Funny how caffeine and fresh wheels get all the credit when the real hero is that third pot.

Did the far-out room thing in Barcelona and the metro ride was fine during the day but a real drag at night when you just want to fall into bed after walking all day. Lisbon's metro is cheap and quick though, Oriente to Rossio is maybe 10 minutes, so the $3 a day is not the issue, it's the last train timing and hauling your stuff around. A 10-bed dorm for 4 nights is a coin flip on sleep, one loud snorer and your whole trip is shot. In my experience a private room wins if you need rest to enjoy the days, just check the metro hours before you book.

Wait, your timer was off by twelve hours?