Typical Lisbon Guest House

The owners of the Typical Lisbon Guest House have maintained the 1930s building's architectural details and complemented them with retro decor and vintage furniture finds. On the outside, the beige building's doorway and balconies are accented with swirly green ironwork. The stairs up to the main entrance are lined with leafy plants in clay pots, while the surrounding walls feature flowery details molded out of plaster. The reception room is relatively small, but like the rest of the property it's charming, with a vintage wood check-in desk and sofa on a stained hardwood floor. A terrace, one of the areas where breakfast is served, has iron cafe chairs, marble tables, and a view of the nearby buildings. The breakfast room features of a mix of vintage Sheraton and Hepplewhite-style wood chairs. Guests, usually tourist couples and families, can use the bright and attractive communal kitchen, which has a black-and-white tile floor and early 20th century-style wood cabinets.

Centrally located in Lisbon's Campo Pequeno neighborhood, the property is well-situated for guests who would prefer a somewhat quieter setting. Getting to downtown or the historic attractions takes about 20 minutes by car or public transportation. Within a five-minute walk of the hotel are several restaurants and cafes as well as the Campo Pequeno metro stop and historic bullring and bullfighting museum. For tourists who want to ride through some of Lisbon's most historic neighborhoods, Tram 28 offers a quaint and low-cost adventure. The initial stop is 12 minutes away by car or 20 by public transportation. St. George's Castle, which dates back to the Roman era and has had several different occupiers, is about 15 minutes away by car or 35 to 40 minutes by public transportation. Travelers arriving at the Lisbon International Airport should expect the ride to the hotel to be about 10 minutes by car or 20 by public transportation. 

The owners of the Typical Lisbon Guest House fill the 1930's-era rooms with stylish, flea market finds. The effect is fresh and modern, as older pieces are used in fun and innovative ways, such as old doors upholstered in a decorative print and attached to the wall for a headboard. The high ceilings, accent walls, and stained hardwood floors make these rooms look even more worthy of a magazine layout. Some rooms have small wrought-iron balconies. Two rooms overlook the Avenue of the Republic, while others gaze upon surrounding buildings. 

Size ranges from Standard (83 to 118 square feet) to Family (325 square feet). Smaller rooms have desks, armoires, and nightstands, while the larger rooms add tables and chairs for lounging. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi and bottled water. Bathrooms are shared, which may be a big down point for some tourists. The communal bathroom is very clean, however. It has three separate sinks, vintage mirrors, and a shower stall big enough for two with two rainfall showerheads and handheld wands. 

While there's no on-site restaurant at the Typical Lisbon Guest House, breakfast is included and well received. The continental choices include fresh-baked croissants, cereals, fruit juice, and more. Breakfast can be taken in the breakfast room or on the terrace. The communal kitchen has most of the equipment a cook will need, including an espresso-maker, microwave, stove, oven, vintage kitchen table, and utensils. There's no business center, but a computer is set up in the common area for guests to get online. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Parking is available in a downstairs garage for a fee. Those with mobility issues will appreciate that this building does have an elevator.