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The Color Hostel

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
A living room with a wooden floor, a colorful rug, a purple chair, and a bookshelf.
A room with a glass table, a blue patterned sofa, a striped rug, and a potted plant.
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

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Rua do Benformoso, 129, 3 andar, Lisbon, 1100-083
  • Place, Castle of São Jorge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rossio Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida da Liberdade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Bright)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Bright) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Bright)

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Lighty)

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a lamp, and two framed wall art pieces.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Lighty)

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (White & Woody)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window, and two wall-mounted pictures.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (White & Woody)

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Modern)

A bed with green pillows, a patterned headboard, and a decorative lamp on a nightstand.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Modern)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Bright)

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a rolled towel on the bed.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Bright)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Sunny) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Sunny)

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite, Bathtub, City View (Q42)

Premium Suite, Bathtub, City View (Q42) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Bathtub, City View (Q42)

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Suite, City View (Q43)

A minimalist bedroom with a white bed, teal pillows, a hanging plant, and a blue chair.

Comfort Suite, City View (Q43)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, City View (Q44)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a rolled towel on the bed.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, City View (Q44)

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, City View (Q45)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a colorful diamond-patterned headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, City View (Q45)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Color Hostel

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this guesthouse has tour/ticket assistance and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Color Hostel offers 11 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Lisbon guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at The Color Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Rossio Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Color Hostel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lisbon guest house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 100
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Color Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Benformoso 129 Guesthouse Llisbon
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The Color Guesthouse
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The Color Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 71 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and really friendly staff! Location and cleanliness of the property was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ruwayda

Honestly, the hotel was good and the fact that it was close to the sentrum, but the area at the hostel is very Indian populated so it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I do not like the area BUT GOOD FOR WHAT IT WAS...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice, centrally located spot. My room was well-lit and had a lovely view from the balconey. The kitchen area was kept really clean and it was nice to have access to a kitchen. There are comments about the neighborhood, but as a woman traveling alone I never had any issues coming and going from the apartment at all hours. Nobody ever bothered me. I would stay at the Color Hostel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Uffe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The brazilian cleaning lady was super friendly. The surrounding area is great if you like Indian food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD AZIZ

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very good, very good communication and easy to access to the center and everything is well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD AZIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness
V good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cutest room in a cute apartment, very quaint. Though, carrying my suitcase up 3 floors was a challenge but worth it once I got there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jesamyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was very clean, staff responded fast through message so we could enter in with code, the actual room it’s safe as someone would have to go through 2 coded doors and a locked door or climb 6 stories, the outside was definitely on a sketchy road people were staring so make sure to look at your surroundings and the people at ALL TIMES. I probably wouldn’t go alone, other than that the room was amazing for the price and bed was very comfty!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Nivaldo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Around the outside area is dirty and don't feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells like onions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dhirendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

February 2024 7 days holiday

I can not fault the hostel. It was clean and well furnished. The area was not safe in my opinion. There is open drugs taking, dealing on the street outside the flat and open solicitations. Not safe for solo females.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Fredrik Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended

First of all this is the worst place I have ever stayed at. I booked a room for two nights with a friend, but we moved to another hotel for the second night. The guesthouse is located in a very sketchy neighborhood, which made us feel unsafe, especially at night. The walls/doors are paper thin, so we heard other gusts conversations. The pictures on the add does not reconcile with the room that we received, and the sheets were full of stains. Not recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Can’t even get in

Arriving without receiving any infos just to find out the front door is locked. The signage of the guesthouse has no contact information. None of the door bells work, tried contacting the phone number shown on the listing but no responses. After a standing on a busy but sketchy street for almost an hour till it gets dark, I have to find a place at a near by hotel… terrible experience. Strongly suggest to get in contact with someone from the guesthouse at least a day before arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not recommended

The stay was terrible, I'll describe my experience: The guesthouse is located in Little India of Lisbon and I felt super unsafe as a solo traveller. No communication before I arrive, had to wait 15 minutes in the open street with my luggage before I got my passcode, imagine the anxiety. I got a room worse than it was promised, they told me my original room was not ready, I had no choice because I just wanted to get into the hotel. The next day they offered me an upgrade to a nice room in city center with private bathroom, which I think is good. It's just I didn't have a good first night, the street condition of the initial guesthouse is really bad, check online before u book.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check In / Out ohne Personal sehr einfach - gute Beschreibung erhält man im Voraus. Es wird sich erkundigt, ob alles okay ist - Anmerkungen so schnell wie möglich behoben. Das Gebäude hat Altbaucharme, die Wände sind recht hellhörig. Solange sich alle Gäste an die Ruhezeiten halten, ist es okay. Eine Nacht wurde diese nicht berücksichtigt - nervig, aber überlebbar. Wir waren im Zimmer Q43 (Comfort-Suite/ Stadtblick) - comfort ist gegeben, simples Zimmer, sehr sauber. Der Stadtblick ist ein wenig übertrieben, da wir überwiegend Sicht auf ein zerfallenes Hausdach hatten. Das Bad war soweit so gut - sauber, aber nur notwendig instand gehalten. Die Duschkopfhalterung rutscht beim Duschen, etc. Der Föhn funktioniert dafür einwandfrei. Die Gemeinschaftsküche enthält das Nötigste, allerdings bei voller Belegung zu wenig. Der Kühlschrank ist sortiert mit Fächern für jedes Zimmer. Wohnarea stabil. Zur Gegend: In der Beschreibung wird gesagt, dass die Gegend zu einer der Sichersten gehört - sehen wir anders. Generell ist uns Lissabon sehr sicher vorgekommen, wir haben nichts unangenehmes erfahren. Martim Moniz gilt tagsüber als sicher, nachts allerdings als Ort für Kleinkriminalität und Drogenhandel bekannt. In der Straße des Hostels sieht man überwiegend nur Männer - weshalb ich als Frau mich alleine unwohl gefühlt hätte. Es gilt die Empfehlung als alleinreisende Frau diese Gegend spät nachts ebenfalls zu vermeiden.
Blick aus dem Fenster von Bett aus - das zerfallenes Haus sieht man leider nicht ganz auf dem Foto
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Var et autentisk sted. Veldrevet med god ånd. Der var gode instruktioner og muligheder og stedet var afslappet og roligt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

FERNANDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo mal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ludwig

Disliked: Room comfort

Moyen

Chambre correct, mais insonorisation des chambres inexistantes ! Trop de bruit dans les parties communes et provenant de la rue, le quartier n’est pas préoccupent. Convenable pour une nuit mais ne pensez pas dormir dans le calme
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Väldigt bra

Väldigt smidigt med incheckning. Bra läge. Sviten med badkaret var jättebra.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Claiddy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pague y no tuve acceso . Terrible la zona No pude entrar, la administradora te contacta un dia antes de forma muy amable , te envia un mensaje por WS y te envia varios codigos uno de la puerta del edificio que cuando llegue no abrio , la zona es Terriblemente peligrosa , no tiene timbre , no tiene persona que abra la puerta. En la zona habi mas de 50 personas e la calle hombres , las calles llenas de basura . Le escribi y respondio que la puerta la abrio pero despues de esperar 15 minutos . Lo reporte a la pagina y la administradora no reconocio su error de que la puerta no abriera. Tuve que tomar un taxi por 2 horas parandome hotel por hotel para conseguir un alojamiento. Lean bien las evaluaciones anteriores .
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2/10 Terrible

Deborah Fernanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel se encuentra ubicado en una sección muy fea y que se aprecia que es muy peligrosa para hospedarse, el hotel nunca te contacta directamente para hacerte saber las instrucciones de llegada, es imposible encontrar la propiedad en internet y hay que usar códigos para entrar, de verdad es mucho mejor buscar otra opción cerca de la zona, puedes ver la ubicación en internet y ver lo mal que está el área, mientras buscaba el hotel vi gente drogandose en la calle, preferí perder mi dinero y hospedarme en otro hotel ya que no fue posible cancelar pero me pareció muy peligroso y más si viajas sola como mujer, no lo recomiendo en absoluto
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

hugo fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Publican fotos que no son autenticas. Cuando llegas al sitio te encuentras con lo peor, en mi caso me encontré con sabanas sucias el suelo sucio, las almohadas manchadas las toallas sucias y rotas en mal estado. Y esta ubicado en la peor zona de la ciudad. Yo e solicitado la cancelación y devolución del dinero pero me han salido con que se acogen a la politica de no devolucion del dinero. E llamado a expedia quien a travez de su pagina ise la reserva y de momento no han conseguido la devolucion del dinero. No recomiendo para nada este sitio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024