Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel Lisbon Review 2026

During my trip to Portugal & Spain,

the only place where I stayed in a hostel

was this accommodation in Lisbon.

Before heading out, because of all the talk about bedbugs,

I had a lot of worries about booking a hostel.

But I ended up absolutely loving my stay!

Here is my review of the Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel!

Let's dive right into it.

Lisbon, Portugal Hostel Recommendation

Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel

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How to Find the Hostel

After getting off at the Restauradores metro station in Lisbon,

it's located right next to Restauradores Square.

Looking from the perspective shown in the photo,

just head to the right!

Because the hostel has a pretty unique entrance,

it might have been hard to find back in the day.

But these days, with so many reviews online, I found it in no time!

To find the hostel entrance,

just walk right into the souvenir shop!

Once inside, just ring the black doorbell,

and the staff will buzz you in.

The first Korean writing I spotted in Lisbon!

Welcome. This is the 3rd floor.

The sign says so, so grab your suitcase

and make your way up the stairs.

However, there was no elevator,

and since we had to climb up two more floors,

carrying heavy bags all the way up was incredibly tough.

Apparently, if you ask the staff, they might help you carry it,

so if you're struggling, definitely ask for a hand!

Checking In

As you head up the stairs, you'll see a vending machine,

and you can check in right to the left of it.

Since I had already filled out the basic check-in details

via a Booking.com message the day before checking in,

all I had to do was show my booking info and passport, and I was good to go!

Once the booking was confirmed, the staff member personally

gave me an introduction to the hostel layout.

If you want to have lunch or dinner at the hostel,

you just need to sign up by writing your name on the list ahead of time.

You can find the Wi-Fi password and other handy info

right here,

so I took a quick photo beforehand so I wouldn't have to worry about it later.

Heading further in, there was a common area to relax,

complete with cozy sofas and a water purifier.

And they also showed me exactly where

the breakfast area is located for the morning.

Rather than just hearing about it, seeing where everything is

and having them show me in person really put my mind at ease.

Before assigning the rooms, they give you a wristband, a token, and a card key.

The wristband is for getting inside—after ringing the doorbell at the main entrance,

you show them your wristband and they'll open the door for you.

And the token is for the hostel's most famous perk—

a token that gets you one free glass of sangria a day!

They say if you wash and return your cup after finishing your sangria,

you can get your token back for the next day.

As for the card key, that's the key to your assigned room.

Inside the Hostel

Female-only Dormitory

When booking, I knew I definitely couldn't handle a mixed dorm,

so I absolutely made sure to book a female-only room,

and we ended up being assigned to Room 5.

Once you tap your card key and step inside,

there’s a rack on one side to hang your coats.

Honestly, I figured nobody would steal a winter coat,

so I hung mine up right away.

Room 5 was a 6-bed female-only dorm,

and my friend (unni) and I were assigned to different bunk beds—

one on the bottom bunk and one on the top.

And when we first walked in,

all 6 spots—including ours—were already occupied by other guests!

There’s a shared vanity table

right in the middle of the room.

There was another Korean traveler sharing the room,

and when we chatted, she told us our roommates were two Americans, one German,

and three Koreans (including us).

Underneath the beds are lockers,

where you can slide in your suitcase and secure it with a padlock.

Locker Tip!

1) If your suitcase is too bulky to fit into the locker,

try putting it in opened up and flat!

It slides right in without any trouble.

2) It's best to pack a thin, long-shackle padlock.

Standard padlocks are too short to lock properly here.

The room was much more spacious than I had anticipated,

and with two large windows on either side,

it felt wonderfully open and airy.

I ended up using a bottom bunk,

and there was one outlet next to my head and another above it.

But just a heads up—the outlet above the pillow

didn't work on any of the beds, not just mine!

Keep that in mind!

I had brought an electric heating blanket with me,

but I was a bit flustered since I couldn't use it at the same time as my phone charger.

So my strategy was to charge my phone as much as possible in the evening,

and then plug in the heating blanket right before going to sleep.

(An electric blanket is an absolute must for winter travel in Europe!)

Lying there with the little reading light turned on

felt so incredibly cozy and blissful.

Above all, because it was a hostel,

I had been pretty worried about cleanliness,

but the bedding here was the cleanest of all the places I stayed during my trip.

On the second day, everyone checked out except for my sister and me,

so the two of us had the 6-bed dorm room all to ourselves!

So, I took the chance to film a quick video of the Room 5 interior!

On the bottom bunk, my head would hit the ceiling when sitting up, which was a bit uncomfortable,

but my sister’s top bunk had a much higher ceiling, making it way easier to sit up comfortably.

On the flip side, getting down from the top bunk

meant climbing down the ladder, which was a bit of a hassle,

while the bottom bunk was super convenient since you could just step right out.

They both definitely have their clear pros and cons!

Breakfast

Breakfast at Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel is served

from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

You can just head over to the designated dining area during those hours.

There was a nice variety of bread and a toaster,

and you can just grab a tray from the shelf above to serve yourself.

I highly, highly recommend trying the yogurt

for breakfast!

It was seriously the absolute best!

Mix some jam and cereal into the yogurt,

and it is pure heaven. I was so incredibly happy eating this!

There were also freshly made waffles, toast, and scrambled eggs

set up on one side.

I spread some Nutella on my waffle

and grabbed a small portion of scrambled eggs.

There were about two other travelers eating,

and I sat awkwardly in the middle, trying my best to look natural... lol.

I tried to practice my English listening skills,

but soon realized I had completely tuned out.

You have to wash your own dishes and cutlery when you're done!

The sink is right to the left of the dining area,

so you can just wash up with dish soap and place them on the drying rack.

The Lobby

This is the exact place

that another Korean traveler I met at the hostel told me about—

the lobby that gets incredibly lively at night.

She told me she went down to have some sangria

and tried to join the conversation with the other travelers,

but the topics were way too wild, so she just quietly finished her drink

and headed back up to her room.

Hearing her story, I quietly made up my mind to pass on that! Haha.

Bye, cozy sofa that I never actually got to sit on...

Bathrooms & Shower Rooms

There is one bathroom on each floor,

and it was actually much nicer than I expected.

With 4 sinks, there was plenty of space for everyone,

and there were plenty of toilets, so I never had to wait!

The shower room is divided into about three stalls.

Since the only toiletries provided are liquid hand soap,

you'll need to bring your own shower supplies inside with you.

The showerheads are a bit on the older side,

so be careful not to scratch yourself against them!

Inside the bathroom, there's a dedicated hairdryer,

so I loved being able to dry my hair right away without waiting around.

There was a separate mirror too!

Booking Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel

was the cheapest when booking through Booking.com.

Plus, the hostel staff generally preferred Booking.com,

making it the easiest way to get in touch with them.

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If you request luggage storage after check-out,

they'll safely store your bags in their storage room.

So, if you're planning a trip to Lisbon,

I highly, highly recommend

Goodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel!

One minor heads-up

It was super quiet and peaceful on my first day,

but on my last day, a protest was taking place

in Restauradores Square.

Actually, protests usually wrap up around 10 PM,

so it wasn't a major inconvenience for staying at the hostel,

but if you're an early sleeper,

just keep in mind that you might hear this level of noise,

so it's good to be prepared!