This hostel (if you could call it that) is good value. This isn't a traditional hostel and there are no 24 hour staff. It's more like a very large apartment. There are no signs telling you where the hostel is - you just ring the number and the guy will let you in to give you a room. As a result, you need to tell him when you are arriving (otherwise you can't get in!).
The room I had was large but extremely noisy - facing the main road and on the side of the internal elevator. I needed earplugs every night I stayed. I also had a hard time getting access to the shower when there was a full house. That said, you get what you pay for, so I don't have any major complaints about the place. Having access to the kitchen with a toaster and microwave saved me heaps of money, so it was worth it in the end.

Lisbon Student House offers fairly cheap accomodation, so the conditions are average. If you're not extremely pretentious and if you're only looking for a quiet place to sleep at night, the hostel is what you're looking for. The linen and towels are washed frequently, but not immaculate. The bathrooms were very clean when we got there, but in a few days the soap ran out, there was water on the floor and even a clogged pipe that made one of the two showers impracticable.

You should know that although breakfast is included in the price of the room, it's scarce - only some bread, milk and marmelade. But there's a cheap supermarket nearby and you can use the kitchen at any time.

The room we had (the four beds bedroom) was basic - beds, nightstands and that's about it.

The owner is nice and helpful, so you feel like you're not alone in the city in case you need help or information.

The wi-fi works well and there's a small living room with a tv.

The location is good, the metro is only a few minutes' walk from the hostel and 3-4 stops away from the center of the city. You can also walk and get there in 20-25 minutes.

All in all, it was a good stay and for the little time we spent in the hostel (mostly at nighttime) the few problems we encountered were minor.

I stayed in a private room, it was spacious and was very clean. It was nicely decorated, simple with a nightstand, nightlight and clothes rack provided. The bed was very comfortable. The hostel itself is actually a flat full of rooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a large kitchen and a living room with a TV. The owner does not stay there, but he is always available and checks the flat daily. There is also a cleaning service every morning. The location doesn't seem great at first, but it's very convenient-only 2 minutes to the metro station (Parque) and 2 minutes in the other direction to El Corte Ingles. There are many restaurants, cafes, markets, banks, etc along the street. The day of your check-out you can still leave your things (although there are no lockers), and you can use the facilities before turning in your key. The owner is very nice, always makes sure that everything is okay and offers maps and tourist information. The only perk that was missing was a mirror in the bedroom. Would have been nice to have one on the wall. Also, the bedroom and bathroom doors make a lot of noise when people open and shut them. That was the only thing I really hated but luckily none of the guests came home too late. I didn't get to see the other rooms, but I peeked into one as I walked by and it was much larger and had a balcony. It must have been a double room. Overall, it was really great for the money. I payed a lot less here than in other places where I shared a room in much worst condition. I definitely recommend this hostel.

This place was fabulous! We spent 2 nights here whle we explored the fabulous city of Lisbon. In April 2009 when we visited this place was virtually brand new so everything is new, sparkling and modern. It was like staying in someone's spare room in their funky inner city appartment. This place was cheap too; amazing value.

It was a little tricky to find. We found the appartment building easily but there's no sign on the appartment door. It's first on your left once you've gone up one flight of stairs.

There's a kitchenette that you can use to cook you're own dinner if you're travelling on the cheap. A washing machine that can be used free of charge (just BYO washing powder), a TV room, and 3 or 4 bathrooms which were all spotless despite there being several other guests. There's only 5 or 6 rooms so it's uncommn to see anyone outside of meal times.

Breakfast is supplied, but it's up to you to make your own toast. There's free Wi-Fi internet, but no computer terminal so you have to take your own laptop if you want to use this.

Security was good. The appartment building is usually locked, the appartment front door is locked at all times and each bedroom has a lockable door, so we felt qite safe. The appartment building is on a bus route, but it takes 2 different buses to get to/from the airport, but that's easy.

If you're spending time in Lisbon, or even just passing through, this is a great place to base yourself. Clean, comfortable, modern and fabulous value.