Castelo / Alfama, Lisbon
This Is Lisbon Hostel
A small hostel in a 19th-century building on Costa do Castelo, below St George's Castle, with a terrace looking over Lisbon's rooftops. It has seven rooms named after Lisbon themes.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
- Neighbourhood
- Castelo / Alfama
- Lisbon
- Dorms from
- €14.20
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.2/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Social, Surf
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
This Is Lisbon is a small, homely hostel for travellers who would rather join a dinner or a day trip than a pub crawl. Its spot below the castle puts Alfama, Tram 28 and Rossio within walking distance, and the terrace view is the highlight. Breakfast is extra and check-in starts at 4pm.
Who it suits
Good for
- Travellers who like small hostels
- Day trips to Sintra and the beach
- Views over the city
Not for
- Party seekers
- Guests who want breakfast included
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €14.20 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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Terrace over the rooftops
The 19th-century building has a terrace with a view over Lisbon's rooftops.
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Seven themed rooms
Seven rooms named after Lisbon themes, with heaters, free lockers and daily housekeeping.
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Dinners, day trips and yoga
Staff run free walking tours, trips to Sintra and Caparica beach, Portuguese dinners and brunches, Portuguese lessons, terrace yoga and surf classes.
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€4 breakfast
Breakfast costs €4 and is served from 8 to 10:30am.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free City Tour
- Free Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- Outdoor Terrace
- Panoramic Views
- BBQ
- Security Lockers
- Book Exchange
- Board Games
- Laundry Facilities
- Self-Catering Facilities
Location
Costa do Castelo 63 (entrance by Escadinhas do Marquês de Ponte de Lima 1), 1100-335 Lisboa, Portugal · Castelo / Alfama
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Lisbon, compared with This Is Lisbon Hostel.
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This Is Lisbon Hostel (this hostel)
Castelo / Alfama · Social, Surf
9.2/10
from €14.20
- Inn Possible Lisbon Hostel
Between Alfama and Mouraria · 0.3 km away · Party, Social
9.3/10
from €14
- Home Lisbon Hostel
Baixa · 0.5 km away · Social
9.7/10
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 This Is Lisbon Hostel a party hostel?
No. Its activities are dinners, brunches, walking tours, yoga and day trips rather than nightlife.
How much is a dorm at This Is Lisbon Hostel?
The lowest dorm price on Hostelworld was €14.20 a night when we checked on 6 October 2026, plus Lisbon's €4 city tax per person per night.
Where is This Is Lisbon Hostel?
At Costa do Castelo 63, below St George's Castle near Alfama and Graça. The entrance is on Escadinhas do Marquês de Ponte de Lima.
Is breakfast included at This Is Lisbon Hostel?
No. Breakfast costs €4 and is served from 8 to 10:30am.
Travel insurance for a hostel trip: check what your policy says about theft from a dorm and about surfing before you go. Our travel insurance guide lists what to look for.
How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.