Avenida Antonio Serpa 26 3 Esq., Near Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, Portugal | (888) 604-6432
Property offers great value compared to most Lisbon hotels
Situated in a beautifully maintained 1930s building
Near Campo Pequeno bullring and a short walk from metro
Airy rooms decorated with shabby-chic furniture and flat-screen TVs
Breakfast is included and well-reviewed
Lovely terrace for outdoor dining and relaxing
Shared kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals
Free Wi-Fi throughout, and computer available for guests' use
Cribs are free, and toys for children are available
Guests must share bathrooms
20-minute drive outside the historic city center
Parking costs extra
The Typical Lisbon Guest House is a small bed-and-breakfast in a 1930s building near Campo Pequeno, about 20 minutes outside of the historic center. This lower-middle-range property has 11 well-maintained rooms decorated with charming vintage decor and equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. However, all guests must share bathrooms. Period details highlight the building's history: wrought-iron balconies, hand-carved wooden doors, and stained wooden floors. Breakfast is free and well-received, and guests can dine on a terrace offering views of the nearby residential neighborhood. A shared kitchen is provided, and restaurants and public transportation are within short walking distance. Travelers could also consider the Whatever Art Bed & Breakfast, an artsy guest house close to Campo Pequeno bullring.
Scene
A 1930s building filled with retro and shabby-chic decor
The owners of the Typical Lisbon Guest House have maintained the 1930s building's architectural details and complemented them with retro decor and vintage furniture finds. On the outside, the beige building's doorway and balconies are accented with swirly green ironwork. The stairs up to the main entrance are lined with leafy plants in clay pots, while the surrounding walls feature flowery details molded out of plaster. The reception room is relatively small, but like the rest of the property it's charming, with a vintage wood check-in desk and sofa on a stained hardwood floor. A terrace, one of the areas where breakfast is served, has iron cafe chairs, marble tables, and a view of the nearby buildings. The breakfast room features of a mix of vintage Sheraton and Hepplewhite-style wood chairs. Guests, usually tourist couples and families, can use the bright and attractive communal kitchen, which has a black-and-white tile floor and early 20th century-style wood cabinets.
Location
Central spot in Campo Pequeno, a short ride from downtown and historic neighborhoods
Centrally located in Lisbon's Campo Pequeno neighborhood, the property is well-situated for guests who would prefer a somewhat quieter setting. Getting to downtown or the historic attractions takes about 20 minutes by car or public transportation. Within a five-minute walk of the hotel are several restaurants and cafes as well as the Campo Pequeno metro stop and historic bullring and bullfighting museum. For tourists who want to ride through some of Lisbon's most historic neighborhoods, Tram 28 offers a quaint and low-cost adventure. The initial stop is 12 minutes away by car or 20 by public transportation. St. George's Castle, which dates back to the Roman era and has had several different occupiers, is about 15 minutes away by car or 35 to 40 minutes by public transportation. Travelers arriving at the Lisbon International Airport should expect the ride to the hotel to be about 10 minutes by car or 20 by public transportation.
Rooms
Plenty of vintage style with only a few in-room perks -- and shared bathrooms
The owners of the Typical Lisbon Guest House fill the 1930's-era rooms with stylish, flea market finds. The effect is fresh and modern, as older pieces are used in fun and innovative ways, such as old doors upholstered in a decorative print and attached to the wall for a headboard. The high ceilings, accent walls, and stained hardwood floors make these rooms look even more worthy of a magazine layout. Some rooms have small wrought-iron balconies. Two rooms overlook the Avenue of the Republic, while others gaze upon surrounding buildings. Size ranges from Standard (83 to 118 square feet) to Family (325 square feet). Smaller rooms have desks, armoires, and nightstands, while the larger rooms add tables and chairs for lounging. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi and bottled water. Bathrooms are shared, which may be a big down point for some tourists. The communal bathroom is very clean, however. It has three separate sinks, vintage mirrors, and a shower stall big enough for two with two rainfall showerheads and handheld wands.
Features
Free breakfast, communal kitchen, and terrace
While there's no on-site restaurant at the Typical Lisbon Guest House, breakfast is included and well received. The continental choices include fresh-baked croissants, cereals, fruit juice, and more. Breakfast can be taken in the breakfast room or on the terrace. The communal kitchen has most of the equipment a cook will need, including an espresso-maker, microwave, stove, oven, vintage kitchen table, and utensils. There's no business center, but a computer is set up in the common area for guests to get online. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Parking is available in a downstairs garage for a fee. Those with mobility issues will appreciate that this building does have an elevator.