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Lisbon Surf Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Carcavelos. Boasting a sun terrace and a private beach area, this property is situated near attractions such as Carcavelos Beach, Parede Beach and Praia do Moinho. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, an ATM and organising tours for guests.

Everything. Most importantly the great team of staff members and volunteers who provide support whenever you need it. While the volunteers are mainly great for the vibe inside the hostel and among guests, the founding team provides extraordinary support in regards to surf spots (how to approach them, when to go there, what to be careful with, etc.), traveling Lisbon and the area around. I have even seen some of them giving language support to a language student who was studying. You can book theoretical and practical surf classes with local legends from Carcavelos. This place is as close to perfection as it gets. Seriously, if you want to stay in the Lisbon area and explore not only downtown Lisbon but the area around as well, go here. The place is located in the perfect spot, close to public transport, with easy highway access, the beach not even 5 minutes away... Everything was clean and well-maintained, it is obvious that some passionate people put all their heart into this project. Here you will not feel like in one of these hostel factories that have popped up all over the globe, where young guests get put into a cheap location for cheap money. However, it is the contrary. Some young and nice locals fulfil their own dream to run a hostel - and they live that dream to the fullest. Have never been welcomed to a surfspot with such warmth and care. Thank you for everything, we will meet again soon!

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9.4
Superb
69 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Located in Carcavelos and with Carcavelos Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Villa do Sol provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Quinta da Regaleira is 17 km away and Jeronimos Monastery is 17 km from the hostel.

It was amazing.... everything was clean and well maintained ... would definitely suggest 🤍❤️

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7.5
Good
202 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Help Yourself Hostels - Carcavelos Coast is situated in Carcavelos. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view.

This property checks all boxes of needs & wants. I booked for 2 weeks. Each was of different floor level & number of beds. Everything is within walking distance. Grocery store, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, train, bus, beach. The property consists of 4 floors. Amenities for storing & preparing food, coffee, juice, smoothies are available. The pool is maintained very nicely. The property is maintained very nicely. Juliana & others work hard to clean. If the reviews state property is not cleaned, it’s not because of the staff, but many of the hostel guests do not pickup after themselves. I saw Juliana & others clean very well. I saw Juliana works very hard to make sure everything is tidy, neat, organized & sanitized. The staff energy is exceptional & Juliana stands out. Juliana & the other members work to make you feel comfortable. I absolutely can not say enough good things about this hostel. I truly did not want to leave because I felt so comfortable. I know many other guests felt the same way. If I can. I will definitely return. Applause 👏 to Juliana & Mario & others. Also, I loved the style off the hostel building. The patio (s) are excellent.

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5.8
Review score
696 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Ideally located within a 2-minute walk from Carcavelos Beach, the Carcavelos Surf Hostel & Surf Camp offers comfortable accommodation. This 3rd-floor hostel has a surfing school and offers free WiFi access throughout the property.

amenities, service and location

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7.1
Good
495 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Set in Carcavelos and with Parede Beach reachable within 2 km, Carcavelos Summer Beach offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.2 km from Carcavelos Beach, 2.5 km from Avencas Beach and 16 km from Quinta da Regaleira. Jeronimos Monastery is 17 km from the hostel and Sintra National Palace is 17 km away.

Give the fact 🤓, let's analysis it, the manager (Luca) Brazilian guy is very nice guy, respectful and kind in the frame of professionalism, hostel by the way one of the best I had untill now , organise , comfortable and very friendly people . ❤️

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6.7
Review score
15 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Hostel Surf & Sea is set in Parede, 400 metres from Parede Beach. The property is around 700 metres from Avencas Beach, 1.1 km from Bafureira Beach and 18 km from Quinta da Regaleira. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Help Yourself Hostels - Parede is set in Parede, 700 metres from Parede Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms.

Very near the train station. Since the trains in portugal are very good, this meant I had easy access to a large space.

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6.9
Review score
610 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Located by Oeiras Marina, HI Hostel Oeiras - Pousada de Juventude offers a restaurant on site. It includes a large terrace with sea views and free WiFi.

Oeiras Train Station is 3 km from the HI Hostel Oeiras - Pousada de Juventude. Lisbon International Airport is 25 km away.

The beach, the location, the breakfast

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6.8
Review score
1,571 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Beach House São Pedro in São Pedro do Estoril provides adults-only accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Located around 1 km from Bafureira Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from Azarujinha Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Sao Pedro do Estoril Beach.

Very cheap place. And pour looking, but for saving money for one night is ok:)) Private room. The street is nice. Free parking!

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6
Review score
240 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Set in Estoril, 400 metres from Poca Beach, Impact Beach House offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 500 metres from Azarujinha Beach, less than 1 km from Tamariz Beach and 15 km from Quinta da Regaleira. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the hostel.

The property is amazing, the building is beautiful filled with marble, colorful tiles and amazing views of the sea. Really enjoyed the place, the staff is superb, really gentle and welcoming

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7.5
Good
111 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £67.46
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 696 reviews
    O cliente segue a ficar no hostel, está simplesmente a adorar
    Zwina
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 758 reviews
    The guesthouse staff were very friendly, the room was perfect for our purposes with a bunk bed for the kids. The breakfast was very nice and the garden was beautiful. It was a shame the weather wasn't better so we could use the pool.
    Amy
    Family with young children
  • 6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 15 reviews
    Give the fact 🤓, let's analysis it, the manager (Luca) Brazilian guy is very nice guy, respectful and kind in the frame of professionalism, hostel by the way one of the best I had untill now , organise , comfortable and very friendly people . ❤️
    Khodabandeh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £67.46
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 696 reviews
    Little upset as I paid to be at hostel in carcavelos with private bathroom and balcony and got put in parede hostel that was different as I requested with nothing that I paid and requested with my booking with insuit bathroom that I did not have balcony and all the rest just was a small bathroom with charging bathroom in a building in parede
    Michael
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    Loved everything about Lisbon Surf Hostel. Staff and volunteers were super friendly and the property was kept very clean. It's close to the beach and train station, making it easy to check out the waves of the region. It also had board racks and a place to rinse and dry wetsuits. Probably the best kitchen setup I've seen in a hostel too. I extended my stay many times and will definitely be back soon!
    Jonathan
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    Superb Hostel in a superb location! Really enjoyed my stay . Everyone from the hosts to the staff were fantastic and really try their best to make sure you feel at home.
    Elvin
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    Really nice staff and beautiful hostel!
    Sander
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    The breakfast was great, we liked that we had different options. And the options were Well-varied and tasty. The whole vibe was great, and it felt like Home. We liked that the hostel felt like an open community, and that everyone was there to meet new people and have a good time. We even became so close with other residents that we met with them several times after. When we visited, the hostel was very new, so it felt like we were part of making it as homey as possible. Every small problem we had was taken into consideration.
    Ejby
    Young couple
  • 6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 141 reviews
    The accommodation is good for a backpacker Hotel low budget type of traveller, but not worth the price.. Kitchen facilities and a washing machine is very useful.
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    nadia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £67.46
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 696 reviews
    This place shouldn’t be on booking.com will ruin your reputation. This place is a scam not for families for sure. There are bunk beds everywhere is like homeless hostel. I shouldn’t pay for this!! The Cooker was broken the microwave was broken. There is mould in the rooms and bathrooms l. The pictures don’t match at all with this place.
    Maria ines
    Family with young children