With new places to stay popping up all over the city, trying to pick out the best hotels in Lisbon can be a tall order. In fact, there’s over 4,450 options on Booking. com alone (! ). So to save you countless evenings spent filtering, scrolling and screenshotting, read on for the 19 best hotels the Portuguese capital has to offer…
There’s an undeniable buzz around Lisbon at the moment. The city surged in popularity in 2022, with its tall tiled buildings, sprawling sea views and terracotta rooftops popping up all over our Instagram.
It’s no wonder that Portugal reported record-breaking tourist stats last August, with Lisbon topping the charts for the highest number of visitors in the country.
So, get ahead of the inevitable crowds for 2023 and secure your spot at one of the best Lisbon hotels. Just picture it: mornings spent strolling the flower-lined, cobbled streets (pastéis de nata in hand); afternoons exploring the city’s ancient monasteries and museums; evening meals in traditional tascas tucking into succulent seafood and sipping vinho verde. What could be better?
What area of Lisbon is best to stay in?
The neighbouring areas of Baixa and Chiado are often flagged as the best parts of Lisbon to stay in, particularly for first-time tourists. Culture-rich Baixa was entirely rebuilt in the 18th century after a devastating earthquake destroyed much of Lisbon in 1755, and now is home to many grand neo-classical buildings and plazas. Chiado is Lisbon’s artistic neighbourhood, with gorgeous shops, cobbled streets and colourful-tiled buildings. For an authentic and quieter stay, head to Alfama, the oldest part of Lisbon. Whereas in Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s boho quarter, you’ll find bustling streets packed with shops, bars and restaurants that come alive in the night time, perfect for a girls’ weekend away.
What is the best month to visit Lisbon?
Like much of Europe in the summer, Lisbon is at its busiest (and most expensive) in July and August, when temperatures reach highs of 28°C with virtually no rain. To avoid the crowds and cost of high season, visit Lisbon in late spring or early autumn, when temperatures will still reach highs of around 20-25°C and the chances of rain are slim. With that in mind, the best months to visit Lisbon are April, May, June, September and October.
