Lost Inn Hostel

What Lost Inn Hostel does

Lost Inn Hostel (legal entity: Lost Inn Lda) is a privately held Portuguese hostel operator running two boutique properties in Lisbon and Porto, serving budget-conscious travelers aged 16-45. The Lisbon hostel occupies a restored 18th-century building in the Cais do Sodré district (Beco dos Apóstolos 8), while the Porto hostel sits next to the Cathedral in the historic center (Rua Escura 23). Both properties are registered with Portuguese tourism authorities (RNAL 3617/AL and 122331/AL) and operate within heritage-protected buildings.

The company's product portfolio consists of mixed and female-only dormitories ranging from 4 to 12 beds, alongside private rooms and superior suites with private bathrooms. Standardized room features include privacy curtains, individual electrical outlets compatible with all country standards, RFID-secured lockers, and air conditioning. The hostel uses a single RFID card as both room key and locker access. Common amenities across both properties include a 24-hour reception, shared kitchen, lounge area with TV and PlayStation, on-site bar, and complimentary guest computers. The booking engine is operated through FrontDesk Master Ltd UK on a self-serve, direct-to-consumer basis.

Lost Inn monetizes through three primary streams: nightly accommodation (starting at €99/night in Lisbon), ancillary on-site services including a bar priced at €9.99 per accommodation per day and breakfast at approximately €3 per person, and additional paid services such as laundry and chef-hosted dinners. Distribution is entirely direct via the company's own website (lostinn.eu), with no third-party OTA partnerships disclosed. Marketing is community-driven, anchored by free daily events (Sangria Time, pub crawls, walking tours, chef dinners), content marketing via a travel blog covering local festivals and attractions, and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied guests. The business is operated by a small team of approximately 8 employees including two Hostel Managers (Ricardo in Lisbon, Bernardo in Porto), with no external investment, private equity, or venture capital involvement disclosed.

Name

Lost Inn Hostel

Legal name

Lost Inn Lda

Website

https://lostinn.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lost Inn Hostel is a privately held Portuguese boutique hostel chain operating two properties in Lisbon and Porto that serve budget-conscious travelers aged 16-45 with dormitory and private room accommodation, on-site amenities, and a daily free community events program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Party & Social Hostels (THAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA), Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns (THAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Youth hostel accommodation
• Budget travel lodging
• Shared dormitory rooms
• Social hostel stays
• Hostel common events

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Nightly Stays): Primary revenue stream from dormitory beds and private rooms. Prices start at €99 per night. Standard rate allows free cancellation up to 2 days before arrival. Non-refundable rate available with flexibility to change dates up to 2 days before arrival.
2. Bar and Beverages: On-site bar service offering drinks including signature sangria. Bar priced at €9.99 per day per accommodation. Free sangria time social event for guests.
3. Breakfast Service: Breakfast service available for guests at approximately €3 per person, including scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, pastry, vegetables and fruit.
4. Additional Services: Laundry service, dinner with the chef, and other ancillary services available to guests for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lost Inn Hostel operates two boutique youth-focused social hostels in Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), renting dormitory beds (mixed and female-only, 4-12 beds) and private rooms/suites starting at €99 per night. Guests are served by on-site amenities including a bar, breakfast service, shared kitchen, lounge, laundry, and complimentary daily community events such as Free Sangria Time, walking tours, pub crawls, and dinner with the chef.

Product overview

Lost Inn Hostel operates two boutique youth hostels in Portugal—one in Lisbon and one in Porto—offering a portfolio of accommodation types including shared dormitories (mixed and female-only, ranging from 4 to 12 beds) and private rooms/suites. Both properties feature common amenities including a shared kitchen, lounge area, bar, and complimentary social events such as Sangria Time, walking tours, and pub crawls. The hostels target young travelers aged 16-45 seeking a social atmosphere, with facilities including air conditioning, RFID-secured lockers, and 24-hour reception. Pricing starts at €99 per night for Lisbon accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lost Inn Lisbon Accommodation Boutique youth-focused hostel in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré district set within a restored 18th-century building, offering mixed and female-only dorms (4, 6, 8, and 10 beds) plus private rooms (twin and queen) with shared facilities. Includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, shared kitchen, lounge, bar, and complimentary social events. Pricing starts at €99 per night and targets travelers aged 16-45.
• Lost Inn Porto Accommodation Youth-focused social hostel in Porto's historic center next to Porto Cathedral, set in a beautifully restored historic building protected as part of Portugal's heritage. Offers 4-, 8-, 10-, and 12-Bed Mixed Dorms, a 12-Bed Female Dorm, Superior Suites with private bathrooms (double bed or two single beds), and a Private 4-Bed Room. Each bed includes privacy curtains, individual outlets, and RFID-secured lockers. Targets travelers aged 16-45.
• Bar & Sangria Service

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Home Hostel Lisbon: Lisbon youth/social hostel competing for the same party hostel guest with bar programming and central Lisbon location.
• The Independente Hostel & Suites: Lisbon-based youth/social hostel with dorms, private rooms, and a strong on-site bar/restaurant. Directly competes with Lost Inn on the young budget traveler persona, location, and party-social programming.
• Yes! Lisbon Hostel: Award-winning Lisbon youth hostel with strong community events and party programming, targeting the same social-traveller segment.
• Sunset Destination Hostel: Large Lisbon hostel with dorms, bar, and a rooftop — competing head-to-head for the same social hostel guest and Lisbon Cais do Sodré-area demand.
• Hostel One Lisbon: Part of the Hostel One chain; famous for heavily programmed events (family dinners, crawls) — competes directly for the social-traveller demand Lost Inn targets.
• Oasis Backpackers' Hostel Lisbon & Porto: Operates social youth hostels in both Lisbon and Porto, mirroring Lost Inn's dual-city footprint and backpacker/event-led positioning.
• Tattva Design Hostel Porto: Design-focused Porto hostel with dorms and private rooms, competing directly with Lost Inn Porto for backpackers and event-driven guests.
• Goodmorning Hostel Lisbon: Lisbon youth hostel with communal events and bar, targeting the same 18-35 international backpacker segment with comparable pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Wombats Hostels: Established European hostel chain operating across multiple cities with standardized dorms, bar, and events. A larger, broader incumbent that overlaps with Lost Inn's hostel product.
• Selina: Global hostel/hotel brand with locations across Portugal combining accommodation, co-working, and experiences — broader incumbent offering overlapping experiences for digital-nomad and youth travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lost-inn-hostel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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