LISBON: Hotel Guide 2022

Where to stay in Lisbon

The best design hotels in the city

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Lisbon is a growing city and hotels are blooming like flowers. Whether you're travelling to the city or looking for a romantic escape from your home, we have selected for you the best hotels in Lisbon.

We took into consideration budget, quality and of course, design! So, if you're looking for a place to get away, let us guide you through the best hotels in Lisbon.

Torel Palace, Jardim do Torel

Born out of a passion for architectural rehabilitation and a small renovated palace. Torel Palace's charm will make you feel like you are in a retreat in the countryside while actually you are staying in one of the most central areas of Lisbon.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Located in the heart of Lisbon, 5 minutes from Avenida de Liberdade

• Elegant and classic interior decor with a vintage feeling that pays a homage to the Portuguese monarchy and the historicity of its buildings

• Each room has a unique decor and very comfortable beds paired with modern amenities from local brands;

• A Terrace with a stunning view of Lisbon where you can enjoy drinks

• The indoor bar has a refined atmosphere. Make sure you try their signature cocktails

• The Restaurant is in the courtyard, in a winter Greenhouse decorated with plants and beautiful Portuguese tiles; Very good cuisine, with a modern take on the classic Portuguese food;

• A five-stars breakfast, (one of the best we’ve ever had)!

• A peaceful pool area

Pátio do Tijolo, Barrio Alto

It's a secret treasure, a home away from home, a place to relax and regenerate when visiting Lisbon.
This new contemporary building is a hotel embedded in a historical context accessed through a hidden passageway.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Located between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real

• Offering a total of eighteen modern and sophisticated apartments, Pátio Tijolo bears the signature of renowned architect Frederico Valsassina

• Interiors showcase a clean, minimalist aesthetic with a neutral colour palette complemented by warm wood accents and soft textiles

• Accommodation includes standard, superior, and family suite options, catering to different guest needs.

• The hotel features inviting communal areas, including a garden patio, a kitchen, and the 'Loureiro' lounge area designed for socializing and relaxation.

• Some rooms come with large windows and balconies offering stunning views of the Lisbon skyline.

• Includes a picturesque garden of orange trees that invites sunlight

Memmo Alfama, Alfama

It is a hidden treasure in the heart of Lisbon, located in one of the most emblematic neighbourhoods of the city, Alfama. Perfectly integrated in this beautiful old neighbourhood there’s Memmo Alfama a boutique hotel with a young spirit and a desire to be a home for travellers.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Located in Alfama;

• The welcoming spirit of living in a Portuguese home

• A special commune area called Lisbon Story, where you can discover a local guide through the neighbourhood

• The interior design of the rooms is minimal in white and concrete tones. (they include a Smeg Mini-fridge!)

• The terrace has one of the ‘best views of Lisbon’, and you can enjoy aperitivo paired with a Portuguese wine (they only feature Portuguese products)

• A beautiful red infinity pool

Mama Shelter, Rato

Mama Shelter is not a typical hotel, it is a cool one! Inaugurated in January 2022, Mama Shelter is the trend of the moment and is a lifestyle icon in the Lisbon life. To sleep, to dine, or for drinks, Mama Shelter has it all.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• The perfect blend of fun, affordability and good service

• Unique funky & cool decor representing their bohemian lifestyle, conceived by their own design team

• The decor pays tribute to the Portuguese maritime heritage but in a pop-culture way; With Pieces by well-known local artists such as Bordalo Pinheiro

• 130 rooms, with different view points of the city (all with solid amenities, we love this!)

• Trendy restaurant with music perfect for a dinner & cocktails night

• Rooftop bar

The Lisboans, Alfama

Luxurious flats in the heart of Lisbon, don't get us wrong these are not the typical impersonal stays, at the Lisboans you feel that you are at a home away from home.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Located in Alfama, you will experience the genuine atmosphere of a Portuguese neighborhood

• 15 traditional apartments beautifully renovated

• Each apartment has an exclusive interior design with a merge of a traditional and modern aesthetic;

• Custom-made furniture and the iconic hand-made tiles

• A modern Kitchenette

• Large windows where you can enjoy the views of the streets like a local

• A tote-bag with a fresh breakfast is delivered to your door every morning

Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel, Chiado

"History meets luxury with a glass of wine". It sounds as amazing as it is, right above the Miradouro do São Pedro de Alcântra is the Palácio Ludovice. A three centuries building that for the first time has become a five-star hotel.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• It has one of the most outstanding views in town

• It has been renovated by a famous Portuguese architect and it is decorated with a sophisticated atmosphere combining the past and present

• 61 rooms that don’t follow the conventional space. As it is a restoration work, all rooms are different

• A gastronomic experience at the restaurant accompanied by Portuguese Wines ( more than 300 to savour)

• Wellness Spa from Caudalie a Portuguese brand

Raw Culture Art & Lofts, Bairro Alto.

A 5-stars Aparthotel with a new concept that intends to invite guests to live unique experiences. Raw Culture has 13 lofts, an art gallery, a bar, and it’s perfect if you are looking for a space full of personality and boldness.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Located in the lively Bairro alto

• Industrial decor combining the elements of wood and concrete

• Each room has a unique decoration

• The hotel is decorated with the owner's private art collection

• Kitchenette

• Art Gallery & Bar

Hotel Hotel, Chiado

Hotel Hotel is inspired by the exoticness of nature and animals, located in one of Lisbon's most dynamic and iconic neighborhoods. "Counterbalancing the imbalance in the urban world".

What's unique about this hotel:

• 40 rooms

• Unique collaborations with Portuguese interior designers

• Inspired by Lisbon's Botanical Garden

• At the restaurant you will enjoy a culinary experience

• Artwork curated by the Blue Gallery

• A swimming pool surrounded by beautiful greenery

Lumen Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show, Picoas

A hotel that wants to irradiate the light of Lisbon in all concepts and forms. The Lumen Hotel is the first hotel in Lisbon offering an immersive experience of light, a video mapping show that introduces Lisbon to all guests.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Very central in the heart of the city

• The concept of the hotel is light and the interior design & decor revolves around it

• Different rooms with specific colour schemes that matches the tone of the sun light

• King size beds, and amenities from only Portuguese brands

• A terrace with a panoramic view and a red-tiled pool

Le Consulat, Chiado

For a century it was the home of the Brazilian Consulate, and is now a 12-room hotel at the heart of Chiado. Original to its roots, Le Consulat keeps the refined and eclectic atmosphere of a diplomatic building with modern hints.

What’s unique about this hotel:

• Privileged location at the center of Chiado

• An eclectic decor. You will feel at a residence with hints of luxury that give this hotel character

• The rooms are restored in collaboration with art galleries from all over the world

• Taberna Fina restaurant is from a well-known Portuguese chef, and it has a seasonal menu

• At the bar you will find a selection of 20th-century-inspired cocktails paired with Portuguese and French food

• Often host art galleries

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