🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal
My Story Hotel Tejo
📍 13, Poço do Borratem, Lisboa, 1100-240
Photo: official website
Dein Aufenthalt — My Story Hotel Tejo
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Das Eigentum — My Story Hotel Tejo
This is a smart, no-nonsense three-star in the middle of Lisbon’s Baixa district. The lobby is clean and modern with tile accents and a small bar, not flashy but comfortable. It suits travellers who want a central location — a short walk to Rossio station and the river — without paying for frills. You get a decent, quiet room, free tea and coffee, and staff who point you to good local spots rather than tourist traps.
Chroniken von Lisboa
Lisbon was founded around 1256 BC by the Phoenicians, then ruled by Romans, Visigoths, and Moors before being taken by King Afonso I in 1147. The 1755 earthquake and tsunami destroyed most of the city, which was rebuilt in the orderly, grid-like Baixa style you see today. By the 19th century, it was a major European port, and since the 1990s, it’s become a cultural hub for Fado music, food and design. Today, it mixes old-world trams and pastel buildings with a young, tech-startup energy.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lisboa-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June, September: warm (22-27°C), long sunlight, and fewer crowds than July/August. The city’s pavement cafes and riverfront are at their best.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season. High heat (often 30°C+), full hotels, and crowded trams. Prices at My Story Hotel Tejo can double. Events drive it: Santo António festival on June 13 and the massive Festa dos Santos Populares in late June, plus summer cruise passengers.
Budget Schulter Saison
April, October: mild (16-22°C), hotel discounts of 20-30%, and lower tourist numbers. You can still enjoy outdoor markets and viewpoints without queues.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lisbon in July is dry and sunny but can have a sudden cool breeze from the Tagus river in the evening. Pack light layers: a linen shirt and a light jacket or cardigan for after sunset.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lisboa
- Lisbon’s Metro expansion line (red line, to Campo Grande) is still under construction; check for station closures that affect your route from the airport.
- The new Lisbon City Council tourist tax (€2 per person per night) applies to all hotel stays, including at My Story Hotel Tejo, payable on check-in.
- Trams 12 and 28 are undergoing maintenance in July 2026 — check alternative bus routes if you plan to ride the classic trams.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to My Story Hotel Tejo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the courtyard at the rear of the building. These upper floors avoid street-level noise from Poço do Borratem, which is a narrow, cobbled street in Lisbon's historic centre—liable for foot traffic, delivery vans, and late-night revellers. The courtyard-facing side is significantly quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street (Poço do Borratem). Ground-floor rooms are exposed to direct street noise from passers-by and early morning rubbish collection. Also avoid any room directly adjacent to or above the reception/bar area, as 3-star hotels in central Lisbon often keep the bar open late.
Best views
Ask for a street-facing room on floor 4 or 5 for a view over the old rooftops of Alfama/Mouraria. The street is narrow, so you'll see tiled façades and laundry lines rather than panoramic views, but it's a genuine Lisbon scene. Rear-facing rooms look into a lightwell or neighbouring buildings with no view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, and the top floor (likely 5) are quietest, provided they face rearwards. The building appears to be a typical converted 5-6 storey Lisbon townhouse. Upper floors reduce street rumble and footfall noise in the hallway.
🔊 Noise notes
Poço do Borratem is a secondary street but still active with foot traffic, scooters, and bins emptied early (around 6-7am). The nearby Mouraria area has fado houses and tascas that stay open until midnight. Occasional singing or shouting in the street is possible. The lift is likely the original cage-style in a 3-star budget hotel, so clanking sounds travel through the core.
Insider tips
1) Parking is extremely limited in the area. Do not drive to the hotel—park at the Parkade das Olarias (5 min walk) or skip the car entirely in Lisbon. 2) Ask for a room key with a 24- or 48-hour public transport card included—many central Lisbon 3-star hotels offer this, saving €6-10 per day. 3) Request a kettle for the room at check-in; these aren't standard in 3-star Portuguese hotels but most will bring one if asked in advance.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — My Story Hotel Tejo
Free, unlimited, no login required, average speed 30 Mbps down
Single lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; free access to PressReader via hotel tablet in lobby on request
Check-in from 15:00 (early check-in subject to availability, no charge if room ready; bag drop from 08:00). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at half a night's rate (around €40) until 18:00, full night after 18:00
Free at reception, available before check-in and after check-out, 24h
No step-free access: one small step at entrance; lift narrow (70 cm doorway) and no adapted rooms; wheelchair access limited
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Parque de Estacionamento do Rossio' at Rua do Amparo 22, 24h, €25 per day. No EV charging on-site
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a €50 incidental hold per stay on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi (267 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Orthodox Church (537 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: igreja evangélica (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus de Lisboa (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Tivoli Fórum — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Museu Arqueológico do Carmo — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Lisboa em Fado — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Parque Infantil e de Lazer do Recolhimento — 706 m · ~9 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Farmácia Barral — 28 m · ~1 min walk
My Auchan — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Lisboa - Rossio — 575 m · ~7 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for cash; avoid currency exchange bureaux in tourist zones and the airport, which give poor rates.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay; carry some cash for small purchases or market stalls.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants, skip tips for taxis or hotel staff.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso (bica) at a local pastelaria; about €0.80-1.00.
A prato do dia (daily plate) at a tasca or cheap restaurant; around €8-10.
A main course at a budget-friendly restaurant; roughly €10-12.
Travessa de São Antão (nearby) has cheap kebab and pizza joints; the Time Out Market is pricier.
Pingo Doce and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets in this area.
Rua Augusta and the Baixa shopping streets have chains like Zara, Mango, and H&M; Feira da Ladra flea market for secondhand.
A single Viva Viagem card (€0.50) + 24h pass (€6.45) covers bus, metro, and trams; from the airport take the metro for €1.65.
Eat lunch at a tasca for a cheaper set meal; buy groceries at Pingo Doce for picnic supplies; walk rather than take trams as they're often packed.
Gut zu wissen — Lisboa
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Emergency Contacts
LisboaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lisboa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at My Story Hotel Tejo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Barral — 28 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Aeroporto station → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (via Alameda, then Linha Verde to Rossio)
💡 Buy a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) at the station machine. Top up with a single journey. Change at Alameda to the green line—Rossio station is a 7-min walk to the hotel.
Martim Moniz (base of hill near hotel) → Graca & Alfama (scenic loop back to Martim Moniz)
💡 Not for airport transfers, but handy from the hotel. The hotel is 6 mins from Martim Moniz tram stop. Go early morning (before 9am) to skip queues. Buy your single ticket or use the Viva Viagem card.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments
💡 Official taxis queue outside arrivals. Avoid touts—use the rank. Pre-booking with apps like Uber or Bolt often costs €10–€12.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Stop outside Terminal 1 → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (closest stop: Restauradores)
💡 Aerobus stops right at Restauradores. From there, the hotel is a 5-min walk down Rua das Portas de Santo Antão. Avoid this for late arrivals.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at My Story Hotel Tejo?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the courtyard at the rear of the building. These upper floors avoid street-level noise from Poço do Borratem, which is a narrow, cobbled street in Lisbon's historic centre—liable for foot traffic, delivery vans, and late-night revellers. The courtyard-facing side is significantly quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at My Story Hotel Tejo?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street (Poço do Borratem). Ground-floor rooms are exposed to direct street noise from passers-by and early morning rubbish collection. Also avoid any room directly adjacent to or above the reception/bar area, as 3-star hotels in central Lisbon often keep the bar open late.
Is My Story Hotel Tejo noisy?
Poço do Borratem is a secondary street but still active with foot traffic, scooters, and bins emptied early (around 6-7am). The nearby Mouraria area has fado houses and tascas that stay open until midnight. Occasional singing or shouting in the street is possible. The lift is likely the original cage-style in a 3-star budget hotel, so clanking sounds travel through the core.
Which rooms have the best views at My Story Hotel Tejo?
Ask for a street-facing room on floor 4 or 5 for a view over the old rooftops of Alfama/Mouraria. The street is narrow, so you'll see tiled façades and laundry lines rather than panoramic views, but it's a genuine Lisbon scene. Rear-facing rooms look into a lightwell or neighbouring buildings with no view.
What are insider tips for staying at My Story Hotel Tejo?
1) Parking is extremely limited in the area. Do not drive to the hotel—park at the Parkade das Olarias (5 min walk) or skip the car entirely in Lisbon. 2) Ask for a room key with a 24- or 48-hour public transport card included—many central Lisbon 3-star hotels offer this, saving €6-10 per day. 3) Request a kettle for the room at check-in; these aren't standard in 3-star Portuguese hotels but most will bring one if asked in advance.
What time is check-in at My Story Hotel Tejo?
Check-in at My Story Hotel Tejo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does My Story Hotel Tejo have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login required, average speed 30 Mbps down
Is there a city or tourist tax at My Story Hotel Tejo?
€2 per person per night (up to 7 nights), payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near My Story Hotel Tejo?
A prato do dia (daily plate) at a tasca or cheap restaurant; around €8-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from My Story Hotel Tejo?
A single Viva Viagem card (€0.50) + 24h pass (€6.45) covers bus, metro, and trams; from the airport take the metro for €1.65.
When is the best time to visit Lisboa?
May, June, September: warm (22-27°C), long sunlight, and fewer crowds than July/August. The city’s pavement cafes and riverfront are at their best.
Top-Attraktionen in Lisboa
💡 The climb is free if you’re quick, but the official access fee is €3. Instead, go to the nearby rooftop of the Santa Justa Lift for a similar view at no cost (just queue).
💡 Go at sunset on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring a bottle of wine from the nearby mini-mercado.
💡 Best for a cheap lunch: pick up a pastel de nata (€1.30) and a coffee from the corner bakery. Avoid the seafood counters if you’re on a tight budget.
💡 Entry is €2. Go on a dry weekday morning when it’s nearly empty. Watch for fallen fruit on the paths.
💡 Free entry on Sundays until 2pm, and for all under-12s. The cloister café is lovely but pricey; bring a snack.