INDEPENDENTE BICA, Lisbon

Independente Bica - Historic 1849 Building with Penthouse Suite and City Views

Located in a 150-year-old converted guesthouse on the vibrant Rua de São Paulo, this Lisbon hotel features 41 private rooms and a signature penthouse. Independente Bica offers accommodations ranging from twin and double rooms to family suites, each equipped with soundproof walls, flat-screen TVs with streaming capabilities, and SMEG minibars stocked with Japanese and Portuguese products. All rooms include built-in birchwood furniture, air conditioning, coffee makers, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. The penthouse suite comprises two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. The property houses a restaurant in the lobby focusing on traditional techniques, with plans for a fine dining venue in the penthouse. The Independente Bica sits 984.3 ft from Time Out Market Lisboa and 1640.4 ft from both Luis de Camoes Square and The National Museum of Contemporary Art. A 24-hour front desk serves guests, while Humberto Delgado Airport is situated 6 miles away.

Pros

Prime location on one of Lisbon's creative and nightlife hotspots

Each room comes with complimentary chocolate for guests

Sustainably sourced custom furniture throughout the property

Upper floors operated as Mateus Hotel, offering a unique 'hotel within hotel' concept

Cons

15-minute walk to Rossio Square and main tourist attractions

Airport is 6 miles from the property