Opened in 2017, the upper-middle-range Life Hotel is the latest incarnation of the 19th-century building that once held the offices and staff living quarters for "Life" magazine. The hotel's design reveals careful attention paid to the building's past, from the parquet marble floors in the lobby to the wrought-iron-framed beds (with luxe mattresses) in its 98 rooms. Room details like copper grating, restored wall moldings, and glass doorknobs are met with generous modern amenities, such as 60-inch flat-screen TVs, Google Chromecasts, and dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots. Life Hotel's boutique atmosphere makes it a welcome alternative to the many characterless hotel options in this part of Midtown. However, those looking for a similarly priced boutique hotel with more features could try the trendy Arlo NoMad, which has a rooftop bar and several co-working spaces.
Opened in 2017, the upper-middle-range Life Hotel is the latest incarnation of the 19th-century building that once held the offices and staff living quarters for "Life" magazine. The hotel's design reveals careful attention paid to the building's past, from the parquet marble floors in the lobby to the wrought-iron-framed beds (with luxe mattresses) in its 98 rooms. Room details like copper grating, restored wall moldings, and glass doorknobs are met with generous modern amenities, such as 60-inch flat-screen TVs, Google Chromecasts, and dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots. Life Hotel's boutique atmosphere makes it a welcome alternative to the many characterless hotel options in this part of Midtown. However, those looking for a similarly priced boutique hotel with more features could try the trendy Arlo NoMad, which has a rooftop bar and several co-working spaces.
Travellers House is a two-pearl hostel in central Lisbon, a three-minute walk from the Baixa-Chiado Metro station and a five-minute walk from Praca do Comercio. Budget-minded travelers are drawn to its affordable rates, free hot-and-cold breakfast, communal kitchen, nightly social events, and hotel-guided activities. The 20 rooms are basic, but pleasant, and some share a bathroom. Dorms, private rooms, and studio apartments are available, and while all come with free Wi-Fi, heating, and air-conditioning, most lack TVs. For those who'd rather bed down in the wild Bairro Alto neighborhood, consider the funkier Independente Hostel & Suites, which has vintage, boho style and great city views, though may be more expensive.
Travellers House is a two-pearl hostel in central Lisbon, a three-minute walk from the Baixa-Chiado Metro station and a five-minute walk from Praca do Comercio. Budget-minded travelers are drawn to its affordable rates, free hot-and-cold breakfast, communal kitchen, nightly social events, and hotel-guided activities. The 20 rooms are basic, but pleasant, and some share a bathroom. Dorms, private rooms, and studio apartments are available, and while all come with free Wi-Fi, heating, and air-conditioning, most lack TVs. For those who'd rather bed down in the wild Bairro Alto neighborhood, consider the funkier Independente Hostel & Suites, which has vintage, boho style and great city views, though may be more expensive.