Lisbon, we wish we knew how to quit you. It started with a cheeky city break, nothing serious. We came back with a tan and some of those little custard tarts. Next thing we know we’re spending hours on Instagram stalking #lisbon, and begging our boss to relocate Hostelworld HQ. And it seems we’re not…
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Want a more authentic travel experience in Lisbon? Be a responsible tourist
Tourism injects money into local economies, creates new jobs and helps to improve a city’s infrastructure. But what happens when tourism is so successful a city struggles to support the influx of visitors? Lisbon is one such city. Visitors are drawn by the cheap prices, warm climate and ancient neighbourhoods but a sharp increase in…
The Best Hostels in Lisbon: A Mecca for Luxury Hostel Worshippers
How to find the best hostels in Lisbon for your trip Want to find the best hostels in Lisbon? We’ve put together a list of the best places to stay in the city where you can explore and soak up the Portuguese sun. Whether you’re looking for a social atmosphere with lots of solo travellers,…
48 Hours in Lisbon
Seven hills and a thousand surprises, Lisbon is cosmopolitan and decadent, charming and romantic, full of fun and flavour. 48 hours is not long, but it’s enough to get a taste of the capital city of Portugal. Grab your camera and some comfy shoes. The countdown starts here. We have a city to explore. DAY…
Hostel of the Week: Lisbon Calling
Oh hello, Lisbon – where have you been hiding?! This city has queue jumped to the top of our bucket list and we cannot hold it in any longer. Lisbon is M.I.N.T. You only have to hop on a cheap flight and you’re in a new world of opulent buildings turned street art havens, Ginjinha…
10 Amazing Free Things to Do in Lisbon
If you didn’t already know, everyone is obsessed with Lisbon right now, and if it’s not already on your summer to do list, it will be after you read this. With its sun-drenched rooftop bars, stunning architecture and mouthwatering restaurants, there is no shortage of things to do in Lisbon. The best hostels in Lisbon…
Hostel of the Week: Lost Inn Lisbon, Chiado
Located in the historical district of Chiado with the endless, glistening Tagus River flowing in the background, Lost Inn Lisbon is perfectly wedged in between the happening areas of Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. Our Portuguese local from the Hostelworld office, Joao, gives us some insider tips on where to eat and drink: “Besides Caipirinhas…
Top Bars in Lisbon – Your Favourite Lisbon Bars
Countless bars and clubs grace the streets of Lisbon especially in the city’s liveliest district, Bairro Alto. Over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page we asked you about your favourite bars in Lisbon. Here’s your list of the best bars in Lisbon! Arroz Doce Arroz Doce is recommended by: Ricardo Gomes. Hostelworld.com says: This bar is popular…
Hostel of the Week: Sunset Destination Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
In a heritage building of the Cais do Sodré train station and on the bank of the Tagus River, hostel locations don’t get more idyllic than this. You’re both near the beaches of Carcavelos, Estoril and Cascais and the Pink Street of Cais do Sodré, a former red light district revamped into a bohemian nightspot…
Hostel Of The Week Yes! Lisbon Hostel
With a Hostelworld rating of 97%, you can rest assured that Yes! Lisbon Hostel is the #1 place to rest your head in the Portuguese capital. For the budget conscious, this hostel adds value like no other in Lisbon. Every night they host €10 dinners so that you’ll never be on the receiving end of…