Portugal has quickly become a favorite European destination for travelers, and what better place to get a feel for the country than its capital? Lisbon is a stunning city filled with quaint, hilly paths, historically rich buildings, and plenty of savory foods to sample. In a city like Lisbon, it’s crucial to choose the right accommodation, as location and vibe are key to having a seamless holiday. Whether you’re an introverted backpacker looking for a spot to chill or a social traveler hoping to meet and party with travelers from around the world, we’ve got you covered with this list of the best hostels in Lisbon.
5 Best Hostels in Lisbon
Home Lisbon Hostel
If you’re looking for a good hostel in Lisbon that’s close to all the action, then Home Lisbon Hostel might be the spot for you. Centrally located in Baixa, in the heart of the city’s historic district, Home Lisbon Hostel is the perfect retreat for those who want to be within walking distance of major attractions. Not only are there ample dining and nightlife options nearby, but the Lisbon Cathedral, Santa Justa Lift, Arco da Rua Augusta, and Lisbon Story Center are just a five-minute walk away.
This highly rated hostel is set in an 18th-century historic building, featuring a contemporary, homey feel with spacious common rooms and plenty of outstanding amenities. After a day of sightseeing, visitors can return and mingle with other travelers at the on-site bar or get comfy on one of the lounge’s couches to watch a movie. A large communal kitchen is available for those who want to cook meals, or guests can sign up for one of the hostel’s family meals cooked by none other than Mamma. Both private rooms and dormitory rooms can be booked, with the latter offering female-only or mixed dorms with four, six, or eight beds per room. Other awesome amenities include tip-based walking tours, a book exchange, laundry facilities, and a patio with a barbecue.
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Yes! Lisbon Hostel
Another excellent option for social travelers who want to stay in the central Baixa neighborhood is Yes! Lisbon Hostel. This colorful youth hostel in Lisbon has a modern, vibrant motif with plenty of common areas to chill out or get some work done. You can sign up for free walking tours, pub crawls, Sintra day trips, and community dinners, or enjoy a fun night in playing board games, ordering shots from the on-site bar, or watching a movie. The hostel also boasts an on-site café with breakfast available, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and desktop computers for those who need to catch up on work. This is easily one of the best hostels for digital nomads due to the ample lounge spaces to set up for the day and the availability of on-site food and drinks.
You can opt to book an air-conditioned private room or a bed in a four-, five-, or six-bed dormitory. All dorm rooms are spacious and feature custom-built bunk beds where each bed comes with a privacy curtain, lockable storage drawers, USB plugs, reading lights, an electrical outlet, and a lockable cupboard.
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Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel
Located right across the street from the Rossio Train Station and the Monumento dos Restauradores, this Lisbon hostel is perfect for solo travelers. Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel offers an array of complimentary activities and amenities to help solo travelers stick to their budget and meet new friends, including free luggage storage, walking tours, and towels. To get the most bang for your buck, book the “included breakfast” option, AKA the All-Inclusive Package, which includes a continental breakfast, nightly community dinners, and all-you-can-drink beer and sangria during bar hours. The hostel also features board games and desktop computers in the lounge, a massive communal kitchen, coworking spaces, and organizes group activities during the day and night.
Both private rooms and dormitory rooms are available, with dorms offered in configurations of four, six, eight, or 10 beds in mixed or female-only settings. All rooms are air-conditioned, and each dorm bed comes with a reading light, small shelf, electrical outlet, locker, and privacy curtain. Private rooms can accommodate up to three people.
Several public transit stops are just steps away from the hostel, and attractions like Saint Peter’s Viewpoint, Martim Moniz Square, and the Church of Saint Roch are less than a 10-minute walk away.
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Lisboa Central Hostel
If you’re on the hunt for a laid-back hostel that still offers the opportunity to socialize with other travelers, then the Lisboa Central Hostel might be for you. Located beside the Marques De Pombal, this family-owned and operated hostel offers a great walkable location to attractions like Eduardo VII Park, Liberdade Avenue, and the Cinemateca Portuguesa Cinema Museum. Plus, Avenida Metro Station is less than a 10-minute walk from the hostel, offering direct access to Old Town in less than five minutes.
Inside, the hostel boasts a quirky colorful contemporary motif with amenities like a communal kitchen, laundry room, a bar, and a café. Each day offers something new at Lisboa Central Hostel, like free milkshakes on Mondays, tapas tasting on Wednesdays, and all-you-can-drink Sangria on Fridays for €1. However, several daily events are also offered like free city walking tours and pub crawls.
This hostel in Lisbon with private rooms can accommodate anywhere from one to four people in their private rooms, making it a great choice for families. Mixed and female-only dorm rooms are offered with configurations of four-, six-, or 10-beds in an air-conditioned space. Each bed comes equipped with a privacy curtain, a mini fan, and an electrical outlet.
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Sant Jordi Hostels Lisbon
For a luxurious modern hostel, head over to Sant Jordi Hostels Lisbon near Old Town. This chic boutique hostel features grand romantic detailing with a clean contemporary feel and a touch of Old World charm. Sant Jordi Hostels Lisbon boasts incredible shared spaces for guests, including a large lush garden with plenty of tables, a massive stainless-steel communal kitchen, and a covered terrace decked out with bean bags and a projector screen to watch live sports. Other noteworthy amenities include an on-site bar, laundry facilities, 24-hour reception, board games, and free city walking tours.
A range of rooms are available at the hostel, both private and dorm-style and with or without an en suite bathroom. All private rooms come with air conditioning. Dormitories are offered either in a mixed or female-only setting with configurations ranging from four to 10 beds in a room. Each individual bed comes equipped with head-board cubbies, a reading light, a charging station, blackout privacy curtains, and a locker.
Sant Jordi Hostels Lisbon is located less than a 15-minute walk from the Viewpoint of Monte Agudo, Senhora do Monte Viewpoint, and the Cerca da Graça Garden. Anjos Metro Station is a five-minute walk away and offers direct access to Old Town in less than five minutes.
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More Great Hostels in Lisbon
We Love F Tourists
Stay in a historic 250-year-old refurbished building and enjoy on-site perks at this awesome hostel in the Baixa neighborhood. We Love F Tourists is situated in the heart of the city, just a five-minute walk from the Rossio Train Stations, the Santa Justa Lift, and the Church of Saint Dominic. Several other attractions, such as the popular Carmo Archaeological Museum and the Castelo de São Jorge, are within a 10-minute walk.
We Love F Tourists offers a relaxed, social atmosphere with two individual lounges depending on your mood. Feeling laid back? Hit up the chill lounge to read a book or watch a movie. Feel like socializing? Head to the on-site bar for a pint and mingle with other travelers. There are also daily and nightly activities to join! The on-site café serves up some great meals, or travelers can whip up something in the communal kitchen. Other noteworthy amenities include laundry facilities, free luggage storage, meeting rooms, and 24-hour reception.
Guests can book a private room with a shared bathroom or a bed in a mixed dorm room. Three-, four-, and six-bed dorm rooms are offered, and each bed comes equipped with a privacy curtain, electrical outlet, reading light, shelf, and lockable drawer.
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This is Lisbon Hostel
This is Lisbon Hostel is one of the coolest hostels in Lisbon for many reasons, but its jaw-dropping feature is its rooftop terrace. This sprawling space overlooks Old Town, offering plenty of spots to enjoy a bottle of wine at golden hour. Plus, there are sun loungers and a barbecue. The hostel also hosts yoga on the roof, free city walking tours, day trips to Sintra, homemade Portuguese dinners, language lessons, and plenty of other activities to keep travelers entertained. Downstairs, visitors can whip up a meal in the communal kitchen and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee all day. Other fantastic amenities include free luggage storage, an on-site bar/café, CCTV security, laundry facilities, and a book exchange.
There are a total of seven rooms in the hostel, both private and dormitory, each with a Portuguese theme. Dorm rooms can be either mixed or female-only with a setup of four, six, or eight beds per room.
This is Lisbon Hostel is ideally located in Old Town, right across the street from Castelo de São Jorge. Several attractions are within a 10-minute walk, including the Miradouro of Saint Lucy, the Fado Museum, Martim Moniz Square, and the Church of São Vicente de Fora.
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Goodnight Hostel
This vintage and relaxed hostel in Old Town is perfect for those looking to wind down after touring the city. Goodnight Hostel is located a block away from the famous Augusta Promenade Street, about a 10-minute walk from attractions like the Castelo de São Jorge, Martim Moniz Square, and the Santa Justa Lift. There are a variety of authentic restaurants nearby, and the Rossio Metro Station, just a five-minute walk away, offers excellent service to the rest of the city and to other destinations perfect for day trips from Lisbon.
Inside, the hostel has a comfortable homey feel with an eclectic mix of furniture and décor. Every evening, travelers can head down to the lounge for a free sangria hour to socialize with other travelers, enjoy a cocktail at the on-site bar, or join the nightly pub crawl. There’s a small communal kitchen perfect for making a quick meal, along with meeting rooms, board games, and a 24-hour reception. Free breakfast is offered every morning as well.
Visitors can opt to book a private room with a shared bathroom or stay in a mixed or female-only dorm. Dorms are offered with anywhere from three to 10 beds in the room and each individual bed comes with a reading light and a small shelf.
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Lisbon Destination Hostel
If you’re arriving or leaving by train to Lisbon, it might be worth it to stay as close as possible to the station. Well, how about inside the train station? Lisbon Destination Hostel is located inside the landmark Rossio Train Station with its stunning Romantic architecture. It also makes for a convenient location for those looking to take a day trip to Sintra. Easily the best thing about this hostel is its indoor garden, a spacious faux grass space with plenty of natural light, hammocks, billiards, a ping pong table, and much more. At the hostel, you can join in on a movie night, order a meal at the on-site restaurant, warm up your leftovers in the communal kitchen, or catch up on laundry.
You can opt to book a private room, which ranges from single-person rooms to four-person family suites. All privates come equipped with a mini-fridge, TV, desk, and balcony. If you want to stay in a dorm, the hostel offers both female-only and mixed rooms with either eight or 10 beds. Pod-style dorms feature custom pod-style bunk beds where each bed comes fitted with protection barriers, a sliding door, USB plugs, an electrical outlet, a locker, and a reading light. Regular dorm beds come with a privacy curtain and a locker.
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Living Lounge Hostel
When traveling around, hostels can all start to look the same. However, that’s not the case at Living Lounge Hostel in Lisbon. This awesome hostel puts art at the forefront of its design, creating unique spaces and rooms that are sure to make an impression. Private rooms are offered with shared bathrooms and dorms come with either four or eight beds in a mixed setting. All of the rooms come with air conditioning and heating, and each individual dorm bed comes equipped with a reading light, a locker, an electrical outlet, and a USB plug.
Start your day off with a complimentary breakfast before jetting off with the hostel group for a free walking tour of the city. Several daytime and nighttime events are planned by the hostel, or you can enjoy a chill night in and mingle with other travelers at the on-site bar. The hostel also offers on-site bike rentals, dedicated workspaces in the lounge, a quiet work room, a vintage arcade game, and a fully equipped communal kitchen.
Living Lounge Hostel is located on the border of the Chiado district and the historic Baixa neighborhood, offering excellent proximity to attractions. The Arco da Rua Augusta, Money Museum, and Santa Justa Lift are a five-minute walk away or less and the Rossio Train Station is seven minutes away on foot.
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Lost Inn Lisbon
Located in Chiado, the high-end boutique and theater neighborhood of Lisbon, Lost Inn Lisbon offers the perfect hostel for social butterflies. The hostel offers a plethora of activities to join, including movie nights, community dinners, free walking tours, pub crawls, and more. You and your new hostel friends will find plenty of entertainment around the hostel, like musical instruments, a Smart TV, a reading area, bike rentals, board games, and a PlayStation 4. Those who need to catch up on some work can head to the coworking room to grab a table or work on one of the laptops provided. Other awesome on-site amenities include laundry facilities, a communal kitchen, a bar, and a café.
Enjoy the comfort and personal space of a double or twin private room or book a bed in a mixed or female-only dorm. Dormitories are configured with four, six, eight, or 10 beds in the room, and each individual bed comes with an electrical outlet and a reading light. All of the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and soundproof walls, and the 10-bed dorm features a terrace.
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Rossio Hostel
As the name suggests, this Lisbon hostel is located on Rossio Square, right next to the Rossio Train Station. This is an excellent location for walking to attractions like the Santa Justa Lift, Carmo Archaeological Museum, or the São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint, or exploring nearby restaurants and bars. Plus, there is a supermarket behind the hostel, which is handy for those who want to cook or grab something on the go.
Inside, Rossio Hostel has a cozy, contemporary vibe with modern fixtures and amenities. Visitors can use the communal kitchen to make memories and meals with new friends, enjoy all-day complimentary coffee and tea in the lounge, or join in on some of the hostel’s planned activities. There are a few computers at reception for anyone who needs to catch up on work, and, even cooler, the hostel accepts virtual currencies as a form of payment (any Bitcoin miners out there?). Additional amenities include a games room, an on-site bar, complimentary towels, and free breakfast.
Both private and dorm rooms are offered, with dorms available in either female-only or mixed settings. Dorm rooms come with configurations of four or six beds, and each bed has a lockable drawer.
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Sunset Destination Hostel
Enjoy the ultimate hostel experience at Sunset Destination Hostel, one of the best Lisbon hostels for social travelers. Not only does this highly-rated hostel feature an incredible rooftop lounge with faux grass, urban vegetable gardens, and screened-in domes, but it also boasts a rooftop pool overlooking the ocean. While the rooftop area will blow you away, the hostel also has several other big lounges to hang out in. Visitors can sign up for daily activities, enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop bar, or get some work done in the meeting rooms. Sunset Destination Hostel also offers laundry facilities, free city walking tours, and 24-hour reception.
Four-, six-, and 10-bed dormitories are available in either female-only or mixed settings, along with private rooms. All dorms are decked out with custom-made pod-style bunk beds to maximize privacy, and each bed has a curtain, lockable drawer, reading light, and electrical outlet.
Sunset Destination Hostel is located on the Tagus River, right beside the Cais do Sodré Train Station and just down the street from where the Lisbon Party Boat departs. The attractions in Baixa are roughly a 10-minute walk away, and the Cais do Sodré tram and metro stop is right beside the hostel, offering excellent access to the rest of the city.
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LX Hostel
If you’re looking for an authentic Portuguese hostel away from the tourist areas, check out LX Hostel. The hostel is located in the old industrial area of Lisbon, about a 20-minute bus ride from Baixa, which has now been transformed into a hip artsy neighborhood. The hostel is part of the LX Factory creative hub, a large complex with over 50 boutique shops and restaurants.
This affordable hostel in Lisbon matches its interior to the neighborhood with an artsy industrial motif and vintage furnishings throughout. Visitors can enjoy an array of excellent on-site amenities, including parking, complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, and a café. Perhaps the best part of this hostel is its rooftop terrace garden, which features a modern cocktail bar where guests can enjoy golden hour with a refreshing drink. The rooftop has plenty of tables and bean bags for visitors to relax and soak up the sun. Plus, breakfast is served al fresco on the roof.
LX Hostel offers pet-friendly private rooms equipped with air conditioning, along with mixed and female-only dormitories. All dorms feature pod-style bunks, with each bunk fitted with a privacy curtain, individual ventilation, lights, and an electrical outlet.
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Now that you’re an expert in the Lisbon hostel scene, all that’s left is to decide which of these fantastic hostels matches your vibe. Regardless of your choice, we know you’ll have a great trip in the City of Seven Hills—just don’t forget to pack good walking shoes! Before you set off, be sure to check out our ultimate Lisbon itinerary to help you make the most of your time exploring this beautiful city.