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📍 12, Avenida da República, Lisbon

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La propriété — nest house

The Nest House is a tidy, no-fuss three-star on a quiet street near Campo Pequeno. Expect clean modern rooms, a small rooftop terrace with city views, and a breakfast room that does the job. It suits practical travellers who want a good base without paying for frills – standing in the lobby you get a solid, quiet welcome, not a design statement.

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Chroniques de Lisbon

Lisbon has been a port city since Phoenician times, but its real boom came after the 1755 earthquake, when the Marquis of Pombal rebuilt the downtown in a grid of wide avenues and quake-resistant buildings. The city’s distinctive limestone-and-marble pavements, pastel-painted facades, and hilltop miradouros date from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Lisbon is a confident, multicultural capital where tiled azulejo walls meet startup offices and fado bars sit alongside tech co-working spaces.

Meilleur moment pour visiter

Guide complet de Lisbon →

Meilleurs mois

May, June, September – warm sun, low rain, and the city isn’t overrun with tourists yet.

Peak / Festival surge

July and August peak season, plus June’s Santo António festival. Hotel rates jump by 30-50%, and the city fills with cruise and beach crowds. August’s heat can hit 35°C, but the riverside breeze helps.

La saison des épaules

October and April – still pleasant at 20-23°C, far fewer tourists, and hotel prices drop by 20-30%. Good for sightseeing without queues.

Météo & Emballage

July in Lisbon is hot and dry, but evenings on the coast can be breezy. Pack a light jacket for sunset terraces, and always carry a reusable water bottle – public drinking fountains are common.

Briefing de la ville — Lisbon

  • The new metro line extension to Estrela is now open, cutting travel time from the city centre to Alcântara and Belém by 15 minutes.
  • Lisbon’s City Council has tripled the tourist tax (now €4 per night, max 7 nights) from June 2026 – budget an extra €8 for a two-night stay.
  • Rua Augusta’s pedestrian zone has been expanded, closing Praça do Comércio to traffic until 2027, so expect quieter sightseeing but longer taxi routes.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to nest house, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the rear courtyard rather than Avenida da República. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still have lift access. The courtyard side will be noticeably quieter during peak traffic hours.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing Avenida da República. Low-level rooms pick up tram rumble, bus brakes, and pedestrian chatter from the main avenue. Also skip any internal room directly above the lift shaft — you’ll hear the mechanism cycling all night.

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Best views

The best view is from a higher floor (4-5) facing Avenida da República itself — you get the wide avenue with its 20th-century buildings, trees, and occasional trams. However, this comes with a trade-off of traffic noise. The courtyard view is greener but less distinctive.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest at this 5-storey building. They sit above the lift motor noise (usually housed on the roof or in the basement) and are separated from street-level activity by enough height to soften traffic rumble, provided you’re not facing the avenue directly.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida da República is a major artery with heavy traffic, especially 7am-10am and 5pm-8pm on weekdays. Trams run along the street — they’re charming but loud, particularly on tight corners. The lift is a standard modern model, but older buildings may have audible clunking on arrival. Weekend evenings bring restaurant crowds spilling out onto the pavement below.

Insider tips

1. If arriving by car, ask reception about nearby garage parking before you arrive — Avenida da República has limited street parking and the hotel itself likely doesn’t have a car park for a 3-star in this district. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking, and confirm by phone a day before check-in — the reception team can usually block a quiet room if you ask politely but firmly.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hôtel Facilités — nest house

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 30 Mbps; password given at check-in, no login

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via lobby tablet

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €25

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception

Accessibility

Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift fits wheelchair; bathroom doorways standard width (70 cm)

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Campo Pequeno (€12 per day); no EV charging

Frais, taxes et dépôts

City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night, payable at check-in

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental card hold placed at check-in

Faith & Dietary à proximité

  • Church: Igreja de Cristo (674 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: Nova Vida (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
  • Church: Igreja Baptista Renovada (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
  • Church: Igreja Evangélica chinesa em Lisboa (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)

Style de vie et récréation

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Shopping

Galeria Comercial Campo Pequeno — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) — 997 m · ~12 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Teatro Villaret — 787 m · ~10 min walk

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Kids & Family

Parque Infantil do Jardim Gomes Amorim — 363 m · ~5 min walk

5 minutes de radios essentielles

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 98 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmácia Duque de Ávila — 34 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Kashthamandap Store — 397 m · ~5 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Campo Pequeno — 840 m · ~11 min walk

Monnaie & Monnaie

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs with a bank logo for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots — they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Contactless Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; small shops and cafes may prefer cash for under €10. Mobile pay works in many places.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 5–10% at restaurants if service was good, and €1–2 per bag for hotel porters.

Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget

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Cheap coffee

A short espresso (bica) or galão at a neighbourhood café costs about €0.80–€1.50.

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Best-value lunch

A prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca runs €7–€10 including drink.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish at a standard restaurant, like grilled fish or a bifana, is about €8–€13.

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Street food & cheap eats

Cheap eats are around Praça de Espanha or Cais do Sodré market; pastel de nata from bakeries costs €1–€1.30.

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Budget groceries

Pingo Doce, Continente, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Affordable high-street clothing can be found at shopping centres like Amoreiras or Colombo; Rua Augusta has mid-range chain stores.

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Cheapest way around

Best is a Viva Viagem card: a single bus/metro ride is €1.80, a 24-hour pass €6.80; from the airport take the metro (Aeroporto–Saldanha line) for that €1.80.

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Money-saving tips

1) Buy a Viva Viagem card for public transport — cheaper than single tickets. 2) Eat at tascas for lunch, not dinner — same food, lower price. 3) Avoid taxis from the airport; metro or bus is far cheaper.

Bon à savoir — Lisbon

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Lisbon
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Police
113
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Ambulance / Medical
112 or 808 24 24
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Fire Department
22 373 70 00

112 or 808 24 24

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Saraiva Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Magnetic Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Leitaria Académica Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Great American Disaster Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Starbucks coffee_shop
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Intimista regional
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hard Rock Cafe american
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Bar Charh Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lisbon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at nest house

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 98 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Farmácia Duque de Ávila — 34 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

S’entourer

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Metro (Red Line + Tram 28) €1.50

Oriente Station (via ANAM shuttle) to Pestana Palace → São Bento / Local neighborhoods

50 min · Every 5-10 minutes · 06:00-01:00

💡 Most economical daily transit; buy a Viva Viagem card for unlimited travel. Tram 28 is iconic and passes near the hotel area.

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Airport Transfer Taxi €15-20

Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Pestana Palace Hotel, São Bento

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use official taxi ranks at airport or pre-book through hotel to avoid unmarked taxis. Fixed rates available.

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Aerobus (Line 91) €3.60

Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Marquês de Pombal / City Center

45 min · Every 20 minutes · 06:00-23:00

💡 Budget-friendly option; get a 7-Colinas card at the airport for discounted local transit within Lisbon.

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Oriente Station Express Transfer €6.40

Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Oriente Station, then taxi/metro to Pestana Palace

35 min · Every 30 minutes · 06:00-23:00

💡 Reliable and direct airport connection; combine with metro for seamless journey to São Bento neighborhood.

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Questions fréquemment posées

What are the best rooms at nest house?

Request a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the rear courtyard rather than Avenida da República. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still have lift access. The courtyard side will be noticeably quieter during peak traffic hours.

Which rooms should I avoid at nest house?

Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing Avenida da República. Low-level rooms pick up tram rumble, bus brakes, and pedestrian chatter from the main avenue. Also skip any internal room directly above the lift shaft — you’ll hear the mechanism cycling all night.

Is nest house noisy?

Avenida da República is a major artery with heavy traffic, especially 7am-10am and 5pm-8pm on weekdays. Trams run along the street — they’re charming but loud, particularly on tight corners. The lift is a standard modern model, but older buildings may have audible clunking on arrival. Weekend evenings bring restaurant crowds spilling out onto the pavement below.

Which rooms have the best views at nest house?

The best view is from a higher floor (4-5) facing Avenida da República itself — you get the wide avenue with its 20th-century buildings, trees, and occasional trams. However, this comes with a trade-off of traffic noise. The courtyard view is greener but less distinctive.

What are insider tips for staying at nest house?

1. If arriving by car, ask reception about nearby garage parking before you arrive — Avenida da República has limited street parking and the hotel itself likely doesn’t have a car park for a 3-star in this district. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking, and confirm by phone a day before check-in — the reception team can usually block a quiet room if you ask politely but firmly.

What time is check-in at nest house?

Check-in at nest house is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does nest house have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 30 Mbps; password given at check-in, no login

Is there a city or tourist tax at nest house?

€2 per person per night, payable at check-in

Where can I eat cheaply near nest house?

A prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca runs €7–€10 including drink.

What is the cheapest way to get around from nest house?

Best is a Viva Viagem card: a single bus/metro ride is €1.80, a 24-hour pass €6.80; from the airport take the metro (Aeroporto–Saldanha line) for that €1.80.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

May, June, September – warm sun, low rain, and the city isn’t overrun with tourists yet.

Principales attractions à Lisbon

Alfama District's Miradouros Free

💡 Start at Miradouro das Portas do Sol for morning light, then walk up to Miradouro da Graça for sunset. Avoid the packed tram 28—walking is faster and free.

Alfama District Free

💡 Start at Miradouro das Portas do Sol just before sunset for golden light on the rooftops. Avoid the tram 28 route for quieter streets.

Alfama District Walk Free

💡 Start at the top (Graça) and walk downhill to avoid steep climbs. Best in early morning for fewer crowds.

Igreja de São Roque Free

💡 Skip the paid museum upstairs unless you're keen on religious art. The church itself is free and the main attraction.

Alfama District Walk Free

💡 Start at the cathedral and walk uphill towards the castle. The best views are free. Avoid trams 12 and 28 at peak times; locals hate the crowds.

Miradouro de Santa Catarina Free

💡 Get a super bock from the bar across the street—it's half the price of the kiosk. Bring a blanket as the pavement gets cold by night.

Parque Eduardo VII Free

💡 The greenhouse has a small tropical garden and café — cheap coffee and a quiet spot. The park is breezy, so bring a jacket even in summer.

Jardim Botânico de Lisboa Free

💡 Free entry weekends. Bring a book for the bench under the giant rubber tree at the far end. Closed for lunch (1pm-2pm).

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