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Lisbon TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a slow-paced place where hilltop vistas of the Tagus River compete for attention with the aging beauty of its buildings, fantastic food, and a distinctly melancholic ambience.

Why Go

For the mix of Old World and modernist architecture, world-class museums, and a laidback cosmopolitan attitude.

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Lisbon Hotels

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Albergaria da Senhora do Monte
The small, unpretentious Senhora is located on a hilltop in the old city and is most noted for its views of the city, the...

Britania Hotel
Another beautiful boutique that’s part of the Heritage Hotel group, the Britania opened in 2005. It’s located on a... budget

Hotel Principe Lisboa
This pleasant spot near Museu Gulbenkian delivers moderate-hotel amenities like a/c, TV and WiFi (in public spaces) at budget... location | hip

Pensão Londres
For a cozy stay on a shoestring right in Bairro Alto, book one of the 40 (en-suite or shared bath) rooms at this popular inn;... location | view

As Janelas Verdes
As Janelas Verdes is a small charming boutique inn located near the National Ancient Art Museum in the former late...

Heritage Avenida Liberdade
One of Lisbon’s newest hotels, Heritage Avenida Liberdade is located on the main thoroughfare of the same name and is...

Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Family-owned and –operated Hotel Lisboa Plaza is a charming four-star inn flanked by the Avenida da Liberdade and the...

Metropole Hotel
This well-kept 1917 property located in the heart of Lisbon, a stone’s throw from most attractions, boasts Art Deco... historic | great value

Principe Real
At this central hotel a stone’s throw from Bairro Alto and Chiado, rooms are stylish and packed with amenities; some... location | great value

Bairro Alto Hotel
Old World style and cutting-edge design blend seamlessly inside this renovated 18th-century palace hotel; its rooftop terrace... luxury | historic | expensive

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
The Ritz hotel opened in the 1950s and more recently became a luxurious Four Seasons property. The public spaces are stately... expensive

Hotel Bairro Alto
Hotel Bairro Alto, a modern five-star boutique in a converted 18th-century mansion, is located on a central piazza in the chic... luxury | smart splurge | design

Lapa Palace
Lisbon’s grandest hotel was built in 1870 on a hilltop as a palace for the count of Valença. In 1998, it was...

Palácio Belmonte
The Palácio Belmonte is a truly remarkable property, often celebrated as one of the world’s best and most...

Solar do Castelo
Solar do Castelo is one of the hotels operated by the family-run Heritage group, which operates a small chain of charming... smart splurge | historic

York House
This 17th-century townhouse once housed a Carmelite convent and now hides a small boutique inn where no two rooms are alike;... smart splurge | historic

Albergaria da Senhora do Monte
The small, unpretentious Senhora is located on a hilltop in the old city and is most noted for its views of the city, the...

Britania Hotel
Another beautiful boutique that’s part of the Heritage Hotel group, the Britania opened in 2005. It’s located on a... trendy

Hotel Principe Lisboa
This pleasant spot near Museu Gulbenkian delivers moderate-hotel amenities like a/c, TV and WiFi (in public spaces) at budget... location | hip

Pensão Londres
For a cozy stay on a shoestring right in Bairro Alto, book one of the 40 (en-suite or shared bath) rooms at this popular inn;... location | view

As Janelas Verdes
As Janelas Verdes is a small charming boutique inn located near the National Ancient Art Museum in the former late...

Heritage Avenida Liberdade
One of Lisbon’s newest hotels, Heritage Avenida Liberdade is located on the main thoroughfare of the same name and is...

Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Family-owned and –operated Hotel Lisboa Plaza is a charming four-star inn flanked by the Avenida da Liberdade and the...

Metropole Hotel
This well-kept 1917 property located in the heart of Lisbon, a stone’s throw from most attractions, boasts Art Deco... historic | great value

Principe Real
At this central hotel a stone’s throw from Bairro Alto and Chiado, rooms are stylish and packed with amenities; some... location | great value

Bairro Alto Hotel
Old World style and cutting-edge design blend seamlessly inside this renovated 18th-century palace hotel; its rooftop terrace... trendy | historic | expensive

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
The Ritz hotel opened in the 1950s and more recently became a luxurious Four Seasons property. The public spaces are stately... expensive

Hotel Bairro Alto
Hotel Bairro Alto, a modern five-star boutique in a converted 18th-century mansion, is located on a central piazza in the chic... smart splurge | design | trendy

Lapa Palace
Lisbon’s grandest hotel was built in 1870 on a hilltop as a palace for the count of Valença. In 1998, it was...

Palácio Belmonte
The Palácio Belmonte is a truly remarkable property, often celebrated as one of the world’s best and most...

Solar do Castelo
Solar do Castelo is one of the hotels operated by the family-run Heritage group, which operates a small chain of charming... smart splurge | historic

York House
This 17th-century townhouse once housed a Carmelite convent and now hides a small boutique inn where no two rooms are alike;... smart splurge | historic

Bairro Alto Hotel
Old World style and cutting-edge design blend seamlessly inside this renovated 18th-century palace hotel; its rooftop terrace... luxury | historic | expensive

Britania Hotel
Another beautiful boutique that’s part of the Heritage Hotel group, the Britania opened in 2005. It’s located on a... budget

Hotel Bairro Alto
Hotel Bairro Alto, a modern five-star boutique in a converted 18th-century mansion, is located on a central piazza in the chic... luxury | smart splurge | design

Lisbon Restaurants

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Antiga Confeitaria de Belém
Stop by this old pastry shop, around since 1837, to sample the delicious cream tarts known as pasteis de belém. cafe | dessert

Cantinho de Bem Estar
With only a handful of tables, this quirky little tavern serves hefty portions of Portuguese comfort food – think... portuguese

New Wok
This sleek newcomer dishes out well-priced Asian fusion in an all-white interior with long communal-style banquettes. asian fusion | communal dining

Pap'Açorda
Mingle with artsy media types at this fashionable restaurant with superb Portuguese mainstays like açorda real (a... portuguese

Bica do Sapato
Rub elbows with the in-crowd while chowing down on modern takes on Portuguese classics at this concrete-and-glass restaurant... smart splurge | sushi | portuguese | scene

Eleven
Star chef Joachim Kerper prepares flavorful Mediterranean fare in a minimalist setting and pairs it with fine city views at... notable chef | portuguese

Kais
Saple nouvelle Portuguese cuisine in an industrial-chic setting complete with fountains and olive trees in the revitalized... portuguese