we went there inbetween mid-season and "baja" and styaed in the spacious and charming room no. 6 - which is situated on the top floor. so we had access to the roof terrace as well as those guests of no. 8. the view from there over tarifa and as well the one out the window of our room over the red roofs and to the church tower were great. the staff was really nice and the price of 40 euros for the double room (kingsize bed) was absolutely reasonable. the lovation is best - near the café central, which is as the name goes, top-meeting point for coffee and toastada in the morning before heading for the beach. and: last but not least there's always an "aparcamiento" (the way up, direction harbour, nearby at the castillo).

This hotel was located in the old town, just a stones throw from all restaurants, bars and shops. We went out of season, so it was relatively quiet, in fact after midnight it was desolate so it wasn't noisy or a problem to sleep at night.

The centre is a 5-10 minute walk away and all the surf shops are there. I went to kitesurf and the weather/surf & prices were all very good. The price for kitesurfing is still very good, despite the poor exchange rate (£-Euro)

Stayed here for one night with our adult daughter and it was quite an experience. Took us back to our adventurous days! We had Room 8, at the top of the house, which might have been wonderful in the summer but was freezing in December, when we hit a particularly cold, wet and windy week! Spartan is not the word - oh how I longed for a fitted wool carpet and central heating.
The place was clean and we had hot water, but apart from that it was basic, plus we had to endure the very nearby church clock strike every 1/4 hour - we hardly slept.
Apart from the church clock the position was great although would likely be noisy in the summer, and parking would be a nightmare (but not in December!) To sum it all up it was cheap, not particularly cheerful, and we basically got what we paid for.

We spent two nights in this hostel and we were completely disappointed by it.
We each payed 34€ in a room with two single beds (shared bathroom).
We had no cupboard and the doorknob fell out often.
In the night from saturday to sunday we couldn't get any sleep because people celebrated in front of our window. The window was made of wood and it was like lying in the middle of the party.
The bell of the church next to the hostel was ringing in the night too.
The hostel is located in the centre of Portimao and it's not far to the beach but that are the only positive things to report.
It's much too expensive!!!!!