Independente Bica puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Rossio Square and Commerce Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Ascensor da Bica Stop and Rua de São Paulo/Bica Stop are steps away.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 100
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 110
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Deep-pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 139
Also known as
Independente Bica Hotel
Independente Bica Lisbon
Independente Bica Hotel Lisbon
Frequently asked questions
Does Independente Bica offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Independente Bica does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Independente Bica?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Independente Bica?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Independente Bica.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Independente Bica?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Independente Bica?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Independente Bica?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Lisbon Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Independente Bica?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Independente Bica like?
Independente Bica is in Lisbon Old Town, a short 1-minute walk from Ascensor da Bica Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Rossio Square. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Independente Bica Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Krystal
Krystal, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Stay here
Terrific breakfast
Great service
Friendly staff
david
david, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Best breakfast we have had at a hotel
The staff and breakfast are amazing
Ana and others were very helpful
The hotel is well situated not far from the train and metro as well as downtown sites
The only unfortunate part was there is street noise at night from a bar where locals party to the wee hours of the morning
I would still stay and bring ear plugs
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
it was great, little hard to get to crawl across bed but good bed - wonderful staff & delicious granola
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
From arriving and being checked in by an exceptionally helpful Nicole (helped us buy tickets for that evening's Benfica match). To leaving early in the morning after 5 very comfortable nights with a take away breakfast prepared for us to take with us.
Great location, close to excellent transport links which enabled us to get to Sintra and Cascais by train and walk quickly to many of Lisbon’s main tourist spots.
Excellent restaurant recommendations meant we had two superb fish based evening meals and the excellent breakfast was more than enough to keep us going through the day.
Would happily recommend the hotel and would go again in a flash.
Neil
Neil, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
Recommend. The property is well located in a lively neighbourhood and is walking distance to many attractions. The room we stayed in was good, had a comfortable and nice washroom.
The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Frederico
Frederico, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
the staff is incredible, the room was great, the food and amenities were really nice and the overall experience was really incredible. i am so happy we chose to stay here and will absolutely stay at the independente hotels again!
Lee
Lee, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2024
I loved how I was welcomed nicely and was given assistance throughout my stay, I would definitely stay again as I felt right at home! Location was conveniently close to Time Out Market and the water!
Itzel
Itzel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
I would stay here again. Overall a friendly and welcoming experience, staff respond to things really quickly. Hotel is really lovely, good size and nice rooms with plenty of storage and light. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Deborah
Deborah, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2024
It was a good stay rooms were clean only down side was it’s loud outside but nothing was plugs won’t fix
jasmine
jasmine, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
G
G, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
The most impeccable staff and customer service that I’ve encountered!
G
G, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
The pictures of the rooms look quite small, but trust me, they are SPACIOUS and well equipped. The hotel is incredibly clean and well maintained, the desk staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. I could not have had a better experience with Independente Bica!
Joshua
Joshua, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
A Gem of a Hotel
This hotel was a great value and a wonderful place to start our trip. The people were helpful and friendly and the room had great amenities! We enjoyed the breakfast each morning that was included with our room especially my flat white coffee each morning. I would highly recommend this gem!
Kim
Kim, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Really enjoyed my stay here!! The hotel is really modern and clean, and the staff was very friendly. And the location is excellent!! Would absolutely recommend to anyone traveling to Lisbon.
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2024
Verified traveller
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Ivan
Ivan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Lovely hotel with spa and great, friendly staff
Great location, staff and buffet breakfast. Highly recommended.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Nice place in good spot
Friendly hotel in great area. Rooms small but comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
This was a welcome surprise! I didn’t have huge expectations for my experience at Independente Bica but it was my favorite hotel stay by the end of the 5 day stay. The rooms were stylish and modern with Japanese styling. It was just me in the room which was plenty of space. My friends stayed in the hotel too and I saw their rooms. Each was well apportioned with great light and views. I stayed on the third floor which was Mateus themed so everything was pink. Two of my favorite elements overall: the Staff and the location. The staff were friendly and super familiar with the neighborhood and Lisbon. They gave us great recommendations and greeted us with a smile each time. There was breakfast service included each morning and a good wine selection for dinner. (The lobby is a restaurant btw). The location could not be beat. I was worried that we were not in the dead center of the city but our location ended up being on a super active party street. There were tons of restaurants, parties until 2a (June is party season) and ubers galore. We never waited more than 2 minutes. I loved walking to shops and dinner and bars. I don’t stay at the same hotel twice but I may make and exception for Independente Bica!
Ashley
Ashley, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Short break
Lovely hotel, good location
Rooms noisy as I was on the street side and the carnival was on
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
The staff were extremely nice and helpful and full of information about the local area.
Minoli
Minoli, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2024
The hotel staffs are very helpful and effecient especially, Andrei! His really patients to answer all our questions. We checked in late he really helped us on everything. Also recommended some place to go since it's our first time in Portugal.
Margie
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2024
Myself and my two daughters stayed 3 nights at this beautiful hotel and I am so glad I booked it. The staff were so helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
The room was perfect - quirky and decorated beautifully. My 25 year old picked the top bunk immediately and loved it!
What made this place so special and different from other places we have stayed were the extras. A cool Smeg fridge with wine, water and chocolate as well as tea and coffee. Even the wine glasses and pottery cups were beautiful.
They thought of everything and the chilled ambience downstairs serving the best breakfasts was such a treat in the morning.
The location was perfect, easily accessible to everywhere you want to go.
I did read some reviews previous to going on our trip saying it was noisy - but that didn’t affect us at all - but they even provided ear plugs if it had!
All in all a perfect place to stay. We loved Lisbon but the hotel made our holiday so special. Would highly recommend and want to go back!