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Pension Amor

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Address
Rua do Alecrim 19, Cais do Sodré, Lisboa 1200-017
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Website
www.pensionamor.com
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Price Range
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About this place Pension Amor

Pension Amor on Rua do Alecrim occupies a former brothel near Cais do Sodré and has reinvented the space as something genuinely hard to categorise: part adult shop selling sex toys and erotic literature, part bar serving cocktails to a mixed LGBTQ+-friendly crowd, entirely a Lisbon institution that does not take itself too seriously. The interior design retains the aesthetic language of its past life — velvet, ornate mirrors, suggestive imagery — while operating as a genuinely welcoming and non-intimidating space for anyone curious enough to walk through the door. Pension Amor attracts gay men, lesbians, straight couples, tourists who were told to go, and local regulars who have been going for years. The Cais do Sodré location puts it close to the Time Out Market, the ferry terminal, and the Pink Street nightlife corridor, making it easy to combine with a broader evening in this part of the city. Pension Amor is one of those Lisbon venues that visitors who miss it consistently regret.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 17:00-02:00
Tuesday 17:00-02:00
Wednesday 17:00-02:00
Thursday 17:00-02:30
Friday 17:00-03:00
Saturday 17:00-03:00
Sunday 17:00-02:00

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Aurore RB
Jun 2026
★★★★★

A place out of time, beyond norms, completely unexpected, a warm and calm setting despite the noise of the street. The cocktails are exceptional, the service is top-notch; it is truly a place to discover absolutely. Attention, prude souls should abstain; the decor is quite risqué.

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Julia1972
Jun 2026
★★★★★

Once a former comfort guesthouse, it is now a concept bar with a corresponding design. Everything's erotic and with her. We hit it from the top entrance when we left noisy Pink Street. And the entrance from the bridge did not foreshadow anything so edious, and when you get inside, the picture changes dramatically – as if you carry so many years 100 years with a gak back and immediately through the interior realize that you got to Madam)) The room is divided into several compartments. The first hall is a courtly saloon with photographs, statuettes of appropriate content, a painted ceiling, marble countertops, velour chairs. Everything is expensive. The next room is the place where the bar is actually located, windows with balconies and tables overlooking the same Pink Street. And a scene where, in the evenings, apparently, there's some sort of burlex play or dance show. But we were at lunch, so it's a quiet abode at the time. In the evening, I think it's fun)) Interesting access to the bathrooms - everything in the appropriate style is there too, booth doors are glued with posters on the theme of erotica. Mirror ball under the ceiling, glass cabinets with all kinds of “pranks”, soft rounded maroon pouf. And then the corridors, the stairs, start, and you end up on that very same Pink Street, which is the entrances to the bar, so that's two. And it seems that the upper part is such a level of bourgeois, and the lower part - for sailors who sought cheap pleasure from the citizens of the respective profession. All the walls, flights of stairs painted. Red, understandably, dominates.

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Nusser A
Jun 2026
★★★★

Was looking at places to visit in Lisbon for relaxing. I went even though Some friends who visited had a horrible experience at this place. Be very careful . It’s a dangerous place with no customer service , courtesy or basic decency. Not surprised after reading the terrible reviews. It will shut down soon for sure. Dont blow your money or waste your time here!

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Ann D
Jun 2026
★★★★★

My Partner Booked for our last Night in Lisbion : WoW I was truly Surprised Pensão Amor in Lisbon offers a uniquely provocative and fully immersive experience. A stay at this establishment is more than just a night at a hotel; it is a theatrical journey into the building’s history as an 18th-century brothel, reimagined with art and style. Atmosphere and Arrival The experience begins with a check-in process that sets a historical stage. Guests are welcomed into a parlour-style office featuring a prominent portrait of the former "Madam." The staff leans into the narrative, providing personalized touches that reflect the building's storied past. The attention to historical detail is remarkable. The accommodations are designed with a striking balance of luxury and avant-garde art. Features often include: Expansive corner views and verandas overlooking the city or water. Deep velvet drapes and ornate furnishings that create an intimate, moody atmosphere. Themed decor including four-poster beds and artistic installations that pay homage to the building's heritage. A design aesthetic that is both romantic and artfully executed.Our room had a pole and a cage hanging from the Ceiling and a basket of Toys should you feel the need for extra at a small cost Discretion and charm are central to the service. Breakfast is delivered directly to the rooms in wicker baskets, ensuring a private and relaxed morning for all guests. The location in the heart of Lisbon makes it an ideal base for exploring the city's vibrant culture. Verdict For those seeking a standard, predictable hotel, there are many other options. However, for those looking for an unforgettable, artistic, and historic escape, Pensão Amor provides an unmatched experience. It is a place that leaves visitors inspired by its creative energy and unique character.

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Dream41264423723
Jun 2026
★★★★

I went with my friends, which as a payer was leaving the establishment, and without wanting I stumbled into an employee and already turned and apologized, in this she turned me screaming even after seeing that I was not intentional, she began to follow me asking if I wanted a problem insistently...I did not understand the situation, I think that a place where it depends on a public should be more careful with its customers, I will not go to a place as a customer to be defrauded after apologizing... We are in a place where it exceeds the number of people and the employees who work there should be careful about it. After all, it's their own work.

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Robin T
Jun 2026
★★★★★

If you are planning to experience some of the best things in Lisbon, you definitely try this place

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Basura B
Jun 2026
★★★★

Unfortunately in one gesture I dropped the beer before even trying it, the waiters kindly cleaned the floor and the table and there was the thing, they didn't put another beer, despite having paid 6€ for it, it's the first time in my life that I see this, drops a glass that you haven't even tried and they don't put another, I don't know if it's the fault of the experience of the waiters or decision of the bar, in any case I take a disappointment, I hope this doesn't happen to you cuts all the rust, I don't recommend the place to anyone.

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Victoria S
Jun 2026
★★★★

Bar that my partner and I met by chance. We found it a very different place, with a special charm and unique decoration. We ordered two drinks, me a liquor and my partner a beer, with so bad luck that just after bringing the drinks to the table, by accident my partner dropped the glass of beer and everything spilled. I find it a courtesy detail from the local to have brought a new drink but it was not the case. We expected the waiter to come up after cleaning the table and bring us a new beer but we didn't. Finally we told him and he told us that it was not the local problem, that if we wanted another beer we would have to pay for it. I'm almost 50 years old and I've come up with something like that in my life. Faced with a similar situation the bar responds and pleases the customer. That's unprofessional. We left there with a very different energy than we had arrived. Nefarious service. Service: 1/5 | Environment: 4/5

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Manuel M
Jun 2026
★★★★

Security with sporty behavior, even having been clarified the situation immediately on site with education and good conduct.

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Mónica Flor
Jun 2026
★★★★

Ridiculous, my boyfriend go off duty pants and refuse entry. I've slept here several times, but I'll say it's the last time. I have been visiting the love pension for a few years and I find this ridiculous.There was also confusion with a lot of people trying to enter.

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