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barry3040 Apr 10th, 2014 06:30 AM

BEST AREA FOR A TOURIST TO STAY IN LISBON?
 
Can someone please advise what they think is the best area to stay in Lisbon which is accessible for sight seeing and near the train station in order to explore outside areas of Lisbon?

julia_t Apr 10th, 2014 10:19 AM

Depends on how much you want to spend!

However, if you are on a budget, then the Residencial Florascente cannot be beaten for location. Google map it.

If you have more money to spend then the Avenida Palace is very close by.

thursdaysd Apr 10th, 2014 11:41 AM

What julia_t said. You could add VIP Eden to the list, although make sure you get a room with a view over the Praça dos Restauradores.

opaldog Apr 10th, 2014 01:43 PM

We are tourists and we stayed in Alfama and loved it!!

CarolJean Apr 10th, 2014 01:58 PM

All of the above recs are are around the train station. We loved that area. Didn't stay at the Eden but loved their roof terrace for an afternoon/evening drink.

CarolJean Apr 10th, 2014 01:59 PM

Sorry, did not mean to include the Alfama in the above.

sandralist Apr 10th, 2014 02:19 PM

Which train station?

I stayed near the Cais do Sodre train station and the ferry docks, so I had an easy time crossing the river and going many other places using public transportation. But I rented an apartment so I don't know what hotels are there. It is a lovely area though and it was very nice to be by that part of the river.

danon Apr 10th, 2014 02:27 PM

We are considering hotel Sana Just a.

Good area ?

HappyTrvlr Apr 10th, 2014 03:16 PM

If it's near the Santa Justa lift, that would be a convenient
area.

danon Apr 10th, 2014 03:32 PM

thanks...it will be our first visit to Lisbon so I am not sure
We like being near restaurants, shops and cafes, but also don't mind walking to lively areas.

thursdaysd Apr 10th, 2014 03:45 PM

Do you have a link for that hotel? Sana Hotels doesn't have a listing for Just or Justa.

danon Apr 10th, 2014 03:53 PM

http://www.hotelsantajustalisboa.com/en

thursdaysd Apr 10th, 2014 04:35 PM

Location looks fine.

danon Apr 10th, 2014 05:09 PM

Thanks....

Pepper_von_snoot Apr 10th, 2014 06:08 PM

Danon, that area of Lisboa is called Baixa (Bi-esha).

It is very convenient for seeing Lisboa.

Be sure to visit the Gulbenkian; it is one of the best museums in the world.

My ex-husband was born in Lisboa.

Thin

danon Apr 10th, 2014 07:29 PM

tanks, Thin

I value your suggestions.

HotelAvenidaPalace Apr 11th, 2014 06:34 AM

Hello,
You should stay in center of Lisbon, from downtown you can prety much walk everywere.

danon Apr 11th, 2014 07:40 AM

Another question
We usually go to Spain in third week of Oct....the weather in Madrid is often already cool,
especially at night.
Lisbon is further south , so I assume the. Temp would be closer to southern Spain.
Correct?

barry3040 Apr 12th, 2014 07:29 AM

which is your prefered area to stay-

around:
Marques de Pombal or
Rossio or
Av Almirante Reis

??

HotelAvenidaPalace Apr 14th, 2014 05:22 AM

Rossio and Marquês de Pombal for sure!


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