Editor's Pick

Pensao Residencial Santa Catarina

Rua Dr. Luis de Almeida e Albuquerque 6, Lisbon, PortugalPension

Doubles from: $53 to $69

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Reviewed by EuroCheapo.com Editors

The Pensão Residencial Santa Catarina has barebones, basic accommodation in the southwestern part of Bairro Alto.

Its three floors hold 16 en suite rooms with simple wood furniture and brown carpets. Although all rooms have windows, they can feel a little dark. But stick your head out the window and look up or down the street: you'll find some nice views. Bathrooms are compact, but at least you don't have to share. And breakfast is included in the rate.

Affordable prices and several guidebook recommendations keep the place busy. You'll find a lot of 20-somethings here—mostly those who've moved on from hostels but aren't yet ready to pay for a full-blown hotel. And unlike many other basic budget digs, the Santa Catarina offers rooms with television and telephone.

The friendly owner is like a sweet grandpa. And the TV lounge and bar, though circa 1907s in style, are definitely charming in an old-school way.

Ask about low season discounts, which can be up to 15% less than the prices listed here.

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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Essentials

  • Bathroom: Private
  • Telephone
  • TV

Location: Very central

1.1km to city center

To the west of Baixa, the Bairro Alto twists up a mountain, Its moody, evocative streets are bordered by steep stairways and winding alleys. The Bairro Alto is desperately beautiful, with its organic mixture of the hip, rustic, and picturesque. Fairly recently reborn as a trendy 'hood, Bairro Alto is crowded at night thanks to hot clubs, bars, and restaurants.

Between Bairro Alto and Baixa is the sloping neighborhood of Chiado. Full of cafes, museums, pricey boutiques, and theatres, Chiado is the sophisticated older sibling of Bairro Alto. It's not quite as stunningly, edgily gorgeous as Bairro Alto, but it's still charming in its more ordered way.

Bairro Alto & Chiado hotels

Local Value

Average Rates (provided by the hotel's website) are 35% cheaper than other Pension properties within 2 km

Amenities

Hotel

  • Breakfast Included
  • Reception: 24-Hour

Room

  • Bathroom: Private
  • Heat
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • TV

Contact

Rua Dr. Luis de Almeida e Albuquerque 6
Bairro Alto & Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal

Phone: +351 213 466 106
Fax: +351 213 477 227

Email: [email protected]

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