Hostel Lisbon Calling
Expert reviews
“This fashionable, unsigned backpacker favourite near Santa Catarina features original frescoes, azulejos and hardwood floors – all lovingly restored by friendly Portuguese owners. The bright, spacious dorms and a brick-vaulted kitchen are easy on the eyes.”
What guests liked
- Nice hostel
- Friendly staff
- Perfect location
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
This fine hospitality center is located at 126 3D Rua de Sap Paulo in the Misericordia district of the city. The hotel offers the best room and accommodation options for guests and visitors in Lisbon.
The hostel offers comfy room options such as Double Room with Private Bathroom, Double Room with Private Bathroom, Large Double Room with Shared Bathroom, Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Room and Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dorm Room. What the Hostel Lisbon Calling offers is a plethora of room choices fitted with needed facilities to suit the desires of guests.
The hostel has a friendly staff who make guests feel welcome the moment they step into the hostel premises. Hostel Lisbon Calling is located close to some of the city’s famous places such as the Cais do Sodre which is 400 m away from the hostel and the Rossio which is a little over 1 km from the hostel.
A Metro Station is located at just 350 m away from the hotel making it the perfect departure spot for guests looking to visit all the exciting places in the city. The famous Bairro Alto is a 9-minute walk away from the hotel while the closest airport to the hotel is the Lisbon International Airport which is just 15 minutes away.
The hostel offers guests a daily breakfast buffet featuring tasty meals made from fresh ingredients.
The hotel offers standard hospitality amenities and also provides guests a view of the city from some of its rooms.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
14 July 2024
Amazing experience
The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. From the moment I arrived, Vera was eager to offer invaluable tips on the best places to visit, dine, and explore. Her local knowledge truly enhanced my trip, making it feel like I was discovering hidden gems rather than just tourist spots. The rooms themselves were immaculate and exceptionally comfortable. It was evident that cleanliness and design are priorities here, and returning to such a spotless and inviting space each day was a pleasure. The accommodations were well-appointed, providing all the comforts of home and then some. Overall, this rental property exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're looking for a place to stay in Portugal that combines friendly, knowledgeable service with top-notch comfort and cleanliness, look no further. This is a gem of a find!
14 July 2024
Fabulous
The private room was very nicely decorated and spacious.We had a great view of the old church, the street and the time out market is very near us. Vera and Olga were very nice and very accommodating. I would go back to this place again hopefully in near future..
There was nothing to mention .Our experience with this place is standout.
9 July 2024
Great for city break
Great location - near train/metro station, Pink Street and city center. Everything was clean and please is very cozy :)
We could hear every noise from the corridor and staircase.
8 July 2024
Delightful, friendly, and convenient hostel.
Great location in the old city, super convenient to walk out the door and be in the middle of everything. Fun and funky decor in a beautifully renovated older building. The mattress was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on. Vera was very helpful :)
On a football/soccer Saturday night it got pretty noisy in the street, but otherwise it was a fairly quiet location. Bathroom could have used a few more hooks not in the shower area.
6 July 2024
It was a great stay!
The decorations are adorable, the property is spacious, and the location is excellent. It is well insulated so the sound from outside doesn’t carry.
There could have been more attention paid to cleanliness. There were spots on my towel and sheets and the floor had dirt in some areas.
5 July 2024
Lisbon Calling gave us a very peaceful, easy, effortless, and comfortable stay in Lisbon :)
1) Great location 2) Very quiet 3) Very clean 4) Very helpful staff 5) Nice spacious room
30 June 2024
Fabulous
Great room, location, staff. Lisbon is high priced these days, but within that context, this is a great option. Old, cool building- so all that comes with that- but that was part of the charm for us.
26 June 2024
Quirky centrally located accommodation
Fabulous quirky spot to stay. We had family room which was huge for the two of us and a funky en-suite. Good lounge and kitchen facilities available. Excellent location.
If you want the windows open at night the street noise will keep you awake. But there’s a fan in the room.
15 June 2024
Lovely Quirky place.
Cool quirky Lisbon-style furniture. Great shower pressure. Elevator in building was great. Central location in Chiado. Many eateries nearby and near tram stops. Room was extra large.
Arrived at 8am and had to wait till 10am for check in. Staff directed me to either have breakfast at a nearby cafe or to store my luggage in lockers in another place nearby
13 June 2024
A wonderful and charming base for exploring Lisboa!
Superb accommodation with a lot of creative character! Our room overlooked the Praça de São Paulo, and was massive(!), quiet, full of natural light and beautifully charming decor. Shared bathroom was clean and tidy. Self check in process was easy - We met the lovely hostess the following day and she sent us a superb list of recommendations for things to do, places to eat etc. Staying here, you are mere meters from Pink Street and Time Out Market. Commerce Square and all forms of public transport are within easy walking proximity. An excellent base for exploring Lisboa!
11 June 2024
Charming and well located
The room was great and the location was perfect. The character and special touches throughout the property made this place very cool
The distance it took to walk to the bathroom and that there was only one. We didn’t have too many issues, but more bathrooms would have been preferred
9 June 2024
Love the property and interior unfortunately the energy of the area did not jive with us.
Large room. Great big windows looking down on the street. Large washroom with rainfall shower. Comfortable large bed. Kitchen area if needed. Lots of character and high ceiling.
Be aware of the party location very close to “Pink Street”. The street below does not get quiet until 5:30 am. Extremely loud people and vehicles.
8 June 2024
Great location, well equipped kitchen but poorly equipped room.
The shared kitchen was very nice and the location of the aparment was close to everything.
Honestly, it wasn't our cup of tea. Our room was very poorly equipped. There wasn't any closet or shelf where we could have put our clothes and things. There was no proper light in the room, only a weak, red light, and all the noise from the corridor filtered through the door. The bathroom is tiny, there is no hair dryer, no shower gel, no cabinet. However there is a window in the bathroom which looks at the balcony which has no curtain so if you go in naked, people in the balcony will see you.
4 June 2024
Perfect
Everything was amazing, loved the stone work bathroom
20 May 2024
Fabulous
Very good decoration and location close to every must see spot in Lisbon
The mattress could be better
19 May 2024
Artisticly designed ,cosy and homely feeling place!
Super welcome, cosy and unique place to stay in central Lisbon. Designated in very special and artistic way! We really loved this place and hope one day stay there again!special huge thanks for tour hospitality, great tips and help with our trip!
Few small things to improve but still everything was great. Shampoo/ bath soap in a shower could be nice. Not transferable window curtains for better sleeping for not morning persons😉 Bottle of water even for extra charge.
27 April 2024
a lovely place for budget minded travelers
This is a lovely place for budget minded travelers in Lisbon. Nice comfy bed and very clean. Very good communication with the staff as I arrived very late.
26 April 2024
Exceptional
We liked the location and friendliness of the staff, we learned the history behind this beautiful building
We stayed in the Fresco room and the only thing I would say is there is a picture of a man on top of the toilet that is creepy, hopefully they will remove it
26 April 2024
Fabulous
Lovely big room with quirky furnishings.
23 April 2024
Exceptional
Great location, friendly staff, beautiful interior/rooms - would stay again and recommend to others!
30 March 2024
A little bit of vintage heaven 🧡
The vintage decor was so beautiful 😍 and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is great. We'll be coming here again for our next Lisbon trip. Thank you Lisbon Calling 😍🙏
28 March 2024
As a family group we were v happy there - easy access to Metro & supermarkets nearby & a lovely host.
Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped, easy to find & host Luisa was quick to respond to our arrival & any communication.
The property had 3 showers & toilets so v comfortable for the 6 of us staying but had erratic hot water to the ensuite shower. This was not a big problem as we could use one of the others.
21 March 2024
Fabulous
Vera is very welcoming! check in and check out went smoothly. The room itself was very sweet and quiet. Location is perfect, very close to the main attractions. I would be happy to come back
27 February 2024
Fabulous
The hostess was very nice and helpful. Sent me a lot of things on what to do of activities. Always answering any question I had.
Liked everything
8 February 2024
Brilliant Location
Location, location, location PLUS Laura the owner was super with recommendations for places to visit. Location was within meters of Time Out Market, Pink Street and most importantly Metro, Rail and Ferry terminal.
29 January 2024
Superb stay
Superb location in the city center, nice furnishing, and hassle-free self check-in process. The shared bathroom is not a problem, you can even see if it's occupied from your bedroom (the Buddha by the door will tell you). Great value for money.
Walls are thin, you can easily hear the other guests moving around the house.
24 January 2024
Exceptional
Location is just perfect - central of the city and easily to connect for all methods of transportation. Place has unique, quirky decoration that we enjoyed. Vera is very helpful and pleasant person who took her time to give us great recommendations. For sure we will stay again.
Nothing - all was great
4 December 2023
friendly, with character and comfortable
The hotel is very well located, a stone's throw from the center and easy to reach by metro from the airport. The rooms are spacious, clean and with a very interesting style. The common space for breakfast is functional and has everything you need. The staff were friendly, willing to help and superbly courteous.
Honestly, everything was in line or over the expectation and there is very little of which I could complain.
3 December 2023
Exceptional
The room was very comfortable and nice and very clean. The hostel itself had an extraordinary, artistic atmoshpere which we liked a lot. The bathrroom and the common places were also clean and the breakfast that was offered was also nice . We would stay there again.
27 November 2023
Charming appartment, feels like home on a holiday trip.
Great spot and lovely decorated appartment in which you straight feel at home. I'd love to come back for a longer stay. Host very friendly and welcoming. So far best booking ever !!!
21 November 2023
It is okay for a short stay. Very good location
The room is big and pretty clean, very quiet at night. It's near the metro and all the cool stuff. Chatting with the host Vera was easy and quick. Check-in was smooth, no issues.
The room had red lights, and the bathroom had a disco ball. At night, there are a lot of drunk or homeless people around. In the morning, no shops or coffee places are open before 8 o'clock. There's only one hairdryer for all the guests in the property.
29 October 2023
For us this was the perfect accommodation in the perfect area for us. We will definitely stay here again.
Lovely, quirky, unique property, always like to find something a bit out of the ordinary. Very comfortable and spacious. amazing location. Staff friendly and helpful. Basic self serve breakfast provided and kitchen facilities so if you want you can buy your own bits to add to the basic breakfast.
Nothing really, having a portable air con unit / extra fans in rooms would have been helpful and I would say a must in warmer months .
27 October 2023
Exceptional
Great building and rooms. Lovely staff . So helpful and kind.Really enjoyed our time .
27 October 2023
Excellent hostel, perfect location for sightseeing
It's quite exquisite. The room was very spacious, the bathroom quite small. Nevertheless, everything was very clean and the kitchen was suitably equipped with everything you might need. Every room has got a separate space in the fridge, that came in quite handy. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the small balcony.
Lighting in the room could have been better - the ceiling lamp had a red cover and wasn't very bright. But that's nohting to really complain about. 1st world problem.
26 October 2023
For a one night stay it was ok.
Bed was comfortable, wifi was intermittent depending on where you stood in the room. No real place to put luggage. Some outlets did not work. Vera was wonderful and very helpful.
Outlets should work. Perhaps a place for luggage and much better wifi.
18 October 2023
Nice place close to metro
Location close to metro and just next to a minimarket, nicely decorated and sufficiently spacious room, nice common room, breakfast with bread, cheese, butter, jam, yogurt and cereal included, 24h check-in due to code at entrance.
Rooms are part of one big apartment, so depending on other guests it can be a bit noisy (no sounds can be heard from the street though), weekday breakfast starts only at 8.30 (and effectively at 8.40).
2 October 2023
Pleasant
Too many ppl share one bathroom
24 September 2023
Good location but needs improvement
The location is amazing! Walking distance to everywhere, and near a train station to go to Belém and Cascais. The staff was very friendly.
During the night the main hall was super dark, we had to use our cellphones to find our room. The shower was a bit clogged.
17 September 2023
We had a great time in Lisbon
Very unique and great location
Breakfast was a bit small
15 September 2023
Lovely place; nice staff; but beware, it is a hostel!
Exceptionally lovely and nicely decorated interior and rooms, very spacious; really nice and helpful staff; great location for sightseeing trips (close to center and metro/train/ferry but a bit shabby neighbourhood); kitchen ready to use
Beware, this is a hostel, so you will share the kitchen; the private bathrooms (every room of the three has one) are outside the main room; also, it is one huge old appartment (turned into a hostel) so you will hear other people coming and going (a bit like living in a very beautiful shared flat); breakfast was good but minimalistic
8 September 2023
Exceptional
Great location and quite stylish place! It is really easy to access and it feels like getting your own place in Lisbon. I loved the tiny table on the balcony to catch the sun in the morning for breakfast!
17 August 2023
Central, quite and authentic
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff. Authentic interior and a lot of space in the common areas. Perfect location and good value for money!
All was good
28 July 2023
Pleasant
The location was 10/10, owner was very responsible and friendly. There were supermarket and coffees shops right downstairs and metro station just 3mins walk. Almost all main tourist spots were in walking distance.
I can't say this was very bad but definitely not many people like this and I wished I had mentally prepared. The decorations were terrifying especially the lights they used. It was so weird that they used sharp blue, red, orange and yellow lights. Even in room the biggest lamp was in red and it really freaked me out as we arrived at midnight. And there was a party ball in the bathroom which made me feel not so uncomfortable with all the decorations.
27 July 2023
Wonderful stay in glorious Lisbon.
Lovely staff, such unique accommodations. We had a very large room with large bed and 2 sets of bunkbeds. Old charming building, decorations one-of-a-kind. Loved it. Our two large windows looked out at a piazza and church. Breakfast was laid out in the kitchen and you could eat at a communal table or at the couch. Would gladly visit again. Large bathroom with two showers and two stalls were down the hall from the room.
It could get pretty loud at night, it's in an area with clubs and bars, in our case drunk people shouted and sang into the night. My husband took a short walk at night and was offered drugs at the piazza.
25 July 2023
Very good location, kind host and good value of money
Vera (host) was really helpful and friendly. Rooms were on 3.rd floor with elevator. I really liked the interior of the rooms (kitchen, shared bathroom). Shared bathroom was cozy (like in the apartment). Continental breakfast was good (bread, butter, yogurt, juice, jam, cheese).
Only negative thing was the floor, which was squeaky when moving around, so we heard everyone walking outside our room.
25 July 2023
Exceptional
It’s amazing!
23 June 2023
lovely room
super cute place, very nicely decorated and very comfortable. we enjoyed the mornings especially when you could hear the birds sing through the window. Breakfast was basic but a nice start to the day : )
only minus was that it did’t have stuff like shower gel and shampoo
20 June 2023
Super quirky room in great location
Great location, quirky room the kids LOVED. Decor is very cool and it's great ro have access to a kitchen. Staff was really lovely, especially the lady who organized breakfast and went out of her way to make my kids comfortable. It's right by the time out market. Parking was very close and convenient (pre paid online).
Worth being aware that it's an old building so you do hear the other rooms and people coming in and out. Bring earplugs. Bathroom wasn't attached to the room which was fine for us
12 June 2023
Location great
Location and Vera. Was excellent helpful
Hotel facilities
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Services
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
16 July 2024
Such a fun atmosphere, there was a disco ball in the bathroom! Highly recommend staying here :)