Travellers HousevsPalacio Ramalhete
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Travellers House is preferred by most reviewers compared to Palacio Ramalhete. Travellers House comes in at #44 in Lisbon with endorsements from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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
Palacio Ramalhete
Rua das Janelas Verdes 92, Lisbon 1200-692, Portugal
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"In a former palace dating back to the 17th century, the 12-room Palacio Ramalhete AL is a charming, upscale bed-and-breakfast with lots of character." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This attractive 18th-century palace delivers a real feel of authentic Lisbon, with its rich interior detail, flower-filled courtyards and literary past as home to the Maia family." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Built in the 18th century, Palácio Ramalhete hotel’s regal moniker makes it seem royally high-and-mighty; but this Pombaline-style Lisbon stay is surprisingly discreet and laid-back." Full review
Afar Magazine
"There are three tiered internal courtyards, the highest of which has a small, heated outdoor pool shaded by a massive palm tree, and River Tagus views in the distance. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"Tranquil place decorated with little more than courtyards, views and sunlight, that and the occasional touch of geometrically patterned tile-work...each of the twelve guest rooms is a little different" Full review