This bright, welcoming hostel in a converted family home on a quiet residential street is the best budget bet for ambience, space and location. Private rooms and six- or seven-bed dorms (one is women-only) are set around a courtyard with mango and acerola (acidic, cherry-like fruit) trees. Amiable bilingual owner Filipe is a fount of local information.
A small family of fluffy rabbits adds to the homey feel.