Okay, it has been such a long time since I have even mentioned my trip to Portugal I thought I must write something about it! My trip was great, but I just wanted to tell you all about a specific place that we stayed while in Lisbon…and we looved it!
Where we stayed in Lisbon was so amazing for such a great price. We stayed at the Lisbon Bungalows which is actually a campsite. We were planning on camping there in the campsite but found that they have cabins for a very low cost as well in the campsites to rent. So we decided to go with the ‘bungalow’.
I was so pleasantly surprised to find a clean, and spacious bungalow that had a kitchen, a large porch, bathroom with a shower and two bedrooms. It was way more than we expected or planned on because we had thought that we were just going to be in a tent…and we felt like we were living like royalty in these bungalows. I was thrilled with these accommodations. Plus as expensive as parking can be in Lisbon, we were happy to have a free (included) parking spot at our wonderful little home…the bungalow!
The coolest part of staying in this campsite in Lisbon is that it was actually very central in the city. It took us less than ten minutes by car to reach the very city center. Plus it was nice to be in a green area as opposed to the crowded city center of Lisboa. It was directly across from a shopping mall with a grocery store, many other kinds of stores and a food court.
We could have not stayed in a better place in Lisbon. I would highly recommend this place to stay. If you are expecting a five star hotel - this is not for you. But anyone wanting to stay in a low cost, comfortable and convenient accommodation in Lisbon this is a great choice. I would also say it would be a perfect option for families with children.
If you are worried about getting to the city center and all the action from the campsite, don’t worry. We did have a rental car which made it perfect to get everywhere easily, but for those without the car it is still a great option. Right at the entrance to the campsite is a bus stop for a few different regular buses to the city center or metro station to get wherever you want to go. I heard that taking the bus/metro combo to get to the city center takes around 30ish minutes. So I think it is still a great option for those without a car.
I highly recommend the Lisbon bungalows as a great place to stay while visiting Lisbon. We truly loved it and the next time we visit Lisbon we will probably be staying there again. It was great!
If you want to check out where I stayed while in Lisbon you can go to the website to find out more information! LISBOA CAMPING
16 responses so far ↓
1 Karen // Jun 21, 2008 at 8:14 am
It sounds like a great place to stay. What sights did you see?
2 Kristie // Jun 21, 2008 at 12:43 pm
@Karen: I saw so many sites…but that is in a post coming up :) I try and make my vacations not just stories about the trip but helpful for anyone going where I did. Thats why its easier to tell about aspects individually instead of everything at once. But it is coming :)
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5 Jeff // Jun 27, 2008 at 12:22 am
Wow! This is an incredible idea for accommodation while traveling Europe. There should definitely be more city camping getaways like this. It’s such a unique idea, and lighter on the wallet! I have just started learning Portuguese, so the first time I go to Portugal I will have to stay in one of these bungallows. I don’t need to be right in the center of the city — I would love to enjoy a day in the city and then go back to the bungallow in the evening. How did you hear about this, by the way? When you visited this Lisboa Camping site, were there a lot of tourists as well as many people from Portugal?
Great find, I must say :)
6 Kristie // Jun 27, 2008 at 12:30 pm
@Jeff: Jeff, We were so happy to have the bungalows to go back to after being in the crazy city center in Lisbon. It really was amazing. We were soo happy that we discovered this place. The only thing is that to get to and from the city if you don’t have a rental car, I would suggest taking a taxi. The bus schedule is a little ‘messy’ and it is a little too complicated to get where you want to go on the bus. We took a taxi to and from downtown Lisbon one night (we wanted to drink…) and it was only like ten euros each way. The bus would have been two or three euros each way (times two) and takes almost one hour longer. Plus it limits how long you can stay out, because they don’t run all night. The taxi was the way to go!
We found out about this by just searching on the internet for cheap accommodations in Lisbon. We were looking for a hostel, but couldn’t find anything that we liked and stumbled across this. It was pure luck, because it was so great, when we go back to Lisbon we will be staying there again.
As far as tourists vs Portuguese people staying in the campsite, it seemed to be all tourists there.
Just make sure to book in advance, it was pretty full when we were there and it was only in the spring.
But enjoy it and tell me how it is!
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There is exactly the same thing in Estonias capital Tallinn. Small wooden houses for renting in a forest. I spent there my first night, because all hotels were full. The price was very cheap. Yes, it should be in more European capitals.
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13 Marc // Jul 14, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Big question is : Is travelling to Lisbon will hurt and empty your pockets?
14 Kristie // Jul 14, 2008 at 12:32 pm
@Marc: As far as spending money in Lisbon is concerned…it is one of the most reasonable places I have ever traveled (regarding the price of things). It is cheaper than most touristic cities you would find in Europe. Thats one of the fun things about going to Portugal. :) Plus if you stay in cheap accommodations (like I did), its really not expensive at all. You can do it for a much smaller budget than other places in Europe. At least thats my experience.
15 Chato // Jul 14, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Great post, I live the campsite huts… When my wife and I visited a France they had them their… Not the type of camping I remember as a kid growing up camping In the states
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16 Katherine // Jul 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Sounds like a good idea, but you fail to mention how much ‘cheap’ and ‘low-priced’ are. I just got back from 2 weeks in Germany. We stayed in a lot of independent hotels, and while they were small, I don’t think I would have traded them for a more rustic experience. They enabled us to just step out the door, any time of day with n planning whatsoever.
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