It’d be easier to show reasons not to go to Lisbon because the reasons to go are so many! In Portugal’s capital city you can visit historical sites like Tower of Belem, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. The boardwalk from Estoril to Cascais is also a great spot for photos and sightseeing to relax after work in Lisbon. Don’t forget to drink “ginginha” from a chocolate glass, eat pastel de belém - Portugal's most famous sweet - and have lunch at Mercado da Ribeira on your free time!
Expand your horizons by working in the best hostels of Lisbon. Enjoy cooking? How about getting free accommodation in Lisbon in exchange for a little help in the kitchen? Wanna learn a new language? Help at the reception and interact with tourists and locals to learn Portuguese, the sixth most spoken language in the world! To find places to work away in Lisbon, you can check the Worldpackers host list.
You can exchange work for free accommodation doing several tasks in the best hostels in Lisbon! For example, you can help with housekeeping, take the night shift and be a party promoter or bartender. If you’re a creative, how about working in a hostel with social media, photography or talking about Portugal’s history as a tour guide? Make a profile and tell us your plans, our experts can help you choose a place that fits your needs! Become a member to book a trip.