The Best Hotels in Lisbon

Lisbon has a superb choice of hotels, from grand palaces with gardens to boutique rooftops above Alfama. Here are the best hotels in Lisbon by style and budget, with tips on the best areas to stay.

Quick answer: for luxury, choose the Four Seasons Ritz or the Pestana Palace. For a boutique stay with a view, try Memmo Alfama or the Bairro Alto Hotel. For a pool, book Torel Palace or EPIC SANA. On a budget, Lisbon’s design hostels are among the best in Europe. For a first visit, stay in the Baixa, Chiado or Alfama.

Why the hotel choice matters in Lisbon

Lisbon is built on seven steep hills, and the streets are paved with slippery limestone. Where you sleep decides how much climbing you do each day. A hotel in the flat Baixa puts you close to the metro, Rossio station and the river. A hotel up in Alfama or Graça gives you views and quiet lanes, but every trip home ends with a hill. Think about your legs, your luggage and whether you want nightlife on the doorstep before you book.

Luxury

Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon

A classic grand hotel by Parque Eduardo VII, with an art collection, a spa and a rooftop running track with views across the city. It sits at the top of the city’s main boulevards, so you are a short taxi or metro ride from the old town rather than in it. Choose it for polished service and calm. Check prices.

Pestana Palace

A late 19th-century palace in leafy gardens with a pool, in Alcântara, between the centre and Belém. The palace itself is classed as a National Monument. It feels like a resort, and it is handy for the monuments of Belém, but you will rely on taxis or trams to reach the centre. Check prices.

Olissippo Lapa Palace

An elegant palace in the embassy district of Lapa, with gardens, a pool and river views. Lapa is quiet and residential, which suits couples and anyone who wants to escape the crowds in the evening. Check prices.

Corinthia Lisbon

A large modern tower hotel with more than 500 rooms and one of the city’s biggest spas. It is outside the historic centre, near Sete Rios, but close to the metro. It is often better value than the palace hotels. Check prices.

Boutique and design

Memmo Alfama

A small hotel tucked into Alfama, with a famous infinity pool overlooking the rooftops and the river. The approach is on foot through narrow lanes, so pack light. Check prices.

Bairro Alto Hotel

On Praça Luís de Camões, between Chiado and Bairro Alto, with 87 rooms and suites and a fifth-floor restaurant and terrace bar looking over the rooftops to the river. You can walk to the shops of Chiado, the bars of Bairro Alto and the river at Cais do Sodré. Check prices.

Verride Palácio Santa Catarina

A restored 18th-century palace near the Santa Catarina viewpoint, with a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool. It is one of the most romantic stays in the city, with sunset views over the river, and it is a member of Relais & Châteaux. Check prices.

Santiago de Alfama

A boutique hotel in a former palace near the cathedral and the castle. It has just 19 rooms, each decorated differently, and you can walk to São Jorge Castle in about five minutes. Check prices.

Memmo Príncipe Real

A stylish hotel in Lisbon’s trendiest neighbourhood, with views over the city. Príncipe Real is full of concept stores, gardens and good restaurants. Check prices.

The Lumiares

Spacious suites with kitchens in an 18th-century building in Bairro Alto, plus a small spa and a rooftop bar and restaurant. The kitchens make it a good pick for families or longer stays. Ask for a room away from the street at weekends, as Bairro Alto gets loud late at night. Check prices.

Hotels with a pool

Torel Palace

Palace buildings on a quiet hilltop above Avenida da Liberdade, with a pool and city views. It is home to 2Monkeys, a 12-seat counter restaurant that kept its Michelin star in the 2026 guide. The walk up from the avenue is steep, so plan on taxis with luggage. Check prices.

EPIC SANA Lisboa

A modern hotel near Amoreiras with a large outdoor pool. It is a short walk from the top of Avenida da Liberdade and close to the metro. Check prices.

See Lisbon hotels with a pool.

Mid-range

Hotel Mundial

A big, central hotel by Martim Moniz with a rooftop bar overlooking the castle. It has more than 300 rooms and is a few minutes’ walk from Rossio. Rooms are being refurbished in stages, and it is due to become a Renaissance (Marriott) hotel by about early 2028. It stays open during the works, so ask for a renovated room when you book. Check prices.

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

A classic on Lisbon’s grand boulevard, with a rooftop terrace and a pool in a shady subtropical garden behind the hotel. The Avenida metro station is right outside. Check prices.

Budget

Lisbon’s hostels are some of the best in Europe, many with private rooms. See the best hostels in Lisbon.

Where to stay

Stay in the Baixa or Chiado for convenience, Alfama for atmosphere, Príncipe Real for style or Avenida da Liberdade for grand hotels. See where to stay in Lisbon. Leaving early? See Lisbon airport hotels.

• Baixa and Chiado: flat, central and close to the metro. The best all-round base for a first visit.
• Alfama: old lanes, fado houses and views. Steep, and taxis can’t reach every door.
• Avenida da Liberdade: big hotels, good transport and quieter nights. See Avenida da Liberdade.
• Belém and Lapa: calm and leafy, but you will travel into the centre.

Practical tips

• Tourist tax: Lisbon charges €4 per person per night, for up to seven nights. Children under 13 don’t pay. It is usually paid at the hotel.
• Book early for June, when the Santo António festivities fill the city, and for summer weekends.
• Getting in: the airport is close to the city. The metro red line runs from the terminal into town. See Lisbon airport to the city centre.
• Luggage and hills: check whether the hotel has a lift and whether a car can reach the door.
• Funiculars: the Glória, Bica and Lavra funiculars and the Santa Justa lift have been closed since September 2025, so don’t count on them to get up the hills.

FAQ

What is the best area to stay in Lisbon for a first visit?

The Baixa or Chiado. Both are flat, central and close to the metro, Rossio station and the river, so you can walk to most of the old town.

Which Lisbon hotels have a pool?

Torel Palace, EPIC SANA, Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, Pestana Palace, Olissippo Lapa Palace, Memmo Alfama and Verride all have one.

How much is the tourist tax in Lisbon?

€4 per person per night, for up to seven nights. Children under 13 are exempt, and you usually pay it at the hotel.

Is Alfama a good place to stay?

Yes, if you want atmosphere and don’t mind hills. Some doors can’t be reached by car, so it suits light packers best.

More: Lisbon hotels with a view and all Lisbon stays.

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