10 Best Hotels in Lisbon, Portugal

Altis Grand offers the type of refined, stately lodgings that can be hard to find at this price point and include a welcoming lobby lounge and an uncrowded top-floor terrace bar where you can enjoy signature cocktails and petiscos with the city views. Of the two restaurants, the Rendez Vous Bistro stands out for its excellent seafood dishes. The well-equipped spa offers a range of massages and beauty treatments, as well as a swimming pool, whirlpool tub, sauna, and Turkish baths.

A 17th-century convent has been transformed into this contemporary-chic retreat with co-working spaces and studios and apartments (many with kitchens and work areas) that attract a mix of laptop-clutching digital nomads and vacationers. There's a 24-hour gym as well as a large outdoor pool area with hotly contested lounge chairs for sunbathing. Numerous drinking and dining options include stylish Santa Joana, a standout for its elevated Portuguese cuisine under acclaimed chef Nuno Mendes. Hip nightspots The Kissaten and Spiritland host listening parties and serve creative cocktails, with the former boasting the city's largest whisky collection.

Just around the corner from the monastery of the same name, this is a good base for exploring the many local sights. The lobby and other public areas have bright splashes of color, while the guest rooms have more restrained color schemes and simple furnishings. Some have views of the neighboring botanical garden or the monastery. The sundeck is a fine place to relax with a glass of wine.

Run by the same family since its inauguration in 1954, this hotel recalls the glamour of mid-century Lisbon, combining elegant original fixtures and fittings with more modern amenities such as a gym and LCD TVs. The bar serves light meals and snacks, and guests are welcome to pour themselves a drink from the honor bar at the rooftop terrace.The hotel is also 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. 

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.

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. 

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") serves buffet meals in an elegant space centered around a tiled fountain dating  back to Roman times.

Near Castelo de São Jorge, this small, elegant hotel 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.

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.