🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal
Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso
📍 Rua do Benformoso, 185, Lisboa, 1100-394
Your stay — Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso
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The Property — Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso
This is a no-frills, apartment-style hotel in Lisbon's Intendente district, a 10-minute walk from Rossio. The lobby feels like a functional city flat: keypads, tiled floors, a simple desk. It's for independent travellers who want a kitchenette and space rather than hotel services. The USP is location – right on the edge of Mouraria, one of Lisbon's oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods, with cheap eats and fado bars a five-minute walk away.
Chronicles of Lisboa
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC, then ruled by Romans, Visigoths and Moors before Christian reconquest in 1147. The 1755 earthquake flattened much of the lower city; the Marquis of Pombal rebuilt it with grid-pattern streets and earthquake-resistant 'gaiola' frames. Today the city blends Pombaline baixa, Manueline monastery architecture (Jerónimos, Belém Tower) and a steep hillside of tiled facades. Its contemporary identity is tech startups, pastel de nata bakeries and a nightlife that runs till dawn.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lisboa guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm (22-28°C), little rain, long daylight. June has Santo António parades but crowds are manageable. September is quieter, sea still swimmable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – European school holidays pack the city. Hotels hit 150-200% of low-season rates. Events: NOS Alive music festival (July) and Festas de Lisboa (all June). Heat can hit 35°C and queues at Belém and trams 28E are long.
Budget shoulder season
October and April – temperatures 15-22°C, fewer tourists, hotel prices 30-50% lower than July. You might get a couple of rainy days but more room at Sintra and on the trams.
Weather & packing
Lisbon's weather is 'Mediterranean with an Atlantic twist': summer mornings can be foggy along the river (the 'Lisbon mist'), then burn off to scorching afternoons. Pack layers – a light jacket for misty mornings/evenings, shorts and sandals for midday, and sturdy walking shoes for cobbled hills.
Live City Briefing — Lisboa
- Metro expansion: The new Linha Vermelha extension to Alcântara opens in late 2025, but construction around Rato is causing bus replacements – check if the hotel's nearest metro (Intendente or Martim Moniz) is affected.
- Lisbon's short-term rental rules tightened in 2024: many Airbnbs left the market, so hotels like this one see higher occupancy – book now for July.
- New tourist tax: a €1 per night tax applies in 2026 to all central accommodation (including Benformoso) – expect to pay €2 total for a one-night stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for rooms on floors 3 through 5, facing the interior courtyard (if available). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Rua do Benformoso, but low enough to avoid heat buildup under the roof. The courtyard side cuts the main racket from traffic and the morning market activity.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — Rua do Benformoso is a narrow, busy road with delivery vans, scooters, and a daily flea market that starts setting up around 6am. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor; older 3-star buildings often have rattling lifts.
Best views
The street-side rooms (west-facing) overlook the lively Benformoso market scene — interesting if you like watching local life, but noisy. Courtyard rooms have a modest view of neighbouring buildings and washing lines — dull but quiet.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are your best bet — high enough to lose the street-level clatter, but not so high that the lift noise penetrates or the roof terrace (if any) gets busy.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Rua do Benformoso is a market street (Feira da Ladra spillover) with vendors, scooters, and trams. The lift is old and clanks; internal corridor noise travels. Weekend mornings are loudest — the market starts around 6am. No soundproofed windows here; single-glazed likely.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no parking — use the Parque Garagem do Martim Moniz (5 mins walk, €12/day) or street parking on Avenida Almirante Reis (free Sundays). 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5, courtyard side, at booking — write 'quiet room requested, please confirm' in the notes. Confirm 72h before arrival by phone, not email.
- 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 — Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; no login—connects automatically on arrival
Small lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original tilework in stairwell
Check-in 15:00–20:00; earlier arrival with free luggage drop-off if room not ready. Late check-in after 20:00 by prior arrangement (key left in lockbox). Check-out 11:00; late check-out (until 14:00) €30, subject to availability
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in day before room is ready; on check-out day, free storage until 18:00
No step-free entrance—two steps at front door; lift is narrow (60 cm wide door), unsuitable for standard wheelchairs; accessible rooms not available
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Moucharia at Rua da Palma 246, 200m walk, €12 per 24h (€10 on weekends). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night, capped at €7 per person for stays over 7 nights; payable on arrival
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €200 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja de Santa Marta (891 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Orthodox Church (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Tivoli Fórum — 359 m · ~4 min walk
Museu Nacional do Desporto — 403 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro do Bairro — 810 m · ~10 min walk
Parque Infantil do Jardim Braamcamp Freire — 911 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 244 m · ~3 min walk
Farmácia Galénica — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Hippie Café Convenient Store — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Avenida — 190 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use Multibanco ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and in tourist zones, which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; Amex less so. Mobile pay works in most places.
Restaurants: rounding up or 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local café — about €0.70-0.90.
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca — around €7-10.
A main course in a casual restaurant — roughly €10-15.
Pastéis de nata from any pastelaria (€1.20-1.50); grilled bifanas from kiosks in Praça de Espanha area.
Pingo Doce and Lidl are common budget supermarkets nearby.
Shopping at Colombo or Amoreiras malls has affordable high-street brands; no dedicated cheap-market area here.
A Viva viagem card for the metro/bus: €1.80 single or €6.60/24h pass. From the airport: metro (€1.80) or Aerobus (€4.10).
Eat lunch at tascas for the daily special. Use public transport rather than taxis. Avoid tourist-trap restaurants on main avenues—walk 2 blocks and prices drop.
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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 Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 244 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Galénica — 218 m · ~3 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 Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
Ask for rooms on floors 3 through 5, facing the interior courtyard (if available). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Rua do Benformoso, but low enough to avoid heat buildup under the roof. The courtyard side cuts the main racket from traffic and the morning market activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — Rua do Benformoso is a narrow, busy road with delivery vans, scooters, and a daily flea market that starts setting up around 6am. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor; older 3-star buildings often have rattling lifts.
Is Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso noisy?
Main noise sources: Rua do Benformoso is a market street (Feira da Ladra spillover) with vendors, scooters, and trams. The lift is old and clanks; internal corridor noise travels. Weekend mornings are loudest — the market starts around 6am. No soundproofed windows here; single-glazed likely.
Which rooms have the best views at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
The street-side rooms (west-facing) overlook the lively Benformoso market scene — interesting if you like watching local life, but noisy. Courtyard rooms have a modest view of neighbouring buildings and washing lines — dull but quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
1. The hotel has no parking — use the Parque Garagem do Martim Moniz (5 mins walk, €12/day) or street parking on Avenida Almirante Reis (free Sundays). 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5, courtyard side, at booking — write 'quiet room requested, please confirm' in the notes. Confirm 72h before arrival by phone, not email.
What time is check-in at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
Check-in at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; no login—connects automatically on arrival
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
€2 per person per night, capped at €7 per person for stays over 7 nights; payable on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca — around €7-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lisbon Serviced Apartments - Benformoso?
A Viva viagem card for the metro/bus: €1.80 single or €6.60/24h pass. From the airport: metro (€1.80) or Aerobus (€4.10).
When is the best time to visit Lisboa?
May, June, September – warm (22-28°C), little rain, long daylight. June has Santo António parades but crowds are manageable. September is quieter, sea still swimmable.
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.