20 Best Hotels in Lisbon, Portugal

Our Favourite Stays in Lisbon

If you are short on time, these four cover the price tiers: The Ivens (luxury), Hotel Hotel (comfort), Memmo Alfama (standard) and 54 São Paulo (budget). They come from research, not from stays of my own. The full list of 20, with prices, is further down.

The Ivens Autograph Collection

(Luxury Hotel)

• Luxury stay
• gourmet dining
• Adventurous Travelers

The Ivens Hotel is in a 19th-century building in Chiado, on Rua Capelo. It is named after Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo, the Portuguese explorers, and the interior plays on that with tropical plants, velvet armchairs and a mix of historical and contemporary decor.

It has 87 rooms, with views of the city or the river.

Facilities include a jazz club, a 24-hour gym and a private car park, and the hotel offers stays planned by its Explore Team.

The restaurants and bars are an Italian osteria, the Crudo Bar with ocean-inspired dishes, and the Gastro Bar for light meals and drinks.

At 740$ for two it is the most expensive hotel on this list, with a 9.1 rating.

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Hotel Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

(Comfort Hotel)

• Artistic Design
• Food Lovers
• Social & Creative Travelers

Hotel Hotel is a member of Design Hotels, on Travessa da Glória, a short walk from Avenida da Liberdade and Restauradores.

It has 40 rooms, including 4 suites, each designed by artists and designers. Rooms have king-size beds, room service and daily turn-down service.

The restaurant, Animal, cooks with seasonal and local ingredients.

At 386$ for two it is rated 9.4.

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Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels

(Standard Hotel)

• Scenic Views
• Romantic Getaway
• Local & Cultural Heritage

Memmo Alfama is a member of Design Hotels, on Travessa das Merceeiras in Alfama, with views over the neighborhood and the Tagus. The cathedral and São Jorge Castle are within walking distance.

It has 42 rooms in a contemporary design. The terrace has views and a red outdoor pool, and the bar serves Portuguese tapas and cocktails.

Tram 28 runs through Alfama. At 333$ for two the hotel is rated 9.2.

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54 São Paulo - Exclusive Apartment Hotel

(Budget Hotel)

• Apartment-Style
• Wine Bar & Garden
• Central Location

54 São Paulo is an apartment hotel in the Bica area, in two buildings separated by a garden, one of them an 18th-century structure. It has 20 apartments, each decorated after a figure from Portuguese culture.

There is a wine bar, a garden terrace and a lounge with a fireplace, and Bairro Alto and Chiado are a short walk away.

The hotel offers concierge services, transfers and tailored tours.

It is not usually seen as a budget option, but its price on Booking.com put it in this tier. At 192$ for two it has the highest rating in the group (9.7).

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Where to Stay in Lisbon

Lisbon is built on hills, and where you stay decides how much climbing you do and how far you are from the sights. Here are the main areas and what each is known for.

Chiado: Best for Culture & Shopping

Chiado sits next to Baixa. It has historic cafés, theaters and shops, and the São Carlos National Theatre and the Santa Justa Lift are within walking distance.

Here are some hotels in Chiado.

Baixa: Best for a Central Location

Baixa is the downtown grid of streets between the Tagus and Rossio Square, with Praça do Comércio and the Rua Augusta Arch. It has hotels in every price range and is well served by public transport.

Here are some hotels in Baixa.

Príncipe Real: Best for Boutiques and Restaurants

Príncipe Real has a garden square, boutiques and restaurants serving both Portuguese and international food, and Bairro Alto and Chiado are nearby.

Here are some hotels in Príncipe Real.

Cais do Sodré: Best for Nightlife & Food

Cais do Sodré is on the waterfront. It has the Time Out Market, with its food stalls, and a nightlife district around Rua Nova do Carvalho, known as Pink Street. It has both hotels and hostels.

Here are some hotels in Cais do Sodré

Avenida da Liberdade: Best for Luxury Shopping

Avenida da Liberdade is a wide boulevard lined with luxury boutiques, restaurants and hotels. It runs from Restauradores toward Marquês de Pombal, and Bairro Alto and the historic center are within reach.

Here are some hotels on Avenida da Liberdade.

Bairro Alto: Best for Nightlife

Bairro Alto has many bars and clubs and is busy at night. That suits younger travelers who want nightlife, and it is a poor choice if you want a quiet room.

Here are some hotels in Bairro Alto.

Belém: Best for History & Waterfront Views

Belém is west of the city center and has the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. It is also the home of the Pastéis de Belém bakery.

Here are some hotels in Belém.

Alfama: Best for Old Lisbon

Alfama is Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow winding streets, fado venues and viewpoints. It is steep, and some streets are hard to reach with luggage or by car.

Here are some hotels in Alfama.

Parque das Nações: Best for Modern Architecture

Parque das Nações was developed for the 1998 World Expo, northeast of the historic center. It has contemporary architecture, shopping centers and recreational areas along the river.

Here are some hotels in Parque das Nações.

Graça: Best for Viewpoints

Graça is on one of Lisbon’s hills, near Alfama and Mouraria. Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, one of the city’s best-known viewpoints, is here, and the historic trams pass through.

Here are some hotels in Graça.

Price Comparison

Rooms for two people in USD

Luxury Hotels

The Ivens Autograph Collection

The Ivens Hotel is in a 19th-century building in Chiado, on Rua Capelo. It is named after Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo, the Portuguese explorers, and the interior plays on that with tropical plants, velvet armchairs and a mix of historical and contemporary decor.

It has 87 rooms, with views of the city or the river.

Facilities include a jazz club, a 24-hour gym and a private car park, and the hotel offers stays planned by its Explore Team.

The restaurants and bars are an Italian osteria, the Crudo Bar with ocean-inspired dishes, and the Gastro Bar for light meals and drinks.

At 740$ for two it is the most expensive hotel on this list, with a 9.1 rating.

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Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel is in the Cais do Sodré district, near the Tagus.

It has 75 rooms, including eight suites, and the bathrooms have chromotherapy lighting.

Porter Bistrô serves traditional and contemporary cuisine, and 146 Bar serves cocktails and wine. The Fernandina Wall Room shows a section of Lisbon’s medieval city wall.

At 462$ for two it has the highest rating among the luxury hotels here (9.6).

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EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel

EPIC SANA Lisboa is a five-star hotel and spa between the Amoreiras shopping center and Parque Eduardo VII. It has 311 rooms and suites with views of the river or the city.

The Flor de Lis restaurant, the Scale Bar and the UpScale rooftop bar are on site. The SAYANNA Wellness & SPA has an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym, and there is a rooftop infinity pool for guests.

There are 14 meeting rooms for events. At 380$ for two the hotel is rated 9.3.

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Hotel Avenida Palace

Hotel Avenida Palace is a five-star hotel in a neoclassical building between Baixa Pombalina and Avenida da Liberdade.

It has 82 rooms, including a Presidential Suite, 3 Palace Suites and 16 Junior Suites, with views over Lisbon or the courtyards. All rooms are soundproofed and non-smoking, with free Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms. Junior Suites have a bedroom and a living room for up to 3 people, and connecting rooms are available. At 363$ for two it is the cheapest of the luxury hotels here, rated 9.4.

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Sublime Lisboa

Sublime Lisboa is a boutique hotel in a 20th-century townhouse in the Amoreiras area, on Rua Marquês de Subserra, close to the Águas Livres Aqueduct.

It has fifteen rooms and suites, furnished with hand-selected pieces.

Davvero Restaurant is run by Chef Isaac Kumi. At 547$ for two the hotel is the second most expensive on this list, rated 9.4.

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Comfort Hotels

Hotel da Baixa

Hotel da Baixa is on Rua da Prata in Baixa, in a historic building with Pombaline architectural elements. It has 66 rooms, which the hotel says are among the largest in Baixa, with views toward São Jorge Castle, Praça da Figueira and the Tagus.

Each floor is inspired by a figure from Portuguese history. There is a library of Portuguese literature, a meeting room, and Sebastião Restaurant & Bar, which serves local food, wine and cocktails. At 439$ for two it is the most expensive of the comfort hotels here, rated 9.4.

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Hotel Hotel - Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Hotel is a member of Design Hotels, on Travessa da Glória, a short walk from Avenida da Liberdade and Restauradores.

It has 40 rooms, including 4 suites, each designed by artists and designers. Rooms have king-size beds, room service and daily turn-down service.

The restaurant, Animal, cooks with seasonal and local ingredients.

At 386$ for two it is rated 9.4.

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Blue Liberdade Hotel

Blue Liberdade Hotel is on Praça dos Restauradores, in a renovated historic building with 39 rooms, 5 of them family rooms. The views take in Restauradores, São Jorge Castle and Avenida da Liberdade.

Room types range from Junior City View rooms to Family City View suites. At 325$ for two it costs the same as Santiago de Alfama, which has a higher rating (9.5).

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Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel

Santiago de Alfama is a five-star boutique hotel in Alfama, in a restored 15th-century palace on Rua de Santiago.

The hotel has views over the Alfama rooftops toward the Tagus.

Audrey’s restaurant and The Beauty Bar are on site, and São Jorge Castle and Miradouro de Santa Luzia are nearby. At 325$ for two it has the same 9.5 rating as Palácio das Especiarias, which costs 12$ less.

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Palácio das Especiarias

Palácio das Especiarias is a boutique hotel in Chiado, on Rua da Horta Seca. Its description dates the palace to the 16th century and ties it to the spice trade of the Age of Discoveries, when Vasco da Gama’s voyages brought spices, gold and gems to Lisbon.

The decor refers to Portuguese history and the Age of Discoveries, and the rooms and suites have views of the Tagus or the gardens.

The hotel runs themed events on Portuguese culture, food and music, including fado concerts and classic car tours, and it has the Tágides Wellness & Spa. At 313$ for two it is the cheapest of the comfort hotels here, rated 9.5.

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Standard Hotels

1908 Lisboa Hotel

1908 Lisboa Hotel is in the Intendente neighborhood, known for its mix of cultures, seafood restaurants, independent cafés, bars and indie music.

The building has Art Nouveau architecture, and its original architect used hand-painted tiles to represent water, earth and air.

The restaurant and bar, Infame, is led by Chef André Rebelo and cooks with local ingredients.

Rooms have city views, and some are in the attic.

It was awarded Europe’s Leading Design Hotel in 2018, 2019 and 2020. At 357$ for two it is the most expensive of the standard hotels here, rated 9.2.

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Alecrim ao Chiado

Alecrim ao Chiado is in Chiado. It was created by a Portuguese family, and the design draws on stories from manor houses in the city and the countryside.

Rooms range from Deluxe Suites to small rooms. At 356$ for two it is rated 9.3, the highest rating among the standard hotels here.

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Memmo Alfama - Design Hotels

Memmo Alfama is a member of Design Hotels, on Travessa das Merceeiras in Alfama, with views over the neighborhood and the Tagus. The cathedral and São Jorge Castle are within walking distance.

It has 42 rooms in a contemporary design. The terrace has views and a red outdoor pool, and the bar serves Portuguese tapas and cocktails.

Tram 28 runs through Alfama. At 333$ for two the hotel is rated 9.2.

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H10 Duque de Loulé

H10 Duque de Loulé is a four-star superior boutique hotel in a preserved historic building, with traditional Portuguese decor and contemporary touches.

Rooms range from Double Rooms to Suites, with city views or a view onto the interior patio. The Azul e Branco Restaurant serves Mediterranean food inspired by Portuguese and Spanish flavors, the Equestre Bar has books on Portuguese history, and the Limão Rooftop Bar on the 10th floor has views of Lisbon and the Tagus estuary.

There are two meeting rooms. At 294$ for two the hotel is rated 9.2.

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Browns Central Hotel

Brown’s Central Hotel is a boutique hotel in Baixa.

Guests get a welcome drink on arrival. Rooms range from the Small Room Interior View to the Grand Glamour Suite.

The bar has an Art Deco style, and Brown’s Brasserie serves a breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner.

There is a meeting room. At 283$ for two it is the cheapest of the standard hotels here, with a 9.0 rating, the lowest in the group.

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Budget Hotels

Dear Lisbon - Charming House

Dear Lisbon - Charming House is in the Santa Catarina area. It has 20 rooms: Terrace Rooms, Junior Suites, Garden Rooms and Street Rooms.

There is a lounge with a fireplace and a riad-style patio with a pool, a reference to Lisbon’s Moorish heritage. At 215$ for two it is the most expensive of the budget hotels here, rated 9.2.

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Casa do Jasmim by Shiadu

Casa do Jasmim by Shiadu is in Príncipe Real, close to Chiado, Bairro Alto and Baixa.

There is a terrace and homemade breakfast, and the team recommends nearby restaurants and shops.

Rooms range from Standard Doubles to Family Rooms and Double Rooms with balconies. At 195$ for two it is rated 9.0, which is the lowest rating in the budget group, shared with Feeling Eduardo VII and República.

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54 São Paulo - Exclusive Apartment Hotel

54 São Paulo is an apartment hotel in the Bica area, in two buildings separated by a garden, one of them an 18th-century structure. It has 20 apartments, each decorated after a figure from Portuguese culture.

There is a wine bar, a garden terrace and a lounge with a fireplace, and Bairro Alto and Chiado are a short walk away.

The hotel offers concierge services, transfers and tailored tours.

It is not usually seen as a budget option, but its price on Booking.com put it in this tier. At 192$ for two it has the highest rating in the group (9.7).

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Feeling Eduardo VII

Feeling Eduardo VII Hotel is at the top of Parque Eduardo VII, with views of downtown Lisbon.

The hotel has free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast and a lounge.

The team offers concierge services and recommendations for food and cultural activities. At 124$ for two it is rated 9.0.

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República Bed & Breakfast & Arts

República Bed & Breakfast & Arts opened in July 2016 on Avenida da República, on the fourth floor of a building with views of the Campo Pequeno Bullring. Nearby train stations have direct trains to Sintra.

The B&B shows and sells work by local artists in its rooms and common areas. It has nine rooms, most with balconies, and free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, in-room safes and hairdryers. At 119$ for two it is the cheapest hotel on this list, rated 9.0.

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