It is easy to be a tourist in Lisbon, one of Europe's great cultural centers. The city is on the Atlantic Ocean and is based at the mouth of the Targus River that splits it in two. Most hostels that are popular amongst European tourists are located on the northern side of the outlet, and the best located of those are nearby the Bairro Alto , Rua Augusta , and the Praça do Comércio.
The Lisbon Chillout Hostel is a fun, friendly place where you can get a bed for as little as $15 per night. It is located in the center of the city, within walking distance from most tourist attractions, bars and restaurants and public transportation. The hostel hosts events such as walking tours of the city, Portuguese meals and live music in its own garden that is equipped with barbecue facilities for use by those travelers looking to save money in a great location.
You can find one of the cheapest beds in the city at Black & White Lisbon Hostel where you can get a good night's sleep for as low as $12. The hostel is located near
Avenida da Liberdade , the main avenue that features
Parque Eduard VII , the second largest park in the city. While this area is not the exact center of the city, it is close enough to facilitate the easy exploration of the city. The staff is very well versed in helping unfamiliar travelers learn the ropes of the city. They will usually point you towards
Bairro Alto and
Baixa , where you can find much of the best nightlife. If you are looking for an absolute immersion in Portuguese nightlife, this might be the best place to stay for the price as you will close to Lisbon's Punk, Gay, Metal, Goth and Reggae scenes.
For a bit more money than the others, there is Travellers House, where beds run at around $26 per night. The hostel is very well located in the
Baixa area, meaning ethat verything else that you might like to see during your visit is within walking distance. Travellers is in a 250 year old building that is outfitted with a music lounge, a TV room, and a reading lounge. Travellers House is a good bet for those who appreciate a clean establishment and want to have the option of a fully outfitted home base while they explore Lisbon on their own time. Most backpackers might want to be in the environments offered in the first two, but there is definitely a friendly, clean and helpful atmosphere at Travellers that should not be overlooked.
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