Hotel da EstrelavsTravellers House
Both Hotel da Estrela and Travellers House are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Hotel da Estrela is preferred by most writers compared to Travellers House. Hotel da Estrela ranks #38 in Lisbon with praise from 6 sources including Afar Magazine, On the Grid and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel da Estrela
Rua Saraiva de Carvalho, 35, Lisbon 1250-242, Portugal
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"School became cool when Hotel Da Estrela opened in October 2010 in the historic Palácio dos Condes de Paraty, which housed a school in the 1950s."
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The Cantina also offers a unique "make your own price" concept—you choose the price according to your satisfaction with the dish.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 19-room Hotel da Estrela is a stylish, quirky boutique in a quiet residential area a little out of the way of major attractions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Most visitors to Lisbon stay in the delightful but busy Bairro Alto, Lapa, or Alfama districts, but no one is disappointed when they choose one of the quieter, more intimate neighborhoods." Full review
Star Service
"The fact that the hotel is a proving ground for many of the students next door is indicative of the service you can expect here: thoughtful, smiling and sophomoric." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Those cooking and serving are students, and that’s why at this restaurant you can choose your price (within a range)—basically you will be evaluating the students, so the price you decide..." Full review
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Those cooking and serving are students, and that’s why at this restaurant you can choose your price (within a range)—basically you will be evaluating the students, so the price you decide to pay will affect the student’s grade.
On the Grid
"This is a small boutique hotel, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, located in a palace that was, until a few decades ago, a school." Full review
Travellers House
Rua Augusta 89, Lisbon 1100-048, Portugal
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The clued-up owners know what makes travellers tick, from scrambled eggs for breakfast to evening Alfama tours and periodic happy hours." Full review
Rough Guide
"Right on Lisbon’s main pedestrianized street, this award-winning independent hostel has a wonderful high-ceilinged lounge."
Frommer's
"For a cheap party vibe, grab a bunk... those looking for more privacy can choose en-suite rooms or one of four studios that offer all the charms of a fancy boutique." Full review
Afar Magazine
"To encourage a lively and social atmosphere, every day the hostel offers events designed to introduce guests to the local culture—like dinners, wine tastings, and happy hours." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Travellers House is a two-pearl hostel in central Lisbon, a three-minute walk from the Baixa-Chiado Metro station and a five-minute walk from Praca do Comercio." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of the first out of the blocks in Lisbon’s booming hostel market, Travellers House has been going 10 years now with a formula that pulls in the crowds." Full review
Frommer's
"For a cheap party vibe, grab a bunk in one of the brightly colored dorms. Those looking for more privacy can choose en-suite rooms or one of four studios" Full review