Independente Bica
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Axel’s take

A stylish city base with excellent staff, but small rooms and nightlife noise.

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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · a compact, design-led 3-star in Lisbon’s nightlife district

Independente Bica is a compact, design-led 3-star that makes a strong base for exploring Lisbon rather than lingering indoors. Time Out Market and Cais do Sodré transport are close, and Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and breakfast. We’d pick it for a short city break where location and personality matter more than generous space.

The trade-offs are practical: the hotel lists standard doubles at just 14 square metres, and guests repeatedly mention limited luggage space, tight bathrooms and awkward bed access in some layouts. Noise is the bigger caution, with recent Tripadvisor reviews reporting late-night street and bar music, although other guests describe quiet rooms. Request a higher-floor room away from bars, confirm the layout before booking, and skip it if uninterrupted sleep is your priority.

Rooms
Standard doubles are 14 square metres; larger categories exist, so check the exact layout.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback across Booking.com and Expedia, reinforced by recent positive reviews.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength, despite occasional reports of service lapses.
Amenities
Restaurant, bar, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a lift; breakfast receives frequent praise.
Fees and surprises
City tax is payable locally; confirm breakfast and minibar inclusions for your reservation.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

91 Rua de São Paulo, Lisbon

Walkable to Time Out Market and Cais do Sodré, with plenty of nearby restaurants and nightlife.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant, bar, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a lift; breakfast receives frequent praise.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Airport transportation (extra charge)
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Independente Bica: from $161 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $161 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Independente Bica on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Independente Bica is a compact, design-led 3-star in Lisbon’s nightlife district in Lisbon, Portugal.

Address: 91 Rua de São Paulo, Lisbon. Property ID: 1357284. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lisbon/independente-bica-1357284

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lisbon/independente-bica-1357284/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$247$289 on Expedia$42 less (15%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $161 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $281 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $398 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $508 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $618 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $722 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $831 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $952 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,054 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,156 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,251 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,350 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,446 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,563 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.4/10

A stylish city base with excellent staff, but small rooms and nightlife noise. a compact, design-led 3-star in Lisbon’s nightlife district, scored for what it is.

Independente Bica is a compact, design-led 3-star that makes a strong base for exploring Lisbon rather than lingering indoors. Time Out Market and Cais do Sodré transport are close, and Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and breakfast. We’d pick it for a short city break where location and personality matter more than generous space.

The trade-offs are practical: the hotel lists standard doubles at just 14 square metres, and guests repeatedly mention limited luggage space, tight bathrooms and awkward bed access in some layouts. Noise is the bigger caution, with recent Tripadvisor reviews reporting late-night street and bar music, although other guests describe quiet rooms. Request a higher-floor room away from bars, confirm the layout before booking, and skip it if uninterrupted sleep is your priority.

  • Best for: couples packing light; short sightseeing breaks; travelers who enjoy lively neighborhoods

  • Watch out for: late-night street and bar noise; compact rooms and limited storage; awkward bed access in some layouts

  • Location: Walkable to Time Out Market and Cais do Sodré, with plenty of nearby restaurants and nightlife.

  • Rooms: Standard doubles are 14 square metres; larger categories exist, so check the exact layout.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across Booking.com and Expedia, reinforced by recent positive reviews.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength, despite occasional reports of service lapses.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, bar, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a lift; breakfast receives frequent praise.

  • Fees and surprises: City tax is payable locally; confirm breakfast and minibar inclusions for your reservation.

Axel's opinion of Independente Bica, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Independente Bica

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 91 Rua de São Paulo, Lisbon
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 295 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Humberto Delgado Airport: 27 min by taxi · Time Out Market: 4 min walk
  • Amenities: Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Airport transportation (extra charge), Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Lisbon

Room types

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Family & Friends room

Double room (bunk bed)

Mateus room

Mateus Triple room

Mateus Family & Friends room

Mateus Double room (bunk bed)

Mateus Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Cozy Double room (full double bed)

Penthouse

Quadruple Penthouse

Twin Penthouse (twin beds)

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