Where to stay in Lisbon It is one of the queries we receive most, especially when you ask yourself what are the best neighborhoods and hotels, in a city where there are thousands of options.
As we understand that without knowing the city it is not easy to make a selection of the best areas of Lisbon to stay, we wanted to publish this post in which we also include some of the best hotels to sleep in Lisbon.
Based on the trip to Lisbon we leave you a selection of places to stay in Lisbon and the best neighborhoods and hotels. We start!
Neighborhoods where to stay in Lisbon
Although as we said before there are plenty of options, if you are going to travel to the city for a few days and want to know the places to visit in Lisbon, it is best to opt for central and well-connected areas so you can make the most of your time and also enjoy one of the most charming cities in Europe.
Alfama, the best place to stay in Lisbon
In our experience, Alfama is the best area to stay in Lisbon if you are looking for authenticity and being in one of the most charming areas of the city in addition to the place where the famous was born fado. Known for being the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon, where the slopes and narrow and cobbled streets abound, in this neighborhood you can also enjoy unique sunsets in its viewpoints with incredible views.
The accommodation price in Alfama It is usually 60-80 euros per night although some hotels exceed 100 euros per night.
Find your accommodation here in Alfama
Recommended hotels in Alfama
If you want to go safely and not waste much time looking for accommodation, among the most recommended options to stay in this area of Lisbon, taking into account the quality / price ratio, the following options stand out:
Alfama, one of the best places to stay in Lisbon
Baixa, one of the most recommended places to sleep in Lisbon
This is another one of the most recommended places to stay in Lisbon both for its location, near the most tourist places in the city, and for being an area where you can find many hotel offers, all prices and also many dining options. The neighborhood is one of the most central in the city, which is a pleasure to walk around, and is surrounded by Chiado, Barrio Alto, Alfama and Castello.
The price of accommodation in Baixa It is usually around 100 euros per night.
Find your accommodation here in Baixa
Recommended hotels in Baixa
If you want to be safe and not waste much time looking for accommodation in Lisbon, taking into account the quality / price ratio, the following options stand out in Baixa:
Best places to sleep in Lisbon
Chiado
Located next to Baixa and the Barrio Alto, the Chiado area is another of the most recommended places to stay in Lisbon. Here you can find many shopping streets, most of them high budget, also being the location of many of the most recognized brands nationally and internationally.
Despite this, the neighborhood retains a lot of charm and is also the place where some tourist attractions such as the Carmo Convent or the Santa Justa Elevator or the A Brasileira café are located, an essential in the city.
The price of accommodation in Chiado It is usually 100 euros per night.
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Recommended hotels in Chiado
Among the most recommended options to stay in Chiado, one of the most central areas of Lisbon, taking into account the quality / price ratio, the following options stand out:
Carmo convent
Belem
Known for being one of the most cultural neighborhoods in the city, being a bit far from the most central area, we would consider it as one of the last places to stay in Lisbon, although we must also say that it is perfectly connected to the rest of the city.
Here you will find the Jeronimos Monastery, the Belém Tower and the famous Pastry Shop or Pastéis de Belém, where you can not miss trying their famous cream cakes and although you will probably spend a full day in the neighborhood, we believe that there is enough away from the other neighborhoods to be the best place to sleep in Lisbon.
The price of accommodation in Belém It usually exceeds 100 euros per night.
Search your accommodation here in Belém
Recommended hotels in Belém
If you want to go safely and not waste much time looking for accommodation, among the most recommended options to stay in the historic area of Belém, taking into account the quality / price ratio, the following options stand out:
Belém, another place to sleep in Lisbon
Barrio Alto, another accommodation option in Lisbon
Located next to Baixa and Chiado, but in one of the high areas of the city, the Barrio Alto is another of the most recommended places to sleep in Lisbon. Although in a way you can remember Alfama, since many of its houses survived the earthquake of 1755, currently this neighborhood is one of the most frequented by travelers and locals looking to listen to a good fado, eat or dine in a modern place or simply stroll and discover another side of the city.
Although there are quieter streets than others, depending on the location of the hotel, rest can be more complicated since Barrio Alto is known for being one of the neighborhoods with more atmosphere in the city.
The price of accommodation in Barrio Alto It is usually about 70 euros per night.
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Recommended hotels in Barrio Alto
If you want to go to the safe and do not waste much time looking for accommodation, among the most recommended options to stay in Bairro Alto, taking into account the quality / price ratio, the following options stand out:
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Our recommended accommodation where to sleep in Lisbon
During our trip to the city we stayed in Alfama, in the This is Lisbon Hostel, in a room with private bathroom, which was a very successful option to know the most important places of the city and also to enjoy its excellent terrace with some Unique views of Lisbon.
- Book this is Lisbon Hostel here
Best hotels in Lisbon
And if you want to enjoy an unforgettable stay in Lisbon and pamper yourself, these two options we believe are the best to enjoy unforgettable days in the city.
Where to stay in Lisbon, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
Tips for finding cheap accommodation in Lisbon
Although currently and thanks to search engines such as Booking, it is quite easy to search where to stay in Lisbon and find good hotels, we want to leave you a series of recommendations and tips to make this search much easier and more comfortable.
- As you have seen, we have included several recommended areas to stay in Lisbon, but among them, if we have to highlight some, we would stay with Chiado, Baixa and Alfama.
- If you are traveling in high season, holidays or important dates at the end of the year, it is highly recommended to book well in advance, especially if you want to get good prices and have more accommodation options.
- Another option for stay in Lisbon It is to book an AirBnb apartment. We leave you this link from which you can get a discount of up to 34 euros in your reservation.
- Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
Once you have found the ideal place where to sleep in Lisbon You can organize your routes around the city with the following guides:
We leave you a map with the selection of hotels where to sleep in Lisbon of which we have spoken in the post and with the selection of the most recommended neighborhoods.
