Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real, Lisbon
The Independente Hostel & Suites
Dorms and suites in two restored 19th-century palaces opposite the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, with female dorms, a restaurant and a rooftop bar.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
- Neighbourhood
- Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real
- Lisbon
- Dorms from
- €16
- Privates from €50 · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 8.1/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Party hostel
- No
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
The Independente is for travellers who want a grand building and a top-of-the-hill address more than a party. It's in two restored late-19th-century palaces directly opposite the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, between Bairro Alto's nightlife and Príncipe Real, and now presents itself as a boutique hotel with shared dorms and 22 suites. Gandaia Club, its restaurant and rooftop bar, is on site. Dorms use custom triple bunks with built-in storage, and there are female-only dorms. Hostelworld rated it 8.1/10 when we checked, and dorms started at €16 a night.
Who it suits
Good for
- Travellers who want a historic building
- Nights out in Bairro Alto without a party hostel
- Women who want a female-only dorm
- Mixed groups who want dorms and suites under one roof
Not for
- Anyone who dislikes high bunks (dorms use triple bunks)
- Travellers who want breakfast in every rate (it varies by room type)
- Anyone after an organised pub crawl
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €16 |
| Private room | €50 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
- 6-, 9- and 12-bed dorms with custom triple bunks and built-in secure storage
- Female-only dorms
- 22 suites and private rooms
What stands out
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Two 19th-century palaces
Set in two late-19th-century palaces restored by the Independente team.
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Opposite the viewpoint
Directly in front of the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real.
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Gandaia Club
An on-site restaurant and a rooftop bar overlooking Lisbon.
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Triple bunks
Dorms of 6, 9 and 12 beds use custom-designed triple bunks with built-in secure storage.
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Rooftop (Gandaia Club)
- Outdoor terrace
- Breakfast (varies by room type)
- Female-only dorms
- Security lockers
- Key card access
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- Airport transfers
- Towels for hire
Location
Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara 81, 1250-138 Lisboa · Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Lisbon, compared with The Independente Hostel & Suites.
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The Independente Hostel & Suites (this hostel)
Bairro Alto / Príncipe Real · party: no
8.1/10
from €16
- GSPOT Hostels
Bairro Alto / Avenida da Liberdade · 0.2 km away · Party
8.1/10
from €16
- Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel
Restauradores · 0.3 km away · Party, Social, Coworking
9.9/10
from €30
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Is The Independente a party hostel?
No. It has a restaurant, bar and rooftop, and Bairro Alto's nightlife is next door, but it doesn't advertise pub crawls or nightly events.
How much is a dorm at The Independente?
Dorms started at €16 a night and private rooms at €50 on Hostelworld when we checked on 6 October 2026, before Lisbon's €4 per night city tax.
Where is The Independente Hostel in Lisbon?
At Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara 81, opposite the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real.
Does The Independente have female dorms?
Yes, it has female-only dorms.
Is breakfast included at The Independente?
It depends on the room: the hostel says the breakfast selection varies by the type of room booked.
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How we checked this page
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