Residencial Principe Guest House
Twenty-six central rooms, ten minutes from the ferry
About this stay
Residencial Principe runs as a proper guest house rather than a self-catering flat: twenty-six simply decorated rooms, each with a desk, a city view and a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower, connected by elevator throughout the building. Air-conditioning and free WiFi come as standard, and ironing and laundry facilities are available on site. The ferry terminal sits about eight hundred metres away, a ten-minute walk, and front desk staff are listed as ready to help with local recommendations, a rarer amenity among Barreiro's smaller apartment listings. Pet-friendly rooms are also listed, widening the property's appeal beyond solo travellers and couples. The Transtejo ferry to Terreiro do Paço remains the fastest way across the river for most of the properties described here.
- Central location
- Private bathroom
- Elevator access
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This suits travellers who want a central, walkable base with the reassurance of a staffed front desk, particularly useful for first-time visitors to Barreiro who might want local advice. The short walk to the ferry makes daily Lisbon trips genuinely easy. Anyone wanting a full kitchen for extended self-catering should look at Barreiro's apartments instead, since rooms here do not include cooking facilities.
- Ask the front desk for café and restaurant recommendations directly, since staff are used to pointing guests toward local spots.
- Request a bath rather than a shower in advance if that matters to you, since both exist across the twenty-six rooms.
- Use the on-site laundry facilities mid-stay to avoid overpacking for a longer trip.
Why we love it
- A ten-minute walk to the ferry terminal
- Staffed front desk with local recommendations
- Elevator access throughout the building
- Pet-friendly rooms alongside family rooms
Why guests love itResidencial Principe is a 26-room guest house in central Barreiro, about eight hundred metres from the ferry terminal, so a family can cross to Lisbon by Transtejo ferry without a car. Family rooms and a lift make arriving with luggage and children easier, and rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. Laundry is available and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 from 73 reviews. I would choose it as an affordable family base across the river from Lisbon.