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Best Hotels in Lisbon (2026)

Choosing the right area matters in a city of steep hills. The Chiado and Bairro Alto put you within walking distance of most sights, restaurants and nightlife: Bairro Alto Hotel, on Praça Luís de Camões, offers five-star comfort with a river-view terrace, The Lumiares has suites and a rooftop bar in the heart of Bairro Alto, and Lisboa Pessoa Hotel is a literary-themed option near the Carmo ruins. Light sleepers should be aware that Bairro Alto is noisy late at night.

Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal suit travellers who want larger hotels and easy metro access. The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, opened in 1959, overlooks Eduardo VII Park and is known for its collection of Portuguese art, and the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade has a rooftop bar and an outdoor pool. For a quieter stay, the Olissippo Lapa Palace occupies a nineteenth-century mansion with gardens in the embassy district of Lapa. On a tighter budget, Hotel Mundial on Praça Martim Moniz has a rooftop bar and good transport links, and Lisbon Destination Hostel is set inside Rossio station, handy for trains to Sintra. Book early for spring, summer and major events.

8 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Lisbon

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Luxury hotel, Marquês de PombalA five-star modernist landmark opened in 1959 above Eduardo VII Park, with a celebrated collection of mid-century Portuguese art and the Michelin-starred CURA.
  2. Bairro Alto Hotel Luxury boutique hotel, ChiadoA five-star boutique hotel on Praça Luís de Camões, between Chiado and Bairro Alto, with a river-view terrace and a fifth-floor restaurant.
  3. Olissippo Lapa Palace Luxury palace hotel, LapaA five-star hotel in a nineteenth-century palace in the embassy district of Lapa, with subtropical gardens and views over the Tagus.