or a brief stopover during a road trip (in which case, parking availability becomes a key consideration).
To help you find a great place for your own travel style, I’ve personally curated this selection of the best hotels, resorts and Airbnbs in Lagos. With excellent reviews across the board, perfect locations, and a variety of options for different budgets, all of these would be on our own shortlist for spending a few nights in the town.
Please note that all prices are reflective of a booking made during the summer high season, and travel outside of this window is likely to see prices fall – sometimes quite considerably!
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75€ A NIGHT OR LESS
OLIVE HOSTEL LAGOS
Located in the heart of the historic centre, and only 10 minutes from the beaches this hostels offers mixed dormitories with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Guest have access to a shared kitchen and a lounge with a lounge with games, musical instruments, books and magazines. If you wish to have more privacy double or twin rooms are also available.
Price | 45€ a night, for a bunk bed in a mixed dormitory
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BOUTIQUE TAGHOSTEL
Boutique Taghostel is located in a charming old building on the main avenue of Lagos directly in front of the marina with stunning sea views. Guests have access to mixed and women-only dormitories. There is also a communal kitchen, a living room and a rooftop terrace with sea view.
Price | 48€ a night, for a bunk bed.
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CASA DAS LARANJEIRAS
If staying in a hostel is not your thing, this room in a guest house might be the perfect budget fit for you. The room is on the second floor and has a double bed (the bathroom is shared with other guests). Casa das Laranjeiras is a traditional family house located in the centre of Lagos, close to the beaches and restaurant. This is one of the rare Airbnb where the hosts allows guest to access to her kitchen and living room.
Price | 75€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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★ EARTH ROOM
Other good Airbnb budget option is the earth room in a guest house. The apartment is located in a very nice and calm area just outside of the old city (10-minute walk from the old town and 15-minute from the nearest beach).This room’s plus is that is comes with it’s own private bathroom (a rarity at this price) and a private balcony.
Price | 69€ a night, 2 nights minimum
Check availability and find out more here.
75€ – 150€ A NIGHT
THE COZY HOUSE
If you go up in price a bit, you can get this full apartment all to yourself. The Cozy House is located about 20 minutes from the main beaches. It’s a beautifully decorated oasis with its very own terrace.
Sleeps | One bedroom, three guests
Price | 110€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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CASA MARIA
This apartment has beachy vibe that goes well with the town of Lagos. Located in a newly built building next to the Marina, it’s just a few minutes away from the old town and some of the main beaches.
Sleeps | One bedroom, three guests
Price | 100€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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THE HEART STUDIO
Located 20 minutes from the old-town, this apartment has a sleek and modern black and white look. The guests also have access to a shared garden with sun beds and outside table. Free parking is available!
Sleeps | One bedroom, two guests
Price | 130€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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★ LODGE TENT
If you are looking for a unique stay, these lodge tent might be the right fit for you. It’s also the perfect getaway for those who want to experience Lagos countryside (it takes about 10 minutes to reach the town center by car). The tent is located in a beautiful garden with orange trees and a pool. The tent is fully equiped, but the bathroom is shared.
Sleeps | One bedroom, two guests
Price | 95€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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150€ to 250€ A NIGHT
HOTEL MARINA RIO
Finding a traditional hotel in Lagos is not always easy, but I’ve got one for you. This hotel offers a heated rooftop pool and rooms with balconies overlooking the palm tree-lined marina. Breakfast is included in the price.
Price | 220€ a night
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TIVOLI LAGOS
Tivoli Lagos is another more traditional hotel with a swimming pool. The decor is inspired by the Algarves and each room has a private balcony. The plus of staying here is that the hotel offers a free shuttle service to its private Duna Beach Club on Meia Praia, from March to October. Breakfast is included in the price.
Price | 229€ a night
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★ CALM OASIS
For those looking for something a bit bigger, this apartment has 2 bedrooms and sleeps up to four people. Located only 5 minutes from the old town, it’s perfectly located for your stay in Lagos. It also has a large outdoor space that includes a hammock.
Sleeps | Two bedroom, four guests
Price | 160€ a night, 2 nights minimum
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TOP FLOOR APARTMENT
This one bedroom apartment has the views! The private balcony overlooks with a private balcony overlooking the Monchique Mountain and city skyline and the shared rooftop offers some amazing sea views. It’s also located only a few minutes from the old town.
Sleeps | One bedroom, two guests
Price | 185€ a night, 2 nights minimum
Check availability and find out more here.
250€ A NIGHT AND MORE
LAGOS AVENIDA HOTEL
This hotel has an rooftop outdoor infinity pool and views of the marina and sea. It is located in Lagos city center, only a few minutes from the main beaches. Each room has their own balcony. Breakfast is included in the price.
Price | 328€ a night
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CASA L-N-NOA BOUTIQUE
Casa L-N-Noa Boutique is an absolutely stunning boutique hotel. This one is not cheap, but I don’t think you’ll find more perfect in Lagos. It has a beautiful garden with a pool. Guests can enjoy the complimentary breakfast from their private patio or from their room.
Price | 390€ a night
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CASA ALFAZEMA
This absolutely stunning one bedroom townhouse is located very close to the old town. It is beautifully decorated and even has a private courtyard with a small pool.
Sleeps | One bedroom, two guests
Price | 395€ a night, 2 nights minimum
Check availability and find out more here.
★ CASA MARGÔ
Casa Margô was my choice during my stay in Lagos. It offers the perfect mix between private apartment and luxury hotel. Every The guest can enjoy the pool and complimentary yoga lessons. It’s also perfectly located right in the heart of the old town. Their room go from studios to 2 bedroom apartments.
Price | 300€ a night, 2 nights minimum
Check availability and find out more here.
READ THESE POSTS BEFORE VISITING LAGOS!
LAGOS GUIDES | 9 Amazing Things to do in Lagos; A short guide to Ponta de Piedade; How to get from Lagos to Sagres by bus
LISBON GUIDES | 14 Things to Know Before Visiting Lisbon; How to make the best of your visit to Belém; 1 day, 3 castles: How to make the best of your day in Sintra; 5 tips for riding Tram 28 in Lisbon; Where to Stay in Lisbon?
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I almost made a very different version of this reel.
Last time I posted about Smiths Falls, the comments surprised me and a lot of them seemed to come from people who actually live there. There’s nothing to do here. It’s boring. My first instinct was to make a whole clap-back video, screenshots and all.
But honestly? I get it. Nobody is a tourist in their own town. The canal is just the thing you cross on your way to work. The museum is where you went once on a school trip in grade four. When you see a place every single day, it goes invisible.
I grew up near the Bay of Fundy - home of the highest tides on the planet - and as a kid I thought it was the most boring place on earth. It took moving away to realize people cross oceans to see what was in my backyard.
So this reel is me being a tourist in your town for you. The 1912 bridge you’d paddle under if you hadn’t stopped noticing it. The museum where you can climb into the trains, and even sleep in one. The thrift trail. The mural. All of it.
To everyone who’s never been: this is your sign for an easy day trip from Ottawa or Kingston.
And to Smiths Falls locals: I dare you to do one thing from this list this weekend. Report back. 😌
What’s the thing in YOUR town that you’ve stopped noticing? I want to hear it.
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I have a confession: half my road trips are reverse-engineered.
I don’t pick a destination and find a coffee shop nearby. I pick the coffee shop, then build a whole day around justifying the drive. A hike here, a beach there, some antiquing, all very respectable cover stories for the fact that I drove two hours for an iced latte.
Because here’s what I’ve figured out after years of crisscrossing Ontario: the best coffee shops are never just coffee shops. They’re the unofficial welcome centre of every small town. The barista knows which trail is muddy this week. The regulars will tell you where to park for free. The bulletin board has better local intel than any travel blog, mine included.
So this list isn’t really about coffee. It’s about the 12 places I use as an excuse to keep exploring this province. Swipe through, every single one comes with what to pair it with so you can build your own cover story.
From Thunder Bay to the County, consider this your permission slip to drive unreasonably far for caffeine.
Which one’s closest to you? And more importantly, what’s YOUR coffee shop worth driving for? I’m always taking notes. ☕
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For over a hundred years, the men who lived in this house woke up, looked at the lake, and went to work captaining the Wolfe Island ferry. Three generations of them. Same water, same crossing, every day.
I thought about that a lot during my stay at @themullinhouse_ (mainly from the bathtub, because the tub faces the lake and once you’re in it there’s no reason to be anywhere else.)
The Mullin House just opened as a stay, and those who brought it back to life did it in the best way that possible. Keeping the soul of the place.Places with an actual story make my job as a photographer easy. I just have to pay attention.
And if you want to stay here too: It’s a free 20-minute ferry from Kingston, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10. So this is your sign to plan the group trip you keep talking about.
Save this for when you book it, and be honest, would you make it out of that bathtub by checkout?
Thank you to @themullinhouse_ for having me!
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I grew up an hour from the Bay of Fundy. And every few years, my school would pile us onto a bus and take us to Hopewell Rocks or Fundy National Park. And every single time, as a kid, I thought : ‘okay, cool. Rocks. Trees. Can we go home now?’
I had absolutely no idea what I was standing next to.
It took me leaving New Brunswick, travelling across the country before I came back to the Bay of Fundy as an adult and genuinely had my breath taken away. I grew up next to one of the most extraordinary places on the planet and completely took it for granted. And I think a lot of Maritimers probably feel the same way.
This carousel is my attempt to fix that, for myself, and for anyone who’s never made the trip. Scroll through and I’ll show you exactly how I’d plan a road trip along the New Brunswick side, from the tidal flats to the coastal cliffs to the little fishing towns that feel completely frozen in time.
And if you have extra days to spare, Saint John is absolutely worth a stop, underrated city, great food scene, and it sits right on the bay.
I’m also heading back this summer to try a stay I’ve had my eye on for a while, I genuinely cannot wait to tell you all about it. 👀
Save this for your New Brunswick road trip. 🙌
👇 Have you ever been to the Bay of Fundy? Were you as underwhelmed as I was at 10 years old? 😄
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I’ll be honest, when I pulled up to @whispering_springs I didn’t know what to expect. I’d seen the photos, I’d read the website, but nothing really prepares you for the moment you walk into your safari tent and realize this might actually be nicer than your apartment.
We’re talking a king bed, more space than I expected, and an actual bathtub, in a tent. I took a bath. In the woods. And I would do it again without hesitation.
Oh and the s’mores bar? Someone thought really hard about what would make people unreasonably happy at the end of a summer night and they nailed it.
Save this for your summer planning because at 90 minutes from Toronto there is really no reason to wait.
Now tell me have you ever gone glamping? If not, what are you waiting for!
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