Your stay — Estrela dos Anjos
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The Property — Estrela dos Anjos
Estrela dos Anjos is a straightforward, functional 3-star hotel in Lisbon's Anjos district, with small but clean rooms and a modernised lobby that feels more like a business lounge than a boutique pad. The rooftop terrace offers decent views of the São Jorge Castle and Tagus River, though the streets below can be noisy at night. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise metro and bus access — the Anjos station is a five-minute walk — over charm. If you want a late-night bar scene or historic interiors, look elsewhere; if you need a clean bed and a direct 20-minute ride to the airport, this works.
Chronicles of Lisbon
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BCE, later becoming a major Roman and Moorish trading hub until its conquest by Afonso Henriques in 1147. The 1755 earthquake destroyed much of the city, prompting the Marquis of Pombal to rebuild the Baixa district in a grid pattern with antiseismic 'gaiola' wooden frames. Nineteenth-century boulevards and azulejo-tiled facades gave way to 20th-century concrete along the Avenidas Novas. Today, Lisbon balances its medieval alleyways in Alfama with a thriving tech startup scene, pastel-coloured buildings and a diaspora-shaped Fado revival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lisbon guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm (22–28°C), low rainfall, tourist crowds manageable before July's peak and August's heat.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Lisbon is packed with European summer tourists and June's Santos Populares festivals (Santo António, 13 June) kick off weeks of street parties; hotel prices double. The hotel's basic rooms can cost €120+ a night in July.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: temperatures 15–22°C, hotel rates drop 30–40%, fewer queue for trams and the Belém tower. Still sunny enough for al fresco pastéis de nata.
Weather & packing
Lisbon's microclimate means sudden Atlantic mist can roll in by afternoon even on a bright morning. Pack a light, waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes — cobblestones and steep hills are relentless.
Live City Briefing — Lisbon
- Lisbon's metro expansion is ongoing: the new Linha Vermelha extension to Alcântara is not yet open, but the Linha Verde (Anjos station) remains fully operational — check for weekend closures on the Metropolitano de Lisboa site.
- The city introduced a new tourist tax of €2 per person per night (up from €1) from 2024, still applicable in 2026; hotels collect it at check-in.
- Rua da Palma, a five-minute walk from the hotel, has gentrified rapidly — expect new coffee roasters and vintage shops alongside traditional tascas, but evening noise from outdoor seating is common.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Estrela dos Anjos, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. The building is a converted 18th-century townhouse with thick walls, so top floors are quieter and typically get more natural light. These rooms are well above street level but below the roof, avoiding any mechanical hum.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 over the reception area and side-wing rooms adjacent to the street-facing facade. The check-in desk is right there, and the main entrance has a clunky automatic door that bangs open and shut all night. Ground-floor rooms (if any) are a no-go: they pick up both street noise and footfall from the staircase.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the courtyard. The address is on a narrow, one-way street with parked cars and the occasional delivery lorry, so the courtyard view gives you a tranquil 19th-century tile-and-ironwork vista instead of a wall of traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The lift stops at these levels, but the motor is surprisingly muted; the main issue is passing guests, which thins out as you go higher.
🔊 Noise notes
The main street outside is a single-lane road used by local buses and taxis; it's busy from 7am to 10pm. There's a night shelter two doors down that occasionally produces groups talking outside until midnight. The lift has an audible ding on each floor, but it stops at midnight per the receptionist.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, the hotel has no parking but there's a cheap public garage 80 metres away on Rua da Rosa — ask reception for the discount card. 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 when you book; the front desk is happy to assign quieter rooms if you mention a light sleeper in your party.
- 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 — Estrela dos Anjos
Free Wi-Fi throughout, up to 50 Mbps, no login needed; premium tier available at €5/day for 100 Mbps
Yes, one elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital access to PressReader (20+ newspapers) via lobby tablet or personal device; no physical papers
Standard check-in 14:00–00:00; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €25, subject to availability
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in and check-out days
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; elevator to all floors; no adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms; narrow doorways in historic annex (ground floor only)
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parque dos Anjos (200 m walk), €15/24h, no EV charging. Street parking free after 19:00 and on Sundays
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (up to 7 nights), collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit required to confirm; €100 incidental hold on 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 ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-exchange bureaus – their rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widespread. Small cafes and market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants, tip a euro or two for hotel staff and taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a pastelaria or tasca – around €0.80 to €1.20.
A prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca – around €7-€10, often includes drink and soup.
A main course at a simple neighbourhood restaurant – about €10-€12.
Pastéis de nata at bakeries everywhere; cheap bifanas (pork rolls) or pregos (steak sandwiches) from market food halls like Mercado da Ribeira or street stands.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the most common budget supermarket chains in Lisbon.
Rua Augusta and nearby streets have Zara, Mango, H&M; Feira da Ladra flea market on Tuesdays and Saturdays for second-hand and bric-a-brac.
A 24-hour public transport pass (Metro, bus, tram) costs €6.80; from the airport, the Metro (red line) costs €1.50 one-way, avoiding expensive Aerobus.
Eat lunch out instead of dinner – same dishes cost less at midday. Buy a Viva Viagem card (€0.50) and top up for pay-as-you-go travel rather than single tickets. Stock up on snacks and drinks at Pingo Doce or Continente, not corner shops near tourist sights.
Good to know — Lisbon
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Emergency Contacts
Lisbon112 is the universal emergency number in Portugal, covering police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent police matters, call 217 654 000 (Lisbon PSP). For tourist assistance, call the Tourism Support Line: 800 296 296.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lisbon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Estrela dos Anjos
🕒 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 →Oriente Station (via ANAM shuttle) to Pestana Palace → São Bento / Local neighborhoods
💡 Most economical daily transit; buy a Viva Viagem card for unlimited travel. Tram 28 is iconic and passes near the hotel area.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Pestana Palace Hotel, São Bento
💡 Use official taxi ranks at airport or pre-book through hotel to avoid unmarked taxis. Fixed rates available.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Marquês de Pombal / City Center
💡 Budget-friendly option; get a 7-Colinas card at the airport for discounted local transit within Lisbon.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Oriente Station, then taxi/metro to Pestana Palace
💡 Reliable and direct airport connection; combine with metro for seamless journey to São Bento neighborhood.
About Lisbon
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Lisbon ( LIZ-bən; Portuguese: Lisboa [liʒˈβoɐ] ) is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Estrela dos Anjos?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. The building is a converted 18th-century townhouse with thick walls, so top floors are quieter and typically get more natural light. These rooms are well above street level but below the roof, avoiding any mechanical hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Estrela dos Anjos?
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 over the reception area and side-wing rooms adjacent to the street-facing facade. The check-in desk is right there, and the main entrance has a clunky automatic door that bangs open and shut all night. Ground-floor rooms (if any) are a no-go: they pick up both street noise and footfall from the staircase.
Is Estrela dos Anjos noisy?
The main street outside is a single-lane road used by local buses and taxis; it's busy from 7am to 10pm. There's a night shelter two doors down that occasionally produces groups talking outside until midnight. The lift has an audible ding on each floor, but it stops at midnight per the receptionist.
Which rooms have the best views at Estrela dos Anjos?
Ask for a room facing the courtyard. The address is on a narrow, one-way street with parked cars and the occasional delivery lorry, so the courtyard view gives you a tranquil 19th-century tile-and-ironwork vista instead of a wall of traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Estrela dos Anjos?
1. If you're driving, the hotel has no parking but there's a cheap public garage 80 metres away on Rua da Rosa — ask reception for the discount card. 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 when you book; the front desk is happy to assign quieter rooms if you mention a light sleeper in your party.
What time is check-in at Estrela dos Anjos?
Check-in at Estrela dos Anjos is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Estrela dos Anjos have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, up to 50 Mbps, no login needed; premium tier available at €5/day for 100 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Estrela dos Anjos?
€2 per person per night (up to 7 nights), collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Estrela dos Anjos?
A prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca – around €7-€10, often includes drink and soup.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Estrela dos Anjos?
A 24-hour public transport pass (Metro, bus, tram) costs €6.80; from the airport, the Metro (red line) costs €1.50 one-way, avoiding expensive Aerobus.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
May, June and September: warm (22–28°C), low rainfall, tourist crowds manageable before July's peak and August's heat.
Top Attractions in Lisbon
💡 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.
💡 Start at Miradouro das Portas do Sol just before sunset for golden light on the rooftops. Avoid the tram 28 route for quieter streets.
💡 Start at the top (Graça) and walk downhill to avoid steep climbs. Best in early morning for fewer crowds.
💡 Skip the paid museum upstairs unless you're keen on religious art. The church itself is free and the main attraction.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 Free entry weekends. Bring a book for the bench under the giant rubber tree at the far end. Closed for lunch (1pm-2pm).