15 Best Hotels in Avenida da Liberdade, Príncipe Real, and Restauradores, Lisbon

Occupying an elegant art deco building that has been classified as a historic landmark, the monumental Altis Avenida offers glamour and luxury in a central location that makes it ideal for sightseeing. The black-and-gold guest rooms reflect the hotel's history with furnishings that evoke the style of the early 20th century while providing all the modern creature comforts. A lavish breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant, Rossio Gastrobar, which is a perfect spot for sundown cocktails and sophisticated small plates as you take in the panoramic views over Rossio, Castelo de São Jorge, and the shimmering Tagus River. 

This upscale lodging is every bit as refined and stately as you'd expect, from the welcoming lounge in the lobby area to the lively rooftop terrace bar where you can gaze out over the city. There are two restaurants, with the Rendez Vous Bistro being a particular standout for its excellent fish and seafood dishes. There's a well-equipped spa offering a range of massages and beauty treatments, as well as a swimming pool, whirlpool tub, sauna, and Turkish baths.

The feeling of luxury starts the minute you step into the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon's marbled reception area and continues through to the lounge, whose terrace overlooks one of the city's prettiest parks. Public areas are filled with elegant tapestries, massive chandeliers, and antique reproductions, while the airy guest rooms have elegant furnishings and large balconies looking out to Castelo de São Jorge or toward the Monsanto Forest. A superb buffet breakfast is served in the acclaimed Varanda restaurant, which has a beautiful outdoor terrace.

Impeccable service and historic design details are the key selling points of this well-located hotel. From the lobby's marble columns to the bar's historic murals, a stay here is sure to impress art deco enthusiasts. The Britania is in one of the few surviving 1940s buildings near Avenida da Liberdade, meaning larger-than-usual guest rooms that are original to the town house. Staff go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome, and the breakfast, served until midday, is a real feast.

With an excellent location on the Avenida da Liberdade, this style-conscious boutique hotel is located in an 18th-century town house styled by the Portuguese architect Miguel Câncio Martins. The guest rooms are huge, the lobby bar is cozy, and there are nice touches like complimentary port and sweets available in the comfortable lounge. There's a small on-site pool and a cozy bar in the lobby, where breakfast is served until noon.

In a handsome 19th-century town house on Lisbon's grandest boulevard, Valverde exudes a sense of understated luxury. The smart boutique hotel is all about the detail—the super-attentive, Lacoste-clad young staff pull out all the stops to ensure guests enjoy their visit, and the bespoke furnishings and carefully selected artwork make a stay here a memorable experience. The pool and leafy garden provide welcome respite from the sun that beats down on Lisbon for much of the year, and the chic rooms are blissfully quiet despite the very central location.

The discreet entrance to The Vintage Lisbon hotel and spa masks a wealth of chic treats inside, from a luxurious spa to a rooftop bar and even complimentary in-room gin and tonic trays. The bespoke mid-century furnishings in rooms and communal spaces evoke Mad Men–era glamour, while the warm color palettes recall the grandeur of Lisbon’s historic palaces. Every style detail is perfect, from the retro telephones by the bed to the luxurious basement spa with modern fitness facilities and a relaxing pool area. Aboveground, the V Rooftop Bar is a leafy space for cocktails and petiscos soundtracked by DJs spinning vinyl after hours, while the ground-floor bar and restaurant is a slick space for breakfast.

Built in 1892, the city's first luxury hotel combines regal elegance, modern comforts, and a romantic Belle Époque style. Sumptuously furnished guest rooms are completely soundproofed for a good night's sleep, and bathrooms are lined in the finest Portuguese marble. Breakfast is served in a grand dining room with ornate chandeliers overhead. Continuing the theme of classic elegance, the British-inspired bar serves perfectly prepared drinks, and the grand Palace Lounge is great for drinks and snacks against a refined musical backdrop that includes regular piano recitals.

One of the first private houses to be built in Lisbon after the 18th-century earthquake, Casa de São Mamede has been transformed into a relaxed boutique guesthouse endowed with a tiled dining room, a grand staircase, and stained-glass windows. It's been thoroughly renovated, but the old-world charm is preserved in each of the individually decorated rooms.

With a heated infinity pool on the rooftop, an indoor pool in the enormous spa, and a well-equipped fitness center that looks out onto a beautiful botanical garden, this slick hotel draws an active crowd. The modern guest rooms have integrated sound systems, Nespresso machines, and safes that can charge your laptop while you're out. The Flor-de-Lis restaurant does gourmet lunches as well as tasting menus at dinner.

Just a few steps from stylish Avenida da Liberdade, Hotel Lisboa Plaza recalls the glamour of Lisbon in the 1950s. The hotel has been run by the same family since its inauguration in 1954, and today it combines elegant original fixtures and fittings with more modern amenities such as a gym and LCD TVs. There’s a bar serving light meals and snacks, and guests are welcome to pour themselves a drink from the honor bar at the rooftop terrace. Larger than most properties in the Lisbon Heritage Hotels collection of historical properties, it’s a good choice for families thanks to its relaxing communal areas with free all-day tea and coffee, huge buffet breakfast served until midday, and optional extras like babysitting services. 

Facing a quiet backstreet near Praça do Marquês de Pombal, SANA Capitol offers a central location, lots of creature comforts, and high-tech touches. Located near the financial district, it's a solid business choice, but it also appeals to families because of babysitting and other services. The pleasant Parque Eduardo VII is just 100 yards away.

Business travelers and vacationers like this upscale hotel's location near Parque Eduardo VII, as well as its smartly renovated rooms with plush furnishings and the latest tech amenities. There's fine Portuguese dining at the Akla restaurant, and a split-level atrium with a cozy brasserie and separate conservatory-style bar. Those on higher floors have fantastic views of either the park or out toward the river.

Facing bustling Avenida da Liberdade, the opulent Sofitel has comfortably appointed rooms decorated in sophisticated variations of black, white, and gold and outfitted with high-tech touches. The intimate bar makes a good stop after a day of exploring the city, and the ground floor Matiz Lisboa restaurant lets you relax as you watch the passing crowds.

There's enough marble in the public areas of this grande dame to make you fear for the future supply of the stone, but the grandness gives way to comfort in the rooms, which are characterized by stylish dark wood and plush furnishings. The location is prime for sightseeing, but there's a lot to keep you on-site. The spa is a luxurious treat, the formal Cervejaria Liberdade is one of the neighborhood's best upscale seafood restaurants, and the trendy top-floor Sky Bar by Seen is an Instagram favorite thanks to its art deco design, sweeping city views, and perfectly crafted cocktails.