19th-Century Palace
Set in restored late-1800s palace buildings, originally an ambassador's residence, with high ceilings and grand décor; dorms plus private suites.
Lisbon
A stylish, well-known hostel in a restored 19th-century palace between Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, offering dorms and suites alongside an on-site restaurant, bar and beer garden.
A stylish, well-known hostel in a restored 19th-century palace between Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, offering dorms and suites alongside an on-site restaurant, bar and beer garden.
Set in restored late-1800s palace buildings, originally an ambassador's residence, with high ceilings and grand décor; dorms plus private suites.
On-site restaurant, bar and a secluded beer garden where locals and travellers mix.
In Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real, directly across from one of Lisbon's most famous miradouro viewpoints.
A stylish, well-known hostel in a restored 19th-century palace between Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, offering dorms and suites alongside an on-site restaurant, bar and beer garden.
Set in restored late-1800s palace buildings, originally an ambassador's residence, with high ceilings and grand décor; dorms plus private suites.
On-site restaurant, bar and a secluded beer garden where locals and travellers mix.
In Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real, directly across from one of Lisbon's most famous miradouro viewpoints.
Our verdict: The Independente Hostel & Suites: 8.6★ hostel in a restored 19th-century palace between Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, Lisbon. Dorms and suites, restaurant, bar and beer garden.
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