Lisbon is such a beautiful city with so many intriguing neighbourhoods and different areas to stay. So where are the best Lisbon neighbourhoods and what are the best hotels to stay in? After spending a lovely month in Lisbon here are our favourite picks for where to stay in Lisbon Portugal and Lisbon Accommodation Guide…
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Where To Stay In Lisbon Portugal?
How Long To Stay In Lisbon Portugal?
Booking Accommodation In Lisbon
Accommodation Guides
- Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Lisbon
- Luxury For Less: The Best Luxury Hotels In Lisbon
- Hotels In Lisbon Under $200/night
Where To Stay In Lisbon? Lisbon Neighbourhoods
Where is the best place to stay in Lisbon Portugal? When it comes to deciding where to stay in Lisbon, the best option is definitely Lisbon city centre. Within the city centre, you have the Lisbon neighbourhoods of Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Principe Real, Alfama and Graca. Here is our Lisbon neighbourhoods guide.
Baixa
Baixa is one of the main touristy areas of Lisbon and is home to many sights such as the Praca do Comercio, thus making it perhaps the best area to stay in Lisbon for sightseeing. The main downside to staying in Baixa is it might seem too touristy at times.
Chiado
Chiado is another great option, still very central, and home to many local and international shops and restaurants.
Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto sits above Chiado and is home to much of Lisbon’s nightlife. Bairro Alto is the best place to stay in Lisbon for nightlife.
Principe Real
One of my absolute favourite areas of Lisbon is Principe Real. Principe Real is towards the top of the hill and has beautiful views over Lisbon, green parks where you’ll see the locals playing cards, boutique shops and some of Lisbon’s best restaurants. It has such a beautiful neighbourhood feel. Nearby here you will find Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, a beautiful lookout over Lisbon. Principe Real is one of the best neighbourhoods to stay in Lisbon.
Alfama + Graca
Alfama and Graca are some of the most traditional neighbourhoods in Lisbon. They have a similar feel with Graca directly up the hill from Alfama. We stayed in Alfama and loved it. You can explore the streets forever, with the beautiful tiled and colourful homes, often with laundry hanging in the streets. One of my favourite desserts in Lisbon is in a little store in Alfama. Stay here if you want to be surrounded by a maze of beautiful streets and local life (admittedly overly touristy at times, but there are enough streets to still escape it). Alfama is the best area to stay in Lisbon for character and charm.
Belem
Belem is another area of Lisbon, a little further away. You will most likely visit here for the day to see sights like Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, and of course to taste the delicious Pasteis de Belem. So if you have a short stay and know that one of your days will be spent here, staying in Belem might be worth considering. But if you’re staying in Lisbon for more than a few days, and especially if it’s your first time in Lisbon, I would stay in one of the Lisbon neighbourhoods mentioned above instead. Belem is just that little bit too far away to make going out for dinner, seeing all the sights and exploring other areas, easy. Definitely possible, just not the easiest option.
So my overall favourite picks for where to stay in Lisbon are Alfama, Chiado and Principe Real, but all of the neighbourhoods mentioned above are great options depending on what you personally want out of your holiday.
Lisbon Neighbourhood Map
Here is our where to stay in Lisbon map and Lisbon neighbourhoods guide.
How Long To Stay In Lisbon?
There are so many amazing things to do in Lisbon, delicious places to eat, interesting neighbourhoods to explore, that we think at least 4 days in Lisbon is needed to get a feel for this beautiful city. If you plan on doing day trips to Sintra or Cascais, then you can add at least one day for each (you might need 2 days for Sintra if you want to see lot’s of things there). And there are lot’s of other day trips from Lisbon, so again, just add on a day for each that interest you. If you want to have a leisurely trip to Lisbon, then a week in Lisbon would be great.
Booking Accommodation In Lisbon
When booking accommodation in Lisbon, there are two main websites that I use.
Booking.com
Booking.com has some of the best prices and a large number of accommodation options available, so you will be sure to find all of the best places to stay in Split Croatia. We love using it for our travels.
Airbnb
I love seeing what’s available from Airbnb, from getting to stay with a local host or having your own place to yourself, there’s something for everyone.
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Lisbon Accommodation Guides
We have put together a guide of our favourite accommodation in Lisbon from our experience of our time there and research. This includes the best 5 star hotels in Lisbon, the best boutique hotels in Lisbon and apartments in Lisbon and the best hotels in Lisbon city centre.
Please note: Prices below were based on peak season, per night and are in Australian Dollars. Prices were correct at the time of publishing this article.
Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Lisbon
Best Hotels In Principe Real Lisbon
Memmo Príncipe Real | $543 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Baixa Lisbon
Pousada de Lisboa | $412 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Chiado Lisbon
Flora Chiado Apartments | $409 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Alfama Lisbon
Santa Clara 1728 | $900 | Check Prices
Luxury For Less: Best Luxury Hotels In Lisbon
Best Hotels In Chiado Lisbon
Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel | $263 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Alfama Lisbon
Santiago de Alfama – Boutique Hotel | $300 | Check Prices
Memmo Alfama | $394 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Chiado Lisbon
Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites | $368 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Baixa Lisbon
Altis Avenida Hotel | $395 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Marquês de Pombal Square Lisbon
PortoBay Marquês | $238 | Check Prices
H10 Duque de Loule | $288 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Belem Lisbon
Palacio do Governador | $272 | Check Prices
Hotels In Lisbon under $200/night
Best Hotels In Chiado Lisbon
Feels Like Home Chiado Prime Suites | $154 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Principe Real Lisbon
Casa do Jasmim by Shiadu | $168 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Baixa Lisbon
The 7 Hotel | $180 | Check Prices
Browns Downtown Hotel | $187 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Alfama Lisbon
Hotel Convento do Salvador | $153 | Check Prices
We will continually update this post to make sure we’re recommending the best Lisbon Accommodation, to help you choose where to stay in Lisbon.
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