The Independente Hostel & Suites

The rooftop bar draws the whole hostel together at sunset, with the Tagus laid out below. Reviews note female dorms are available, though the Cais do Sodré neighbourhood runs loud into the night.

• The daily events and communal dinners make it easy to meet other international guests without having to work at being social.
• The rooftop bar with Tagus River views is a major draw, functioning as both a hostel amenity and a recognized Lisbon venue.
• Located in Bairro Alto, Lisbon's main nightlife district, so you're surrounded by bars and restaurants but the hostel itself is positioned as a quieter retreat from the street action.
• Housed in a 19th-century building with a rooftop bar that offers sunset views over the city and Tagus River.
• Daily events and communal dinners are organized, with an international crowd that makes it straightforward for solo travellers to connect.
• Female dorms are available but not guaranteed, you need to specifically request them when booking as mixed dorms are also offered.
• The hostel bar is described as a 'Lisbon institution,' suggesting it's well-known beyond just hostel guests.

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