Name: Independente Príncipe Real
Address: rua de sao pedro de alcantara, 81, Lisboa, 1250-238, PT

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Marilyn

La chambre était bien, mais mal insonorisée: les autres clients qui passent tard le soir sans baisser le ton nous empêchent de dormir. Cela n’est pas de la faute de l’hôtel, mais bien un manque de savoir vivre des autres voyageurs. Aussi, il y avait un problème avec la porte de notre chambre: nous devions constamment vérifier qu’elle se verrouillait bien derrière nous. La première nuit, une personne a même ouvert notre porte par accident. Bien que nous ayons informé le personnel à la réception 2 jours d’affilée, à chaque fois que nous rentrions en soirée nous pouvions ouvrir la porte de notre chambre sans utiliser la carte. Donc, est-ce qu’ils ont vraiment essayé de régler le problème? Ça ne semble pas. Heureusement, rien ne nous a été volé……

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Ellie

My first bed I had I got over 50 bites from some kind of bug. They kindly changed my bed but even 4 days later the bites still itch. I liked the storage for luggage in the rooms, but the bathrooms were atrocious. They simply weren’t built to actually be used, it was very difficult to use the restrooms. Staff was friendly but I simply couldn’t wait to move on to my next hostel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Kunqi

Staff and clean big roon

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Jana

The receptionist, Margarida, was incredibly friendly and helpful when she checked us in that morning. After checking in, we left to explore the city. However, when we returned at 4 p.m., there was a discrepancy, and we were given a room that was already occupied. Fortunately, the staff on duty quickly resolved the issue and provided us with a new room.

One unfortunate aspect of our stay was that the hotel did not have a working TV. We were informed that they were in the process of changing providers. Additionally, we had to ask for the air conditioning to be adjusted twice, as the receptionist needed to go and turn something on. The rooftop restaurant was unfortunately closed Sunday and Monday, so we couldn't experience that. But on the other hand, the morning breakfast was excellent.

Overall, the hotel had a great location, and the view was wonderful.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Grace

We stayed here twice during our stay in Lisbon. The first time, the hotel was great! Front staff were helpful and show you the property. The room was very nice and well maintained. The second time we stayed for one night prior to leaving for the airport. Front desk checked us in and walked us to our room, then an hour later walked into our room with another group to give it to them, apparently forgetting we were already there. In addition, the new room was at the front of the hotel and while it had wonderful views, their was a concert across the street that shook our room that lasted late and the traffic was extremely loud in the front of the hotel. The room in the back had none of these issues - I would recommend but just make sure you are checked in correctly and request a room in the back of the building.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Srishtie

Amazing!!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Gilberto

The experience was ok, this is a very old hotel. Honestly just enough for sleep and eat an ok breakfast. In barrio Alto, good area right in front of a mirador! Be prepared to do a lot of very steep walks to get here. The staff is friendly. I think for the price you can’t expect anything else.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Jessica

I'm not sure what hotel the people stayed at with all the amazing reviews, but I think 10/10 is a Four Seasons experience. So let's start with that perspective since everyone seems to think this place is a top tier hotel.

The front desk staff - lovely. Had recommendations for specific shopping, brought us extra hangers, managed to get a wine chiller for us. Fabulously kind. Not a bad thing to say about the warm welcome we recieved. The hotel is also very cute. (Minus the art and light fixtures on our walls falling off and crooked). It does have charm. The location could not be better.

The charm and personality is lost bc of the lack if amenities, comfort, and cleanliness. Wifi is slow, not able to connect most times, when we could, we were kicked off in moments. The beds - ours bulged out at the sides and springs poked out the top. It desperately needs replacing. The floors were carpet remnants that were freyed at the seams and looked dirty. No storage for clothing. We had 10 hangers total, with no shelves or drawers. The bathroom - mold and mildew everywhere in the caulk. The shower sprayed out of the top. So when you turned it on, half the water shot over the shower panel and got everything in the bathroom soaking wet including towels, and all my makeup. :(

Something to note, the music from the rooftop bar is loud and into the night. The hotel provides earplugs. We are never in our room until 1 or 2am anyway so it wasn't a problem for us.

We stayed in a Superior Double.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Michael

Best way to describe this place is it is a “missed opportunity”. Great location, in a likely once beautiful building-but the good stuff ends there. Very worn, dated, dark/poorly lit (were there actually lights anywhere?!) and a reception dude who seemed annoyed by anyone who approached him or asked a question. Overall not very clean at all in my experience, and most definitely would not stay again. Too bad-this place really has potential-but just a miss ALL the way around.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Karine

Really cool hotel, kind of like ACE brand in the states. Very hipster and cool, and the vibe in the room was on point for the neighborhood. Didn't love the carpet condition in the hallways felt a little dingy but it went with the vibe. Would stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Melinda

Great location. Great value. Secure place to store your belongings. Excellent breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Aleyamma

Room was clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast was good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Hélène

Personnel gentil
Bon petit déjeuné
Propre mais très vieux
Point très faible ils ont fait des événements sur le toit de l’hôtel
2 fois sur les 4 nuits
Très bruyant
Les gens passent par les corridors de l’hôtel ça parle fort et même ça se chicane
Très inquiétant en pleine nuit
Je ne recommande pas
Les corridors sont très sombres

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Bob

Amazing location and hotel. Great rooftop bar and community room to work and chill. My only concern was the staff at check in. There was zero supervision and that usually means the staff are not as attentive as they should be. They were rookies at customer service

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Tina

The building is quite rustic and reception employees friendly. We were shown to our room which was in a different section of the building, it's an old building with winding stair case, old lift, lots of corridors with relics on the walls & then the room doors are quite narrow! The room was spacious with a large double bed, chair, wardrobe & desk with an old radio player & coffee machine, the decor was very rustic - window shutters used to frame a picture, bed headboard on the wall as another feature, side table lamps made our of steel pipes! All adding to the rustic look & feel until you then saw a modern TV on a shelf!! Personally I would take the TV's out as ruined the look of the room. The bathroom was a good size with a large walk in shower.
The breakfast room was back in the main building, simple affair with fruit, yoghurts, cereals, pastries, hot eggs & pancakes could be ordered separately. Everything you needed to start your day.
The area around the hotel was nice, fantastic view point directly across the hotel which was lovely.
A little bit noisy at night but you are in an area with bars & restaurants near by so to be expected, it's also a residential area so busy/noisy early morning, you can shut the window shutters completely which blocks most of the noise out.
Overall a nice hotel with rustic charm which was good value for money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Terence

The TV was on the fritz, but that was a minor inconvenience. Great breakfast and wonderful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Alan

It was ok, but for the price ok is excellent.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Marlene

Stayed here for more than 10 years and will continue to, but they need to fix the bathroom clasp…. Etc…. I love the vibe and don’t want the old new to change too much - because it’s just cool, but please update the wares!!!! And check in girl was super not lovely.

FYI - I’ve given you all the stars in the past in reviews and book it for friends visiting.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Tina

The only problem was the wifi, which was spotty in the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Clare

Fantastic Experience. Highly Recommend

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Sheryhann

The lady at the front desk was so nice. The location is amazing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Abdulmuiizz

Had a good view and staff were very friendly

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Patrick

The hotel operates a dance club on the third floor which was just above our room. Thumping dance music until midnight the last few nights.

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2025

Mathew

The Windows did not latch, the rooms were in bad need of updating. the bathroom door did NOT latch.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Adrian

A charming stay in the heart of Lisbon. The Independente blends heritage character with a relaxed, social atmosphere that makes it ideal for travellers who value both comfort and community. We stayed in a six-bed dorm with shared bathrooms — everything was clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully maintained.

The breakfast was generous and great value for the price, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, always ready with local tips or a smile. With its beautiful building, excellent location overlooking the Miradouro, and a lively yet respectful vibe, it’s a place that makes you feel part of Lisbon rather than just visiting it.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Navin

Older hotel, furnished in a vintage style. Nice and friendly staff however there is room for improvement:
Wifi not great
Hot water runs out in shower very quickly
Not informed about how to contact front desk with any issues, no phone in the room
Very small elevator, like a closet so if you have lots of luggage or mobility issues, be wary
Breakfast staff friendly, choices limited, but nice to have

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Maida

Charming building and dining patio. Beds were extremely comfortable. The space was clean. Bathroom space very cramped, was manageable for the women. The location was outstanding, safe, walkable and lively. The best view point of Lisboa! I highly recommend.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

Kenneth

We liked its excellent location in the popular Bairro Alto district, across the street from the city lookout spot, Miradouro de Sáo Pedro de Alcántara. They did have a small elevator, but then we had to descend and ascend five steps each, once we reached our floor (one of our suitcases was especially heavy, so this was difficult). There was an espresso maker, but I needed reception to come show me how to use it. Then, after the first night, the coffees were not replenished, so I had to go ask for more, and even then they were out of regular coffee (only decaf). The room was small and comfortable. The desk was open 24/7, so that was nice.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

David

The room was cool and quirky, large and the bedding nice and clean. The shower was old and leaky but the overall theme is that it’s old and quirky and some things are not pristine. The shutters weee great for blocking out sunlight for a nice dark room to sleep in.
We did have an unexpected person try to get in our room one night and fortunately we had the chain on the door, so they couldn’t get the door fully opened. It was a bit unsettling that there was a security issue. The rooftop bar was cool (although a bit pricey) the location was great too and the breakfast was simple but tasty.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Kathleen

If you are a tall or XL person, it is diffcult to stand &/or sit on the toilet with the door closed, as the stalls are very small. The washing machine is convenient as it adds detergent, but the dryer ran for 1 hour and left my clothes very damp. There was no heat, despite selecting the highest heat setting. Also there are little (human) mice that ate 1/2 of my food in the refrigerator, despite it being labeled with my name and check out date. I guess they were in need of a meal.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Wesa

Okaish

This lovely building offers an amazing view. I chose a lower bunk bed but i was put in the in the middle, but there’s really no privacy. The pictures made me think the beds were set with privacy curtains , but they weren’t. There was a conversation area, but it didn’t work. Breakfast is okay, but it’s rationed. I tried to eat an extra egg, but they wouldn’t let me. It’s good value money, but I won’t be returning.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

Nancy

Your staff at the door need to be more welcoming… I was rudely spoken to when I got to the hostel and the woman refused to let me drop my bags off

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2025

Rebecca

Conveniently located but female front desk staff looked blasé (maybe I'll be being in the epicenter of touristic Lisboa but whatever, the male receptionnists were cool). Also not a fan of the dorm beds sketchy \"stairs\" and black mould in the room and bathrooms?!

Breakfast was very cool tho. The breakfast staff are the loveliest of the bunch. Super cute garden patio too!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

MATTHEW

It's a beautiful, vintage hotel, but that comes with some drawbacks. Amazing location, couldn't be better imo. Rooftop bar was also very enjoyable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Jonathan

Lovely old building across the street from one of the best lookouts in Lisbon. Although mostly a hostel, very worth taking a 3rd floor solo room. If you need to leave early, breakfast will not be an option (nor will the elevator).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

sally

Fabulous building and rooms in an excellent location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Candace

Fabulous location with many great restaurants and bars within a block or two. The room was clean and cute and the view was great. Staff was helpful and the breakfast included was delightful and delicious. I would stay there again and again and I hope that I get the chance! This hotel had a lot of old world charm and quirky personality.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Allison

5 stars all around!

This hotel was so cool! Really charming decor inside, and the location was great. The breakfast spread was very good every morning, and the rooftop bar was so much fun. They held our bags before we could check in and after we checked out; Shakira was so helpful during check-in! Will definitely be staying here again when I come back to Lisbon and would definitely recommend to someone else.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Haegyum

Location is great. Room was clean. Please do not be confused by the guest house and this hotel.
One negative point is that The roof top bar closes at 11PM and you might hear noise until midnight.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Cameron

Magical stay

My stay was amazing! The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and our suite was way beyond expectations. Expect a lively neighborhood!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Ryan

prime location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Julie

Great vibes and loved the area, the staff, the food and it was lovely.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

Francesca

I loved the look of the hotel, inside and out. The view is amazing and the breakfast the next morning is wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Fiona

The concierge staff went above and beyond. I enjoyed the suite immensely and the dorm room reminded me of younger freer days! Superbly located near stores the best restaurants and a short stroll to the Botanical Gardens which was free from 10am to 1pm on Sundays.oh and ARSENAL Women WON the Champions League!!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Lori

Plenty of hot water in the shower and the AC worked well. Front desk staff was great at helping with directions. I would have like a tea pot in the room, as neither of us drink coffee. Overall enjoyed our stay.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Andressa

Perfect

The hotel has such a cool decoration, mixing retro and new, very friendly atmosphere, I loved the breakfast it had such a nice mood especially because of Lourdes who was so friendly and caring to us!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

frantz

Very
good vibes , walkable, good staffing , clean the breakfast is great the bar at night is very convenient

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Sarah

Encore mieux qu’on ne l’espérait ! Très bel hôtel, soigneusement décoré, très bien placé. Le personnel est très serviable et sympathique. Le buffet petit déjeuner très bon également. Nous avons testé un soir le restaurant de l’hôtel : une tuerie. Lisbonne est une fête à ciel ouvert et les bâtiments sont anciens : sans surprise la rue était bruyante (nous l’avions vu dans les commentaires sur différents hôtels). L’hôtel met à disposition des boules quies, ce qui est très pratique. 10/10 pour ce séjour.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Chevon

Hotel was right across the street from a great outdoor plaza with tapas and drinks. Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. Suite was lovely and everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful! Only negative was that the lift wasn’t working but was being repaired when we were there. Would definitely book it again and recommend it to friends!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

David

Nice spot to stay in Lisbon. Short walk from the main areas. Nice breakfast and nice staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Gregory

Staff were fabulous. Rooms are very unique and location was fabulous!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Geena

Great location! Very close to train stops and trams to see the city. The breakfast is very convenient and tasty. The staff was accommodating and kind.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Everyone was very helpful. The morning staff at breakfast are awesome!

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2025

Alexandria

Unique property in the heart of the Principe Real area. Tour bus stop right outside building. Friendly and helpful staff! Great breakfast and lovely views from the balcony. Bustling (noisy) area and nofrills hotel. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Gulseren

Excellent and convenient area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Deepak

Great

Friendly staff, excellent location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

David

Quirky but Lovely

This was our second stay here - we stayed 5 years ago, so it was just as good as last time.

I think we had the same superior room which overlooked the road. Great size, very bright and airy (it had 2 large floor to ceiling windows), and nice bathroom (amazingly powerful shower)

This hotel is quite quirky, so if you like one of those non descript hotels that are clean and modern without any character, then this is probably not the place for you. If you want somewhere full of character, with friendly helpful staff and great location, this is the place for you.

We like our hotels to feel like they reflect the country we are staying in.

One thing I would like to suggest - a toaster in the breakfast room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Joanna

Fantastic atmosphere

The hotel is located on a hill, where there is one of the official viewpoints, in a fashionable district. If you want to feel the atmosphere of Portugal, you must take the opportunity to stay overnight in this facility. We really liked the unique atmosphere of this place. We had a room with a wonderful view of Lisbon and enjoyed breakfast served in a very nice restaurant on the top of the building.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Eric Y

Can’t wait for our next stay!

Wonderful! The staff are fabulous, we loved the restaurant and breakfast, our room was gorgeous. This is an affordable historic property in a beautiful part of Lisbon! We have already booked our next visit!

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2025

Darren

A very nice place in an area of Lisbon that has a lot of night life and dining options. Though it's not right in the center of Lisbon's attractions it is very easily reached by buses and trollies that make the uphill location easily accessible. Breakfast is served in the main restaurant and has lots of choices and a cooked to order option. I would stay again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2024

Mohammad

Great staff, great location, great breakfast.
The property is a bit outdated and really needs renovation
The property definitely need a good ventilation system as it is filled with kitchen smell.
It is located in the hearth of Lisbon and you have access to almost everywhere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Joseph

Antonio and his team are quite superb, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Ignacio

Superb. Really good conditions, breakfast was extremely good with tailor-made omelettes and coffee and a good selection to choose from around the buffet. Our superior room had incredible views to the miradouro - the castle could be easily seen. The staff was really friendly and helpful and stored our luggage conveniently after checkout. We will definitely come back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Mohamed

Such a nice place, in a very convenient location. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Liam

Great hotel. Will be back!

This hotel is absolutely lovely. Historic and charming, well located, and with a fantastic staff. It was my boyfriend’s birthday during our stay and we arrived to find a bottle of Cava (sparkling wine) and some macarons and cake, with a nice little note. The included breakfast was just what we needed to start our days, and the area was full of great restaurants and bars, including the hotel’s own rooftop. Just out front of the hotel is a miradouro (lookout) with a great view and lots of little vendors and artists. It was noisy at times but the windows included heavy duty shutters that blocked sufficient noise. We will absolutely return to the Independente when we return to Lisbon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Mohamed

Overall, it’s an excellent place- I’d definitely return and stay at the same hostel.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Roberto

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Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2024

Craig

Internet access terrible. No lights in hallway leading to room so a small step not visible posing a hazard. Staff at check in and breakfast room very friendly and helpful. Not so for other staff: The women at door to roof top bar made no attempt to call upstairs to ask that elevator door be shut so we could use the elevator. The bartender was rude when asked what kind of wine was offered as the welcome drink replying “ guys it’s a welcome drink”. While we are grateful for it, it would not have been difficult to indicate if it’s a dry wine, or the region etc. if known. Would not be able to recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2024

Tasmyn

A clean and busy hostel, breakfast was a nice start to the day and the staff where friendly.

The rooms had a rustic charm but bunks where sandwiched together, some rooms had three story high bunks with no railings, and there were no privacy curtains or the storage boxes where not suitable for suitcases even a travel one. I found the rooms over crowded.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Lucy

It was great!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Alejandra

Clean, friendly staff, comfortable room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Jeffrey

Love this place, highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

stephanie

The hotel was fantastic. Great breakfast. Staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Our room was beautiful and overlooked the square.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2024

Stephanie

Very friendly hostel with a great view and a festival area just in front. Nice facilities but if you are looking for something more party-vibe id go somewhere else. Its neither quiet neither party vibe. The range of age is from 19 to 80

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Melda

Excellent place to stay!

Excellent breakfast. I am so happy to meet the Mama who is such a globally connected, multilingual and funnt woman. I truly enjoyed meeting her and all the staff was helpful. Make sure to request lower bed if you have height issues, bunk beds are three story high.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2024

Stephanie

They didn’t even had towels for me to rent, so I couldn’t take a shower. Also an employee told me to use a taxi and another one told me not to because they were bringing tourists to the wrong place and robbing them.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Wendy

The location is fantastic. This is a funky hotel- it’s an old mansion with large rooms. Half is a hostel. Breakfast is good. They also have a small rooftop bar. Very bohemian

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Jonathan

Location was fantastic as long as you don't mind the walk up every evening (or take a car or tram). Breakfast was decent. Can be bit noisy with people singing outaide at night but that's the price for it being in a popular area. Will definitely stay again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

George

This was a fun and funky hostel, but our private room was very nice. It was roomy, had a small but good bathroom and a comfortable bed. The lighting could be improved. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very nice. The location was very convenient with many good dining options very nearby. You can pick up an Tuk-Tuk across the street. It was a 10-15 Euro ride to and from the airport on Uber.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2024

XINJIA

Great location, magnificent view from rooftop bar and the square right in front of the hotel, friendly staff, clean and soundproof. While the hotel keeps historical features, the carpet is outdated, the vanity is too tiny and squeezed in the corner.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2024

Deepak

A well-located retro hotel with nice staff and clean spacious rooms. Very good breakfast and welcome drink is included!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2024

Jessica

The good: This hostel has preserved some of the grand architectural details from its former life, lending it a lot of charm. The included breakfast was good. The staff were nice, and it was clean. The small plaza across the street from the hostel has gorgeous views of Lisbon.

For the less-good: I was in a dorm room, and they really ought to add privacy curtains to the bunks. When you have 8 people coming and going, a curtain really makes it more private and cuts down on the light pollution. Also, I arrived quite early in the morning, and while they were able to stow my luggage, they wouldn’t allow me to use the shower until after check-in. Guys, it’s a communal shower accessed from the hallway - I wouldn’t have to go into anyone’s room, I wouldn’t be creating extra work for anyone, I’m staying at yourhostel for several days, you have my ID and credit card… just let me wash the plane grease off, ok? What’s the issue?

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

ANDREW

Remarkable hotel with excellent service in a party locality

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

Chelsea

Great location, very helpful staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2024

Richard

Brilliant stay

Great stay! Hostel was quirky, staff very friendly, breakfast excellent and very reasonably priced.
Our room was nice with very tall ceilings and a coffee machine.
The only problem we had was with the TV which didn’t work, the staff did try to sort it out but to no avail. We classed this as only a minor problem as we were out for most of the day anyway.
We would definitely come back here again in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2024

Ann

Welcoming, clean, great vibes, location, transportation easy.
Party district. Bunk/shared room = coming and going at ALL hours. Take earplugs and eyemask a lock to secure posessions in an ample drawer (that fit all my carry on and personal things)
Nice cozy spaces to journal. Spotty wifi, but free. Showers are ok, but cold fast!
Wonderful breakfast included. 8-11am

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2024

Thomas

Perfect spot in Lisbon for a weekend away. Staff friendly and nice room. Breakfast momma is the best part of breakfast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2024

Juan

Bad checking time

The 3 PM checkin is very inconvenient specially if you arrive early in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Tim

Amazing area, great value and LOVELY staff.....brilliant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Rene

I was already excited for Lisbon because I really enjoyed it the brief moment I was there in February. I would’ve never thought just how amazing my time here would be. I owe a lot of that to the hostel staff here, who was friendly, welcoming, and great conversationalists. They were there to answer all questions, have a quick chat, and be a familiar face to talk to.
On top of that, this was simply one of the most beautiful hostels I’ve been to in my one month vacation throughout Europe. The views were amazing from Bairro Alto, the decoration was carefully curated and thought out, and the lobby was breathtaking.

My only qualms were small things, and they were already working on it, which was just a brief issue with the door to my floor, and whether or not there was going to be a light for the room. They were receptive to my concerns and transparent about working to fix the problems.

All in all, this was my favorite hostel, and I’d recommend this place to friends in a heartbeat.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Steph

Perfect location! Close to all the major sights.
The staff are very friend and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Clifton

Great hostel

This is a great hostile to stay at its right across the street from a park that has a great view of the city!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

TOBY MICHEAL

Amazing staff a great location and really nice food👍

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

The shower mats hurt my feet but overall I really liked the hostel! Excellent spot in the city as well

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2023

jaime

We liked the location of this hotel but if you have a car, parking can be an issue. If you look hard enough u can find free parking. We were put in a musty room with a ceiling literally leaking water on our stuff and the staff clearly didnt care. They did move our room, but despite us staying several nights at their hotel, they never had the manager get in touch with us nor dod they offer an upgrade. We probably won't stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2023

Chris

Historic embassy. We would stay again. No rooms until exactly 3 pm.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2023

mary

Come for hostel experience!

The welcome drink was so refreshing and people who you meet during happy hour are quite friendly. This hostel host seniors and young children to my surprise! The restaurant food is excellent! And reasonably priced! Stayed 3 nights and the private suites are better because of privacy and noise. Highly recommended experience!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2023

Stephanie

Artsy hotel in great location

Loved the overall ambiance and attention to design detail. It’s fabulous from an artistic standpoint and the location was perfect. There were a couple of not so great things however: there was mold in the shower, the restaurant floor was filthy and the service staff for breakfast were bordering rude. The reception and bellhop staff were terrific! Overall a 4 out of 5 stars.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Andrew

Just back from a week at the Independente and what a beautiful place to stay. From the moment we arrived we were treated with a friendliness and warmth sadly missing in a lot of hotels. The hotel is divided between suites, and a hostel. We stayed in a basic suite, which was clean, comfortable and a perfect base to explore the city from. A breakfast buffet is served every morning with a choice of hot and cold food and the hotel has two restaurants if you want an evening meal. One of the restaurants (The Insolito located on the roof) has a stunning view across some of the older parts of the city and the riverTagus.
The city centre is only a short walk from the hotel. It's a hilly place so if you prefer public transport there's a tram stop pretty much outside the front door
One thing I've seen a lot of reviews mention is the level of street noise in the area. Yes it is very noisy, but it's hardly the hotels fault. Lisbon,and in particular Bairro Alto where the hotel is located, is a lively place, (particularly at night) and my advice would be to either go with the flow or invest in a good pair of earplugs.
I can't recommend the Independente enough, it's a quirky place, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film set, and we loved it.
Muito obrigado Independente.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Mercedes

Excellent place to stay,
Beautiful views around it, and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Leisure