Best Hotels Lisbon

Lisbon stays up late but it also sleeps well. Perhaps it's the way the famous light softens each evening or simply that there's a particular quality to its hotels. From grand palaces to intimate boutiques, the best of them share the city’s unhurried approach to life…

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Wilde Aparthotels Liberdade (£)

All 95 of the studios and apartments at this 2026 opening come with fully equipped kitchens. Nevertheless, there’s Oscar’s here too – a day-to-night restaurant and bar that opens each morning with an à la carte breakfast service. The fitness room is worth knowing about too. Location wise, Avenida da Liberdade is a short walk away, or there’s Marquês de Pombal metro station close by to speed you downtown.

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Independente Príncipe Real (£)

Accommodation here runs from shared dormitories to private suites. Spread across two 19th-century palaces, Independente Príncipe Real sits close to the action on the northern edge of Bairro Alto. The on-site Gandaia Club encompasses a candlelit, sharing-plates restaurant and the Hidden Rooftop, where DJs play five nights a week to a backdrop of city views. Sister property Independente Bica is a Japanese-inspired alternative worth checking out too.

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Pátio do Tijolo

Pátio do Tijolo (£)

Close to where Bairro Alto meets Príncipe Real, this modern, 24-room hotel is hidden down a passageway. Light, bright and cleverly designed, Pátio do Tijolo does indeed have a central courtyard, lined with tropical plants. Inside, industrial concrete meets mid-century furniture, azulejo tiles and Alentejo textiles. The Loureiro salon serves a buffet breakfast featuring local specialities and pastries, and most rooms feature balconies or patio access.

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Hotel Hotel (£)

The elephant mural in reception is the giveaway. Animals are the defining feature at this contemporary design hotel that sits just off Avenida da Liberdade. Its compact rooms sit above a green-walled courtyard with a black-tiled pool – book ahead to join one of the poolside yoga classes. The greenery extends indoors to Animal restaurant, where ceviches and tartares can be followed by bacalhau or risotto.

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Locke de Santa Joana

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Locke de Santa Joana (££)

A 17th-century convent near Avenida da Liberdade has been transformed into no fewer than 370 apartments, studios and suites by aparthotel specialist Locke. The main Santa Joana restaurant is another Nuno Mendes project (see our EAT section), while Santa Marta serves all day next to the courtyard pool. The Kissaten bar holds Lisbon's largest whisky collection, or Spiritland is a subterranean space for music and cocktails. A 24-hour gym, co-working spaces, and event rooms round out the thoroughly contemporary offering.

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Memmo Príncipe Real (££)

Arrived at by narrow 19th-century passageway, this 41-room property in Príncipe Real – the upscale, uphill neighbourhood known for its boutiques and antiques – features limestone flooring matching that of Lisbon's historic palaces. Local natural materials dominate throughout, while its Café Príncipe Real takes cues from the Portuguese communities of Brazil, Africa and Asia. The outdoor heated pool and terrace command panoramic city views.

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The Ivens (££)

In a 19th-century building in Chiado, the Ivens is inspired by the great Portuguese explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo. In the entrance, art-deco elements map their famous journey through Africa, while rooms feature safari-inspired details including vintage tray-table desks. The Rocco restaurant serves Italian cuisine, with a separate crudo bar specialising in seafood. There’s also the ornate yet laid-back Gastro bar.

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The Lumiares Hotel & Spa

Bairro Alto Hotel (££)

Pritzker prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura has woven 87 apartment-style rooms into four 18th-century buildings overlooking a handsome public square. Nuno Mendes of Chiltern Firehouse fame created the menu for fifth-floor BAHR – count on wonderfully fresh dishes like wild turbot with chickpeas and smoked ham – which has a terrace with nice river views. A ground-floor pastelaria serves Portuguese pastries throughout the day.

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The Lumiares Hotel & Spa (££)

An 18th-century mansion in hilltop Bairro Alto houses the 53 well-formed and faultlessly maintained rooms of the Lumiares. A statement staircase, overseen by a triptych of modern art, gives arrivals a sense of grandeur. Just off the reception, another shiny black staircase leads down to a cocooning, subterranean spa, whose sauna, steam room and small gym can be pre-booked for private sessions. Treatments use lovely Claus Porto products, and include a signature 7 Hills foot massage that does a fine job of relieving the stresses of a day spent wandering the city’s famous up and downs. An excellent, comprehensive breakfast is offered each morning in the fifth-floor restaurant – stretching the length of the building, its terrace has some fine city views. Friendly staff, ever ready to help with local recommendations and restaurant bookings, and a great location make the Lumiares the complete package at its price point.

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The Vintage Hotel (££)

Mid-century design defines the 56 rooms and three suites of this superb hotel in Príncipe Real, each one featuring a brass bar cart with your own gin and tonic kit. Public spaces integrate contemporary Portuguese art with the gorgeous 50s and 60s furnishings – to especially good effect in the cosy Hangout bar. The Blue Bistrot restaurant nearby hosts complimentary breakfasts, and there’s a rooftop bar made for long summer evenings, but the Vintage’s standout feature might just be its underground spa. A spacious, perfectly kept sauna and steam room flank an appealingly low-lit pool with a trio of soothing water-jet features. An extensive treatment list covers holistic massages to facial rituals, while the small gym can be pre-booked for private sessions.

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JNcQUOI House (£££)

Set to open in June 2026, this is the latest addition to the JNcQUOI lifestyle group, which currently comprises two restaurants (Fish – see our EAT section – and Table) and the Mirror Room bar. In the same townhouse on Avenida da Liberdade, the interiors of JNcQUOI House will be defined by Portuguese limestone, ceramics and custom furniture.

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Brown’s Avenue (£££)

Roman ruins that once delayed the opening of this hotel are now on display in its in-house museum. A block away from the designer boutiques of Avenida da Liberdade, Brown’s Avenue is part of a four-strong Lisbon hotel group with (museum aside) a contemporary focus. Marshall, Smeg and Nespresso are the brands that fill its parquet-floored rooms, while cacti surround the rooftop pool, where there’s also an honesty bar. There’s no spa here, but the terrace loungers are the next best thing, and the Library is another relaxing spot to linger in.

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Hotel das Amoreiras

Santa Clara 1728 (£££)

In an 18th-century building in Alfama – Lisbon’s old Moorish quarter – Santa Clara 1728 is both family home and hotel. Each morning, guests from its six suites can gather at a communal table for breakfast and seasonal lunches. Light and minimalist, the Santa Clara suites are made for families, while Tejo suites suit couples.

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Hotel das Amoreiras (£££)

Nineteen rooms including two attic suites fill this family-run hotel on a lovely, mulberry-filled square in the residential neighbourhood west of Avenida da Liberdade. The rooms feature marble bathrooms, with some offering balconies. On fine days, take breakfast in the courtyard. Later on, there are cocktails and a light menu of bar snacks to be had too.

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ME Lisbon (£££)

New in 2025, this Meliá hotel between Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal holds 213 rooms and suites in a contemporary building. Its Fismuler restaurant serves modern Spanish cuisine including a signature San Román escalope. The spa has a heated indoor pool and treatment rooms – and come spring, the rooftop pool bar opens, offering cocktails and great sunset views.

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Verride Palácio Santa Catarina (£££)

This 18th-century palace in Bica – the historic neighbourhood between Chiado and the waterfront – comprises 18 rooms designed by owner Kees Eijord, an art collector whose curated works and fresh floral arrangements fill the interiors. The top-floor SUBA restaurant does fine dining with river views – those views become 360º at the rooftop bar next to the outdoor pool. Back on the ground floor, Lisbon Club 55 does a nice line in signature cocktails and more traditional fare.

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Palácio Príncipe Real

Torel Palace Lisbon (£££)

Sitting on one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Torel Palace actually encompasses three palaces and the modern White Building. Its 33 rooms and suites take their names from Portuguese royalty, and are feature some regal colour schemes. There’s Black Pavilion restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine or Michelin-starred 2Monkeys, which seats 14 guests at a single counter for surprise tasting menus. Duke's Bar is handsome and English inspired. As well as two outdoor pools, there’s a spa offering Hammam rituals with Turkish bath treatments.

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Sublime Lisboa (£££)

This 20th-century townhouse in Amoreiras – the upmarket neighbourhood between Avenida da Liberdade and Príncipe Real – holds 15 rooms and suites featuring geometric wallpaper, Portuguese tiles and Venetian mirrors. Its Davvero restaurant hosts complimentary breakfasts and serves Italian cuisine for dinner. Massages and beauty treatments can be arranged in-room. For anyone who fancies tennis, padel or a more serious workout, the hotel is partnered with nearby Club 7.

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Palácio do Governador (£££)

What was once the Tower of Belém governor's house is now a spa hotel with 60 individually designed rooms. The 17th-century building preserves blue and white tiles throughout its interiors; some suites also feature the original brick vaulted ceilings and limestone floors. Po Tat restaurant serves pan-Asian cuisine in a domed dining room, while the Felicitás Spa Governador includes an indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. An outdoor pool sits within gardens overlooking the Tagus.

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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel (££££)

In charming, historic Alfama, a 15th-century palace has been reborn as this 19-room, family-owned hotel. It sits on Rua de Santiago, which marks the start of one of the famous pilgrimage routes to Compostela. Vaulted stucco ceilings, traditional wood panelling and hardwood floors feature throughout, though we’d spring for the top-floor Santiago Suite, with its freestanding bath that offers views of Alfama and the Tagus River. Drawing on produce from the owners’ kitchen garden in Alentejo, Audrey's serves Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes from breakfast through dinner across its café, bistro and bar spaces. On the lower ground floor, the Beauty Bar offers facials, massages and nail treatments.

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Palácio Príncipe Real (££££)

A British couple spent years restoring this 19th-century palace in Príncipe Real, transforming a derelict building into a luxury bolthole. The interiors are pleasingly eclectic – original features sit alongside vintage pieces and decorative flourishes that give the property a genuine warmth. Rooms range from Cosy up to Grand Suites with two bathrooms, many with access to a garden that holds a heated swimming pool. EVOO restaurant showcases the owners’ own extra virgin olive oil from their Spanish groves. The Paz wellness area offers treatments and complimentary yoga three times weekly, while Mick's Bar is the spot for evening drinks.

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MACAM (££££)

This fascinating hotel-within-a-museum occupies a contemporary, tiled extension of the 18th-century Condes da Ribeira Grande Palace. All 64 rooms showcase works from Armando Martins’ 600-strong collection of Portuguese and international contemporary art. The Alcântara location, between Belém and the river, is a calmer alternative to the very centre of town. Chef Tiago Valente's Contemporâneo restaurant uses produce from the kitchen garden, while the deconsecrated àCapela has become a high-ceilinged bar. A rooftop pool, gym and art library round out the amenities.

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Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel

Tarabel Lisbon (££££)

In the tree-lined diplomatic quarter of Lapa, this nine-room palazzo feels as much friend's home as hotel. French designer Rose Fournier has filled the 19th-century mansion with Pierre Frey fabrics, custom furniture and specially commissioned azulejo tiles. Each of its soothing, light-filled suites features queen beds, claw-foot tubs and separate showers; most have terraces with river views. The tiered garden holds a jade-tiled pool, while there’s contemporary Portuguese cuisine in the restaurant.

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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon (££££)

Looking onto the city-centre Eduardo VII park, this mid-century grande dame made its name with some classically lavish interiors – the fixtures of which remain in place today. Columns, chandeliers and an impressive art collection define its welcoming public spaces, while its bedrooms almost all come with private balconies. Michelin-starred Cura is the main dining draw, though there’s also Varanda for park views, O Japonês for sushi and the excellent Ritz bar. A rooftop running track, indoor and outdoor pools and a spa complete a fine picture. The Four Seasons will face new competition when a Six Senses opens in Lisbon later this year, but we expect it to hold up well.

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