About B. A.
B. A. is a budget property located in Lisbon’s central Bairro Alto
district.
From compact singles to dorms as well as family rooms, quads and triples, B. A. offers guests a wide choice of accommodation layouts. Certain configurations are en-suite while others have shared bathroom facilities. Wi-Fi and air conditioning come as standard in all units.
This non-smoking property has a shared lounge and TV area and offers a 24-hour reception desk as well as luggage storage services.
Guests can cook their own meals in this hostel’s shared kitchen facilities, but there are a wide array of restaurants in the streets surrounding this property. Nearby options include Pastelaria Brasil for coffee and savoury pastries and 100 Maneiras for Portuguese and international cuisine.
This hostel is surrounded by the clubs and bars of Lisbon’s main entertainment district and is located in close proximity to Jeronimos Monastery and the city’s oceanarium.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Perfect location for party-goers, comfy rooms
Surrounded by clubs and bars, guests found themselves right at the epicentre of Lisbon's party scene.But when they were just too tired to go on, many stumbled through the door of this budget backpackers and were grateful to find a cozy bed in a comfy room. Most also commented that, given its great location and overall level of comfort, this property offered excellent value for money in one of Lisbon's most popular neighbourhoods.
positive:
Great for groups
Many hostels point-blank refuse to accept stag and hen groups, but much to their gratification, large parties were welcomed with open arms here.
positive:
Helpful staff manning 24-hour reception
Friendly and helpful, the reception team are this property's stalwarts. In addition to greeting guests, they man the hostel's 24-hour luggage storage and are willing to help with directions. Though they are happy to assist guests with finding the best places to party, the staff here are also equally good at managing and curbing noise from returning revellers as and when needed.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Noise levels a problem
Noise from the street and adjacent bars and clubs was a problem here. Many reported that this had an impact on the quality of their sleep.
negative:
Breakfast is too basic
This hostel's breakfast of jam, rolls and other continental offerings was just too basic for many, who would have liked to have seen a wider variety of food.
negative:
Wear and tear in rooms
Loose fixtures and fittings as well as tired and sagging mattresses were all noted here, with many feeling that rooms showed signs of wear and tear.