Albufeira Old Town offers budget-friendly hotels within walking distance of Fisherman's Beach and the historic square. Prices typically start around €50 per night for a double room, with many properties providing free WiFi, outdoor pools, and kitchenettes for self-catering. Apartments like Alfagar Cerro Malpique (rated Fabulous, 86) include full kitchen facilities and a family-friendly pool, while Vila Recife Hotel (Very Good, 80) combines a central location with an outdoor pool and garden bar.
For value-conscious travelers, Vila São Vicente Boutique (Adults Only, Fabulous 85) occupies a converted 19th-century palace with a panoramic ocean-view terrace and included breakfast. Hotel Baltum (Very Good, 80) sits directly on the beachfront with a restaurant, and Colina do Mar (Good, 77) features a rooftop pool with Atlantic vistas. Many hotels offer 24-hour reception, airport shuttles, and elevator access; book ahead in summer for best rates.