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Lisbon has an excellent range of accommodations serving just about every market niche, from luxury pads in the historic downtown to workaday, business-oriented hotels in the modern Parque das Nações. Even in the city's hotels, consider inspecting a room before taking it: street noise can be a problem, and, conversely, quieter rooms at the back don't always have great views (or, indeed, any views). Also, some hotels charge the same rate for each of their rooms, so by checking out a couple you might be able to get a better room for the same price. This is especially true of the older hotels and inns, where no two rooms are exactly alike.
Lisbon is busy year-round, so it's best to secure a room in advance of your trip. Peak periods are Easter and June through September; budget pensões are particularly busy in summer. Despite the high year-round occupancy, substantial discounts—sometimes 30%–40%—abound from November through February.
A stunning Art Nouveau building, interesting modern artwork, and a trendy location make a stay at the 1908 Lisboa Hotel memorable. The decor effectively marries Lisbon's grand past and super-fashionable present. Many attractions are within walking distance, yet the hotel is far enough from the primary tourist trail to offer a bit of local flavor.
This small storied hotel set in a late-18th-century town house has period furnishings, paintings, and tile in its common areas, and guest rooms that have been individually furnished with the same care and taste. Guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the ivy-covered patio, fix an afternoon cocktail from the honor bar, and enjoy quiet moments on the top-floor library and its ample terrace.
Just off Avenida da Liberdade, this 1940s gem is Lisbon’s last original Art Deco hotel, with true-to-period interiors featuring cork flooring, streamlined furnishings, and marble accents. Rooms are unusually spacious for the city, and the wood-paneled bar is a stylish, secluded spot to enjoy your welcome drink. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the breakfast, served until midday, is a proper feast, complete with glasses of bubbly for those in a celebratory mood.
This retro-chic hotel in an 18th-century town house has huge guest rooms; a cozy lobby bar where breakfast is served until noon; and nice touches like complimentary port, coffee, and sweets available 24/7. There's also a small on-site pool.
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.
A wealth of characterful design lies behind the low-key facade of this hotel in a beautifully restored 16th-century mansion, where a spice-trade, Age of Discovery theme is reflected in everything from period furnishings to the library's selection of books. Super-friendly reception staffers make checking in a pleasure, and guests can help themselves to a selection of hot and cold drinks and cakes in a chic living area replete with deep armchairs, an ornate wooden chess set, and a piano. There are nooks and crannies to be explored throughout the property.
Located on beautiful Largo do Carmo, this boutique charmer has amazing views of the historic square, the red rooftops of the city, and the Tagus River. Rooms are sleek and modern, with wide windows to let in lots of light. Guests can choose to book only the room or add a good buffet breakfast for an extra charge, and the Maria do Carmo restaurant is an elegant space to enjoy regional products such as cured sausages, hams, artisanal cheeses, and traditional Portuguese dishes, as well as daily vegetarian and vegan options.
Housed in an artfully restored 18th-century building, this chic boutique hotel preserves many original features, including old flagstones, rough-hewn wooden beams, and antique tiles. AlmaLusa was the first hotel in what has since grown into a small chain, with additional properties in Alfama and the trendy beach town of Comporta. It avoids ostentatious grandeur in favor of subtle design-magazine-worthy decor, discreet yet efficient service, and tech-friendly touches. The on-site Delfina restaurant offers traditional Portuguese dishes reimagined with modern flair.
An excellent option for business travelers, the luxe Corinthia Lisboa offers comfortable accommodations and impeccable service. The upper-floor suites have dramatic bird’s-eye views over the city’s 18th-century aqueduct and the impressive Ponte 25 de Abril, and the spa offers a heated indoor pool, around-the-clock gym, luxurious face-and-body treatments, and a spacious sundeck. The well-regarded restaurant and the leafy garden terrace are standouts. It's just a short distance from the airport, convention centers, and the historic downtown.
Amenities here include heated infinity pool on the rooftop, an indoor pool in the expansive Sayanna Wellness & Spa, and a well-equipped fitness center overlooking a leafy garden. The modern guest rooms have integrated sound systems, Nespresso machines, and marble bathrooms with rain showers. The Flor-de-Lis restaurant serves gourmet lunches as well as Mediterranean-inspired tasting menus at dinner.
Facing the peaceful Jardim das Amoreiras, this tiny boutique hotel is like a luxury cottage in the city. Former banker Pedro Oliveira spent his life traveling around the world and taking note of everything he liked in a hotel’s interior. Pretty much everything you see was handpicked by him, from the marble in the bathrooms to the custom-made corner couches at the bar and the pictures dotted around the building.
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.
Rooms at the Sofitel offers are opulent—decorated in black, white, and gold—and have modern tech touches. The intimate Matiz Lisboa Bar is a great post-sightseeing spot, as is the shaded terrace of the ground-floor Matiz Lisboa Restaurant, which serves dishes with traditional Portuguese ingredients like Azorean tuna and Alentejo black pig, plus classics like bacalhau à Brás.
