Finding the right place to stay in Lisbon depends on how you want to experience the city. These are hotels we genuinely like, chosen for location, atmosphere, and character, not price or popularity.
Hotels we recommend
This is not a complete list. It is a small starting point, meant to help you orient yourself before exploring neighborhoods and styles that fit your way of traveling.
A refined, central hotel in Baixa, ideal if you want to walk everywhere and feel the rhythm of the city.
A calm, elegant retreat in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful neighborhoods, with a strong sense of privacy.
A modern hotel inside Alfama, perfect for experiencing Lisbon’s historic side without giving up comfort.
By neighborhood
Baixa & Chiado
Central, walkable, and lively, ideal if this is your first time in Lisbon and you want everything close.
Príncipe Real
A relaxed, elegant area with gardens, cafés, and a local feel, well suited for longer stays.
Alfama
Historic and atmospheric, perfect if you want to experience Lisbon’s older, quieter rhythm.
Belém
Spacious and calm by the river, best if you prefer open areas and easy access to monuments.
A note on how we choose
We choose hotels the same way we approach the rest of Lisbon.com: slowly and selectively. We look for places that feel well located, thoughtfully designed, and aligned with the rhythm of the city. This list is small on purpose and will evolve over time.
