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The Independente Hostel & SuitesvsPousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio
The Independente Hostel & Suites and Pousada de Lisboa are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Pousada de Lisboa ranks slightly higher than The Independente Hostel & Suites. Pousada de Lisboa comes in at 84 with approval from 10 sources including Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and EuroCheapo.
The Independente Hostel & Suites
Rough Guide
Let's Go
Oyster
The Telegraph
On the Grid
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcantara 81, Lisbon 1250-238 , Portugal
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide "Highly recommended, this is part hostel and part boutique hotel. The fantastic old building has far-reaching views over Lisbon."
Let's Go "In an opulent white building right across from the gorgeous Miradouro de São Pedro, The Independente is quite luxurious for the price." Full review
OysterBudget
"At the top of one of Lisbon's most beautiful viewpoints in trendy Bairro Alto is the two-and-a-half-pearl Independente Hostel & Suites." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"As if dropped from heaven on one of Lisbon’s most beautiful spots, the stylishly breezy Independente Hostel & Suites is housed behind a 19th-century façade facing the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcânta." Full review
On the Grid "Cool hostel & suites, described as “not quite a hotel”." Full review
Afar Magazine "Instead of towering triple bunk beds and communal bathrooms, expect 18 large private rooms, with an en-suite bathroom in each (complete with a luxe rain shower head and walk-in glass stall)." Full review
Lonely Planet "On the edge of the Bairro Alto, this super-stylish hostel has 11 dorm rooms (with six to 12 beds in each) and four mid-century-modern-leaning minimalist suites with balconies overlooking the Rio Tejo." Full review
Frommer's "This place stands out... get a room with a view in a Belle Époque palace that was once the official residence of Switzerland's ambassador." Full review
Pousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
Hideaway Report Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Praca do Comercio, 31-34, Lisbon 1100-148, Portugal
From $532/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper "Inside the 90-room property, no expense has been spared, with a mix of modern and classic artworks...lining the plush corridors which lead to the spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the newest pousadas in Portugal overlooks Lisbon’s River Tagus and the city’s supremely elegant central square, the Praça do Comércio." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"On Lisbon’s magnificent Praҁa do Comércio, this Pousada ticks all the boxes, weaving luxury with cultural heritage, art and history with modern comforts, impressive views with an impeccable location." Full review
EuroCheapo "Rooms are very simple, but the whole place is hospitable, cheerful and tidy. Plus, it's really cheap." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Impressively refurbished former ministry in a superbly central location on the Praça do Comércio." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 90-room Pousada de Lisboa is one of Baxio's standout luxury boutiques that's primarily popular with couples." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Pousade de Lisboa’s position along historic Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio (“Commerce Square”) could not be more fitting." Full review
Fodor's "The Portuguese word pousada ('rest stop') may suggest a small and cheerful guest house, but this grand lodging is far from modest." Full review
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Afar Magazine "The Pestana Hotel Group, which is behind the Pestana Palace Lisboa, has a knack for turning historical properties into luxe hotels, and the Pousada de Lisboa is no exception." Full review
Lonely Planet "Location, location, location! Portugal's Pestana chain hit triple 7s with this 2015 newcomer's privileged position on Praça do Comércio." Full review
