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hilltop perch in Castelo. In addition to dorms, there's a private apartment with kitchen for
rent next door. It's a good place to meet other travellers, with yoga on the terrace, surf
classes, pub crawls, nightly dinners and occasional barbecues.
HOSTEL
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Alfama Patio Hostel
( 218 883 127;
http://alfama.destinationhostels.com
; Rua das Escolas Gerais 3; dm/d €23/60; )
In the
heart of the Alfama, this beautifully run hostel is a great place to meet other travellers,
with loads of activities (from pub crawls through the Bairro Alto to day trips to the
beach), plus regular barbecues on the hostel's laid-back garden-like patio. There's a styl-
ish lounge and fantastic staff.
Pensão Ninho das Águias
( 218 854 070;
http://ninhodasaguias.pai.pt
/; Costa do Castelo 74; s/d/tr with shared bathroom €30/40/60)
It isn't
called 'eagle's nest' for nothing: this guesthouse has a Rapunzel-esque turret affording
magical 360-degree views over Lisbon. Let your hair down in the light and breezy rooms,
or on the flowery terrace. Service is grumpy.
GUESTHOUSE
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GUESTHOUSE
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Pensão São João da Praça
( 218 862 591; 218862591@sapo.pt; 2nd fl, Rua de São João da Praça 97; s/d with shared bathroom €30/40, d with
private bathroom €45-55; )
So close to the
sé
you can almost touch the gargoyles, this 19th-
century guesthouse has a pick-and-mix of sunny rooms with fridges and TVs; the best
have river-facing verandahs.
Albergaria Senhora do Monte
( 218 866 002;
www.albergariasenhoradomonte.com
; Calçada do Monte 39; s/d from €80/98; )
Well off the
beaten path, this friendly hotel has clean but slightly dated rooms with stunning views. It's
worth shelling out extra for a verandah. There's also a restaurant and sunny terrace - both
with panoramic views. Tram 28 passes nearby.
HOTEL
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Palácio Belmonte
LUXURY HOTEL
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