We're over 70 and we think this is wonderful. We had the only room with ensuite facilities, so most people will have other accommodation experiences. We seemed to become part of the family and we were well cared-for. The staff are all generous, helpful and engaging while the clientele tends to be respectful, younger, well educated, and diverse. Pizza night on Weds. with live music and fabulous live Fado dinners on Sun. or Sat,. (Fabulous in the quality of singling and music but a rustic and bohemian/authentic(?) food service. Reserve ahead as there is very limited space. ) Everything was as perfect as they could make it. We would go back in a flash. There's no new furniture, elevator, or notable amenities, but great breakfasts. Our 4th floor room has quirky plumbing, cheap furniture, a springy but comfortably sleeping bed, and a great outlook over Rossio Square which is surprisingly quiet ( really! ) at night. We slept for a week with the windows open. They will help you with your bags on the long flights of stairs: the hostel starts on the second floor up and is strangely accessed through a little gift shop so you rather have to look for it in the little pedestrian-only passage just off the middle of the square. Understand that although it's "just a hostel" ( No Phone, No Pool, No Pets ) it is unique in our experience for the spirit and service and friendly vibe. We stayed a week so we were able to settle in while its perfect location made it ideal for holidaying in Lisbon. We have invited some of the staff to stay with US if they visit our home town.
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