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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon – Student accommodation, hostels and coworking spaces in Lisbon (Portugal). Maps of Lisbon, photos and reviews for each place in Lisbon.

Student accommodation - Hostels - Coworking in Lisbon (Portugal)

Students, international students, interns, backpackers, roomates and digital nomads can book cheap dorms and safe private rooms in downtown Lisbon, close to boarding schools, high schools, colleges, halls of residence and universities, close to buses or train stations, airports or major attractions in Lisbon.

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Sophie
excellent hostel
10.0
Very welcome with staff with a good command of English and also French. Very clean and practical. Ideally located. Very good value for money. Go for it!
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Lomee
Very nice hostel located in a lively area in Lisbon. It is very clean and offers many activities.
9.9
Very good hostel!
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Juliette
Well located and clean. I recommend this hostel in Lisbon.
7.9
Nice hostel in the center of Lisbon

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Lisbon – Student accommodation, hostels and coworking spaces in Lisbon (Portugal). Maps of Lisbon, photos and reviews for each place in Lisbon.

Welcome to Lisbon

It was from Lisbon that the Portuguese set out to discover the world. Frankly we’re not sure why they left, because this timeless city is a whole world of its own. Get yourself to a hostel in this impossibly photogenic city and you’ll discover age-old fado music, rumbling trams and saints’ festivals alongside uber-cool restaurants and huge factories reinvented as cultural hubs. Come in a group, come as a solo backpacker, come as you are – we’ve yet to meet a traveller who doesn’t fit right into Lisbons’s relaxed vibe. With masses of cheap hostels to choose from, in the city centre, downtown and even further afield, you’re guaranteed to find some like-minded folks in your hostel dorm. And then? You’ll Lisbon together. You’ll sink caipirinhas by the Tagus River, settle in for an evening of beers and grub in the Bairro Alto, and dance it off until the early morning bakeries open for a pastel de nata breakfast. The memories will stay with you for life – and so will Lisbon.

DIY walking tours

For backpackers who’ve just arrived, Lisbon tourist office’s detailed free guides are a godsend. They help you tour areas of the city on your own, without spending a penny. Routes include Baixa, Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Estrela.
DIY walking tours
DIY walking tours

Castelo S. Jorge

If you’ve just arrived in your hostel, head to Lisbon’s hilltop castle - it’s the best place to get a feel for the city’s layout. Clamber along the ramparts for almost 360-degree views across the city’s oldest neighbourhoods.
Castelo S. Jorge
Castelo S. Jorge

Bairro Alto

If you go to Bairro Alto (The High Neighbourhood) in the day you’ll wonder what the fuss is about, but this grid of streets comes alive at night. Inconspicuous doorways open up to reveal dozens of busy bars, restaurants and quirky late-night shops. Perfect for backpackers looking to get a taste of local Lisbon.
Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto

Festa de Santo António (June)

The eve of St. Anthony’s day (June 12th) is one big party. Huge crowds gather at bars and restaurants all over the city to celebrate the patron saint - wherever your hostel is, you’re guaranteed to catch a slice of the mayhem.
Festa de Santo António
Festa de Santo António

Nos Alive

Arguably Portugal’s answer to the Glastonbury Festival, Nos Alive (formerly Optimus Alive) is on for three days in July. With over 130 acts across six stages, it’s more than worth heading out of the dorm for...
Nos Alive
Nos Alive

RDA 69

Stuff yourself with a freshly cooked veggie dish and bowl of soup for just €3. Popular with locals and backpackers, this gem opens at 8pm and fills up quickly. Workshops, concerts and film screenings are a free bonus.
RDA 69
RDA 69

A Ginjinha do Rossio

A minute hole-in-the-wall bar close to some of Lisbon’s best downtown hostels. It exclusively serves Portuguese cherry brandy (ginjinha) in tiny glasses - you can have it with or without brandy-soaked cherries, but that’s where your options end...
A Ginjinha do Rossio
A Ginjinha do Rossio

Feira da Ladra

This weekly flea market takes place on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and is popular with both locals and curious backpackers. There are vintage and kitsch items galore - expect plenty of trash, but the occasional treasure too.
Feira da Ladra
Feira da Ladra

Student and Youth Discounts

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) provides discounts all over Lisbon. Make sure you get one before your hostel adventure begins. If you’re a non-student but aged under 25 get an International Youth Card for similar discounts.

Airports Lisbon airport is just 15 minutes by car from the city centre. Taxis cost around €15. But Carris buses are a cheaper way of getting to your hostel - numbers 208 (night service), 705, 722, 744 and 783 go from the airport to the city centre. Tickets cost €1.40 if bought before boarding, and €1.80 on board. A 24-hour ticket costs €6. Rail Trains arrive in Lisbon’s Oriente and Santa Apolónia stations. Oriente is in the north-east of the city, close to the airport, and has local, regional and inter-city connections, including trains to Porto. It also has a connection to the Lisbon metro system and is close to the bus station. Santa Apolónia is older and more central, and has international connections to Paris and Madrid, as well as a metro station. Bus Backpackers arriving by bus will come into Oriente Station. It offers regular bus routes to other parts of Portugal and to Madrid, Paris and other European cities, and it’s right next to Oriente train station, so there are good connections to the city centre. Transport An inter-modal one-day travel card costs €6 per day at most central Metro stations, and covers Metro, buses, trams, ferries and funiculars. This is the cheapest option for more than five single journeys in 24 hours. Otherwise, buy a contactless ‘Viva Viagem’ card (valid for 12 months) for €0.50 and charge it up with €2 to €15. A reduced ticket price is deducted from the card every time you travel and you only get charged one journey if you use the same mode of transport again in the next 60 minutes. Taxis Taxis are metered, with a minimum journey charge of €2. Luggage charged at €1.6 per item. Pick one up at ranks or flag it down. Language: Portuguese Currency: Euro Electricity voltage: 220-230 volts Time zone: GMT Telephone country code and area code: +351 for Portugal and 21 for Lisbon Post Office: CTT, Praça dos Restauradores 58 Hospital: Hospital de Santa Maria, Avenida Prof. Egas Moniz, Alvalade. Tel: 21 780 5000 Tourist information: Lisbon Welcome Center, Rua do Arsenal, 15, Lisbon. Tel: 21 031 2700 www.visitlisboa.com Opening hours: Most shops open 9 am to 7 pm. Some smaller business close for lunch between 1 and 3 pm. Shopping centres open at 10 am and close at midnight. Banks open 8.30 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Emergency numbers: 112 for police, fire or medical emergencies Tourism Police, Palácio Foz, Praça dos Restauradores, Lisbon, 21 342 1634 / 21 342 1623