We have found all the best hotels in Lisbon, and we can’t wait to show you! Other parts of the country, such as the Algarve or its Mediterranean neighbour, have little to envy of this destination. Here tourists will find great food, museums, a historic centre with small streets to get lost in, and a wide range of luxury hotels to stay at.
In addition to exploring Lisbon’s charming neighbourhoods, you can also enjoy the Tagus River, and just 20 minutes away from the city you get to embrace the tranquillity and excitement of the sea, the surf, and other outdoor activities. The capital of Portugal offers everything – and more!
Our Recommendations for Hotels in Lisbon
- Best luxury hotel in Lisbon: Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
- Best hotel in Lisbon with a view: Altis Belém
- Best hotel in Lisbon for couples: Altis Avenida
- Best boutique hotel in Lisbon: Bairro Alto Hotel
- Lisbon hotels with pool: The One Palácio da Anunciada
- Best Lisbon hotel for families: Corinthia Lisbon
Best Luxury Hotels
Corinthia Lisbon, Campolide
We were lucky to spend the night here, where usually mainly international celebrities lay their heads: at the high-end Hotel Corinthia Lisbon, a luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon’s financial district, which is known for excellent customer service and modern interiors – a beautiful combination of marble and wood, gold and glass, and modern artwork by emerging Lisbon artists such as Diogo Navarro and Maria Antónia Santos. It houses one of the city’s largest spas, and it offers poolside yoga sessions in the hydrotherapy room as well as deep-tissue massages. Dinner is recommended at the restaurant Erva, and port wine and jazz music are included in the airy Soul Garden.
“A surprisingly intimate hotel with phenomenal views and top-notch facilities.”
In a few words: A tranquil spa hidden in the middle of the busy financial district.
Top amenities:
- Sky Lounge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Water Therapy Circuit
- 24-hour fitness centre with personal trainers
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms and amenities
- Private and valet parking
- Pet-friendly
Address: Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro 105, 1099-031 Lisboa, Portugal
Alma Lusa Baixa-Chiado
Located on the magnificent Praça de Munícipio, the boutique hotel Alma Lusa Baixa/Chiado is an absolute gem in the centre of the action. Close to Lisbon’s City Hall, not far from the banks of the Tagus River and Praça do Comércio, it offers individually styled rooms with a variety of design elements, from antique fireplaces to original tile floors and wooden details. The hotel’s brasserie-chic Delfina restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A trip to neighbouring Sintra is more than recommended, and a tour of Lisbon’s winding streets is a must.
“The perfect ambient scent and the interior design choices made this hotel a stunning place to stay at.”
In a few words: Its central location makes it perfect for city breaks.
Top amenities:
- 24-hour concierge service
- In-room massages
- Located in the heart of the city
Address: Praça do Município n.º 21, 1100-365 Lisboa, Portugal
Santiago de Alfama, Alfama
The Santiago de Alfama’s 15th-century building in the Alfama district has been lavishly restored by renowned architect Luís Rebelo de Andrade and owner Heleen Uitenbroek. Antique walls, shimmering tiles, modern artwork by Sandra Baia and intimate sitting areas are the inviting results. Oversized windows flood your rooms with sunlight. Powder blue accents, wood-panelled ceilings and freestanding bathtubs emphasize the unobstructed view of the Tagus. The hotel’s cheerful Café Audrey provides you with refreshments for the many attractions on your doorstep: The Tile Museum, the magnificent Feira da Ladra flea market, and the Fado Museum.
“A heavenly hotel with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. It gives its guests enough reasons to make them feel special in an exceptional place.”
In a few words: Stunningly traditional but lavishly decadent.
Top amenities:
- Beauty salon
- 24-hour concierge service
Address: R. de Santiago 12, 1100-494 Lisboa, Portugal
Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina, Bairro Alto
You may have realized by now that Lisbon is the epicentre of luxury city hotels. But while there are many, only a few of them have a rooftop pool that overlooks the entire city! The Verride Palácio Santa Catarina not only boasts such a pool, but is equally opulent inside as it is out. Combining glamour with history, each room at this hotel has a very regal feel about it. In the restaurant, you’ll find each meal served on gold-rimmed china (unless you request a vegan-friendly alternative), and the rooftop terrace dining has a stunning view over the coastline. Overall, a regal stay for a cultural breakaway.
“The rooftop pool overlooking the city was stunning! I could have stayed in there for the entire holiday.”
In a few words: Views near and far from the rooftop restaurant and pool.
Top amenities:
- Rooftop terrace with restaurant SUBA
- Rooftop pool
- Massage room
- Pet-friendly
Address: R. de Santa Catarina 1, 1200-401 Lisboa, Portugal
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade
The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa is a world-renowned hotel. Anyone who is anyone has stayed here, from heads of state to celebrities (not that we can disclose any names, of course). This imposing building has some of the most exquisitely designed rooms, with accents of history entwined throughout each space. The rooms themselves are understatedly opulent, while the Sky Bar, which overlooks the entire city, has much more of a modern luxury feel. With several restaurants on-site, the famous SEEN and Cervejaria Libertade among them, an outdoor pool with a tropical garden and a fully equipped gym, there’s little reason to leave!
“Walking into the hotel made us feel like we were walking into a Hollywood film! It was too grand to even comprehend.”
In a few words: Live like royalty, for a week or two at least.
Top amenities:
- Outdoor pool with garden
- Anantara Spa
- Gym with private training sessions
- Rooftop bar
Address: Av. da Liberdade 185, 1269-050 Lisboa, Portugal
Best Lisbon Hotels with a View
Villa Cascais, Cascais
Twenty minutes outside of Lisbon, this 19th-century mansion sits right on the sea in Cascais. The sleepy fishing enclave, with gorgeous beaches and outdoor seafood restaurants, inspires the interiors of the Villa Cascais in bold blues, with ceramic tiles and iridescent gold accents. The penthouse suite, which stunned us the most, enthuses with three terraces and a huge freestanding bathtub in the cubic, high-ceilinged bathroom and 360-degree sea views. The villa’s restaurant serves up those delicacies that you can work off afterwards on a relaxed bike trip to Paia do Guincho, the best surfing beach around.
“Legendary terraces and beautifully appointed rooms: everything in this hotel offers an exceptional standard.”
In a few words: The coastline views are stunning.
Top amenities:
- Ocean views
- Beachfront
- Personalized tours
Address: R. Fernandes Thomás 1, 2750-342 Cascais, Portugal
Altis Belém Hotel and Spa, Belém
The Altis Belém may be perfectly situated on the water’s edge, but it’s the interior that really makes this hotel stand out from the crowd. With each room and suite adorned with illustrated wall panels from Africa, India, Osaka, and Brazil, each stay will allow you to bring home different memories. As well as the interiors providing stunning views, the exterior, in particular, the Gastrobar and cocktail lounge, provides you with a panoramic view across the Tagus River. Inside you’ll find a pool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a spa with a full range of treatments and a fully equipped gym.
“Nothing beats sitting on the terrace, overlooking the water, sipping on a cool glass of wine.”
In a few words: Book for a week. You won’t regret it!
Top amenities:
- River views
- In-house Michelin-star restaurant, Feitoria
- Sundeck at rooftop
- BSpa by Karin Herzog
Address: Doca do Bom Sucesso, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Memmo Alfama, Alfama
Deeply hidden in the hills of Alfama, this romantic boutique hotel has a whitewashed facade and an old courtyard. The interior describes itself as simple, straightforward, and decorated in taupe and wood tones. We were escorted by bellhops to our rooms. The Memmo Alfama’s rooftop lounge stuns with moments of pink-hued sunsets behind the Tagus River. We got to enjoy sophisticated drinks by the red-tiled pool, and the many attractions, including São Jorge Castle, the 12th-century cathedral, and the speciality store Conserveira de Lisboa, do not only promise but provide exciting times in Lisbon.
“An elegant and charming small hotel in the oldest part of the city, overlooking the river, with a stunning bar open until midnight.”
In a few words: A great spot for a romantic weekend away.
Top amenities:
- Rooftop terrace with pool
- Fado nights
- Gym
Address: Tv. Merceeiras 27, 1100-348 Lisboa, Portugal
Best Boutique Hotels in Lisbon
Hotel da Baixa, Baixa
Classic, modern, elegant and typical of Lisbon. Dove blue nestles against warm wood and sharp-edged shapes. This is how we experienced the Hotel da Baixa. Located in the heart of Lisbon – Rua da Prata – between Praça do Comercio and Praça do Rossio, it owes its name to the most charismatic neighbourhood in which it can be found. A boutique hotel inspired by a combination of excellent service paired with typical Pombalian architectural elements. If you want to stay right in the centre of the city, as we did, it’s worth checking in here.
“This hotel presents refined details alongside beautiful finishes. It seems to have been done by top interior designers.”
In a few words: The building itself is an architectural wonder.
Top amenities:
- Located in the city centre
- Library with fireplace
- Valet parking
Address: Rua da Prata 231, 1100-417 Lisboa, Portugal
The Lumiares, Bairro Alto
The Lumiares will amaze you with beautifully designed apartment-style rooms and its location in the heart of Lisbon’s fashionable Bairro Alto neighbourhood. With five room sizes, from studio to penthouse, this stylish boutique hotel and spa has something for everyone. The Lumi Rooftop restaurant and bar on the top floor offer breathtaking views and are open all day. The small but perfectly designed spa provides you with a full wellness and beauty menu, including treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness room, which gives you many options.
“Understated luxury in the heart of Lisbon’s old town, with special rooms including a beautiful penthouse apartment on the top floor.”
In a few words: A great metro-style hotel with all the facilities you could require.
Top amenities:
- Spa
- Rooftop bar and restaurant
- 24-hour gym with personal trainers
- Personalised walking and running tours
Address: R. do Diário de Notícias 142, 1200-146 Lisboa, Portugal
Hotel Valverde, Av. da Liberdade
The Valverde Hotel may be in the heart of the city, but inside it is as though you have been transported to a different country altogether. With interiors that echo London and New York townhouses, the rooms and hallways are adorned with dark oak furniture, stunning artwork, and packed with antiques. With a range of suites and rooms to suit every party, you’ll also find a bar and restaurant in-house, as well as a full concierge service.
“We wanted something a bit different and stylish. The Valverde certainly fits that criteria.”
In a few words: A city break HAS to have a city-style hotel!
Top amenities:
- 24-hour concierge services
- Massage room
- Patio with pool and garden
Address: Av. da Liberdade 164, 1250-146 Lisboa, Portugal
Bairro Alto Hotel, Chiado
A beautiful boutique hotel situated right in the heart of the Chiado part of Lisbon, the Bairro Alto Hotel is luxury at its finest. With rooms that ooze a modern touch and suites that provide a rather grander affair, this hotel is most known for its location. Chiado is the up-and-coming hipster area of Lisbon, where you will find independent art galleries, intimate pop-up restaurants, and quirky retail stores. The Bairro Alto is the ideal spot for those wanting a more laid-back feel, but with all the luxury attached.
“We wanted something boutique that was around Chiado, and we heard it had a really great boho vibe.”
In a few words: Think boho chic on a big budget.
Top amenities:
- Rooftop bar
- Fitness centre
- Valet parking
Address: Praça Luís de Camões 2 5º Piso, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal
Solar do Castelo, Alfama
With views overlooking the Castle of São Jorge, the Solar do Castelo is a perfectly located hotel for those looking to explore the rich history of Lisbon. It offers rooms that have been tastefully decorated and facilities such as a restaurant and a garden area. As well as being right next to the Castle, you are also only a short walk from lots of other beautiful areas of Lisbon, such as Alfama and Chiado.
“We were keen to explore some historical sights of Lisbon, so this hotel seemed the perfect spot.”
In a few words: A great central location for history buffs.
Top amenities:
- Garden
- Library
Address: R. das Cozinhas 2, 1100-181 Lisboa, Portugal
Le Consulat, Chiado
The boutique hotel Le Consulat is situated right in the heart of Chiado, the Bohemian sector of Lisbon. Its mix of apartments and suites are all tastefully decorated to hint at the luxury and elegance that come with the Chiado area. Once home to the Brazilian consulate, Le Consulat now adorns its walls with artwork from a variety of artists and styles. The restaurant, Rove, is a gastronomic indulgence, but you’ll need to book in advance because it is very, VERY popular.
“The food was to die for! It was great to graze around Chiado’s little bistros before enjoying a nice meal in the hotel in the evening.”
In a few words: Stunning interiors with a gastronomic delight each evening.
Top amenities:
- Art exhibition area
Address: Praça Luís de Camões 22, 1200-283 Lisboa, Portugal
LX Boutique Hotel, Cais do Sodré
If you are looking for one of the best boutique hotels in Lisbon as a base camp for your tourist exploits, then the LX Boutique Hotel is definitely one for the family. With a light and airy décor in the heart of the city, it is the ideal spot for families and couples alike. With balconies overlooking the city, this is a great contemporary hotel that ticks all the boxes.
“Modern and bright, this place is just what we needed.”
In a few words: A contemporary hotel that will suit families and couples.
Address: R. do Alecrim 12, 1200-017 Lisboa, Portugal
Best Lisbon Hotels for Couples
Altis Avenida, Praça dos Restauradores
Bringing glamour back to the centre of Lisbon, the Altis Avenida’s interiors are exquisitely reminiscent of the Portuguese 40s. With art deco accents and a retro urban chic vibe, each room is beautifully decorated with an individual style. Paying homage to the building’s original architect, Cristino Silva, the original staircase and façade are still present, while the rest of the hotel has had a modest yet luxurious update. With only 18 rooms, a lobby bar, and a restaurant, this cosy homage to the 40s is a great option for couples.
“Steeped in Portuguese history, it’s no wonder people rave about this place!”
In a few words: The perfect city centre hotel for couples.
Top amenities:
- Terrace
- Located in the city centre
Address: R. 1º de Dezembro 120, 1200-360 Lisboa, Portugal
The Vintage Lisbon, Príncipe Real
If you are looking for a unique hotel stay in Lisbon, then the Vintage Lisbon is certainly one to look closer at. This 5-star hotel has recently been renovated to accentuate its heritage by combining original features with newer one-off art and design pieces throughout the hotel. Each room is tastefully decorated to provide a comfortable stay, while the rooftop bar allows you to sip cocktails while looking out onto the city's vista. The Blue Bar and Restaurant, situated on the ground floor, offers a stunning menu of Portuguese classics as well as other options. Book in advance and ask for the table by the fireplace!
“From the outside, we didn’t know what to expect, but when inside this magnificent building, you are in for a treat.”
In a few words: Great for a weekend stay or a short city break.
Top amenities:
- Rooftop bar
- Spa
- 24-hour gym with personal trainers
Address: R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 2, 1250-191 Lisboa, Portugal
The Ivens, Baixa
Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo were famous explorers who ventured into the jungle for over a year, exploring the unknown and returning to Lisbon with a whole catalogue of sketches, maps, fossils, and more. These curiosities adorn the walls of The Ivens, and it’s what makes it such an interesting place to stay. The rooms are decorated with a light and airy design scheme, while the lobby and restaurant have more of a gentlemen’s club feel. The stunning architecture of the building is the icing on the cake for this marvellous hotel.
“The number of artefacts and curiosities in this place make it such an interesting place to stay. Everywhere you look, there is something new that has a story or history behind it.”
In a few words: Filled to the brim with homages to Ivens and Capelos’ work.
Top amenities:
- 24-hour gym
- Private parking
Address: R. Capelo 5, 1200-224 Lisboa, Portugal
City-centre Hotels in Lisbon with a Pool
Pousada de Lisboa, Praça do Comércio
Situated in the glorious Praça do Comércio, Pousada de Lisboa is a building steeped in history. Restored eternally to its former glory, the interiors speak a different story. With a boutique-style design that has contemporary elements entwined within, each room looks out onto the beautiful city of Lisbon. This hotel is one of the few to offer spa and pool facilities within the city centre, which is a real treat for those staying more than a few days. As well as intimate rooms, you’ll also find more spacious suites, which have all been designed with a 5-star luxury feel in mind.
“Staying here was like being transported back to the Portuguese years of old. It combined history with comfort, which we loved.”
In a few words: A rare find as a city centre hotel with a spa and pool.
Top amenities:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Pet-friendly
Address: Praça do Comércio 31 34, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal
The One Palácio da Anunciada, Praça dos Restauradores
The One Palacio Da Anunciada is one of the newest hotels in the city, whose imposing building just oozes 5-star luxury. Located in the historic part of the city, the building itself dates back to 1533. Thankfully, the interiors have had a serious upgrade, with each room given a modern design and a spa and pool installed underground. Should you want to leave the hotel, you’ll find the City of Light area full of little restaurants offering traditional cuisine.
“The regal restaurant really was a thing of beauty. All the cornices and gold guilting were stunning.”
In a few words: Where modern meets historical, all wrapped up in a luxurious bow.
Top amenities:
- Spa
- 24-hour gym
- Garden
- Outside pool
Address: R. das Portas de Santo Antão 112 134, 1150-268 Lisboa, Portugal
Palácio Príncipe Real, Príncipe Real
For over a century, Palácio Príncipe Real embodied cherished elegance as a family residence. Today, it invites guests to experience luxury in a historic palácio in Lisbon's trendy Príncipe Real district. A vast, delightful garden, heated pool, and wellness rooms await here, and all that in the heart of the city centre.
Spacious bedrooms provide the perfect sanctuary, and the service harkens back to a time when hospitality was personal and unhurried: Palácio offers à la carte breakfasts until midday, catering to your preference. Explore tranquillity at “Paz,” a dedicated wellness area housing two treatment rooms for ultimate relaxation and an in-house therapist.
Offering a more modern form of luxury, the Palácio Príncipe Real blends both modern interiors with classic hints of the city’s past. It's the perfect relaxing getaway.
“We wanted somewhere that was a bit more modern compared to the more traditional buildings we had previously stayed in. This hotel did not disappoint.”
In a few words: The garden is a real gem and something that is hard to find in other Lisbon city-centre hotels.
Top amenities:
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Wellness treatments and yoga classes
Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal
How We Selected These Hotels
To choose the best hotels in Lisbon, our writers have followed strict guidelines both in terms of the offer of each hotel, as well as the experiences of travellers. Based on user reviews, the writers' own experiences and the hotel's offer (luxury, service, rooms, location and extras), they have selected only the best hotels in the city. The list is a mix of top luxury hotels from international brands and small boutique establishments that meet our requirements perfectly. Check our editorial policy for more information.
The Best Hotels in Lisbon – The Bottom Line
So, there you have it, the best hotels in Lisbon, a perfect collection of holiday escapes to choose from. If you're wondering where to stay in Lisbon be it the sea, sun, or sightseeing you are after, there is an ideal luxury hotel just waiting for you to visit.
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Last Updated on January 30, 2025 by Editorial Team
