🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal
Amazónia Lisboa Hotel
📍 12, Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes, Lisboa, 1250-106
Your stay — Amazónia Lisboa Hotel
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The Property — Amazónia Lisboa Hotel
Amazónia Lisboa Hotel is a functional 3-star base on a busy avenue near Campo Pequeno. The lobby is compact, with polished stone floors and a small seating area, and the vibe is efficient rather than characterful — think business hotel with a warmish front desk. Rooms are clean, a bit dated, and soundproofed only moderately from the street. It suits frugal travellers who need a reliable, centrally located crash pad and plan to spend most of their time out exploring.
Chronicles of Lisboa
Lisbon was founded as a Phoenician trading post around 1200 BC, later becoming Olisipo under the Romans. Its golden age arrived in the Age of Discovery, when ships departed from Belém to map the world, funding the ornate Manueline architecture like Jerónimos Monastery. The 1755 earthquake levelled the city centre, which was rebuilt as the rational, grid-like Baixa Pombalina — a rare example of 18th-century urban planning. Today Lisbon balances its fado-singing, tile-covered past with a tech-startup energy and a multicultural food scene, drawing visitors who want history without the formality of Paris or Rome.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lisboa guide →Best months
May and September: warm days (22–26°C), lower rainfall, and tourist numbers manageable before and after the July–August crush. Late June for the Santos Populares street parties if you want local colour without full peak pricing.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays pull crowds into every miradouro and tram. Hotel rates can double; the Amazónia might hit €150/night. Events: the NOS Alive music festival (early July) and the Feast of Santo António (mid-June) keep the city buzzing.
Budget shoulder season
October and March: pleasant 18–20°C days, thinner crowds, rates often 30–40% lower. You’ll see fewer queues for the Elevador de Santa Justa and tram 28.
Weather & packing
Lisbon summers are hot and dry but the Tagus breeze can drop temps by 5°C in minutes, and July sometimes gets a freak day of rain. Pack layers: a light jacket or cardigan for evenings, and always a sun hat and reusable water bottle.
Live City Briefing — Lisboa
- The new Purple metro line (Linha Violeta) opens in 2026, connecting Cais do Sodré to the airport via a single transfer at Alameda — reduces journey time from 45 to 25 minutes.
- O Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market) recently expanded its west wing with 10 new casual food stalls, including a dedicated petiscos (Portuguese tapas) section.
- Lisbon’s municipal waste strike was resolved in late April, but expect sporadic bin collections and some street mess in the Baixa and Alfama through June — check local updates before booking outdoor dining.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amazónia Lisboa Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level hustle but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side cuts traffic noise from Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor or those overlooking the street — the travessa is a narrow side street but can still carry delivery trucks and late-night foot traffic. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; it’s an older building and the lift hums.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on floors 4-5 give a partial view over the low-rise buildings towards the Baixa district — you might see a sliver of the castle on a clear day. Courtyard rooms have no view but are quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are your best bet. Higher than most street noise, and the lift stops less frequently there. The top floor (likely 5th) has fewer neighbours above.
🔊 Noise notes
Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes is a one-way lane but connects to Rua das Janelas Verdes, a main road, so early-morning rubbish collection and moped traffic are possible. The hotel’s entrance is directly on the pavement — no setback. Expect echoing in the stairwell.
Insider tips
1) If you’re driving, skip the hotel’s limited garage — park at the nearby Praça da Figueira car park (5 mins walk) for €12/day. 2) Request room 405 or 505 specifically: they’re end-of-corridor rooms on the quiet side, with an extra window for cross-breeze.
- 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 Facilities — Amazónia Lisboa Hotel
Free Wi-Fi with download speed ~30 Mbps; no login fields, password provided at check-in
Two lifts serving all five floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader; no printed newspapers
Check-in from 15:00–00:00; early bag-drop at reception from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30
Free luggage storage in locked room adjacent to lobby
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; no lift to mezzanine meeting rooms (2 steps)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parque Estacionamento Praça da Alegria (€18 per night); no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 per night incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja de Santa Marta (333 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Cristo (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangélica chinesa em Lisboa (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerias Marquês de Pombal — 675 m · ~8 min walk
Museu Medeiros e Almeida — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro do Bairro Alto — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Infantil do Jardim Braamcamp Freire — 688 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Farmácia Morais Sarmento — 59 m · ~1 min walk
My Auchan — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Lavra - Largo da Anunciada — 685 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the neighbourhood for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots – they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places, but carry some cash for small kiosks and markets.
Not mandatory, but 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave a couple of euros; hotel staff don't expect tips but a euro or two for porters is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local café is typically around €0.70–€1.00.
A prato do dia (daily set meal) at a tasca costs about €8–€11 including a drink.
A main course at a modest restaurant runs around €10–€15.
Pasteis de nata from pastelarias (€1.20–€1.50 each) are the classic cheap eat; market halls like the Mercado de Campo de Ourique have affordable food stalls.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the main budget supermarket chains in the area.
Rua Augusta and the Baixa area have high-street chains (Zara, H&M) at standard prices; for budget shopping, try the Colombo or Vasco da Gama shopping centres.
A 24-hour Viva Viagem card costs €6.60 and covers all metro, bus, and tram in the city; from the airport, take the metro (Aeroporto station) for €1.50 (single fare).
Eat the prato do dia for lunch rather than dinner – it's the same food for less; buy a Viva Viagem card for transport instead of single tickets; avoid taxis, the metro is far cheaper and reliable.
Good to know — Lisboa
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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 Amazónia Lisboa Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 428 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Morais Sarmento — 59 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level hustle but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side cuts traffic noise from Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor or those overlooking the street — the travessa is a narrow side street but can still carry delivery trucks and late-night foot traffic. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; it’s an older building and the lift hums.
Is Amazónia Lisboa Hotel noisy?
Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes is a one-way lane but connects to Rua das Janelas Verdes, a main road, so early-morning rubbish collection and moped traffic are possible. The hotel’s entrance is directly on the pavement — no setback. Expect echoing in the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
Street-facing rooms on floors 4-5 give a partial view over the low-rise buildings towards the Baixa district — you might see a sliver of the castle on a clear day. Courtyard rooms have no view but are quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
1) If you’re driving, skip the hotel’s limited garage — park at the nearby Praça da Figueira car park (5 mins walk) for €12/day. 2) Request room 405 or 505 specifically: they’re end-of-corridor rooms on the quiet side, with an extra window for cross-breeze.
What time is check-in at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
Check-in at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amazónia Lisboa Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi with download speed ~30 Mbps; no login fields, password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
€2 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
A prato do dia (daily set meal) at a tasca costs about €8–€11 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amazónia Lisboa Hotel?
A 24-hour Viva Viagem card costs €6.60 and covers all metro, bus, and tram in the city; from the airport, take the metro (Aeroporto station) for €1.50 (single fare).
When is the best time to visit Lisboa?
May and September: warm days (22–26°C), lower rainfall, and tourist numbers manageable before and after the July–August crush. Late June for the Santos Populares street parties if you want local colour without full peak pricing.
Top Attractions 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.