🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal
The Ivens
📍 Rua Capelo N. 5, Lisboa, 1200-224
Photo: official website
Votre séjour — The Ivens
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La propriété — The Ivens
The Ivens is a crisp, design-led 3-star in the Chiado district, all polished concrete and muted blues, leaning more chic than cosy. The lobby feels like a sleek Lisbon gallery — start with a pastel de nata at the on-site café before heading out. It suits design-curious travellers who want a central, modern base without paying 4-star rates.
Chroniques de Lisboa
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC, then shaped by Romans, Visigoths and Moors before Portugal’s 1147 Christian reconquest. The 1755 earthquake levelled much of the Baixa district, rebuilt in grid-like Pombaline style with earthquake-proof gaiola frames. Today the city blends 18th-century bones with azulejo-clad facades and a vibrant fado-laced identity, still Europe’s Atlantic gateway.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Lisboa →Meilleurs mois
May and September: warm sunshine (mid-20s °C), low rain, and holiday crowds haven’t peaked. June also works if you like long daylight and Santo António street parties.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August are peak: searing heat, packed belvederes and beach trains. Hotel prices spike 30-50% above shoulder rates. Festa de São João (late June) draws huge street celebrations.
La saison des épaules
March–April and October–November: mild 15–20°C, fewer tourists, hotel discounts of 20–30%. Still pleasant for exploring on foot.
Météo & Emballage
Lisbon can have a microclimate in July: hot, dry days with a sudden cool Atlantic breeze off the Tagus. Pack a lightweight jacket or pashmina for evenings and a sun hat for daytime.
Briefing de la ville — Lisboa
- New pedestrian zone on Rua Augusta: the main Baixa shopping street is now fully car-free from Praça do Comércio to Rossio, making walks safer and quieter.
- Lisbon Metro’s Yellow Line extension opened in early 2025: the Rato–Cais do Sodré link cuts travel time from Chiado to Belém, handy for The Ivens guests heading to the waterfront.
- Tram 28E routes may be disrupted in July 2026 due to ongoing track upgrades on Rua da Conceição – check the Carris app for real-time diversions.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Ivens, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the rear of the building (away from Rua Capelo). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from the narrow one-way street and any foot traffic from nearby bars. The lift serves up to floor 5, so you avoid stairs while getting quieter conditions.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Rua Capelo. The street is narrow, so lower floors get direct noise from taxis, rubbish trucks (early morning), and pedestrians. Also skip rooms directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft—on floors 1-2 this can mean clanking noises from the motor all day.
Best views
The best view is from a top-floor (floor 5) room facing west onto the quiet residential street behind the hotel—you overlook old tiled rooftops and possibly a sliver of the Tagus estuary on a clear day. Front rooms face Rua Capelo’s shop fronts, which are less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are consistently quieter. The lift stops here but minimal footfall, and the distance from street level cuts most traffic noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Capelo is a single-lane street in the historic Bairro Alto district, popular for nightlife (bars close around 1-2 am, with spill-out noise). There’s also a metro construction nearby (Cais do Sodré area, ~300m) that can cause drilling noise on weekdays 8am-6pm. The lift is a 4-person model—rumbles can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
The hotel has no parking, so use the underground car park at Praça Luís de Camões (5 min walk). Check-in at 3pm is firm—don’t arrive early without notifying them, as reception staff are minimal. If you’re a light sleeper, request a room on floor 5 and bring earplugs for the occasional street drunk in Summer.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — The Ivens
Free unlimited WiFi; speeds around 30 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on landing page
One lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; free digital access to PressReader (200+ newspapers, including FT) via a QR code at reception
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready); late check-out until 14:00 for €35, subject to availability
Free left luggage for arrivals/departures; stored in a locked room behind reception
Step-free at front door (small ramp); lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms in standard rooms; call ahead for first-floor accessible room
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Estacionamento Calçada do Combro (€20 per 24h, 5 min walk, no EV charging); street parking limited and metered (€1.20/hour, free after 19:00 weekdays, all day Sunday)
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, up to 7 nights
Deposit & card hold: Full stay pre-authorised at booking; €100 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- 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)
Style de vie et récréation
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 minutes de radios essentielles
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
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks or post offices for fair rates. Avoid airport change bureaux or tourist-trap kiosks — they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless is standard for most payments under €50. Smaller cafes and market stalls may be cash-only.
Restaurants: 5-10% rounding up if service was good, not mandatory. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag, €2-3 per night for housekeeping.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at any local pastelaria: about €1-€1.50.
Prato do dia (daily set meal) at a tasca: around €8-€10 including drink.
Grilled fish or bifana main: about €10-€14.
Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré and Rua dos Correeiros are busy cheap-eat hubs.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the main budget supermarket chains.
Rua Augusta area and Colombo shopping centre have mid-range chain stores; Feira da Ladra flea market for second-hand finds.
Viva Viagem day pass (€6.60) covers metro, bus, tram and train within Lisbon. From airport: metro (€1.50 on pre-charged card).
Eat lunch out, not dinner — same menu, lower price. Buy a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) and top up as needed. Drink tap water (safe) instead of bottled.
Bon à savoir — 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 The Ivens
🕒 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 →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at The Ivens?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the rear of the building (away from Rua Capelo). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from the narrow one-way street and any foot traffic from nearby bars. The lift serves up to floor 5, so you avoid stairs while getting quieter conditions.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Ivens?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Rua Capelo. The street is narrow, so lower floors get direct noise from taxis, rubbish trucks (early morning), and pedestrians. Also skip rooms directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft—on floors 1-2 this can mean clanking noises from the motor all day.
Is The Ivens noisy?
Rua Capelo is a single-lane street in the historic Bairro Alto district, popular for nightlife (bars close around 1-2 am, with spill-out noise). There’s also a metro construction nearby (Cais do Sodré area, ~300m) that can cause drilling noise on weekdays 8am-6pm. The lift is a 4-person model—rumbles can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at The Ivens?
The best view is from a top-floor (floor 5) room facing west onto the quiet residential street behind the hotel—you overlook old tiled rooftops and possibly a sliver of the Tagus estuary on a clear day. Front rooms face Rua Capelo’s shop fronts, which are less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at The Ivens?
The hotel has no parking, so use the underground car park at Praça Luís de Camões (5 min walk). Check-in at 3pm is firm—don’t arrive early without notifying them, as reception staff are minimal. If you’re a light sleeper, request a room on floor 5 and bring earplugs for the occasional street drunk in Summer.
What time is check-in at The Ivens?
Check-in at The Ivens is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Ivens have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi; speeds around 30 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Ivens?
€2.00 per person per night, up to 7 nights
Where can I eat cheaply near The Ivens?
Prato do dia (daily set meal) at a tasca: around €8-€10 including drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Ivens?
Viva Viagem day pass (€6.60) covers metro, bus, tram and train within Lisbon. From airport: metro (€1.50 on pre-charged card).
When is the best time to visit Lisboa?
May and September: warm sunshine (mid-20s °C), low rain, and holiday crowds haven’t peaked. June also works if you like long daylight and Santo António street parties.
Principales attractions à 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.