A school trip means shared experiences, enjoyment and discovering things outside the familiar school environment. Pupils have the opportunity here to get to know each other and interact in a closer way, both with other classmates and with teachers. This shared experience is determined, in many cases, by the type of accommodation chosen for the school trip. For that reason, once you have chosen your dream destination, the next question is: what accommodation should you choose for your students’ trip to Lisbon? The answer depends on several factors: the size of the group, the destination, the proximity to the centre and to excursions, and so on.
Accommodation on a school trip does not mean the same thing as on a standard tourist trip. In this case it becomes a home away from home for the group, a place for shared living, group activities, confidences, and so on. It must be a place where the group feels comfortable and at ease. If your school trip is to Lisbon, you’ve come to the right place. We set out the best options to help you decide what accommodation to choose for your students’ trip to Lisbon.
Hotels
Hotels are always the first choice, for their comfort, their dining services and their communal spaces where the whole group can gather. Lisbon has a wide variety of hotels across all price ranges, and at a reasonable cost compared with other European capitals. Double rooms in reasonably comfortable hotels start from around 60 euros per night. The only drawback of this city is that, due to high demand, it is very difficult to find good deals in the most central areas such as Baixa, Chiado or Bairro Alto unless you book well in advance. In any case, since there are other areas that are very well connected by metro or tram, there is no problem with staying in other parts of Lisbon.
Here is a brief list of hotels in Lisbon:
- Jupiter Lisboa Hotel
- Santa Bica
- Exe Liberdade
- Rossio Garden Hotel
- Empire Lisbon Hotel
- Lisbon Gateway
- Garden Apartment
Hostels
Another good option, somewhere between a hotel and a guesthouse, is hostels. A much more affordable choice but still with the spaces and services needed to accommodate a group of pupils. In the case of Lisbon, the city has many backpacker hostels that are genuinely excellent: modern décor, good facilities, cleanliness and, above all, a great atmosphere. Another advantage of these hostels is that they have larger rooms where many more pupils can sleep together, keeping the group in just 2–3 rooms. Some of the best hostels in Lisbon are:
- Be My Guest
- Lisboa Central Hostel
- Wallis Guest House
- Refuge Hostel
- Lisbon Backpackers
- Casa Balthazar
Youth Hostels
Youth hostels are another good accommodation option for groups in Lisbon. If you want to venture further afield, go on extra excursions or take part in activities beyond tourist sightseeing, this type of accommodation is worth considering. Why? Because they are large spaces with multi-use rooms where the whole group can gather, allowing for a closer shared experience (unlike hotel rooms, which are limited to 3–4 people) and where group activities and evening programmes can take place. Two outstanding options within the city are Casa Belmonte and Residencial Estrela de Arganil, with refurbished facilities, en-suite bathrooms and very close to the metro. Other more affordable options include:
- Albergue Hub Lisbon Patio
- Albergue Vistas de Lisboa
- The Dorm
- Albergue The Elevator
- Albergue Nicely
Guide to Organising Your School Trip to Lisbon
If you are thinking of organising your school trip to Lisbon, you’ve come to the perfect place, because this guide brings you all the information you need before and during the trip: accommodation, gastronomy, transport, possible itineraries, excursions…
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