About Lisbon

With a population of just under 700,000, Lisbon is a pretty small capital but is big on culture and things to do. Situated on the River Tagus, an earthquake in 1755 did substantial damage to the city but much of the city's medieval buildings are still standing. Locals are friendly and come from all over the world, influencing the city's culture. view more»

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Lisbon Podcasts

Only in Lisbon...

There are certain things you can only do in the Portuguese capital. These include visiting one of Europe's biggest aquariums at 'Oceanario de Lisboa' and enjoying a cake in 'Pasteis de Belem'. In this podcast Colm talks to different people in Lisbon about those certain things.

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Lisbon City Reviews

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AWFULL

rEALLY dirty

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lisbon is great and super cheap.

lisbon looks kinda run down but it is very picturesque. food is cheap, locals are great. a lot of people spoke english which always helps.

  • Insider tip:stay at the lisbon lounge.

Lisbon City Hostels

  • Travellers House

    Travellers House

    The Travellers House is ideally located in the most central area... view more»

  • Living Lounge Hostel

    Living Lounge Hostel

    Living Lounge, Lisbon's newest hostel, takes hostel art and trav... view more»

  • Rossio Hostel

    Rossio Hostel

    In the most spectacular location in Lisbon, Rossio Hostel, our s... view more»

  • Lisbon Lounge Hostel

    Lisbon Lounge Hostel

    The Lisbon Lounge Hostel offers you a different way of staying i... view more»

  • Lisbon Old Town Hostel

    Lisbon Old Town Hoste...

    Uepá fellow travellers!! I introduce you to the newest hostel i... view more»

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