Secret Patio Lisbon
A pool and co-working hostel near São Bento
About this stay
Secret Patio Lisbon sits between Santos and São Bento, the hillside stretch of central Lisbon that runs past the Portuguese Parliament building on its way down to the river. Travellers staying here find warmly furnished quarters built for a casual, sociable pace rather than formal luxury, with co-working areas for anyone mixing sightseeing with work and an outdoor pool for slower afternoons. The on-site restaurant covers dinner without a walk into town, and paid breakfast is on offer each morning. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi run through the smoke-free building, and an airport shuttle simplifies arrival and departure. Around São Bento, narrow residential streets climb toward the Parliament, mixing local grocers with the kind of low-key bars that fill up once the co-working crowd logs off, giving the hostel a neighborhood feel rather than a tourist-strip one.
- Outdoor pool
- Co-working areas
- On-site restaurant
- Airport shuttle
Our take
I would book this hostel for budget-minded travellers and remote workers who want a pool and a co-working corner, and who are comfortable with a casual, shared-space atmosphere. The Santos and São Bento setting rewards people who like to walk, and the airport shuttle makes arrival easy. Guests wanting a quiet, adults-only retreat or full concierge service should look elsewhere, since the character here is informal and sociable rather than polished.
- Book the co-working area in advance during busy weeks, since desks fill up fast with remote workers staying at the hostel.
- Ask about the airport shuttle schedule before you arrive, since it saves a taxi ride at either end of your trip.
- Confirm your breakfast is added at booking if you want it included, since it is charged as a separate paid extra.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool for warm Lisbon afternoons
- Co-working areas built for remote workers
- Walkable stretch near Santos and São Bento
- Airport shuttle simplifies arrival and departure
Why guests love itI would suggest this hostel to families who are relaxed about shared spaces and want a pool without hotel prices on the other side of the bill. The outdoor pool gives children somewhere to cool off, and the on-site restaurant and paid breakfast keep meals close. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi help, and the airport shuttle eases arrival. The Santos and São Bento area is best on foot. It scores 8.0 from 1,137 reviews.