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About this property

This Art Deco hostel is within a renovated palace and overlooks São Pedro de Alcântara and Tagus River. Set on the border of Lisbon's trendy Bairro Alto district, it provides free WiFi and a restaurant with a secluded beer garden. The Independente provides modern dormitory rooms and private suites with classical Portuguese architecture and a distinct décor and feel. All rooms have seating areas and high ceilings. Some offer balconies with river views. Guests have access to communal kitchen facilities and to a shared lounge area. Modern Portuguese cuisine can be enjoyed in the Art Deco setting of the Decadente Restaurante & Bar. All meals and cocktails are prepared with locally sourced produce. Elevador da Gloria Tram Stop is located right opposite Independente Príncipe Real. Pink Street, a renowned nightlife hotspot near Cais do Sodré, is 2953 feet away. The Portela Airport is 5 mi away, while the Caparica beaches can be found 12 mi from the hostel. Lisbon International Airport is at a 25-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Lisbon, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
9 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raghav
    United States United States
    Right in Old town. The Lisboa experience gets amplified from check-in till check-out and after! Terrace was nice for afternoon tanning
  • Natalie
    United States United States
    Cannot beat the location - staff is super nice and welcoming, loved the unique character of the building and other friendly travelers!
  • Nathalie
    Canada Canada
    Location, very clean, friendly staff, good breakfast
  • Cathy
    Canada Canada
    Location was fantastic, great welcome. We felt right at home
  • Josefina
    United States United States
    I like the location although a little bit noisy despite closing the windows (no wonder they provided ear plugs). Breakfast is served in the adjoining building, decent though the same choices for the 4 days we stayed.
  • Marie
    United States United States
    Exceptional hotel/hostel; best location in Lisbon. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with plenty of variety. Highly recommend staying at this property if you’re in Lisbon.
  • David
    United States United States
    Fantastic location, view from our terrace, interior design of the whole building, wonderful staff including the lady in charge of the breakfast room who made us happy every morning. Delicious dinner at the restaurant.
  • Valerie
    Canada Canada
    Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The tram that takes you those stairs was a blessing
  • Leslie
    United States United States
    What an enjoyable experience! This used to be the Swiss Ambassador’s house and so in keeping with its history, the entire property is filled with furnishings from the past— but in a unique way: old tv’s for bedside tables, for example. The...
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    Staff were welcoming and helpful, always. The woman that greets you at breakfast is irreplaceable. I love her! The building interiors are quite lovely.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Decadente
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

House rules

Independente Príncipe Real takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for more than 12 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the dormitories cannot accommodate children under 16 years old.

Please note that use of towels is at an extra fee.

The full reservation amount is due upon check-in.

Guests traveling with small children are asked to sign a waiver document upon check-in.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Please note that breakfast is served daily from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Independente Príncipe Real of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 85892/AL

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