Anjos, Arroios and Intendente | Ambiente Hostel Lisbon

Anjos, Arroios and Intendente These are three references for getting to know Lisbon, which is right on the doorstep of… Ambiente Hostel A Avenida Almirante Reis This area, full of cafes, shops, restaurants, and lively streets, connects to the city center. Here, you can start exploring without a ticket: simply get out, choose a direction, and take some time to discover the neighborhood.

It’s a good way to complement the more well-known monuments. Between a visit to Belém and a day in Sintra, set aside a morning or late afternoon for the streets near your accommodation.

For the Avenida Almirante Reis between Arroios and Anjos

Use the main avenue as a reference point and also explore the side streets. A breakfast stop, a record shop, a café where you’ll want to linger a little longer: these are stops that make the trip your own. In this area you’ll find different cuisines and many local businesses, so it’s worth looking beyond the lists of attractions.

To help you find your way around on your first outing, save the hostel’s location in the app. Ambiente If you’re going up towards Graça, be aware of the hills and choose comfortable shoes. The distance on the map doesn’t always show the stairs along the way.

Intendente A pause on the way to the center.

Continuing towards the Lower Town, the Intendente It’s a good area to stop at a café terrace and admire the facades. You can stay there or continue your walk towards Martim Moniz and Rossio. The charm of this route lies in being able to choose how much you want to walk, without turning every street into an obligation.

Conversely, returning along the avenue allows you to rediscover the landmarks and find a dinner option near the hostel. After a busy day, you don’t always need to cross Lisbon again to end the night.

Albums, music and a recommendation of Dua Lipa

For those who enjoy music, the Amor Records It’s a stop worth considering on Rua Frei Francisco Foreiro, near the… Avenida Almirante Reis It combines the world of records with a meeting space and bar. It was also included in the recommendations of Dua Lipa, as reported by Observador.

Before you go, check the venue’s schedule: an afternoon spent browsing vinyl records and an evening with music can be different experiences. You don’t need to organize your entire day around the visit; combine it with a stroll through the area and a meal you enjoy.

The neighborhood remains within the Ambiente

Upon returning, there’s time for a chat, a meal prepared in the kitchen, or a break in one of our common areas. The common spaces are part of the hostel experience and are also places to exchange ideas about what to do the next day.

A corner of the common spaces of Ambiente Hostel.

If you want to bring good company along for the walk, check out our tastings and pop-up events. We also put together partner activities so you can discover Lisbon with company, try new flavors, or plan a night out.

Experiences in your Ambiente Tastings, pop-up events and more ideas for your stay. See schedule and experiences →

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