The best 10 hotels to discover and visit Lisbon

Europe’s leading city destination 2018

Mariana Marques
HiJiffy
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7 min readAug 22, 2018

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Let me tell you this: you will fell in love with lisbon. A historical city full of stories to tell, seven cinematic hillsides overlooking the Rio Tejo, white-domed cathedrals and where the sun shines 290 days a year! A city where you feel safe strolling around day or night, where the cuisine is dedicated to creating countless ways to cook the beloved bacalhau (salted cod), and where you’ll find hotels to suit every taste, budget and requirement.

Discover Lisbon, a city full of authenticity where old customs and ancient history mix with cultural entertainment and hi-tech innovations. Lisbon is ageless, but loves company, as you’ll find out if you meet some locals and ask them to explain, with lots of gestures and repetition, where’s the best place to listen to Fado. After all, Lisbon is famous for its hospitality and the family-like way it welcomes travellers!

On your next trip to Lisbon, make sure that you book a room or a suite at one of these comfortable and prime location hotels to ensure a historical and unforgettable vacation away from home:

1. Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts

Martinhal Chiado

Located in the heart of Lisbon, Martinhal Chiado Family Suites offers accommodation in the Chiado district, a 6-minute walk from the Cais do Sodré metro and train Station. Composed of 37 apartments, accommodation ranges from studios to 2-bedroom apartments, all featuring wooden floors, a seating and dining area and a private bathroom. Kids are central to the property’s philosophy and there is kids club open day and night, covering the ages of 6 months to early teens, where kids can be looked after by a caring and responsible staff in a safe and secure space, while parents enjoy their time in Lisbon.

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2. Turim Hotels

Turim Av. Liberdade Hotel

Stay in the heart of Lisbon, close to the Marquês de Pombal, with its main entrance through one of the most famous avenues in Europe, Avenida da Liberdade, no. 247, Turim Av. Liberdade Hotel has 166 rooms decorated with contemporary furniture and natural colors. Guests can enjoy the Portuguese and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The center of Lisbon is 2 km away, where you can visit the Castle of St. George and the Cathedral of Lisbon. It is also just a 2 minutes’ walk from Marquês De Pombal metro station.

3. Santiago de Alfama

The 15th century Palacio dos Castros has a new lease of life and is now home to Santiago de Alfama boutique hotel. Situated on Rua de Santiago, the road where globalisation was financed, Christopher Columbus married and the start of the Caminho de Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Alfama is perfectly located for the curious travellers. This Boutique Hotel is a flare of authenticity in the lovely city of light: Lisbon. It has beautiful eccentric views of old Alfama that glide towards the sea. Looking for a special, local and independent hotel? You’ve just found it!

4. Pestana Hotel Group

Pestana Palace Lisboa

Ready to stay at the most luxurious side of Lisbon? Pestana Palace is located in a restored 19th century palace. This 5-star hotel is close to the city centre and main monuments, such as the Tower of Belém, the Belém Cultural Centre, the Jerónimos Monastery, the MAAT –Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology and the Lisbon Convention Centre. Need more reasons to choose Pestana? This luxury hotel is a member of the “The Leading Hotels of the World”, the palace and its gardens are classed as a National Monumen and the restaurant has been honored with several awards!

5. Vila Galé Hotels

Vila Galé Opera

The modern Vila Galé Ópera is located next to the Tagus River and the lively Alcântara Docks area, full of restaurants and bars. The rooms and suites are comfortably furnished and include room service. The friendly staff is available 24-hours a day and will be happy to organize excursions or special activities for your children. The Lisbon Convention Center is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and the Carris Museum is less than 300 meters away. The Lx Factory, a creative industrial-style center, is a 7-minute walk away. The tram and train station are right next door, and is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the center of Lisbon.

6. Memmo Hotels

Memmo Príncipe Real

Príncipe Real is a must for any Lisbon traveller. Still relatively off the radar of most tourists, the area is slowly becoming one of the liveliest in Lisbon, especially among the locals. The neighborhood remains essentially a residential district, filled with gardens, a couple of the city’s most tranquil squares and colorful mansions. Memmo Príncipe Real is the home to a secret sightseeing spot with breathtaking views over the city and a gateway to explore one of the most charming neighborhoods in Lisbon.

7. Real Hotels Group

Real Palácio Hotel

Located in the centre of Lisbon near Eduardo VII Park, less than a 5-minute walk from El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, the Real Palácio Hotel was recovered from the former Guedes Quinhones Palace, dating back to the 17th century. With a total of 147 rooms, is the result of a perfect symmetry between classical and contemporary styles. The ideal place to discover the charms of the Portuguese capital and enjoy a personalized service.

8. VIP Hotels

VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa

The VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa is located in the Campo Pequeno area. Where you can find public transport links to the rest of the city just 5 minutes away. It’s located in a building that, for many years, was the head-office of Portuguese National Television. At this Hotel, with a total of 295 rooms, including 31 Suites, you can enjoy the relaxing ambience, surrounded by state-of-the-art equipmentface and panoramic views over the city of Lisbon.

9. My story Hotels

My story Hotel Rossio

My Story Hotel Rossio is everything you are looking for when you are thinking of combining comfort and good location. Located in the heart of Lisbon, in one of its most central squares — D. Pedro IV Square world-wide known as Rossio — it is in place of the historical Café Portugal that emerges this new hotel concept. It is a breath of modernity, comfort, well-being, elegance and excellent location. All together in a four-storey building whose roots date back to the 18th century and where the walls, although painted with a fresh taste, leave memories that history does not forget.

10. Belver Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Príncipe Real

Lisbon is home to Boutique Hotel Príncipe Real. Situated in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city, this establishment has 18 rooms and suites in an intimate and cosy setting that ensures you won’t miss out on anything in the city. Located between the Príncipe Real, Bairro Alto, Chiado and Avenida da Liberdade, it offers you a team of staff who will make your visit to Lisbon even more pleasant and unforgettable.

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NB: This is a viewpoint by Mariana Marques from HiJiffy. HiJiffy brings chat to the hospitality and travel industry, enabling customers to effectively connect with you through instant messaging apps.

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