Back to Lisbon Hostel
Calm garden hostel in Estrela where peace and social coexist
Wonderful
389 reviews
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66%
Solo travelers
86%
Would stay again
70%
Made friends here
3.4 nights
Avg. stay
Our Honest Take
From the Hostelpedia team. No BS, just real advice
Back to Lisbon is the peace-first hostel. The garden complex is genuinely tranquil, the staff (especially Miguel) actually remember your name, and the female-only dorms make it a strong pick for solo women travelers. The Estrela location means you're away from Baixa's noise, which is a feature if you value sleep. Bar crawls and happy hours are available when you want to be social, but nobody forces it. At €18/night, it's excellent value for the quality. The trade-off: fewer reviews (389), so less battle-tested than the big-volume hostels.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1The garden courtyard is the best place to decompress after a day of walking Lisbon's hills.
- 2Ask for Miguel at reception. He genuinely knows the neighborhood and gives real recommendations.
- 3Tram 28 connects Estrela to Baixa in 15 minutes. Catch it at Basílica da Estrela.
- 4Walk to Jardim da Estrela park for a morning coffee and people-watching.
🔥 Why We Love It
The garden courtyard offers genuine tranquility. Rare in a Lisbon hostel.
Female-only dorms with a staff that prioritizes safety.
Staff are outstanding. Miguel's name appears in review after review.
€18/night in a peaceful setting with breakfast. Hard to beat.
📖 The Full Story
Back to Lisbon Hostel sits in Estrela, a quiet residential neighborhood south of Bairro Alto. The secured complex includes a garden where you can listen to birds and decompress. Not the typical hostel pitch, but genuinely what guests rave about.
Despite the calm setting, the hostel runs bar crawls, happy hours, and board game evenings. Female-only dorms are available, and the breakfast spread is consistently praised. The terrace offers views and a good spot for sunset drinks.
The staff get universally positive reviews. Miguel in particular gets name-checked repeatedly for going above and beyond. The common areas are well-maintained, and the kitchen is available for cooking.
Estrela is a 15-minute tram ride from Baixa, or a pleasant 25-minute walk through Santos. You're near the Basílica da Estrela and the Jardim da Estrela park.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
James
🇺🇸 United States · April 2026
“There is a very peaceful area within the secured complex. I enjoy listening to the birds. The entire staff was outstanding and super friendly.”
Khalig
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · April 2026
“Everything was perfect, clean, good location, comfortable beds. Staff was so helpful, big thanks to the amazing guy Miguel.”
Hema
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“The staff were sweet and helpful. The room was spacious, well maintained, and cleaned. The breakfast spread was delicious.”
Jackson
🇮🇪 Ireland · April 2026
“Everything was clean and organized, the staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was great.”
📍 What's Nearby
Basílica da Estrela
5 min walk
Jardim da Estrela
5 min walk
Tram 28 stop
5 min walk
LX Factory
12 min walk
Cais do Sodré
20 min walk
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM
- •Quiet hours: 11 PM to 8 AM
- •No smoking inside
- •Respect garden quiet areas
- •Clean kitchen after use
From
€18/night
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Room Types
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€18
Dorm with lockers in a quiet setting.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
€22
Female-only with extra privacy.
1 person (4 per room)
Double Private Room
€65
Private room with shared bathroom.
2 persons
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