84%Alface Hostel

Excellent hostel, I recommend it. Meet lots of great people. Minutes away from the City Centre and Metro stations.

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by scottaco – posted on Nov 16, 2008

1

Really nice staff, great location and very clean.

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by salimstephenson7649 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

4

Noisy at night - till 3.00am! Otherwise staff very helpful and friendly.

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by timothy2721 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

8

Incredible location, clean cute hostel

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by petabur – posted on Oct 28, 2008

1

they are nice and helpfull people but they don't give you the key for the entrence and sometimes they don't hear the bell ring.

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by ntand – posted on Oct 26, 2008

11

The building is wonderful, excelent breakfest, dorms very clean and new and the staff is very friendly. The only "problem" can arise due to the location (repleted of party and pubs), with a very big noise and drunk people :-)

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by netoph – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

It was very fine there!! I liked it, that it was in the City Centre and the People from the Alface were very nice and helped us with City Informations. Everyday, when we came home, our room was clean and the towels fresh. The breakfast was exellent for one hostel. So take your own look at it!!

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by gunkita1883 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

1

this was a very good hostel: very clean (well, quite new hostel), the best location (well, depends, see important bottom hint!!), very nice and helpful staff, average security, 24 hours reception, one pc with free internet access, nice big breakfast/chillzone with typically trendy pillow seats.... more this was a very good hostel: very clean (well, quite new hostel), the best location (well, depends, see important bottom hint!!), very nice and helpful staff, average security, 24 hours reception, one pc with free internet access, nice big breakfast/chillzone with typically trendy pillow seats. All rooms seemed to have windows. We had a room with a window to the norte street (double bed, shared bathroom). breakfast: typical not-so-big portugese hostel breakfast: just toast, no bread; well this time real fresh coffee, which was good; cannot remember ham or cheese. --------- The location is both stunningly perfect but rich in contrast: if you arrive at the hostel during the day, you might think you are somewhere nowhere in the middle of small narrow streets, and it could be dangerous to go out there in the night… But - as you might guess by noticing all these music posters - you are wrong, because this street becomes to one of the party streets of the trend district bairro alto at night ! The night of the day we arrived, there was a very big party there, and we realised why they sell ear plugs at the reception..! so best suitable for party people, not so ideal if you want to sleep early or have a sensitive sleep. The rooms with window to gaveas street are a bit more quiet by the way, which we also tested in a four bed room. ------------ One very important hint, concerning the location: when you arrive in lisboa, then take (a taxi or) the metro - but make the hell sure that you get out of the metro at the station baixa-chiado, and not go out at metro station restauradores, though it might look closer to the hostel on the map than baixa-chiado. It isn't!! what you can't see in the map or at google earth is that bairro alto is, compared to the cities "main" streets (prata street etc.), is high up on a hill. If you have to walk that with your luggage it is not a big effort from metro station baixa-chiado than from restauradores, where you have to walk zig-zag and many stairs. ------------- Another hint: from the hostel just walk 7 minutes down to cais do sodré station and take the cheap train to the sea! all in all we would very much recommend this hostel.close

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by Svensven – posted on Oct 8, 2008

10

One more year of renovation is needed for visitors to feel that the rooms of the hostel are completed. The cleaning lady playing the role of a receptionist is not a good idea at all. Although she was very kind to us during our visit, she did not speak English which resulted in serious... more One more year of renovation is needed for visitors to feel that the rooms of the hostel are completed. The cleaning lady playing the role of a receptionist is not a good idea at all. Although she was very kind to us during our visit, she did not speak English which resulted in serious misunderstandings (like not calling us a taxi on our departure day).close

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by rekama – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

I loved the place it´s very cosy and the staff is very nice. Location is really good but it can be a bit noisy on the weekends. Best hostel I´ve been already.

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by aniablachnio4258 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

we were 4 ,we stayed 2 nights.the 1st was ok but the 2 nd night the hostel gave 2 beds for 4 people .we were not advised for the change of the room and the new guest neither,lucky me I got the hostel before the other guys lol ,they slept 4 guys in 2 small beds.staff not very nice and bit...

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by leobassiesdios6019 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

My First and not my last Hostel!

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by smaxim4511 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Right in the area of Bairro Alto, this hostel is small but well established with nice people taking care of it. I have nothing bad to say, they were always very kind.

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by morrow1793 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

i liked this hostel. its new, the owners - lovely people - are working hard for future improvement, to make a good hostel a great hostel. definitely one for the party orientated, as it has an environment perfect for socialising, but be warned - it gets noisy at night! in the middle of a major... more i liked this hostel. its new, the owners - lovely people - are working hard for future improvement, to make a good hostel a great hostel. definitely one for the party orientated, as it has an environment perfect for socialising, but be warned - it gets noisy at night! in the middle of a major party district, the portuguese party till late! overall, i had a real good time here, and would definitely recommend it. at eight euros the laundry is a little pricey, but this seems normal in portugalclose

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by drytimes4265 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

9

The best Hostal y ever seen.

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by tarara806 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

2

Good location, friendly staff, free internet and breakfast. The room we booked had not been built yet, which was dishonest advertising (hostel was in middle of very noisy and dusty renovations). 'Ensuite' = toilet in the corner of the room separated by a shower curtain, and a shower with a... more Good location, friendly staff, free internet and breakfast. The room we booked had not been built yet, which was dishonest advertising (hostel was in middle of very noisy and dusty renovations). 'Ensuite' = toilet in the corner of the room separated by a shower curtain, and a shower with a glass door! Very noisy from adjacent bars (noise til 5am!) which got annoying by the third night. You could do a lot worse, but just be warned about the noise. Lisbon is fantastic.close

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by Melwar – posted on Sep 6, 2008

9

all was very good the hostel was very clean people very kind and good situation the only problem was the noise but you know it before it is writing on the internet site so all was good for happy holidays in lisbonne

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by claireboyer8046 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

It's a good place to know new people and enjoy oneself. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel is enough clean but there was work in progress and some problem in the toilette. It's noisy if you want sleep quiet because it's inside the movida of Bairro Alto, but this is a positive...

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by lucav914 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

3

Had a ball here!! The toilets did flood once, but was definitely worth staying. Well priced fun and right amongst the action!

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by emma-mac32335 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

2

very nice hostel! colour and joyfull! the staff is polite and speak languages. but: alface is situated near discos, so don't chose it if you want to sleep and relax the whole night :-)

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by eagutti3092 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

This hostel was amazing. Yes it is in the party district- but we never had a oproblem with that. You know what they say... if you can't beat them join them!! Just be aware if you have a lot of lugggage or it is heavy it is much easier to take the metro from rossio to biaxo xhiado and use the... more This hostel was amazing. Yes it is in the party district- but we never had a oproblem with that. You know what they say... if you can't beat them join them!! Just be aware if you have a lot of lugggage or it is heavy it is much easier to take the metro from rossio to biaxo xhiado and use the escallators rather than break your back climbing up up up!close

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by janegarcia – posted on Aug 17, 2008

4

had a wonderful time, good location, they are openinin some new dorm rooms so when i was there was some rebuilding going on. i'll be back here. cheers!

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by the-dude-abides – posted on Aug 15, 2008

1

Very friendly staff!!!!!!!!! Great location especially at night! Poor touristic information!!

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by Atiraz – posted on Aug 15, 2008

3

our room wasn't ready as we arrived,but we got some beers in this time. good location, in midden of barrio alto - the going out area of lisbon, so if you like partiing its perfect.

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by ilariag5114 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

4

Pretty cool hostel! It is still in the process of being extended. When its finsihed I think its gonna be ace! Free Internet is a big bonus and the location is great!

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by sarah6804 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

7

this place is ridiculous. could be great if it was actually finished. its like someone came up with the idea to open a hostel...started it...then ran out of money and decided to rent out the very unfinished product to help finance the rest.

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by sahsah – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

Very good location for the bars and side cafes of lisbon. Staff are knowledgeable and very friendly. It's a bit cramped around reception and breakfast is a case of first come first served!

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by merlin8640 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

21

It will probably be a good hostel when the construction will be ended... Because for now, it's very small, there's no real kitchen and you have to sit on the floor. Don't expect to sleep well during the night cause it's really noisy.

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by david7095 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

7

Greatest hostel on our trip- very friendly staff, clean rooms, nice location.

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by abstaubaer – posted on Aug 1, 2008

3

This hostel is great. Stay here in Lisboa! Laura and Michael were amazing and super fun...ask about the 1 euro sangria bars!

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by gslote – posted on Jul 30, 2008

4

We enjoy very much staying here. The staff is very nice and can kind, everyone speak english and if you need something they always help you. If you go out you are already in Barrio Alto so beautiful night life!!!

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by Enreeko – posted on Jul 30, 2008

2

cockroaches, breakfast wasn`t filled up at 9.00

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by adelinebodenheimer6964 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

2

this is the best hostel we stayed at the whole trip. friendly and homey and small and in the perfect location. we wanted to move in!

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by morganallene – posted on Jul 23, 2008

6

There were blood stains on the towel that I rented.

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by conlanorourke9942 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

1

Quite small and noisy at night due to the situation of the hostel. If you don't plan to party at nights, choose another hostel as the street of that one will be noisy until 5ish on Friday and Saturday nights!

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by cecileeschenauer8645 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

3

the staff was extremely friendly and really helped us have a great time. the hostel is really cozy and it was really easy to meet all the people we were staying with.

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by Fishgu – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

very nice place, well situated and cosy. The area is perfect if you are between friends and want to party!

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by marion1327505 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

Smack dab on the edge Bairro Alto. So if you like partying, this is a great hostel to stay at. Lots of night fun mere footstepsss away.

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by sfwomack2628 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

1

Great staff !

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by sofiehamberg226 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

Only one tiny toilet for all the females staying here. That would be my only beef. Not a place where you can hang out. No lounge area. Not bad breakfast though, plus free wifi!

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by ecodwarf8701 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

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