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The best hotels in Lisbon for beauty, relaxation and a whole lot of fun

From historic splendour to pure hipster: nowhere does hotels quite like Lisbon. Here’s our pick of the very best.

Written by
Time Out Lisbon editors
,
Rosemary Waugh
&
Rhys Thomas
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Lisbon is the city for aesthetes. Or rather, it’s the city for anyone who has ever accidentally walked into a lamppost, fallen down the curb or tripped over thin air trying to take the perfect shot of urban beauty. From massive monasteries to those gorgeous rambling streets and – oh! – the interiors of the churches, this city is a visual feast and then some. So where better to find somewhere equally lavish and artfully decked out to stay in than the Portuguese capital?

When so many of a city’s hotels are, quite literally, named after palaces, you know you’re onto a winner when it comes to luxury accommodation options. We’ve rounded up a long-ish list of our favourites, including some longtime faves and a few characterful newbies. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.

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Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The best hotels in Lisbon

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Boutique hotels
  • Avenida da Liberdade/Príncipe Real
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Situated in one of the finest spots in Lisbon, Memmo's third hotel offers an unbeatable view of the city from the sweeping terrace of their restaurant-and-cocktail bar. Named after the nineteenth-century Portuguese King D Pedro V, this place certainly feels fit for royalty. The food is also fit for a king: Café Principe Real Restaurant explores Lusophony heritage with a unique blend of Portuguese, Brazilian, African and Asian dishes. Mmmm...

Best for: A blow-out trip where only the best will do.

AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Santa Maria Maior
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

AlmaLusa is somewhat of a newbie to the Lisbon hotel scene, having only opened in March 2016, but it brings a lot to the table. It's in a beautifully renovated eighteenth-century Pombaline building which has been fully modernised without compromising on character. Locationwise, it's only a street away from the Chiado, the Ribeira das Naus and the busy downtown streets, giving you lots of going-out options. 

Best for: Design-conscious visitors looking for a taste of contemporary Portugal.

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The Lumiares Hotel
  • Hotels
  • Bairro Alto

The Lumiares Hotel is in Bairro Alto, one of Lisbon's liveliest cultural areas. Highlights of this beautiful hotel include the spa and delightful hammam, plus a great bar for refueling post-soaking. Enjoy rooftop views across to the River Tagus and make use of being located just 500 metres from the Dona Maria II National Theatre with a trip to see a play one evening.

Best for: A top-notch location that will have you out at all hours.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Alcântara
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended

Given the name, you'd be right to assume that this hotel was once a palace – belonging to Marquis of Valle Flôr no less. In fact, the Pestana Palace is a five-star establishment that is so high-end that even Madonna once stayed here. But even if you don't rub shoulders with pop royalty during your stay, you can still take advantage of the spa, gym, pools and three restaurants. Many of the rooms have balconies overlooking lush gardens too.

Best for: When you want to combine a city break with some serious round-the-pool time.

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Avenida da Liberdade
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended

This historic building was protected from alterations when renovations were being made, so much of its nineteenth-century charm remains. Each room also has a different aesthetic, from neoclassical to Scandi midcentury modern. You're in a prime location for city exploring here, but we wouldn't blame you for just sitting in this hotel all day. 

Best for: Peace and elegance.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Lisbon
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Formed from two old mansions built in the heart of Lisbon (on Colina Sant'Ana), Torel Palace boasts crisp and classic rococo décor. Throughout, you'll discover golden and florid details fit for a French monarch and, as if that wasn't Instagrammable enough, you can get the most stunning views of the city from here, thanks to the fact that Torel Palace sprawls down a hill that rolls on toward São Pedro de Alcântara and the Tagus beyond. 

Best for: Gorgeous interiors to keep on admiring.

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Campolide
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

If you're looking to unwind you could do a whole lot worse than staying at the Corinthia. Their spa is prized for its hydrotherapy, beauty and wellness centre, plus the panoramic gym means you can get a sweat on while feeling glam (perhaps it'll be a glow, not a sweat here). There are two restaurants to enjoy and on Fridays there's live music in the Terrace Lounge, from which you can see the entire Águas Livres Aqueduct. 

Best for: A truly great on-site spa.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Santos
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Located in Janelas Verdes, a really nice area near the Museum of Ancient Art, this is much more than just a hotel with a pretty facade. Every one of its nine rooms and seven suites is unique. Some of them have a view to the Tagus, the others to the inner courtyard, but all of them are faithful to its original architecture, with wooden floors, big windows and painted ceilings, so you can really absorb the Lisboa vibes. 

Best for: Oh, it's just really, really gorgeous.

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Avenida da Liberdade
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended

Here's something seriously cool. The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa is housed in a 1930s building and boasts a gorgeous rooftop bar with panoramic Lisbon views. The Avenida da Liberdade, where Hotel Tivoli resides, is basically *the* street to be on when it comes to classy bricks and motar, too. Shops include Cartier, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Get the plastic out.

Best for: Art-lovers and interior design freaks.

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138 Liberdade Hotel
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Avenida da Liberdade
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

138 Liberdade Hotel's 72 rooms come with a choice of view, according to how much peace and quiet you require. The front of the hotel overlooks the vibrant Avenida da Liberdade, while other rooms overlook the peaceful backyard patio. Bar Small and Delicious (also a restaurant) has an extensive gin menu, but don't forget to also explore the nightlife of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Best for: Gin fiends and those who love to feel immersed in a city.

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Belém
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

This futuristic white cube on the waterfront is ridiculously swish. It is also perfectly placed to explore the sights of the area, given that landmarks including Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Pastéis de Belém pastry shop (possibly the most important landmark) are all within walking distance, but that's assuming you even leave the hotel. Altis Belém has a Michelin-starred restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools (the latter overlook the marina), a spa and a rooftop sun deck. 

Best for: Waterside views.

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As Janelas Verdes
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Santos
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Graça Viterbo, one of the busiest interior decorators in the country, was tasked with turning a palace where writer Eça de Queirós once lived into a boutique hotel. Mission brilliantly accomplished: the result is there for all to see at the welcoming As Janelas Verdes, a 29-room manor where every corner has traces of the literary and artistic heritage of one of Portugal's most important novelists. There is a friendly mood to the place, perfect for lovebirds looking for the romantic side of Lisbon. 

Best for: A couple's break with a bit of a twist.

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Avenida da Liberdade
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Miguel Câncio Martins, the same architect who designed the Buddha Bar in Paris and the Pacha in Marrakesh, created this stylish hotel from a Pombaline-style 18th-century building. The original outline remains unchanged, with its cast-iron balconies, stonework, and tile walls. But the makeover inside has ensured the hotel remains fresh-faced, urbane and cosmopolitan throughout. 

Best for: Quirky interiors and a hotel library.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Castelo de São Jorge
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Designer Graça Viterbo brought an original, intimate feel to this hotel, and thus gave the city centre back a comfortable and glamorous location – a hotel the way hotels used to be in the days before multinational chains. It has a mere 20 rooms – some of them with an amazing view of downtown and the Tagus - but its castle wall location makes this one of Lisbon's most unique places to stay.

Best for: A one-of-a-kind setting.

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Santa Maria Maior
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

In Portugal, the term pousada (hostel) is usually used to mean somewhere cheap and cheerful, but that's not the case here at all. Run by the SLH group – that's Small Luxury Hotels of the World – Pousada de Lisboa offers cosmopolitan luxury with a commitment to Portuguese art. Tapestries, sculptures and paintings line the lobby, stairwells, rooms and more. Beautiful. 

Best for: Beauty done the old-fashioned way.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Luxury hotels
  • São Sebastião
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended

The InterContinental provides elegant decor that harks back to the Golden Age of Hollywood glamour. There are vintage Azulejo ceramic tiles along the walls, the steak tartar at their exemplary restaurant Akla is superb and there's a wine cellar too. Venture outside and you'll be only 550 yards from Marquês de Pombal Square and 750 yards from the boutiques of trendy Avenida da Liberdade.

Best for: A sense of fun.

Brown's Central Hotel
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Baixa Pombalina
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Brown's Central is everything but dull. Despite being located in the middle of Pombaline dowtown in an old building, it does not seek to impress through its link to the city's history. Instead, it breaks through the stigma of the hotel as a closed-off space to be a meeting point and an arts venue. Its bar and restaurant both have a cultural program with pop-up concerts and chats, and are well-loved gathering points for artists and prospecting gallerists. 

Best for: Making friends with Lisbon's artists.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotels
  • Santa Maria Maior
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended

Next to Figueira Square - and close to the Rossio, the Chiado, and the Cathedral - you'll find this lovely boutique hotel. It has a traditional Lisbon patio area turned into a café, and other nice outdoor areas to enjoy. There's no onsite restaurant but guests have access to the bar and restaurants at the nearby Hotel Mundial, including one with panoramic city views.

Best for: An excellent, lively location.

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