Independente Bica, Lisboa in Lisboa

🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal

Independente Bica, Lisboa

📍 Rua de S. Paulo 93, Lisboa, 1200-429

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당신의 머물기 — Independente Bica, Lisboa

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부동산 — Independente Bica, Lisboa

Independente Bica sits in a converted 19th-century palace wedged into the steep hill above Cais do Sodré. The lobby is all exposed stone, low lighting and a heavy bar, with a terrace that gives you the best view of the Tagus without the price tag of the chi-chi hotels up the hill. It’s a hostel-style hotel: shared bathrooms in some rooms, cheap bunk beds in others, but done with real style. Suits budget-conscious travellers who want social buzz and a central drop point, not privacy or quiet.

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Lisboa 연대기

Lisbon has been a port city since the Phoenicians, but its golden age came in the Age of Discovery, when ships returned loaded with spices and gold. The 1755 earthquake levelled most of the Baixa district, and the Marquis of Pombal rebuilt it in a rigid grid, one of the first planned urban centres in Europe. Today the city wears its layers like strata — Roman walls under Moorish alleys, Manueline windows wedged into Pombaline frames. Its cultural identity is a deep mix of fado melancholy and street-art energy, shaped by a cheap cost of living that has drawn young creatives from across Europe.

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최고의 달

MayJuneSeptember

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July and August are peak. The city swells with tourists, especially around the Santo António festival (12–13 June) and the Santos Populares street parties. Hotel prices in Independente Bica roughly double from shoulder months; book four months ahead. The big drivers are sun, cheap flights and cruise-ship crowds.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April and October give you mild temps (18–22°C) and 30–40% lower rates than July. Fewer queues at Belém Tower and the trams. You can still sit outside for lunch without sweating.

날씨 & 포장

Lisbon’s microclimate means it can be 30°C at Praça do Comércio and 22°C in Alfama, with a stiff Atlantic breeze off the river. Pack a windproof jacket, even in high summer; shorts and a light jumper work better than a full summer wardrobe.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Lisboa

  • The new Metro extension to Cais do Sodré (Red Line) now runs directly from the airport — 20 minutes, €1.80, no transfer needed. Avoid the Aerobus.
  • The Bica funicular, which runs right past the hotel, is closed for maintenance until late July 2026. The 28E tram is the alternative up to Bairro Alto.
  • Lisbon’s short-term rental crackdown continues: over 15,000 Airbnb licences have been cancelled since 2023. Hotels are fuller and prices firmer; book the Independente direct for the best rate.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Independente Bica, Lisboa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request higher floors (4th or 5th) facing Rua de S. Paulo. From there you get some river glimpses over the low rooftops and the street life below without the direct noise.

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Rooms to avoid

Rooms on floors 1 or 2 at the front, especially those over the main entrance or directly above the bar. Street noise and evening chatter from the Rua de S. Paulo bars carry straight up.

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Best views

A high corner room (east side) gives a side-angle look down the Rua de S. Paulo towards the Tagus. Expect a narrow view, not a panorama, but genuine Lisboa character.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5. The lift doesn’t reach the top as smoothly, so foot traffic is lighter, and you’re above the main street clatter.

🔊 Noise notes

Rua de S. Paulo is a busy local street with trams, motorbikes, and bars spilling onto the pavement until late. The service entrance for deliveries is at the back, audible in rear rooms through early morning.

Insider tips

1. There’s no hotel parking — use the Parque Estacionamento Cais do Sodré garage a 3-minute walk east. 2. Ask for a room on the 4th floor and specify you’ll take stairs if needed — that floor is best for quiet and natural light.

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

호텔 시설 — Independente Bica, Lisboa

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 20–30 Mbps; one device login per guest

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Lift / Elevator

Small lift serves all 4 floors; staircase also available (historic building)

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers; free digital access to PressReader via hotel tablet in lobby

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00; bag drop anytime from 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €25 (subject to availability)

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Baggage Storage

Free for day of arrival before check-in and day of departure after check-out

Accessibility

No step-free entrance: one step at main door; lift interior is tight (fits a wheelchair but not a power chair); no adapted rooms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamento do Cais do Sodré at Rua da Boavista 18, about 5 min walk, €18 per 24h; no EV charging

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (up to 7 nights)

Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: igreja evangélica (289 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: Capela de Nossa Senhora de Jesus (638 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: Missionários de Espírito Santo (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
  • Church: Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Tivoli Fórum — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk

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Walking & Running

Jardim Sá da Bandeira — 342 m · ~4 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museu das Comunicações — 123 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Café Lapo — 485 m · ~6 min walk

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Kids & Family

Parque Infantil da Praça Flores — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmácia Açoreana — 183 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

Brothers Minimercado — 265 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Bica - Rua de São Paulo — 302 m · ~4 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots — they give poor rates and high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay work in most shops, restaurants and transport. Small places may prefer cash.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping not expected; round up in restaurants (5-10% for good service), a euro for luggage help, taxi drivers round to nearest euro.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

A bica (espresso) at any local pastelaria or kiosk: around €0.70-€1.00.

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Best-value lunch

A prato do dia (daily plate) at a tasca: €7-€11 including drink.

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Affordable dinner

Main course at a simple sit-down restaurant: €10-€15.

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Street food & cheap eats

Cheap eats around Time Out Market area or along Rua de São Paulo; look for pastéis de nata stands.

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Budget groceries

Pingo Doce and Minipreço are the main budget chains in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Rua do Carmo and Rua Augusta for high-street chains; Feira da Ladra flea market for second-hand.

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Cheapest way around

Single bus/tram/metro ticket €1.50; a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) loaded with 24h pass (€6.60) is best for a day. From the airport, take the metro (Aeroporto station) direct – cheapest at €1.50.

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch at tascas for prato do dia; buy a 24-hour transport pass; skip the expensive waterfront restaurants and head a few streets inland.

아는 것이 좋다 — Lisboa

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Lisboa
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

Single European emergency number 112 covers police, ambulance, and fire. For non-urgent police matters, dial 21 234 61 22. Tourist support line (24h): 800 296 296.

💡 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
2
Leitaria Académica Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Magnetic Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
The Great American Disaster Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Hard Rock Cafe american
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Pizza Hut pizza
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Notalho Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Instituto do Vinho do Porto Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

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

Your arrival at Independente Bica, Lisboa

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walkpharmacy · Farmácia Açoreana — 183 m · ~2 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

Find train tickets →
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Metro Linha Vermelha €1.50

Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Aeroporto station → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (via Alameda, then Linha Verde to Rossio)

35 min · Every 6-8 minutes · 06:30–01:00

💡 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.

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Tram 28 €1.50

Martim Moniz (base of hill near hotel) → Graca & Alfama (scenic loop back to Martim Moniz)

45 min · Every 10 minutes · 06:00–23:00

💡 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.

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Lisbon Airport Taxi €15

Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments

20 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Official taxis queue outside arrivals. Avoid touts—use the rank. Pre-booking with apps like Uber or Bolt often costs €10–€12.

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Aerobus Line 1 €4.10

Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Stop outside Terminal 1 → Browns Boutique Hotel & Apartments (closest stop: Restauradores)

25 min · Every 30 minutes · 08:00–20:00

💡 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.

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

Request higher floors (4th or 5th) facing Rua de S. Paulo. From there you get some river glimpses over the low rooftops and the street life below without the direct noise.

Which rooms should I avoid at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

Rooms on floors 1 or 2 at the front, especially those over the main entrance or directly above the bar. Street noise and evening chatter from the Rua de S. Paulo bars carry straight up.

Is Independente Bica, Lisboa noisy?

Rua de S. Paulo is a busy local street with trams, motorbikes, and bars spilling onto the pavement until late. The service entrance for deliveries is at the back, audible in rear rooms through early morning.

Which rooms have the best views at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

A high corner room (east side) gives a side-angle look down the Rua de S. Paulo towards the Tagus. Expect a narrow view, not a panorama, but genuine Lisboa character.

What are insider tips for staying at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

1. There’s no hotel parking — use the Parque Estacionamento Cais do Sodré garage a 3-minute walk east. 2. Ask for a room on the 4th floor and specify you’ll take stairs if needed — that floor is best for quiet and natural light.

What time is check-in at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

Check-in at Independente Bica, Lisboa is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Independente Bica, Lisboa have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 20–30 Mbps; one device login per guest

Is there a city or tourist tax at Independente Bica, Lisboa?

€2 per person per night (up to 7 nights)

Where can I eat cheaply near Independente Bica, Lisboa?

A prato do dia (daily plate) at a tasca: €7-€11 including drink.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Independente Bica, Lisboa?

Single bus/tram/metro ticket €1.50; a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) loaded with 24h pass (€6.60) is best for a day. From the airport, take the metro (Aeroporto station) direct – cheapest at €1.50.

When is the best time to visit Lisboa?

MayJuneSeptember

Lisboa 주요 관광지

Arco da Rua Augusta Free

💡 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).

Miradouro da Graça Free

💡 Go at sunset on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring a bottle of wine from the nearby mini-mercado.

Mercado de Campo de Ourique Free

💡 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.

Jardim Botânico de Lisboa

💡 Entry is €2. Go on a dry weekday morning when it’s nearly empty. Watch for fallen fruit on the paths.

Museu Nacional do Azulejo

💡 Free entry on Sundays until 2pm, and for all under-12s. The cloister café is lovely but pricey; bring a snack.

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