46 Best Hotels in Lisbon, Portugal

If you want expansive views of the castle and the entire neighborhood, book a room on one of the upper floors of this small modern hotel perched atop the tallest of Lisbon's seven hills. In summer, ask for a balcony or one of the rooms with large terraces. The top-floor breakfast room has huge windows and lots of sunny spots for admiring the view. There's no metro station, but Tram 28 runs nearby.

The newest hotel from Lisbon's boho-chic Independente group occupies a 150-year-old building on a lively block near Cais de Sodré. The rooms have Scandinavian and Japanese notes, the restaurant Bica-San blends Portuguese culinary traditions with izakaya influences, and the Japanese breakfast is one of the best and most unusual morning meals in town. 

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.

Rooms at this fun and funky design hotel overlooking the Rossio are themed by design and by scent—take your pick from Urban, Tribal, Pop, and Zen. All of the rooms have unique designs with playful modern artworks, and some have private terraces with views of the bustling square and the shopping street of Rua Augusta, including three spacious superior suites that are among five lodgings added in a 2023 revamp. As well as a small interior patio, there's a lounge and space for business meetings in the building's well-lit loft space, while the trendy restaurant, Bastardo, is a hit with local foodies thanks to its Portuguese seafood- and sushi-based menu.

With a location in one of Lisbon's liveliest neighborhoods, the duck-egg-blue LX Boutique Hotel is perfect if you're looking forward to a night on the town, want to visit the historic sights at Belém, or spend some time at the beach. The blue theme continues in the cool contemporary interior. 

With a lofty location at the top of historic Alfama, this stylish boutique hotel scores major points for its detail-driven design, carefully restored 19th-century building, and friendly staff. Colorful street art ramps up the cool credentials and the views from the rooftop pool and bar are the hotel's crowning glory. Staff are savvy to the best places to visit in Lisbon, and the hotel even offers free walking tours (reserve ahead). All rooms are bright, cool, and contemporary, with a minimalist-chic feel to the wooden floors and crisp white linens.

Just steps away from the busy Praça da Figueira, this hotel offers smart modern rooms in a nicely restored 19th-century building. Rooms are not large, but they are stylishly appointed and have handsome wood floors and big windows, some with views of the castle. The ground-floor restaurant-bar called O Poço ("The Water Well") is an elegant space centered around a tiled fountain whose origins go back to Roman times.

This small elegant hotel near Castelo de São Jorge pampers guests with luxurious linens, elegant furnishings, and marble bathrooms. Rooms are spread over four floors, the service is attentive, and superior rooms on the second and third floors have lovely terraces where you can enjoy breakfast or sip an afternoon drink.

A characterful boutique hotel in the heart of Chiado, Palácio das Especiarias occupies a beautifully restored 16th-century mansion hiding a wealth of intriguing detail behind its low-key facade. Super-friendly reception staff make checking in a pleasure rather than a chore, and guests can help themselves to a selection of hot and cold drinks and cakes in a retro-chic living area replete with deep armchairs, an ornate wooden chess set, and a piano. The hotel is themed around Portugal's spice trade, a detail reflected everywhere from the Age of Discovery–era period furnishings to the choice of books in the library. There are nooks and crannies to be explored throughout the property.

If you want to feel utterly pampered amid the hectic pace of Bairro Alto, this beautifully restored 18th-century mansion is the place. Once the residence of João Federico Ludovice, architect to King João V, the mansion's many period details, such as ornate azulejo tiles, stucco ceilings, and leafy courtyards have been immaculately preserved. The building’s rebirth as a hotel—wine-themed because it shares the building with the Solar do Vinho do Porto, a first-floor bar run by the national port wine institute—was overseen by renowned Portuguese architect Miguel Câncio Martins and combines classic design with modern amenities and luxurious touches, such as a Caudelie Vinothérapie spa, fitness center, and chic wine bar and restaurant. The spacious high-ceilinged rooms have views over the city or the picturesque courtyard, and guests are just steps away from the São Pedro de Alcântara lookout point, with its sweeping views over the city.

If you're looking for a great location for sightseeing, check into one of the bright and cheerful rooms on the five azulejo-lined floors of the Residencial Florescente. Try to book well ahead: this is one of the few reasonably priced options in the heart of town, and it fills up quickly. There's a small outdoor pool and sun terrace with a bar serving poolside drinks, and the on-site restaurant offers Portuguese dishes.

Traveling executives flock to this business hotel overlooking modern Lisbon for its many pluses including nicely appointed guest rooms. As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the views from the rooftop bar and restaurant are terrific. Exercise in the warm outdoor pool, relax in the huge spa, or consult personal trainers in the gym. The hotel is in the business district, not far from Parque Eduardo VII and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

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.

Cool and serene, this handsome boutique hotel's location near the Castelo de São Jorge makes it perfectly placed for admiring the city from up high. The decor, in a contemporary style with minimalist furnishings, is a nice contrast to the traditional facade. For the best views, request a room on one of the upper floors overlooking the Tagus River. At the top of the hotel, Loft 58 is a light-filled attic space for up to 10 people, with a private terrace offering great views across the city. Guests gather on the terrace for a glass of wine at sunset or at the tapas bar, La Terrasse, for light lunches.

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. 

It's hard to imagine a more stunning location in Lisbon for a hotel, and the interior of this painstakingly refurbished hilltop mansion isn't too shabby, either. Rooms are ultra-comfy and tasteful, dotted with artworks; while space is at a premium in some, all look out onto the river or the historic Bica neighborhood. The King's and Queen's suites are certainly the city's most regal, with their respective decors of carved oak panels and tiles and white stucco; others, like the Premium and Salavisa suites—the latter named after Portugal's leading dance director, who lived here for several years, and some of whose books and art remain in situ—are really luxury apartments. Breakfast (available until midday, or in your room 24 hours) is tailor-made: from an eggs-and-bacon fry up to house-made waffles, cakes and biscuits, and juices made to order. In the Lisbon Club 55 gastrobar, opened in 2024, cocktails and bubbly combine well with the sophisticated petiscos devised by chef Fábio Alves, who also oversees the fine Portuguese cuisine served in the upstairs restaurant Suba and the rooftop bar, with its 360-degree views.