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The Pensão Lafonense offers six very basic, budget rooms—all with shared toilet—on a popular pedestrian street in Baixa. Don't be thrown by the grim entrance, it's no indicator of the pension itself on the second floor.
The Lafonense has been run by friendly Jenny and her brother for about four years. Little by little, they've been fixing up the place.
Recently added faux-wood floors give rooms a clean feel. Furniture is bright and new, though simple and mismatched. Two rooms have en suite sinks and new shower. Those facing the street are preferable, as they offer more light. One room has no window at all. We don't suggest it, though it sure is cheap.
There's no breakfast, and reception is limited. Guests get a key to the front door.
We'd say this place caters to the younger set, those who don't want hostel bunks but could care less about hotel-style amenties and services. Breakfast is not available, though there is an abundance of restaurants lining the same street. | 
