Lisbon Hostels Best In The World

Lisbon Hostels

For those of you who are looking to travel on a budget in Europe on your next Portugal Vacation, a Portuguese Hostel can often be the best way to see a city and make friends. Not all hostels are created equal, and occasionally, some can be very unwelcoming. The great news is that Portugal has some of the best hostels in the world, and at this years HOSCAR awards in Dublin Ireland, Portugal and Lisbon specifically took home 4 out of 10 top spots in the world's top hostels awards, as chosen by individuals from around the globe. The following is the list of hostels that made it to the top 10 list, I've bolded the Portuguese hostels for you. So get familiar with some travel packing tips and get ready for a great hostel vacation in Portugal.

1. Traveller’s House, Lisbon, Portugal
2. Rossio Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
3. Lisbon Lounge, Lisbon, Portugal
4. The Riverhouse Backpackers, Cardiff, Wales
5. Greg-Tom Hostel, Krakow, Poland
6. Sitting On The City Walls Courtyard House, Beijing, China
7. Academy Hostel, Florence, Italy
8. Goodnight Backpackers, Lisbon, Portugal
9. Flamingo Hostel, Krakow, Poland
10. Mambo Tango Backpackers Hostel, Barcelona, Spain

The Portuguese hostels are world famous for their comfortable and secure rooms, friendly and chic atmosphere and an outgoing friendly staff that will assist you tirelessly. You don't often get this type of service at a regular hotel. The Lisbon hostels are top notch, and you can feel comfortable know that you will be taken care of. I think a quick overview of each of the Portuguese Hostels is in order, starting at number 8.

8. Goodnight Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal

This gorgeous 18th century building,located in the Baixa area of Lisbon is ideally located in the heart of Lisbon's downtown area. Along with Magnificent windows and balconies, this neo-classical design in currently being considered to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Being centrally located means that you are steps away from all the glory of Lisbon, from the downtown core, to hip cafe's and nightclubs and great shopping.

The following is a list of offered amenities.

Facilities

* 24 Hour Reception
* Free Internet Access with Room Accessible WiFi
* Guest Kitchen
* Cable TV and Playstation
* DVD`s
* Common Room
* Library
* Linen Included
* Security Lockers
* Key Card Access
* Free Breakfast
* 24 Hour Security
* Towels Hire
* Ceiling Fan
* Tours Desk
* Luggage Storage


3. Lisbon Lounge, Lisbon, Portugal

Located in the heart of Lisbon, the Lisbon lounge was the first hostel in Lisbon. You are close to all the great attractions of Lisbon's pedestrian only streets and walkways, great shopping and excellent sites that Lisbon is famous for. There are 9 rooms available from twins with satellite T.V to 8 beds rooms. You also get free coffee all day long and free breakfast. The following is a full list of what is included in your stay.

Facilities

* 24 Hour Reception
* Free Internet Access & WiFi in Room
* Guest Kitchen
* Fax Service
* DVD`s
* Common Room
* Library
* Linen Included
* Security Lockers
* Reading Light
* Key Card Access
* Free Breakfast
* Washing Machine/Dryer
* Towels Hire
* Parking
* Bicycle Parking
* Bar
* Iron/Ironing Board
* Tours Desk
* Luggage Storage

2. Rossio Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal

Also located in the Baixa district, you are close to all of the glorious monuments that Lisbon is famous for. Walk out into a vibrant and hip Lisbon pedestrian only avenues and enjoy an authentic European atmosphere. Like the other Lisbon hostels, there are so many free extras included by the Rossio Hostel that it's a wonder they make any money at all. Here is a list of free things offered.

-Free Individual Lockers and Locks
-Free Towels, Linens and Duvets
-Free Coffee and Tea, all day
-Free Breakfast
-Free Wireless Internet Connection
-Free Maps and Advice
-Free Luggage storage
-Free Satellite TV and films
-Free CD/DVD Burning Facilities

Facilities

* 24 Hour Reception
* Free of Charge Internet Access accessible in Lobby
* Cable TV
* DVD`s
* Common Room
* Linen Included
* Security Lockers
* Reading Light
* Free Breakfast
* Washing Machine/Dryer
* Towels Hire
* Bar
* Tours Desk
* Luggage Storage

1. Traveller’s House, Lisbon, Portugal

Also located in the Baixa district, the world's best hostel is sure to make you think twice about the meaning of hostel. The 250 year old building isn't just a place to stay, but a wonderful part of history, but you won't be stuck in the past. The Traveller's House has every modern convenience that you could wish for and many things you may not even thought of. This chic and vibrant hostel has won the hearts of travelers the world over, many travelers return year after year, often just because they love spending time at the hostel and meeting new friends. Everything about the Traveler's House is first rate and there are so many additional free of charge extras that you'll wonder how they make money. The following is a list of free extras.

-Free Individual Lockers and Locks
-Free Towels, Linens and Duvets
-Free Coffee and Tea, all day
-Free Breakfast
-Free Wireless Internet Connection
-Free access to guide books from all around the world
-Book exchange
-Free Maps and Advice
-Free Luggage storage
-Free Satellite TV and films
-Free CD/DVD Burning Facilities

Facilities

* 24 Hour Reception
* Free Internet Access
* Guest Kitchen
* Card Phones
* Cable TV
* DVD`s
* Common Room
* Library
* Linen Included
* Security Lockers
* Reading Light
* Key Card Access
* Free Breakfast
* Washing Machine/Dryer
* Towels Hire
* Hairdryer for Hire
* Bar
* Café
* Tours Desk
* Luggage Storage


All of the hostels mentioned are operated by friendly and outgoing staff that really care about the traveler. The hostel offers group outings, and activities, the staff are always happy to share their experiences and knowledge of Lisbon with you. You will meet like minded travelers to hang with or if you prefer, you can just stay in your room or lounge and veg. I hope you enjoyed this brief overview of the Hostels of Lisbon and hope to see you there on your next Portugal Vacation.

Portugal Vacations

Portugal Facts

As many of you already know, Portugal is the home of Port Wine. But did you also know that some of the world's best table wines come from the Douro region as does world famous brandy Maciera and the popular sweet liquor Madeira or the potent Aguardente (fire Water), also come from Portugal? Portugal is a wine connoisseurs paradise and luckily for us, has not yet been conglomerated and assimilated. Portuguese wines are some of the most flavorful and unique wines in the world today.

This post though isn't about wines, but about Portugal as a whole. Cities like Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Funchal as well as regions like the Azores the Algarve, Madeira and Minho are enchanting gems of Europe. Since many of Portugal's major cities were built off of the Atlantic ocean, beach resorts are a common theme in most Portuguese cities, making Portugal the ideal Travel experience.

Originally called Lusitania by the Romans, Portugal is Continental Europe's most westerly country with a covetous Spanish Empire laying siege on its Eastern front and a vast and untamed sea to the west. Due to the wars of long ago and the urge to discover new lands,most would assume that the Portuguese would have become a hardened a bitter group, but the exact opposite is true. For a people who have endured many years colonial wars in Africa, Sea battles with other envious seafaring nations, and continental wars with neighboring countries, including the heartache brought on by the iron fisted rule of Fascist regime of Salazar who ruled Portugal for most of the 20th century, and stagnated its social and economic diversity, the Portuguese are surprisingly the most freindly people you will ever meet.

But the Portuguese have turned much of the bitter tears of wars and isolation inward into a magical musical genre called Fado. It was in these during the fasciast rule where a century's old musical form called Fado took hold and flousrished in the country. Fado, with the help of a musical genius by the name of Amalia Rodrigues has become the national music of the Portuguese and is now being appreciated by people from America to Japan.

As legend has it, Fado has two distinct birth places and can be divided into Fado of Coimbra and Fado of Lisbon. The Lisbon Fados are world famous and tourists from the four corners of the globe swarm to the Fado coffee houses to enjoy the mournful songs of Fado. It is said that Fado began as songs sang by the Portuguese explorers and sailors like Vasco da Gama who in their yearning for home sang these tunes of sadness. When Portugal became the world's richest nation in the Middle Ages, a colonial empire that stretched from Brazil to Africa, India, China and Japan, Fado may have been born, strengthening its roots that makes it so unique today, but never really Fado until the 1800's. But it was Amalia Rodrigues who popularized it and added vocal inflections that was unheard of before her time creating the Fado that we know and love today.

When you think about your next Portugal vacations you will be truly blessed with a vacation that has no boundaries. Your Portugal Vacation may last a week, a month or many many years and each time you will find something new and rediscover something old. Places like Lisbon, Algarve, Sao Miguel, Funchal Madeira island or the Sun dried Algarve or the great cork plains of the Alentejo is all waiting to be discovered.

Whether you are looking for a Quinta to rent or Pousada hopping, or perhaps you are a looking for returning each year with a holiday timeshare, Portugal is a country that is full of surprises. It's no wonder that British make up the largest group of yearly visitors to Portugal, a country that has friendly ties for nearly a thousand years. British expats have been flocking to the shores of the Algarve, seeking year round warmth, culture and value.

If you are traveling to Lisbon, be sure to visit the grounds of Expo 88, with its stunning Lisbon oceanarium. Close by, don't miss out on the Carriage Museum which showcases one of the world's greatest collection of Carriages used by the Portuguese Aristocracy. Or Perhaps you are looking to take in culture and history. Lisbon's Gulbenkian museum is world renown and features artifacts spanning the long history of Portugal. For Art junkies, the new Berardo Museum is a must see for its vast collection of priceless art, including Andy Warhol, Picasso just to name a few.

Traveling to Portugal is always a please surprise and you will enjoy your Portugal vacations. And this is only the tip of the iceberg, there are just too many places to visit and things to see, it is truly a gem, and you will never regret your choice of having a Portugal Vacations.