Facilities

Air conditioning
Room service
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Adult only
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast (abundant, 'afternoon tea' style)
Very central location
Friendly, attentive staff
Comfortable beds and good linens
Clean rooms
Beautiful room decor
Powerful, hot shower
Cons:
Old/slow elevator and stairs/half-floor access (accessibility issues)
No handrail on some stair sections
Noisy bathroom door and drain smell
Air conditioning on a timer
Occasional hot water outage

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews mention perfect/very good cleanliness and well-made beds; overall clean rooms and linens.
Service
1
Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly and attentive in several reviews.
Location
1
Location is frequently described as central and convenient (near Rua Augusta), highly positive sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Rooms and beds are described as comfortable and beautiful; some issues noted (noisy bathroom door, drain smell, occasional hot water outage).
Amenities
1
Several consistent negatives around amenities: old/slow elevator and stairs access (half-floor stops), lack of handrail on stair sections, noisy bathroom door and drain smell, aircon on a timer, and one reported hot-water outage.
Value for Money
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast is repeatedly highlighted as excellent, abundant and comparable to UK afternoon tea setups; strong positive sentiment.
Overall Experience
1
Overall stays are described positively (best stay, would return/recommend) despite a few accessibility and minor room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-07 07:05

Property Description

Once Upon Lisboa is your perfect retreat in the heart of historic Lisbon, offering the ideal blend of comfort and convenience.

Prime Location
Nestled in the vibrant Santa Maria Maior district, our hotel is just a 5-minute stroll from Commerce Square and a short distance from iconic attractions like Rossio Square and St. George's Castle. Explore the essence of Lisbon right at your doorstep.

Exceptional Amenities
Experience unmatched comfort with our well-appointed air-conditioned rooms, complete with cozy closets, safety deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms designed for your relaxation.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a delightful buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast, ensuring you have the energy to explore all that Lisbon has to offer.

Discover the charm of Once Upon Lisboa – your unforgettable stay awaits, so book your room today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
A
Amelia couple es
10
Bellissimo
Pros:

Il design, la pulizia e la gentilezza dello staff

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
T
Tom couple us
10
The Lisboa exceeded our expectations and we would gladly stay there again.
Pros:

The hotel was in a fabulous section of Lisbon that allowed walking to many cultural and historical sites. Staff was very friendly, informative and accommodating. Breakfast was tasty with eggs, granola, meat, cheese, croissants, coffee/tea and fruit.
We misplaced a bank card which staff discovered after we checked out. They immediately reached out to us to contact them. We asked that they hold on to the card until we returned to Lisbon a few days later. We retrieved the card, expressed our appreciation for their honesty and integrity and tipped the person who found the card.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
D
Danuta couple br
10
Perfeita
Pros:

Tudo impecável, o atendimento, a qualidade da roupa de cama, chuveiro, uma joia em um ponto turístico bem central.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
L
Leslye couple us
10
Design forward boutique hotel in a wonderful location, near many restaurants and transportation.
Pros:

Our 4th floor suite was unusually large, and newly constructed within a very old, smallish building. Spacious living room between the bedroom and bathroom was very modern and well designed. 3rd floor bar was tiny and very nicely maintained, with a large wine room. Location was very convenient to many restaurants and transportation. Breakfast next door was lavish, and wonderful for pastry lovers. 10 euros to the cruise terminal.

Cons:

The 4th floor was kind of a mixed blessing. Steep roof lines were fine for shorter people like us, but could be difficult for anyone taller. Also, it was about 20 steps to get to the elevator, which only went to the 3rd floor, then another dozen or so steps to the 4th floor which could be problematic for older guests.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
C
Carolina couple nl
9
Lovely stay in historical building
Pros:

The hotel on the outside doesn't look much, but once inside you step into a wonderful historical building, which is meticulously redesigned with a lovely little winebar 1 floor up. Although in a very busy area, the room was quiet and cool. I realize it's a bit strange to mention but throughout this building there hangs a lovely, discreet smell. The bakery next door provides a sumptious breakfast with a smile. The area is full of restaurants, so you don't need to go far and you're halfway up to the Castelo de são Jorge. We loved every minute of our stay.

Cons:

We didn't mind, but beware that there a some steps you simply can't avoid. This is part of the charm of the building but can be tricky for less abled guests. However,the manager Mr Silva very kindly helped us with bringing the bags to our room.
Uber has problems finding the hotel ( or don't want to go into this litle street..). It helps to go to the corner of Rua da Padaria and order them from there. ( I wish I had known that earlier ;)

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple gb
10
Excellent hotel with excellent service
Pros:

Excellent staff Luis was great. Excellent location and excellent breakfast in the little bakery. Room spacious and spotlessly clean with great aircon and the bed was wonderful.

Cons:

Only 2 things needed for the room a full length mirror (really need this) and was difficult to plug in hairdryer hard to access plug as under the sink.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
E
EYAL couple il
10
מיקום מעולה נקי וצוות עדיף מאד
Pros:

מיקום מעולה
צוות ידידותי
נקי
ארוחת בוקר טובה מאד

Cons:

מעלית לחצי קומות
אבל הצוות עזר וזה לא הייתה בעיה

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
F
Francielle couple br
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Maureen couple ca
9
Would absolutely stay here again!
Pros:

Great location and comfy beds. Room nice and quiet.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
J
Jenny couple us
9
Lovely hotel within walking distance of all the sites
Pros:

Amazing staff, lovely rooms, great location

Cons:

The pastry items at breakfast, were a bit stale , however the staff was wonderful!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
F
fabrizio couple it
10
Da ritornare
Pros:

La camera era spaziosa, pulitissima e molto elegante

Cons:

La posizione, il personale molto cordiale, buona colazione

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple us
9
Great place and great location. Learn to duck.
Pros:

Boutique hotel very well situated in the heart of Lisbon!

Cons:

Continued to bang my head on our slanted ceilings. I’m 6’2” and you can’t get to the bed without ducking. Wish I had known.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
Z
Zied solo_traveller tn
9
Excellent hotel
Pros:

The staff were professional and lovely. The location is excellent and the room is clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing really. Everything was perfect!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
A
Alexander couple au
10
Amazing, would definitely come back to stay here!
Pros:

I liked how it was clean, the staff were very friendly. The food at the bakery next door was very nice, we felt very well looked after! We greatly appreciated the gift food bag when we had to depart at 4:30am - delicious!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
J
Jordyn couple ca
10
Central Location and Amazing Breakfast
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing and very filling. The location was perfect for our one-night stay, very central and within walking distance of all the main attractions.
The rooms were spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout our visit.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
F
Fernando couple cl
10
Muy buena ubicación
Pros:

Tuvimos un problema con el aire acondicionado de la habitación y lo resolvieron rápidamente cambiándonos de habitacion

Cons:

La primer habitacion no era cómoda, les recomiendo ver o pedir bien las fotos de las habitaciones que reservan.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
L
Lormig couple it
9
Weekend a Lisbona.
Pros:

Bella camera confortevole, unica mancanza il frigo-bar.
Colazione buona.
Posizione eccellente.
Ottimo staff.

Cons:

scelta di cornetti, pane e dolci nella colazione.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
P
Pedro couple br
10
Hotel confortável e bem localizado. Equipe gentil e bem treinada. Certamente, voltarei a me hospedar
Pros:

O hotel é muito bem gerenciado, limpo e bem localizado. O quarto é confortável e bem decorado. Os funcionários são todos bem treinados, simpáticos e prontos para te ajudar, especialmente o Luiz que nos recebeu e as meninas do café da manhã.

Cons:

Nenhum problema, apenas uma recomendação de conforto: Sugiro instalar uma porta no box do chuveiro e mais prateleiras no banheiro.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
jacques couple lu
6
to expensive to be completely satisfied
Pros:

Nice room
Nice location (but far too noisy)
Nice archrecture

Cons:

Too noisy
No lift form level 0-1 and 4-5
Same receptionist for two days starring at her mobile without greeting

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Johanne couple ca
10
Extremely clean and great location. The host even packed us a lovely breakfast to go as we had an early morning flight
2026-05-24 via Nuitee