The Best Lisbon Hotels with a Pool

Lisbon summers are hot (often over 30°C), and after a day climbing hills a pool feels like heaven. Not many central hotels have one, so here are the best Lisbon hotels with a pool, from rooftop infinity pools to palace gardens and heated indoor pools for winter.

Quick answer: for a rooftop infinity pool, EPIC SANA Lisboa. For a garden pool in a palace, Pestana Palace or Torel Palace. For the full luxury spa, Four Seasons Ritz or Corinthia. For a heated indoor pool on Avenida da Liberdade, The Vintage or Altis Grand. For a plunge pool with a view, Memmo Alfama.

Why a pool is worth it in Lisbon

Lisbon is a city of steep hills, and from June to September the afternoons can be very hot. A pool gives you somewhere to cool off between morning sightseeing and an evening out. The beaches are close but not on the doorstep, so a hotel pool saves you a train ride on a short trip. The catch: the old centre has very few pools, because most buildings are tightly packed. That is why most of the hotels below are around Avenida da Liberdade, Amoreiras or the leafy western districts.

Outdoor and rooftop pools

1. EPIC SANA Lisboa (Amoreiras)

A rooftop infinity pool and lounge with city views, plus a spa with a heated indoor pool for cooler months. Modern five-star, a short walk from Avenida da Liberdade. One of the best choices for a proper swim in the centre. Check prices

2. Pestana Palace (Alcântara)

A late 19th-century palace in private gardens, with an outdoor pool among palm trees, an indoor pool heated to about 28°C and a spa. A resort feel in the city, halfway between the centre and Belém. Check prices

3. Torel Palace (Torel)

Elegant 19th-century mansions on a quiet hill with a garden pool overlooking the city, and 2Monkeys, a tiny 12-seat counter restaurant that still holds a Michelin star in the 2026 guide. The lane up from Avenida da Liberdade is steep. Check prices

4. Sheraton Lisboa (Picoas)

An outdoor pool with a poolside bar and a big spa, close to the metro. Reliable, well-run and often good value. A practical pick if you want a pool without paying palace prices. Check prices

5. Valverde Lisboa (Avenida da Liberdade)

A small Relais & Châteaux hotel with a pool in its leafy hidden courtyard. Intimate and stylish. The pool is small, so think of it as a place to cool off rather than swim laps. Check prices

6. Memmo Alfama and Verride

Two smaller rooftop pools with some of the best views in Lisbon: Memmo Alfama (a plunge pool over the Alfama rooftops) and Verride Palácio Santa Catarina (a 360° rooftop on an 18th-century palace with only about 20 rooms). See Lisbon hotels with a view.

Indoor and year-round pools

7. Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon

Indoor and outdoor pools, a superb spa and a rooftop running track with views over Eduardo VII Park. The 18-metre indoor lap pool is heated and open all year, while the heated garden pool usually opens from May to September. Lisbon’s grande dame, with a serious art collection in the public rooms. Check prices

8. Corinthia Lisbon

A big five-star with an indoor pool and one of the largest spas in the city. Good for business and city breaks. It is outside the old town, but close to the metro. Check prices

9. The Vintage Lisboa

A boutique hotel just off Avenida da Liberdade with a heated indoor pool and a rooftop bar. Check prices

10. Altis Grand Hotel

A classic five-star on Rua Castilho, near Avenida da Liberdade, with a heated indoor pool and spa included for guests. Children are welcome in the pool until 4pm with an adult. After that it is for guests aged 16 and over. Check prices

Also with pools: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade (garden pool) and Olissippo Lapa Palace (indoor and outdoor).

Which pool suits your trip

• Summer city break: EPIC SANA, Pestana Palace or Torel Palace for a real outdoor swim.
• Winter or spring: a heated indoor pool at the Altis Grand, The Vintage, Corinthia or the Four Seasons.
• Couples: Torel Palace, Valverde or Memmo Alfama for small, quiet pools with character.
• Families: Pestana Palace has space in the gardens. See Lisbon with kids.
• Location first: Memmo Alfama and Verride put you in the old neighbourhoods, while most other pool hotels are around the avenues.

When to go

Outdoor pools are at their best from June to September, when Lisbon is usually hot and dry. In May and October the water may be cool and some outdoor pools have shorter hours. From November to March, choose a hotel with a heated indoor pool. See the best time to visit Lisbon.

Tips

• Check the pool type: rooftop pools are often small plunge pools, and outdoor pools may only open from about May to October.
• Heated indoor pools are best for winter trips.
• Families: some spa pools have age limits for children; check before booking.
• Pool hours: many hotel pools close in the early evening, so plan a swim in the afternoon.
• Tourist tax: Lisbon adds €4 per person per night, for up to seven nights. Under-13s are free.
• Beach instead? Cascais and Carcavelos are 25–40 minutes by train. See the best beaches near Lisbon.

FAQ

Which Lisbon hotel has the best rooftop pool?

For a proper swim, EPIC SANA Lisboa, with its rooftop infinity pool. For views over the old town, Memmo Alfama and Verride have smaller rooftop pools that are better for cooling off than for laps.

Are Lisbon hotel pools open in winter?

Outdoor pools usually open from about May to September or October. For a winter swim, pick a heated indoor pool, such as those at the Four Seasons, Pestana Palace, EPIC SANA, the Altis Grand, The Vintage or the Corinthia.

Can non-guests use hotel pools in Lisbon?

Most pools are for guests only. A few hotels, such as the Sheraton, have sold day passes or spa packages that include the pool, so ask the hotel directly.

Are there hotels with pools in the historic centre?

Very few. Memmo Alfama in Alfama and Verride near Chiado are the main options; most pool hotels are around Avenida da Liberdade and the western districts.

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