Alfama Patio Hostel

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In Lisbon, within the four walls of a Hostel, I found a place with a global flavour, yet it still smelled just like home. Could I have asked for anything more?

Located in the most characteristic of Lisbon's neighborhoods, among winding streets and small cobbled squares, is Alfama Patio: a traditional house, where the living room and kitchen extend onto a grassy garden patio, with greenery climbing the walls and flowers spilling out over their pots. A few steps up, a deck terrace overlooks red-roofed buildings and the Tagus River, lying beneath Lisbon's trademark golden sunlight.

The patio - the heart of the house which, undoubtedly, contributed to the hostel's international "Best Atmosphere" award - is where it all happens: a delicious pancake breakfast every morning, a BBQ and DJ on Saturdays, film night on Mondays and a Latin fiesta on Wednesdays. It's in this setting, at once upbeat and laid-back, that nationalities intermingle and friendships are made.

But to discover the city, you must venture out beyond the front gate. Regular group outings lead you to some of the best of what Lisbon has to offer - a Brazilian music and dance party held locally on Tuesdays, an evening of live Portuguese fado music on Thursdays, and bar-hopping into the night in the Bairro Alto neighborhood on Fridays.

Some of Lisbon's most popular monuments are barely past the Hostel's doorstep, and others just a ride away on one of the city's yellow eléctricos (riding in one of these trams is a must-do for any visitor anyway). And because there's a lot worth a seeing outside Lisbon proper, groups of 5 or more can hop on the hostel's own van and be shuttled to nearby Cascais and Sintra or to one of several magnificent beaches close by.

If after all this you're still undecided, then it may help to know that Alfama Pátio has won successive "Best Staff" awards. When you arrive and are welcomed with open arms, you'll understand why.

During every journey, there are two moments which touch my soul in a special way - departure (when I realize that all I really need fits quite nicely into a backpack) and return (when the familiar scent of home invariably feels good). Could I have asked for anything more?

Rita CastelBranco (satisfyied guest)

Please note that we are a pet friendly hostel.

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Train
Use the Sta Apolonia Terminal, which is the closest from the hostel

Walking from Sta Apolonia (Train & Subway)(10 min),
Go up into the street C. do Forte (right of Museu Militar) and turn left into R.Remedios (40 m). Go straight and turn right in the street R.Vigario (150 m). Keep going straight until R.Escolas Gerais (100 m). After 30m there is a «V» shape intersection, take left, 50m ahead there is traffic light and tram tracks, turn right and our entrance is the first gate on your left (20m).

Bus
From Gare Oriente Terminal, take the train towards Sta Apolonia & follow the given directions above to walk to the hostel from that station.
From Sete Rios Terminal, go with Subway towards the Sta Apolonia station & follow the given directions above

Airport
Take bus 745 all the way to Sta. Apolonia (if your bag is big, the driver will not accept you), & follow given directions above to walk to the hostel from that station.
Or take the Aerobus (shuttle) to city center, drop off at the stop R.Ouro and go back until R.Conceicao (10 m) and left, you will find a tram stop there (20 m).Take the tram 28 (you ticket is still valid) towards Graça or Martim Moniz.
Get off at the stop Escolas Gerais. The hostel is 30 meters further after the tram stop (around the corner on the left) and enter the opened green gate.

Taxi
Go to Escolas Gerais 3 (not Rua das Escolas Gerais, common mistake), near Voz do Operário. From Airport TAXI DOESN'T COST MORE THAN 22€ with bags, we recommend the taxi voucher in tourism desk.

Car
Go towards the city center & follow the directions to Castle of Sao Jorge Monument. Park for free near S.Vicente Fora Church (in Tuesdays and Saturdays there is a flee market so no parking) or paying in Portas do Sol parking, then 3 min walking following the tram rails until you find Escolas Gerais,3