Albergo Odisseo (Old Albergo Olisipo)


Travessa Larga 1, 3 esq lisboa, Lisbon
Distance to city center: 0.71km (0.44 mi)

Editor Reviews

  • "Private rooms and dormitories"
  • European Hostels Editor
  • (4 out of 5 stars)
  • Located inside of a 19th-century building, Albergo Odisseo Hostel has private rooms and dormitories. Guests can expect internet access, security lockers, luggage storage, maps, cable TV, and the use of a guest kitchen. There is also a common room. No curfew.

About Albergo Odisseo (Old Albergo Olisipo)

If you're searching for a hostel where you can feel welcomed, comfortable. Like Home. The "ALBERGO ODISSEO" is the place to stay.

Perched in one of Lisbon's iconic hills, on a totally refurbished nineteenth century building only a few yards away from glamorous Avenida da Liberdade, we host a service for the traveller or backpacker seeking tranquility and the unique ambiance of living in one of Lisbon's typical quarters. A place full of memory and tradition, were young children can safely play in the streets and the elder simply gaze away the scenery through the centuries old windows of their homes.
In addition, the friendliness of our staff, well versed in the art of knowing Lisbon by heart, and the sophisticated cosiness of our premises, will transform your stay in an unforgettable experience. If you wish to do so, making new friends from every corner of the world is indeed only a chit-chat away?
Smack-dab in the centre of Lisbon, easily accessed by bus, tram or the underground, the "Albergo Odisseo" is a mere 10 minute stroll from monumental Baixa, historical Rossio, charming Chiado and night-time trendy Bairro Alto. To admire the view from the city's Castle. Walk trough the centuries old labyrinth streets of Alfama in great contrast with he carefully planned "Illuminist Era" Baixa streets, and reach the monumental Praça do Comércio with its late-eighteenth century architecture. Climb trough the romantic nineteenth century Chiado or perhaps loose yourself all night long in the multitude of bars, pubs and restaurants of nearby Bairro Alto?
All of this is only a small part of the Lisbon experience. A place of both old and new. A city were tradition and modernity blend together in harmony to become more than the sum of it's parts. That's Lisbon. You'll never get to know her in only one day, but a sunny afternoon is all it takes to fall in love for life! Colourful, joyful, varied and full of pleasant surprises, that's Lisbon! You can enjoy her trough the windows of an historic tram, or, better still, walk her traditional seven hills. Get to know her secrets. Her hidden beauties. The stories and History told by her streets and her monuments, by her people and by her quarters. It's all waiting for you to discover!
In Albergo Odisseo we have for you, not only an immensely prepared and devoted staff, eager to satisfy your every wish and clear away your every doubt, but also warm and tasteful installations along with a lovely panoramic view of the city, and a fully equipped kitchen were you are free to prepare your breakfast, cook a dinner...or just a sandwich...
To keep you connected with friends and family we have also WI-FI(free) and internet access(half hour=0,50), smart-card reader PC with CD/DVD burning facilities and telephone. For your leisure we have a room with DVD, cable TV, a small library, a host of magazines and guides and free maps to boot. When time comes to rest from so much adventure every room is provided with comfortable mattresses, immaculately white sheets, reading lights and individual lockers, so that the following morning you'll feel ready to start it all over again.

Downstairs, the city awaits you? Make your reservations now.

We have 1 mixed dorm for 6 people, 2 mixed dorms for 4 people, 1 mixed dorm for 2 people( equipped with bunk beds) and 1 private room with 2 beds. One shared bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 hot showers

Check-out time is at midday.
We don't accept any credit or debit card.
Children are not allowed.

Albergo Olisipo Includes:

Free Linens, blankets and duvets
Free Individual Lockers
Free Luggage storage
Free Maps and advice
Free Cable TV and films
Free CD/DVD burning facilities
Free Wireless

Facilities

  • » Internet Access
  • » Linen Included
  • » Towels
  • » Security Lockers
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » Guest Kitchen
  • » Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • » Common Room
  • » Non Smoking
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » WiFi in lobby
  • » Web access in lobby
  • » WiFi in room

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Directions

Your reference to ALBERGO ODISSEO is the Tivoli Theatre (Louis Vuitton and Escada's street), situated in front of Avenida Metro Station (blue line). You have to walk by the sideline until the end (Manuel Jesus Coelho Street), then turn left and walk a bit in Sta. Marta Street. Turn your right and walk straight to the top of Travessa Larga.

From the Airport

From the Airport, you can take the Carris Aerobus 91 right in front of Arrivals, a special service which takes about 20 minutes to arrive near to the hostel. You can also take the normal buses, lines 44 and 45, 50m away in the right side of the entrance. The ticket cost ? 1,30 and you buy it directly with the driver. After passing by Marques de Pombal Square, you should get off at the first stop close to Avenida Metro Station (blue line) or in front of São Jorge movie theatre. If you are not sure, ask the driver.

From Sete Rios Bus Station
It's really easy coming by bus in the Sete Rios Bus Station. Take the Metro blue line there (Zoo Station) towards to Baixa-Chiado. Exit at Avenida Metro Station and look for the signs "Rua do Salitre" or "Av Liberdade". Once you are in front of Rivoli Theatre, walk by the sideline until the end (Manuel Jesus Coelho Street), turn left and walk a bit in Sta. Marta Street. Turn on the first right and walk straight to Travessa Larga.

From Oriente Train Station
Take the Metro red line towards Alameda. Change to the green line and take the metro towards Cais do Sodré. Change once more at Baixa-Chiado and take the blue line towards Amadora Este. Exit at Avenida Metro Station and look for the signs "Rua do Salitre" or "Av Liberdade". Once you are in front of Rivoli Theatre, walk by the sideline till the end (Manuel Jesus Coelho Street), turn left and walk a bit in Sta. Marta Street. Get your first right and walk straight to Travessa Larga.

From Sta. Apolónia Train Station
Go outside and ask for the Sta. Polónia Bus Stop at Avenida Infante D. Henrique. Get the bus number 9 towards Prazeres and drop off at Avenida da Liberdade bus stop close to Rivoli Theatre. It takes aproximately 24 minutes.

By Taxi
From Lisbon Airport, avoid to take a taxi, it's better to walk few steps to the departure. Ask the taxi driver to drive you to "Rua do Passadiço", in the corner of "Travessa Larga" (you can say that it's close to Olhos Gama Pinto Hospital). From the airport and also Oriente Train Station, the driver should charge you something beetwen ? 8 and ?10. From Sta. Apolonia train station, it costs around ? 6. The driver charges ? 1,60 to put luggages in the trunk.

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