Safira
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#175 of 294 Hotels in Lisbon
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Rua da Alegria 5 2nd Level, Lisbon 1250-005 Portugal
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#175 of 294 hotels in Lisbon
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Safira is a traditional portuguese guesthouse centrally located in front of one beautiful Lisbon garden (Jardim da Alegria). Safira guests enjoy from a privileged starting point to visit the most interesting Lisbon turistic landmarks. We are featured in the "guide du routard" by invitation for at least a decade. We have 24x7 onsite staff and daily room cleaning included in the price.
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Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Children's television networks
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24-hour front desk
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Non-smoking rooms
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Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Grade: 100 out of 100
297Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
79Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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Rua da Alegria 5 2nd Level, Lisbon 1250-005 Portugal
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RestauradoresLisbon Metro7 min
AvenidaLisbon Metro4 min
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We stayed here on two occasions, our first experience was very positive, so we returned on a following occasion when in Lisboa. Staff is available 24/7 and was very friendly. Rooms are basic, but very clean and available at a very reasonable price. We missed the coffee, but the location made up for this, the bar in the park is nearby as well as several good restaurants. Walking distance to the city centre as well. We will come back!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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I agree with the other reviews on here. It is in a very good location, within walking distance to all of the main attractions and restaurants. The bed is comfy and we stayed in a room with a private bathroom. WiFi is good. However, they currently have building work going on (we weren’t informed of this when we booked) and it is noisy from 7.30am-5pm, so not very restful! Also, the walls are very thin and so you can hear everything and the street outside and stairs (our room was on both) are noisy too. There is also a lack of plug sockets and only 1 next to the bed - difficult for charging!
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Loved the room,cleanliness and location. The price is hard to beat for this location as well. Totally recommended but bring flats...it's a very "hilly" neighbourhood. Reception is two flights up so be prepared if you have heavy bags S there is mo elevator. All in all a pleasant stay and totally recommend xoxoxo
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I agree with the other reviews on many things: great location central to the main Avenida da Liberdade, accommodating and kind staff, and quite clean amenities. I stayed in the rooms with the shared bathroom which is about 2-3 minute walk from the main building, and uphill. There is no elevator or lift in the building so you need to carry your luggage 3 floors up. The room itself is indeed clean, but it does smell like damp detergent. There is a bidet and sink in the room (with no divider) which was convenient so you don't need to go to the shared bathroom in the middle of the night. The walls though were too thin. I could hear the people talking audibly next door beyond my head board. I could even hear their iPhone alarm go off as though it were my own iPhone next to my side table. You could also hear the steps of people outside. This is definitely not for light sleepers. This place is nice if you're really on a very very tight budget.…
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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I stayed at the Safira hotel for the first weekend in September 2018 with my partner. Upon arrival we were greeted at the reception which is on the second floor of the building by a very friendly receptionist. As my partner is Spanish she spoke to him in his native language and spoke to me in English. She then checked us in and took us to our room which was in another building. On the way she told us information about the area such as where the local supermarket was etc. She was very welcoming and gave a great first impression of the Portuguese and Portugal. When we got to our room it was spotless. There was also a fan and a tv on the wall. We had a shared bathroom which was also spotless. The room had plenty of plugs to charge our phones, iPads, laptops etc. The room was a good size for the two of us. The window looked out onto the main street which was nice. In the room there was also a sink and mirror. In terms of location you couldn’t be better located. Five minutes up the hill and the steps leads you to Barrio Alto which has plenty of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. If you go down the hill from the hotel you are in the city centre. For the price I could not complain about the hotel. I would stay here again and would highly recommend.…
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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F-s-g-299 asked a question Feb 2018
Walnut Creek, California
Jeremy C asked a question Dec 2016
Answer from Cátia M
Jan 2017 |
Dear Jeremy,
The airport is approximately 10 Km far. The most economical way to get to Safira from the Airport is by metropolitan/subway and the easiest way is by taxi. The public shuttle, named Aerobus, is also other possibility.
- Metro/Subway - You have a subway station at the airport. To get to Safira, you should first catch the red line from "AEROPORTO" to "SÃO SEBASTIÃO". From there, and without getting out the subway ticket doors, change to the blue line with destination to "SANTA APOLÓNIA". You should get out at "AVENIDA" station. From Avenida da Liberdade you'll take no more than 5 min by foot to Safira. The full trip should take about 30-40min and will cost around 2 euros per person. The last train leaves at 01:00 am.
- Aerobus - Optionally, you can catch the Aerobus at the airport "LINE 1 - CITY CENTER" and get out at Avenida da Liberdade. From there, you should walk by the same way as you would if you came by subway. The price is around 5 euros for 2 tickets or 3,15 euros for one ticket and will take about the same time as the subway. The advantage is that you'll be able to start seeing Lisbon ;) and that it is only one bus for all the way. The last bus leaves at 23:00.
- Taxi - You have a taxi rank at the Airport door. The ride will take around 15-30 min and the taxi fair range is 15-20 euros, depending of your luggage.
I hope that this information is helpful for you.
I wish you a nice flight.
Best regards,
Cátia
tony9tn asked a question Nov 2016
Melbourne, Australia1,847 contributions23 helpful votes
Answer from Cátia M
Nov 2016 |
Dear tengntan,
No, there isn't. None of the rooms have safe.
Thank you for your message.
If you need any extra information, I'll be glad to assist you.
Best regards,
Cátia
paolieffe asked a question Jan 2018
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paolieffe asked a question Jan 2018
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Answer from Michele M
Jan 2018 |
Guarda, non è proprio in centro, ma la zona è ben illuminata e ci sono vari locali intorno, comunque c'è movimento la sera, non è una zona isolata.
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firesenshi wrote a tip Mar 2019
Metro Manila18 contributions14 helpful votes
"Choose the one with your own private bathroom if you can"Read full review
almcilrath wrote a tip Aug 2018
Hillsborough, United Kingdom91 contributions40 helpful votes
"Be prepared for some interesting artwork!"Read full review
Anne B wrote a tip Jul 2018
6 contributions4 helpful votes
"Room 305 has 2 balconies and a view on a nice square"Read full review
keilapops wrote a tip Oct 2016
London, United Kingdom37 contributions31 helpful votes
"Be aware that budget rooms are not in the main building!"Read full review
Charmaine E wrote a tip May 2016
Pretoria, South Africa80 contributions18 helpful votes
"The rooms are reasonably quiet ....."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
€40 - €54 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PortugalCentral PortugalLisbon DistrictLisbon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Safira
Which popular attractions are close to Safira?
Nearby attractions include Medeiros e Almeida Museum (0.3 miles), Red Frog - Speakeasy Bar (0.1 miles), and Avenida da Liberdade (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Safira?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, baggage storage, and a 24 hour front desk.
What are some restaurants close to Safira?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bettina & Niccolo Corallo, La Buvette da Mae d'Agua, and Mercearia do Seculo.
Is Safira located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the centre of Lisbon.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Safira?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Safira?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (3.5 miles), Castelo de S. Jorge (0.8 miles), and Panteao Nacional (1.2 miles).