Stylish hostel with a convivial vibe
Convenient location close to dining, sights, and public transit
Funky dorms with personal lockers and laptop-sized safes
Some private rooms are available
Lovely covered garden patio with hammocks and a ping pong table
Fully equipped communal kitchen
Free hot breakfast and coffee all day
Rooftop terrace with partial views of the Tagus River
Daily activities, evening entertainment, weekend barbecue
Luggage storage room
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly (with some restrictions)
Dorms are on the small side
Some private rooms have shared bathrooms
The two-pearl Alfama Patio Hostel is one of Lisbon's older properties, but it offers travelers accommodations with trendy decor and a welcoming vibe. It's also conveniently located, and has a charming garden patio with a ping pong table and hammocks that makes it a standout, plus a small rooftop terrace with river views. The property's 16 funky mixed and female-only dorms are a bit small, but have personal lockers, laptop-sized safes, and bunks have privacy curtains and reading lamps. There are also a few private rooms, although not all have en-suite bathrooms. Features include free breakfast, a communal kitchen, daily group activities, and weekend barbecues. Travelers looking for more a contemporary stay can compare rates with the Living Lounge Hostel.
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Scene
Small hostel with a garden patio and a rooftop terrace for friends and solo travelers
From the street, the Alfama Patio Hostel opens to a typical Lisbon courtyard, with a pink two-story building enclosing a square roughly paved with cobbled stones. Inside, the reception area also functions as a communal living room, with an eclectic mix of contemporary wallpaper and traditional Portuguese furniture. A world map in the hall is pinned with the origins of previous guests. The atmosphere is relaxed, and guests tend to gather outside on the covered patio, with a garden, several hammocks, and a ping pong table. Another popular spot for the groups of friends and solo travelers that the hostel attracts is the small rooftop terrace, which offers views of the Tagus River.
Location
In Alfama, within a short walk or ride on public transit to dining and attractions
The hostel is located in iconic Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district. A tram passes right in front of the hostel along the narrow, cobbled street, and the nearest stop is just a one-minute walk away. Vendors selling churros, cafes, and restaurants can be found along winding streets in almost every direction. Many sights are within walking distance, including the Baixa/Chiado area with the Santa Justa Lift that connects to Bairro Alto. The National Pantheon and Lisbon Cathedral are roughly an eight-minute walk from the hotel, and it’s a 16-minute walk to Praca Do Comercio. Using public transit, it's about 28 minutes to Jeronimos Monastery and 38 minutes to Belem Tower. Expect a 20-minute drive to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Rooms
Funky shared dorms with secure lockers and safes, and private rooms
The hostel has mixed and female-only dorms, along with some private rooms. Each is individually decorated in different color palettes with wood floors, and a variety of boldly-patterned wallpaper. Dorms sleep four or six people in funky, plywood bunk beds, with privacy curtains and reading lights. Each bed has a storage shelf along with a locker, accessed by key and padlock. Some units have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Single or double private rooms add wall art and vintagey furniture, including chairs or loveseats, but some have shared bathrooms.
Features
Rooftop terrace, garden patio, daily activities, communal kitchen, plus free breakfast
Alfama Patio Hostel has an impressive lineup of amenities. The rooftop terrace with views of terra-cotta rooftops and the river in the distance is a highlight, as is the garden patio. The space has plants and covered seating at picnic tables under an awning, and an artificial lawn with red hammocks and pillows. A communal kitchen (connected to the patio) is fully equipped with an oven, stovetop, microwave, toaster, and cookware. Free breakfast is included with hot options like pancakes, and free coffee is available all day. On-site dinners are offered in the evenings for a fee, and the kitchen hosts barbecues every weekend. There's also a luggage storage room. Pets are allowed, but some restrictions apply. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
