Family Macedo B&B

We went to Lissabon for a single overnight, and chose the B&B Macedo for the place to sleep. The B&B is hard to find, there’s only a small sign at the door bell. We were met by a sweet young girl, who was very nice and kind, and informative. The room that we rented, is situated in a old apartment with several rooms, to let. The rooms is filled with old style furniture and are quite cosy. But.. the mattress is very hard, the quilt was heavy, felt almost as 80 kilos, and the bed itself.. when you are on holiday with your parents in law, in a apartment where you can hear what your neighbors are thinking.. it’s hard to have fun, when the bed squeaks loudly, every time you take a breath.. The balcony doors was so old and used, so the wind was blowing in, with all the sounds of the street.. we didn’t sleep much that night. But there’s a big garage to the hotel, which is free, and the famous tram number 28 is just round the corner, so leave your car there, and explore Lisboa. Breakfast at the B&B is plain toast, ugly jam and instant coffee. The bathroom is for all the costumers, it’s worn but works. Next time I go to Lisboa, I probably find a other hotel..

We only got to stay the 2nd night. Our flight was delayed by a day and we were able to access the room at a very early time on Thursday. It was an easy trip from the airport by metro. Very good directions given by the b&B. The antiques were lovely, but the bed squeeked too much. We had the suite with two beds so my husband and I each took a bed to lessen the squeeking.

We enjoyed our stay, the guesthouse is traditional and very friendly. We would certainly return again.

close to subway

Book this B&B to feel like you're staying with a local family! The apartment is situated a short 10-15 minute walk to the main attractions, but along the way, you'll bump into life outside the tourist area. Super comfortable beds, clean (shared) bathrooms in the hallway, very secure home. Enjoy coffee or tea in their large inner courtyard space and grab a pastry from a local bakery down the street. I would definitely stay here again!

Great B&B, about 15mins walk to the city centre (Rossio Square) location was great, 5mins walk to Metro station, the owner was really helpful and recommends good places to visit and eat in the city. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who’s visiting Portugal-Lisbon.

Antonio and Sebina worked hard to be gracious hosts at this property. This was a good value for us because we were stuck with a rental car and they have a parking garage in the building that you can park for free with easy access. This is more of a guest house/hostel than a B&B, although there are some basic items available in the shared kitchen. The bathrooms are shared, which was only a minor inconvenience for us, but might be a problem for some. Walls are thin, so you can hear other guests. Close to public transportation, historic areas and shopping.

PROS: Communications are top-notch. Once confirmed, you receive instructions emailed to you, with helpful tips and nearby recommendations while visiting Lisbon. Sabina checked me in efficiently and provided me with helpful info to orient me as a first-time tourist in Lisboa. Rooms are decorated with antique furniture, and all that is advertised in the pictures for the hotel booking is accurate. Rooms are clean. The room and bed were extremely comfortable. My room was located towards the back so it was very quiet at night. Free parking for my rental car was extremely helpful in this city of scarce parking. The building was located only 2 blocks away from the main street, which is flat. Therefore, one did not have to walk up too many steep hills to return home. CONS: Amenities are not modern, but it was to be expected from the description. Also, Old Town Lisbon is only a 15-20 minutes walk away, but the neighborhood felt dark and gritty. Or that could just be the current economic state of Old Town Lisbon. But I felt completely safe within the building. Overall, good value and great service!

Not to everyone's taste but I loved the feeling of being transported in time. The rooms are filled with beautiful antique Portuguese furniture. We were given a choice of rooms after parking our car in the secure garage. Antonio was wonderful and helpful, a very interesting man. We enjoyed chatting to house guests from Sweden in the morning. I would stay here again.

Hotel over sold itself. We were not given the garden view room we booked (instead we got concrete walls). The free breakfast was of such poor quality we did not eat it. The WiFi did not function in our room and even in the dining room it dropped the signal every few minutes. There was no room to relax in as advertised. There was a dining room that was so small that four large people could only just sit round the table. Usually my reviews lean on the positive side but I can not in good conscience suggest anybody use this establishment. A good nights sleep is impossible you can hear every sneeze and snore from nearby rooms. There are clear glass windows above the bedroom doors which means no darkness in the rooms. There is no heating or cooling so don't stay in winter or summer.