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BessaHotel Liberdade

Avenida da Liberdade 29

The LodgeLens take

A possible fit, with trade-offs

A stylish, generally comfortable city hotel with an excellent walkable location, strong cleanliness evidence, good beds and reliable-looking Wi-Fi. The main tradeoffs are variable room size and storage, mixed noise and service experiences, a compact pool, basic gym, and variable breakfast value and quality.

Worth checking: 5 of the 710 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about construction and roadworks. See the evidence

710 reviews analyzed · 3 sourcesUpdated Oct 2026
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The roomThe rooms are generally attractive, comfortable, and well finished, with bathrooms and beds drawing particular praise.The night’s sleepYes, you should generally sleep well here, thanks to comfortable beds and good soundproofing.The locationThe location is excellent for exploring Lisbon on foot, with attractions, restaurants, shops, and public transport close by.

Seen from USD 171 a night on sample dates

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Who it may suit

  • Sightseeing-focused travelers who prioritize central walkability and public transport.
  • Couples or short-stay guests wanting contemporary rooms, comfortable beds and an indoor pool.
  • Travelers who value on-site workspaces and generally strong Wi-Fi.

Strongest: Location and getting around 8.8, Cleanliness and condition 8.0, Wi-Fi 8.0

Think twice if

  • Guests needing guaranteed spacious rooms or substantial storage.
  • Serious swimmers or gym users requiring full-sized facilities and extensive equipment.
  • Light sleepers unwilling to accept uncertainty from construction, traffic or neighboring rooms.
  • Travelers seeking consistently polished service or especially strong breakfast value.

Weakest: Pool 6.0, Gym 6.0, Working from the room 7.0

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Choose the room, not just the hotel

A little care here can change your stay.

Compare the room labels attached to guest reviews. Samples vary; a higher stay rating alone does not prove a better room. Check the exact bed, layout and inclusions before paying.

Most reviewed room444 reviews

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.2 /10Average stay rating
9 / 444Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

Comfortable beds are supported by recent reviews.

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Room size and storage are inconsistent across supplied reviews.

More room notes

More reasons to consider it

  • Bathrooms appear modern and well equipped, with showers and bathtubs shown.

More to check

  • Some guests report limited storage, outside or nearby-room noise, and occasional disappointing views.
Room option77 reviews

Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

9.5 /10Average stay rating
1 / 77Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option41 reviews

Deluxe Suite

9.0 /10Average stay rating
1 / 41Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option28 reviews

Executive Room

9.4 /10Average stay rating
0 / 28Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option20 reviews

Superior Room with Two Double Beds

9.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 20Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample14 reviews

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

9.7 /10Average stay rating
0 / 14Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Confirm current condition, exact layout and inclusions.

Small review sample10 reviews

Premium Room

9.0 /10Average stay rating
0 / 10Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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A closer look, on your terms

What matters for your stay?

Choose a priority to focus the review. Scores are our AI-assisted evidence assessments out of 10, separate from hotel stars and provider ratings.

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Will you actually sleep here?

Sleep and noise

7.2/10

108 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Yes, you should generally sleep well here, thanks to comfortable beds and good soundproofing.

Check before bookingSome supplied reviews report construction, street, or nearby-room noise.

Guest evidence & score details

Yes, you should generally sleep well here, thanks to comfortable beds and good soundproofing. Some guests report noise from nearby rooms, traffic, or construction, and pillows are less consistently praised. It suits light sleepers best if you request a quiet room away from current works.

  • Bed comfortguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Soundproofingguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Pillowsguest review evidence
    6.0
Beds and pillows63 reviews
13 disliked48 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Noise48 reviews
13 disliked33 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Construction and roadworks1%
raised by 8 of 710last Sept 2026

Those who complained rated the whole stay 5.76/10 on average.

Soundproofing between rooms1%
raised by 8 of 710last Sept 2026

What guests liked

very quiet with no noise from outside or other rooms

Bed was very comfortable and pillows were just right

What guests complained about

There was a lot of noise coming from nearby rooms in the middle of the evening

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · September 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

I booked for a room which located on back side of the hotel and there was construction going on in next building very near my room and aftwr requesting hotel they didn't changed my room and asked for the diffrence of room rent for the other room which was…

How we got to 7.2
Supports the score
  • Several supplied reviews describe comfortable beds and quiet rooms.
  • The property lists soundproof rooms and soundproofing.
Pulls the score down
  • Some supplied reviews report construction, street, or nearby-room noise.
  • Pillow comfort is mixed.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

What are the rooms actually like?

Rooms

7.5/10
9.0Agoda · 328 ratings

165 reviews about this · 29 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.0 (city average 8.2); our evidence assessment is 7.5. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The rooms are generally attractive, comfortable, and well finished, with bathrooms and beds drawing particular praise. Space varies, though: some guests find them spacious while others describe the room or bed as small. Check the room category carefully if space matters.

Guest evidence & score details
A warm contemporary bedroom with a yellow lounge chair.
A bright bedroom with curtains over a tall window.
A close bedside view highlighting the padded headboard, reading light and decorative orchid.
A spacious-looking room with multiple beds, a desk and a bright curtained window.
A close bedside view of a large bed with a wall-mounted reading light and orchid.
A spacious-looking bedroom with a bright yellow accent chair and a glass-sided bathroom zone.
Guest room · room
1 / 6 of 29 we hold
Bathrooms66 reviews
27 disliked37 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Beds and pillows63 reviews
13 disliked48 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Room size52 reviews
2 disliked45 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Views26 reviews
6 disliked18 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

The rooms are spacious and of a very high standard

Bed was very comfortable and pillows were just right

What guests complained about

The room was small

The bed was a bit too small for our taste

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · August 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

Is it clean and well kept?

Cleanliness and condition

8.0/10
9.4Agoda · 328 ratings

173 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Yes, the hotel is usually clean and feels contemporary.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews include recent complaints about odors, delayed housekeeping, worn towels, and reduced upkeep.

Guest evidence & score details

Yes, the hotel is usually clean and feels contemporary. Guests strongly praise cleanliness, but some report occasional smells, delayed housekeeping, worn towels, or areas that need refreshing. It is a good choice if cleanliness matters, though expectations for flawless upkeep should be tempered.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    8.5
  • Room upkeepguest review evidence
    7.5
  • Common areasphotos and reviews
    7.0
  • Feels currentfrom the photos
    8.0
Cleanliness163 reviews
4 disliked158 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Smells and damp1%
raised by 8 of 710last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.5/10 on average.

Plumbing, drainage and hot waterunder 1%
raised by 4 of 710last Apr 2026
Wear and maintenanceunder 1%
raised by 2 of 710last Jul 2026

What guests liked

Spotlessly clean

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · September 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

What guests complained about

The hotel pool was hotter than a spa and not clean

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · July 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

inside the decor is a bit tired and could use a refresh

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · February 2026 · Premium Room
How we got to 8.0

8.0/10: Overall condition appears good, supported by strong cleanliness feedback, multiple reports of well-maintained or contemporary rooms, and consistent visual evidence of intact modern interiors. It is not higher because recent evidence documents odors, delayed housekeeping, pool cleanliness concerns, worn towels, and detected maintenance complaints. No deterioration trend is assigned because the retrieved material is selected and the evidence is mixed.

Supports the score
  • Cleanliness is strongly praised in supplied reviews.
  • Rooms are described as clean and well maintained.
  • Photographs show contemporary rooms with intact-looking furnishings and finishes.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews include recent complaints about odors, delayed housekeeping, worn towels, and reduced upkeep.
  • Photographs cannot establish actual cleanliness, wear, or maintenance in use.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?

Staff and service

7.2/10
9.0Agoda · 328 ratings

256 reviews about this · 4 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.0 (city average 8.3); our evidence assessment is 7.2. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Staff are usually friendly and helpful, but service does not always solve problems quickly. Guests praise individual team members and flexible check-in help, while others report slow responses or an impersonal arrival. It works best for travelers who value warm interaction but can tolerate uneven follow-through.

Guest evidence & score details
  • Friendlinessguest review evidence
    7.5
  • Responsivenessguest review evidence
    6.5
  • Check-inguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Problem solvingguest review evidence
    5.5
A design-focused lobby lounge with sofas, armchairs and layered lighting.
A richly styled seating corner with a red armchair, console table and decorative mirror.
A deep mustard sofa anchors a richly decorated hotel lounge.
Two guests sit on a sofa in a softly lit lounge with a writing desk nearby.
Lobby
1 / 4
Staff and service250 reviews
25 disliked222 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Check-in and check-out26 reviews
7 disliked19 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Housekeeping10 reviews
0 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

Location and service Suszane and martime was so friendly and helpful

They did their best to get us into our room before check-in so the kids could rest

What guests complained about

Staff took very long to respond

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · September 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

Like you were wasting your time checking into the hotel

Is breakfast worth booking?

Breakfast and dining

7.2/10

282 reviews about this · 12 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Breakfast is varied and generally enjoyable, with the on-site restaurant also receiving good feedback.

Check before bookingBreakfast price/value is mixed: supplied reviews describe it as overpriced and one recent review cites limited selection.

Guest evidence & score details

Breakfast is varied and generally enjoyable, with the on-site restaurant also receiving good feedback. Value and consistency are the weak points: some guests find it overpriced, repetitive, or lukewarm, and coffee service can frustrate. Book it if convenience matters more than getting the best-value breakfast in Lisbon.

A breakfast spread includes scrambled eggs, breads, pastries, fruit preserves and pancakes.
Pastries are arranged in wooden trays on a dark breakfast counter.
A polished breakfast buffet fills the centre of the hotel restaurant.
A close-up shows a cheese-and-charcuterie breakfast platter.
Breakfast
1 / 4 of 12 we hold
Breakfast236 reviews
23 disliked207 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
On-site restaurant and bar61 reviews
7 disliked52 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Coffee57 reviews
9 disliked48 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

Breakfast was very good and included a variety of options

and the coffee was very tasty

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · August 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

What guests complained about

The breakfast was overpriced considering the limited selection offered

Not possible to get coffee from the waiting staff

Booking.com · rated 4/10 · April 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room
How we got to 7.2
Supports the score
  • Breakfast is documented as varied by multiple supplied reviews, with pastries, cheeses, meats and egg dishes visible in supplied photographs.
  • The dining room appears substantial and well furnished in supplied photographs.
  • On-site restaurant food and service receive positive supplied reviews.
Pulls the score down
  • Breakfast price/value is mixed: supplied reviews describe it as overpriced and one recent review cites limited selection.
  • Recent supplied reviews mention repetitive food, lukewarm items, undercooked bacon and runny eggs.
  • Coffee quality and self-service machines receive some criticism.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the pool as good as the photos?

Pool

6.0/10
8.9Agoda · 328 ratings

98 reviews about this · 2 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 8.9 (city average 7.8); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The pool is a pleasant, relaxing indoor feature, but it is smaller and shallower than the photos may suggest.

Check before bookingSeveral supplied reviews describe the pool as small.

Guest evidence & score details

The pool is a pleasant, relaxing indoor feature, but it is smaller and shallower than the photos may suggest. Guests also raise occasional concerns about water cleanliness and excessive heat. It suits a quick dip or cooldown rather than serious swimming or busy family use.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    4.0
  • Spaceguest review evidence
    4.0
  • Matches the photosphotos checked against reviews
    6.0
A bright indoor pool beside a glass wall and white loungers.
A covered indoor pool with glass walls, a broad deck, and a shallow curved end.
Pool
1 / 2
Pool98 reviews
42 disliked50 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

The pool is a terrific respite after a hot day

What guests complained about

Pool is quite small and not as heated as you might imagine!

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · October 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room
How we got to 6.0

The pool clearly exists and is visually attractive, enclosed, and daylight-filled. Guest evidence supports a warm, pleasant experience, but the overall score is moderated by supplied complaints about small size, shallow depth, cleanliness, excessive heat, and limited deck seating. The corpus statistics show meaningful documented complaint severity, while not estimating prevalence.

Supports the score
  • Indoor heated pool with glass walls and daylight.
  • Guests describe it as lovely, relaxing, and pleasant.
  • Open late according to one supplied review.
Pulls the score down
  • Several supplied reviews describe the pool as small.
  • One guest reported dirty water and excessive heat.
  • The pool is reported as shallow, limiting swimming.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

How well placed is it, really?

Location and getting around

8.8/10
9.5Agoda · 328 ratings

83 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

The location is excellent for exploring Lisbon on foot, with attractions, restaurants, shops, and public transport close by.

Check before bookingNearby late-night venues may create noise risk.

Guest evidence & score details

The location is excellent for exploring Lisbon on foot, with attractions, restaurants, shops, and public transport close by. Central-city traffic, difficult taxi access, late-night venues, and occasional construction can bring drawbacks. It is especially strong for sightseeing-focused travelers who prefer not to rely on a car.

  • Walkabilitymeasured from the map
    9.5
  • Sightseeing accessmeasured from the map
    9.5
  • Taxi convenienceguest review evidence
    6.5
  • Neighbourhood quietguest review evidence
    6.0
Walking distance to things46 reviews
0 disliked46 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Public transport27 reviews
0 disliked26 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Feeling safe17 reviews
7 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Taxis and ride-hailing8 reviews
0 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Jul 2026

What guests liked

Perfect location easy to walk to main attractions

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · October 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

right next to Metro station

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · May 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

What guests complained about

I would add more chairs in the indoor pool and as the balcony doors are fully opening it is unsafe for children so little ones must be looked after very well if you are with children 🙏🏻

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · March 2026 · Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
How we got to 8.8

The score combines access to nearby places, transport and sightseeing. Nearby-place counts and distances come from the stored Google Maps/POI scrape; guest reviews supply the practical walkability and taxi context.

Supports the score
  • Central, highly walkable location with restaurants, cafés, shops and attractions nearby.
  • Public transport is close, including a subway station and train station.
  • Reviews describe the area as safe and convenient.
Pulls the score down
  • Nearby late-night venues may create noise risk.
  • Some guests reported construction or outside noise, though other reviews described quiet nights.
  • Taxi and garage access may be difficult because of one-way roads and central-city access.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Can you work or take calls from the room?

Wi-Fi

8.0/10

4 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Wi-Fi appears fast and reliable enough for ordinary work and calls.

Check before bookingNo measured download or upload speeds were supplied.

Guest evidence & score details

Wi-Fi appears fast and reliable enough for ordinary work and calls. Guests praise the connection, though there are no measured speeds or direct evidence about demanding video-call use. It should suit typical business travel, but heavy remote-work needs may warrant a backup.

  • Reliabilityguest review evidence
    9.0
  • Video callsguest review evidence
    7.0
Wi-Fi and internet4 reviews
0 disliked4 likedlast mentioned May 2026

What guests liked

WiFi connection was excellent

How we got to 8.0
Supports the score
  • Wi‑Fi is listed among the hotel’s internet services.
  • Supplied reviews describe the connection as fast, excellent, and potent.
  • The stored corpus detected four Wi‑Fi/internet mentions, all classified as praise and none as complaints.
Pulls the score down
  • No measured download or upload speeds were supplied.
  • Evidence for video-call performance is indirect; no supplied review explicitly reports completing a video call.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the desk usable for a working day?

Working from the room

7.0/10

5 reviews about this · 5 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The rooms provide a usable desk setup, and a separate business centre is available.

Check before bookingNatural light varies by room and is not established for every desk.

Guest evidence & score details

The rooms provide a usable desk setup, and a separate business centre is available. However, desk ergonomics, outlet access, and natural light vary, with some rooms described as dark. It is fine for occasional work, but less ideal for a full day at the laptop.

  • Chairfrom 5 photos
    7.0
  • Natural lightfrom 5 photos
    5.0
A compact hotel workspace with a wooden desk, armchair, artwork, and drinks station.
A shared business workspace with three desktop computers around a wooden table.
A bedroom view showing a built-in desk beside the bed.
A compact desk beside a balcony door and garden-facing window.
A compact in-room desk positioned beneath a television between two large artworks.
Desk
1 / 5
Wi-Fi and internet4 reviews
0 disliked4 likedlast mentioned May 2026
Desk and working space1 review
1 disliked0 likedlast mentioned Jan 2026

What guests liked

WiFi connection was excellent

How we got to 7.0

7/10: Multiple supplied images establish proper room desks, chairs and a dedicated multi-computer business workspace. The score is held below excellent because desk sizes, monitor suitability and consistent lighting are unverified, while supplied evidence includes one explicit complaint about darkness.

Supports the score
  • Proper desks are shown in multiple room images, including seating and visible power access.
  • A separate business-centre workspace with multiple computers is shown.
  • Some workspaces receive substantial window light.
Pulls the score down
  • Natural light varies by room and is not established for every desk.
  • Desk dimensions, ergonomic adjustability, monitor connectivity and actual outlet availability across rooms are not established.
  • One supplied review describes the room as “Trop sombre”.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is there anywhere to train?

Gym

6.0/10
8.9Agoda · 328 ratings

21 reviews about this · 1 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 8.9 (city average 7.8); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

There is a workable gym with cardio equipment and weights, and guests generally find it adequate.

Check before bookingGuest feedback describes the gym as small, basic, or insufficiently equipped.

Guest evidence & score details

There is a workable gym with cardio equipment and weights, and guests generally find it adequate. It is small and basic, with requests for more bars, plates, and equipment. Choose it for light workouts rather than a complete training session.

A bright, mirrored gym contains cardio machines and free weights beside large windows.
Gym
Gym21 reviews
7 disliked14 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

Good gym and sauna

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · October 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

What guests complained about

A slightly more equipped gym would have been nice

How we got to 6.0

A functional, above-basic hotel gym is documented, with cardio equipment and dumbbells visible. The score is held below clearly good because supplied guests describe it as small or basic and request more equipment, including bars and plates. The retrieved reviews are relevance-selected examples, not prevalence estimates.

Supports the score
  • Gym is documented as available.
  • Visible cardio equipment and dumbbell racks provide basic workout options.
  • Several supplied reviews describe the gym positively or as adequate.
Pulls the score down
  • Guest feedback describes the gym as small, basic, or insufficiently equipped.
  • Guests specifically requested more bars, plates, and other simple equipment.
  • Condition, maintenance, and actual busy-period crowding are not established.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is it worth the money?

Price and value

8.0/10
8.5Agoda · 328 ratings

21 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

The hotel generally offers good value through its comfortable rooms, strong location, and facilities. Some guests still find it expensive compared with alternatives, especially at peak rates. It is most worthwhile when you value central access and a polished full-service stay.

Guest evidence & score details
Value for money21 reviews
9 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

comfortable room and great value for money

What guests complained about

it was the most expensive one for our whole trip to Portugal

Patterns in the reviews we analyzed

What to check before you commit

Patterns from 710 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.

Construction and roadworks

Higher concern

5 of 710 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

5 of 8 classified opinions about this were negative — 63% of these opinions. 5 of those are from the last 730 days. 8 of 710 reviews mention it at all.

Construction near some rooms has caused early-morning and daytime noise, with at least some guests reporting difficulty getting a room change.

I booked for a room which located on back side of the hotel and there was construction going on in next building very near my room and aftwr requesting hotel they didn't changed my room and asked for the diffrence of room rent for the other room which was…

with the noise at night with the construction we asked to be moved

a bit noisy because of construction around and music from the boulevard

What you can do about it
  • Request a room away from construction-facing areas.

Noise

Moderate concern

13 of 710 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

13 of 46 classified opinions about this were negative — 28% of these opinions. 13 of those are from the last 730 days. 48 of 710 reviews mention it at all.

There was a lot of noise coming from nearby rooms in the middle of the evening

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · September 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

the staff were not trained well we had 2 of them carrying on quite a loud conversation whilst clearing a table just behind ours

Booking.com · rated 4/10 · April 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

a bit noisy because of construction around and music from the boulevard

Smells and damp

Moderate concern

8 of 710 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

8 of 8 classified opinions about this were negative — 100% of these opinions. 8 of those are from the last 730 days. 8 of 710 reviews mention it at all.

Stayed on 1st floor where the pool was and it was a strong smell of chlorine

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · January 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

I found also that our sheets had a bit of a strange smell - like a bit smokey or musty maybe?

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · April 2026 · Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

The breakfast wasn’t so good and the room didn’t have enough ventilation so you would have your clothes smelling like food afterwords

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · June 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

Reasons guests were glad they booked

The bright spots in guest feedback

Staff and service

222 reviewers praised it, 25 complained · 90% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Location and service Suszane and martime was so friendly and helpful

Breakfast

207 reviewers praised it, 23 complained · 90% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Breakfast was very good and included a variety of options

Cleanliness

158 reviewers praised it, 4 complained · 98% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Spotlessly clean

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · September 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

On-site restaurant and bar

52 reviewers praised it, 7 complained · 88% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Restaurant and bar very good

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · July 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

Coffee

48 reviewers praised it, 9 complained · 84% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

and the coffee was very tasty

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · August 2026 · Executive Double or Twin Room

Get a feel for the neighbourhood

The world outside the lobby

32 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. Distances are straight-line, converted to walking time at 80 m per minute with a 25% detour allowance.

Landmarks and transport

  • Restauradores subway station3 min walk
  • Rossio Train Station4 min walk
  • Jardim do Torel4 min walk
  • Friends Bairro Alto5 min walk
  • Tivoli Forum5 min walk
  • Don Mueang Airport10681.17 km
  • Khao San Road10683.94 km
  • Grand Palace10684.14 km

We have no confirmed rail or metro station in this map sample. Check the public-transport places below and verify the route to your destinations.

Explore food, transport and everyday essentials nearby

Eating and drinking

Restaurants5 mapped · 5 within 5 min
Bars5 mapped · 2 within 5 min

Cafés and workspaces

Cafés5 mapped · 4 within 5 min
Coworking5 mapped · 2 within 5 min

Everyday essentials

Groceries5 mapped · 3 within 5 min
Convenience5 mapped · 5 within 5 min
Pharmacies5 mapped · 2 within 5 min
Laundry5 mapped · 2 within 5 min
Shopping5 mapped

Getting around

Public transport5 mapped · 5 within 5 min

Exercise

Yoga studios5 mapped · 1 within 5 min
Gyms5 mapped
Bouldering & climbing1 mapped

Green space

Parks4 mapped · 1 within 5 min

Worth knowing about

Late-night venues5 mapped · 1 within 5 min

Within 500 m: MDMA Bar (5 min), Friends Bairro Alto (6 min), Bar Cubano (7 min), Miami Vice (7 min). Late-night venues this close are worth knowing about if you are a light sleeper.

Turn the findings into a better stay

Confirm these details before booking

Reviews and photos describe other people’s stays. The terms and room assigned to your reservation matter just as much.

For your reservation

  • Exact room category, bed arrangement and maximum occupancy; requests such as a high floor may not be guaranteed.
  • Total price for your dates, including taxes, service fees, breakfast and any deposit.
  • Cancellation deadline, payment timing and whether the rate is refundable.
  • Current opening hours, closures or extra charges for the facilities you need.

Questions raised by this hotel’s evidence

  • Which room locations are quietest, and can a quiet room be guaranteed?
  • Could you share recent photos of the exact room category and bathroom I would book?
  • Is the pool heated, and what are its opening hours?
  • Is there a separate walk-in shower, and does the bathroom glazing have privacy screening?

Observations for specific dates, not a quote

What it costs

These are historical observations, not live availability. Room types, occupancy, taxes and cancellation rules may differ between samples. Check the final total with the provider.

USD 171–334per night on sampled dates · historical observations

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USD 3322026-10-25 → 2026-10-27booking.com
USD 1712026-12-10 → 2026-12-12booking.com
USD 1792027-01-09 → 2027-01-11booking.com
USD 3342026-11-10 → 2026-11-12google_travel

Good value when: Likely better on the observed December 2026 and January 2027 dates, where the listed nightly prices were about $171–$179 before taxes.

Poor value when: Less attractive on the observed October and November 2026 dates, where listed nightly prices were about $332–$334; breakfast and certain extras may further reduce value.

Short answers

Common questions about BessaHotel Liberdade

Is BessaHotel Liberdade noisy?

48 of 710 reviews mention noise. Of the 48 reviewers mentioning it, 13 described a problem and 33 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 8 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 8 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-09-26.

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Is there construction near BessaHotel Liberdade?

8 collected reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2025-12-06 and most recently on 2026-09-26. 5 described it as a complaint. This historical evidence does not establish whether work is continuing today.

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Is BessaHotel Liberdade in a good location?

32 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. No rail or metro station was identified in the mapped data. Check public transport and practical routes before booking. 46 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.

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Is breakfast at BessaHotel Liberdade worth it?

236 reviews mention breakfast. 207 described it positively and 23 described a problem.

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Is the pool at BessaHotel Liberdade any good?

It scores 6.0/10 here. 98 reviews mention the pool, 42 of them as a complaint. The pool clearly exists and is visually attractive, enclosed, and daylight-filled. Guest evidence supports a warm, pleasant experience, but the overall score is moderated by supplied complaints about small size, shallow depth, cleanliness, excessive heat, and limited deck seating. The corpus statistics show meaningful documented complaint severity, while not estimating prevalence.

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How much does BessaHotel Liberdade cost per night?

Rates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 171 to USD 334 a night, with a midpoint around USD 256. Prices move with dates and room type.

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Who should not book BessaHotel Liberdade?

Guests needing guaranteed spacious rooms or substantial storage.; Serious swimmers or gym users requiring full-sized facilities and extensive equipment.; Light sleepers unwilling to accept uncertainty from construction, traffic or neighboring rooms.; Travelers seeking consistently polished service or especially strong breakfast value..

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Working while you stay

Places to work near BessaHotel Liberdade

Reviewed coworking spaces and work-friendly cafés within 3 km in a straight line. Check the actual journey, opening hours and any day-pass or laptop rules before you go.

SoHome - Coworking

Coworking space · 270 m away · LodgeLens rating 6.1/10

SoHome looks worth considering for a garden-oriented working day, but only after receiving a clear confirmation that you can enter.

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Giraldo Works

Coworking space · 630 m away · LodgeLens rating 6.7/10

Giraldo Works deserves a trial rather than an unconditional booking for a call-heavy working month.

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Venture X Portugal

Coworking space · 700 m away · LodgeLens rating 7.7/10

A credible choice for a focused Lisbon working day or a longer professional base, particularly if comfortable surroundings and organized member activities matter more than a constantly sociable hot-desk floor.

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Hotels we have analysed within about 1.5 km in a straight line. Compare the trade-offs before you choose.

Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

520 m away · strongest: cleanliness and condition 8.7/10

A polished, central hotel with especially strong staff, cleanliness, breakfast and walkability.

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Hotel Britania Art Deco Lisboa

550 m away · strongest: location and getting around 9.0/10

A strong location, welcoming service, spacious Art Deco rooms and highly praised breakfast are balanced by dated bathrooms, variable sound insulation, absent pool and gym, and only basic workspace and connectivity evidence.

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Lisboa Carmo Hotel

560 m away · strongest: location and getting around 8.8/10

A centrally located hotel with strong beds, breakfast, staff and generally good rooms, but uneven bathrooms and maintenance.

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What supports this review

Evidence available

710 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 656 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works

Sample dates: Mar 2016–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 9.3/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average +0.0 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.

Review sources, sample sizes and collection dates
Booking.com598 reviews collectedSource collected · October 2026
Google5 reviews collected · 1,379 advertised by sourceSource collected · October 2026
Agoda107 reviews collectedSource collected · October 2026

Our sample is not every review or every stay. Missing evidence does not establish that a facility is absent or a problem is resolved.

How this page was made

We hold 710 reviews for this property and analyzed 710 reviews across 8 languages. Text matching and AI interpretation can miss nuance, sarcasm or translations. Repeated experiences, larger samples and independent sources are more useful than a single vivid quote.

Quotes, however, are only ever drawn from the 189 English reviews. Machine-translating a guest’s sentence would change their original wording.

We count mentions using text patterns. Complaints can come from a reviewer’s “disliked” field or negative wording in their review. These counts describe the reviews we hold, not the proportion of all guests who experienced an issue. “Recent” means the last 730 days.

Scores, section explanations and photo descriptions come from a model reading the source material using AI, last run 10 October 2026. Published photos may be old, staged or incomplete; AI cannot measure a room or verify a facility is currently open. Nearby places are mapped within 1500 m; walking times are estimates, not checked routes. Prices are observations for sample dates and will move.

We link to a review or its source page when an address is available. Source, rating, and month accompany quotes to help you locate them. Some links open a collection of reviews rather than the individual quote.