The Independente Hostel & SuitesvsTravellers House
Both The Independente Hostel & Suites and Travellers House are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Independente Hostel & Suites scores slightly better than Travellers House. The Independente Hostel & Suites is ranked #23 in Lisbon with recommendations from 8 reviewers including On the Grid, Let's Go and The Telegraph.
The Independente Hostel & Suites
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
Oyster
Budget
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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