Living Lounge

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


The Living Lounge is steeped in style – vintage barber chairs, suspended tables, vinyl on the speakers – and offers spick-and-span mixed dorms with lockers, various hang lounges, friendly staff and excellent amenities (full kitchen, bicycle hire, an obvious emphasis on cocktails). The nightly dinners and wide range of tours provide a fine opportunity to meet other travellers.


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1. Elevador de Santa Justa

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2. Convento do Carmo & Museu Arqueológico

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5. Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas

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6. Museu do Dinheiro

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7. Praça da Figueira

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8. Rossio

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