Where is Lisbon?
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal situated on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Europe. Not just a capital city of Portugal, it is often known as the most influential city that blends with country’s history evidence and rich cultural heritages. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the city offers charming old neighbourhoods, colourful architectural beauties and old fashioned trams, rich historical background and mouth-watering cuisine options.
Since it is a city combination of cultural and historical legacy and vibrant natural landscapes and restaurants, Lisbon is renowned as one of the cheapest cities to visit in the European continent as well as in the world too. Equally Hotels also play a major role in the Lisbon’s ranking and attraction though, backpackers should not neglect it. Yes, there are few hotels that offer more elegant and premier services to their guests in order to make their Lisbon tour more memorable and long lasting. So, let’s discuss what are the “Best Hotels in Lisbon”?
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Best Lisbon Hotels, Portugal
1. Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel located in the historic centre of Lisbon (Bairro Alto distinct). Boutique hotel known for its more prestigious and emblematic area with its classic charm and modern luxury. Located where other several Lisbon sights are easier to reach and access, however isn’t it a better place in Lisbon to enjoy the city’s true soul and surrounding authenticities?
Key Features of the Bairro Alto Hotel
- Guests can choose Single, Classic Chiado, Prestige Chiado, and Suites such as Signature Alecrim, Junior, Deluxe Junior and Chiado and Tejo.
- Each room is made with stylish elegance and beauty with a rooftop terrace provides stunning view of the city and Tagus River.
- Guests can enjoy hotels authentic cuisine options under BAHR and Terrace. Guests and non-guests also come and enjoy foods during Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and Brunch times.
- “The Patisserie” is a Portuguese sweet and savoury pastry freshly made in the hotel throughout the day and “Mezzanine” is an ideal place in the hotel exclusively made for the small business meetings, where guest can eat and meet.
- Bairro Alto Hotel offers a more comfortable and cosy atmosphere for exercising to their guests with advanced equipment like treadmill, elliptical trainer, latest generation spinning bike and kinesis wall.
2. Pestana Palace Lisboa
Pestana Palace Lisboa another most luxurious Lisbon Hotel which one restored 19th century old palace into an elegant hotel today. Hotel is a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” and “The Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leaders in 2025”. Such a romantic hotel located very close to the city’s major attractions like Belem, Belem cultural centre, the Jeronimos monastery and MAAT-Museum of Art. Designed as the “National Monument”, making it the perfect hotel for a dream stay.
Key Features of the Pestana Palace Lisboa
- Room includes Deluxe, Deluxe Garden and Premium Garden, Premium Balcony and Suites like Suite Collection, Suite D Amelia, Suite D Manuel and Suite D. Carlos.
- Each room and suite includes bedrooms with single or double (either king or queen) beds and two living rooms, a desk for work and dining tables.
- Restaurant and Bars offers exceptional gastronomic experiences with innovative cocktails and light meals. Valle Flor is a restaurant known for ideal breakfast experiences which offers Portuguese cuisines like palatial inspiration and French rigor.
- Guests can indulge in a hotel’s Spa, and also he or she can enjoy an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, relaxing massages and body treatments.
- Despite that, Pestana Palace Lisboa boasts 2 Swimming Pool, Sauna, Turkish bath, Gym and Meeting and 15 Event rooms with the capacity of 50 under different sizes and configurations.
3. Lisbon Marriott Hotel
Everybody knows about Marriott Hotels located throughout major cities and destinations, like even in the Lisbon, Portugal too. Marriott Hotel is also added to the top Lisbon hotels list. Marriott in Lisbon is a hidden gem offering perfect balance between productivity and relaxation from its lush gardening, Portuguese hospitality and vibrant restaurants and hospitality. Located in the place where guests can easily reach the airport, city hubs and some of the city’s major historic sites.
Key Features of the Lisbon Marriott Hotel
- Visitors may choose rooms and suites under Comfort king, Comfort Twin, Comfort Pool View King, Comfort Pool View Twin, Signature King and Signature Twin.
- Each room and suite under Marriott Soak in the scenic views of Lisbon with the feature of floor to ceiling windows.
- Restaurant is renowned for its offering fresh and light meals such as authentic relaxing Portuguese cuisines, wines (during breakfast, lunch and dinner) and relaxing atmospheres while making it. Paradiso, Citrus Restaurant and Tapas and Tiles are major restaurants available under the Marriott.
- “The Garage”, a total 11,800 square feet of hotel area, boasts meetings and events. Which accommodates up to 500 guests at a time ranging from boardroom to Ballroom.
- We recommend that every guest who is visiting Marriott in Lisbon, use its offers and discount cards. 50% off second room, 5,000 bonus points per stay for Portugal Escapes and Free local cuisines.
4. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Located in the heart of Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is a historic five star hotel that seamlessly blends both Portuguese culture and legacy. Hotels inside architectures are made with more stylish design with art deco sensibilities and updated Louis XVI style, especially halls which are made by contemporary local artwork. Exterior of the Hotel filled by the rolling hills and bright tiled design. Since it is under the Eduardo VII Park, the hotel has easy access to central Lisbon.
Key Features of the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
- Royal Suite, Presidential Suite, Premier Park View Room, Four Season Junior Suite, Deluxe Park View Room and Almada Negreiros Suite are popular stay options in Hotel Ritz Lisbon.
- Offers Portuguese cuisines with vibrant cocktails and refreshing drinks, afternoon tea. CURA is a restaurant that provides Rodolfo Lavardor and VERANDA Restaurant local cuisines and ingredients. Never miss to taste O Japones, fresh sushi and sashimi.
- Hotel boasts more vibrant spas and fitness centres. It includes Indoor pool, heated lap pool, 2 private studios, and outdoor running track with membership and treatment discounts.
- Event space includes 282 accommodation capacities with the feed of 340. Pedro Leitao Ballroom, Boardroom and Marques de Pombal are popular places for business meetings and events.
- Offers include family packages up to 50% off for the second room, 20% off for Lisbon gateway, and 50% off bed and breakfast.
5. Hotel Avenida Palace
Built in 1892, the Hotel Avenida Palace, known as a 5 star rated elegant hotel in Lisbon located in the heart of the city and close to the Bairro Alto and Chiado. Moreover, the hotel boasts an exceptional location between Lisbon’s Pombaline downtown and Avenida da Liberdade. Hotel Avenida Palace is often known for elegant neoclassical architecture, sophisticated and luxurious decoration and century old history.
Key Features of the Hotel Avenida Palace
- Hotel has 82 rooms including 1 Presidential Suite, 3 Palace Suites and 16 Junior Suites, each offering perfect panoramic views of Lisbon city; interestingly each room is a non-smoking room.
- Rooms are fully decorated and fully soundproofed, therefore guests can enjoy free Internet and Wi-Fi facilities, and marble decorated Bathrooms.
- Hotel provides a Knowledgeable Concierge team that will help you plan a Lisbon visit including the best restaurants and destinations.
- Ravioli, Sauce, Salmon fillet en Papillote and fruit salad and Portuguese convent cake are famous dishes available at its restaurants. Tea service, mini sandwiches, scones and pastries with tea menu will take place at the hotel every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
- Every evening from 7 to 8 pm Avenida Palace welcomes visitors to enjoy Classical music, Soft Jazz’s.
- Sandwiches, Salads and Eggs and Cheese, Charcuterie and some forest fruits cheesecakes are unique food items available to taste.
6. Altis Belem Hotel and Spa
Nestled along the waterfront in the Belem district, next to the Tagus River, Altis Belem Hotel and Spa combines contemporary design with a maritime theme. Known for multiple reasons ranging from the Michelin starred restaurants to Gastrobar 38° 42 with the terrace overlooking. From its elegant and premier services, the hotel is a winner of Portugal’s Leading Design Hotel award and Europe’s Leading Design Hotel Award at the World Travel Award and additionally recognised best Luxury Romantic Hotel by the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Key Features of the Altis Belem Hotel and Spa
- Superior with Balcony, Delux, Club with Balcony, Club Premier, Deluxe with Balcony and suites such as Premier Diplomatic Suite and Executive Suite.
- Restaurants like 38° 41 bar are known for their trendy space with spacious riverside terrace and menus of gourmet snacks and ideal relaxing late afternoon. Cafeteria Mensagem and Feitoria (includes wine bar) and Wine bar restaurant are other major restaurants where guests can taste their favourite Portuguese gastronomies.
- Bspa by Karin Herzog spans over 1000m2, which is exclusively reserved for meditation and relaxation. It includes a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool, contrast pool, Sauna, Vichy Shower, Gym and Hammam.
- For events like press conferences, cocktails, seminars or presentations, the hotel serves 223m2 of space to them. Located on the ground floor overlooking the Marin with natural light floods.
- Interestingly, the hotel also serves marriage and other personal events. Accommodate upto 8- to 220 guests with a spectacular sundeck, and a true oasis.
7. Memmo Alfama Hotel
Set in the Historic Alfama district, Memmo Alfama Hotel boasts modern design with respecting neighbourhood’s traditions. Seamlessly blends in the surrounding buildings made by Samuel Torres de Carvalo under Madrid based architecture (a 19th century structure). Hotel known for many reasons, but the hotel’s crowning architecture highlights its terrace, where visitors enjoy panoramic views over the red rooftop of Lisbon.
Key Features of the Memmo Alfama Hotel
- Hotel exclusively made by the wood and warm tones, which creates a soothing ambience that keeps balance of the authentic with contemporary.
- Mansard Room, Patio Room, Alfama Room, Terrace Room, Premium Room and Mansard Superior Room options available to guests.
- Each room blends double or twin beds, free Wi-Fi and A/C and River views.
- The Memmo Alfama Terrace serves a wine bar and pool on the first floor as well as offers authentic Portuguese gastronomy and wine collections.
- “The Yellow tram 28”, is a known place very close to the hotel, one of the best ways to discover the most interesting place for exploring Lisbon’s historical and architectural heritages.
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