29 Madeira Hostel

The location is perfect, near the center and beach, and close to two grocery stores, so I didn’t have to walk far carrying bags. It’s a clean little hostel with helpful staff, shared bathroom and shower, and a good price. It can be quiet, though guests who shower, use a hairdryer, and make a mess on the stairs at 1-3 AM can be annoying. That’s down to the guests, not the hostel itself. I enjoyed my stay.

If you need a proper night's sleep, I wouldn't recommend it. The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. Staff weren't especially welcoming, though not really rude either. It was a bit unhygienic too, with no bin liners, especially in the toilet bin where there should at least be one. It's okay if you don't need sleep at night.

BEDBUGS AND IRRESPONSIBLE! I found out from other guests that there were bedbugs in the room next to mine, while the hostel staff said nothing. They washed the sheets and rented the room again the next day instead of closing it and treating it properly. No specialist cleaning and no warning. This place feels unsafe, unhygienic, and dishonest. Avoid it.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hostel was clean and well organized. It’s a small place in a great spot near the city center. Parking is available for €6 a day, which is a really good price. The main drawback is the noise. The walls seem very thin, and when someone is loud in the downstairs kitchen, guests throughout the building can hear it.