The Best Hostels in Ericeira
Our Ericeira Hostel Guide
Ericeira has some of the best hostels in the whole world. If you want to get to know new friends, team up for spontaneous surf trips, throw fun barbecues, and get inspired by the vibrant people that this small beach town attracts year after year. Then this post is for you. All you have to do is pick the right hostel in Ericeira, and then keep on extending your stay until people start asking if you live here.
Laneez Ericeira – The Most Beautiful Hostel in Ericeira
Laneez Ericeira is the highest rated hostel in Ericeira. Plenty of guests have named it the most beautiful hostel they ever visited. The beach is just below. The view is breathtaking and the old town of Ericeira is a short stroll away. There is a big terrace for enjoying a bit of morning yoga or watching the sunset.
With bright and airy rooms, cool beach house style decor and a warm atmosphere you will feel at home. On top of this there is a shared kitchen, a comfy lounge area with fireplace, books and games and a delicious breakfast included. Basically a dream hostel experience.
Just remember to book well in advance. Laneez Ericeira often is fully booked.
WOT Hostel – The Best Party Atmosphere
With so many people coming together from all over the world and so many different things to do, it’s easy to make new friends at the WOT Hostel. There are hammocks, Ping-Pong table, pool table, board games and PS4. On top of all this, there is also a swimming pool.
WOT is located above Ericeira, on a hill. So it’s a steep walk uphill, but a beautiful view once you get there. The sunsets are particularly popular with the WOT Hostel crew.
The roof serves as a yoga deck. The common areas are generous, including a big kitchen, and perfect for mingling and chilling and planning for fun activities. Apparently, the beer pong is indeed popular and taken very seriously.
Every night the guests get together and chat and drink and enjoy being young and free.
Hostel & Surfcamp 55 – For the Dedicated Surfer
In hostel 55 there always seems to be someone who wants to go surfing, or just kickback in the yard and discuss swell direction and which breaks will be the best choices over the next couple of days. It’s easy to book surf lessons with the hostel, they also rent out boards and wetsuits as well as bikes. There are good facilities for washing the equipment.
As the name imply 55 hostel organizes surf camps as well. But you can just as easy come here and join the fun without booking a surf camp.
There are several beaches within walking distance, and central Ericeira is a short stroll away. If you want to access other breaks in the Surf Reserv, you can catch the beach bus in the summer.
Hostel 55 is also usually the cheapest option in Ericeira, so that might be part of the reason why this hostel attracts the most dedicated surfers.
There is a shared kitchen for cooking up post-surf dinners and common areas both inside and outside for having a beer, watching surf movies and talking about the waves.
GiG capsule hostel – Best Sleeping Pods
Enjoy a taste of the future in GiGs Japan inspired capsule pods. The beds offer a certain amount of privacy, since each bed comes with a curtain. The mattresses are comfortable. Here you will get the best sleep. And when you wake up, you are in central Ericeira. GiG capsule hostel is close to several beaches. One of the advantages with staying here is that you easily can walk everywhere.
But before you head out, GiG will treat you to the best hostel breakfast imaginable in their café. Everything fresh and healthy.
The hostel is max 12 people, so everyone quickly feels like family. The host, Magdalena, receives a lot of positive feedback.
Unfortunately, there is no possibility to cook and no common room.
The hostel is stylish and very clean with modern bathrooms. There is also a small rooftop where you can sit if you want to chill outside. And free coffee and tea is included. The atmosphere is quiet and laid back.
GiG is the best hostel in Ericeira if you want an original experience at a central location, and value a good night sleep.