Finally picked a hostel over a cheap hotel in Lisbon and it was the right call

I was planning a 5 day trip to Lisbon last month and had to decide between a private room in a hostel for $30 a night or a budget hotel for $50. I went with the hostel because I figured I could save $100 total. Honestly, the shared kitchen saved me a ton on food since I made breakfast and packed lunch every day. Plus the front desk guy told me about a free walking tour that hit all the main spots without paying for a guide. The only downside was noise at night from people coming in late, but earplugs fixed that. Ngl, I ended up spending way less and met some cool travelers from Australia who showed me a cheap ferry to the beach. Has anyone else had good luck picking hostels over hotels in a city like this?

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jake_mason303d agoTop Commenter

Hostel kitchens are a game changer. $30 a night and free toast for breakfast is hard to beat honestly.

wrenh793d ago

Isn't that toast basically just a bed for your peanut butter though?