Lisbon Calling

Sewage leaking through the wall!!! The bathroom had sewage water flowing through the wall, it stunk like grey water. The staff kept sopping it with towels. They were also suppose to change our sheets after 3 nights, they did not. They were suppose to supply fresh towels, they did not. The stink and humidity was disgusting and unsanitary. Do not stay here!!!! Photos show a slime coming out of the walls, likely from a sewer pipe from a unit above, they blamed it on a “leaky roof”. But it did not rain for all the days we were there, and the leak got worse in the evenings.

Lovely hostel close to Cais do Sodre Metro station and a 2 minute walk from Time Out Market. Our room was very large with lots of space for four of us and was very comfortable. Nice 'living room area and well equipped kitchen. They were also happy for us to drop off our luggage before check-in time. As we were leaving early in the morning, they prepared a breakfast for us the night before which was really appreciated. The only downsides were that our room was at the front of the hostel and it's a lively, noisy area at night so there was a bit of disturbance late at night and although there's a lift there are still some steps to climb at the bottom and the top to reach the hostel. Overall though, a very good deal in a city where accommodation is generally expensive.

We had a lovely stay at calling Lisbon. We stayed for 4 nights, the staff were very helpful and friendly. The area surrounding was very busy and lots of life to it. I would say this property is a mix between a hostel and a bed and breakfast. The breakfast is very limited, just toast or cereal or yogurt. The private bathroom was external from the bedroom (which we knew! but you did have to walk across the hall way/lobby to get to it, which sometimes was awkward- the building is old and really pretty but the soundproofing is non existent, so you can hear everything on the street and in the room next door and in the hallway and lobby. So if anybody goes to the toilet at night you hear the floor boards creaking! I would say just bring some good ear plugs. Our room was the blue room and was really lovely, bed was super comfy and big. The room overall was great and could be cool or warm depending on what you want. There is a little window at the top of the door so if you are on the top bunk you can see the lobby and it does let light through - this could easily be sorted with a little blind for night time - I also think a small bin for the room would have been good. The bathroom itself was great with two showers, two toilets and a sink - very spacious and clean! Overall we enjoy our stay with the place being very friendly and charming.

Really well situated, lovely room and beautifully decorated. There is a great kitchen / sitting / eating area that is well equipped. A lovely host as well who was so friendly and gave us brilliant tips on the best restaurants and things to see. Only downside is the room was stuffy, with only a fan to keep the air moving. Next time I go to Lisbon I will 100% be staying here again!

The location of the hostel is great. Beautiful neighbourhood with nice restaurants and shops. A big, beautiful and very clean room! Also a fantastic and friendly host who is always ready to help you out :)