The Lisbon Destination hostel in Lisbon occupies part of the Rossio railway station building, in the centre. It has beds in shared dorms and private rooms, a shared kitchen and dinners prepared by a cook. It is a good fit if you travel with a backpack and want a hostel with a social side.
Location and getting around
Sleeping here means sleeping above the platforms: Rossio square is about a 5-minute walk away, as are the Santa Justa Lift and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint. São Jorge Castle is about 10 minutes away and Praça do Comércio about 15. According to the hostel, trains to Sintra leave from the same station.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms, private or shared, are bright; some look onto the square and others onto an inner winter garden, according to the hostel. The decor follows an urban jungle theme.
- Equipped shared kitchen.
- Dinners prepared by a cook, with places at a shared table.
- Bar, pool table and chess.
- Free wifi, according to the property.
For breakfast, the hostel mentions options prepared by the cook and use of the shared kitchen. More hostels in the city are in the hostels section.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who want to share dinner with other guests.
- Those planning a day trip by train to Sintra.
- Guests arriving or leaving by train from Rossio.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.