The Lisbon City Hotel is a barebones budget option in a convenient location; not right in the heart of things along Avenida da Liberdade, but within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and sights. The hotel has very few amenities; no spa, no fitness center, no full restaurant -- just a small, communal terrace with sweeping city views. But the hotel is a good value, with nice freebies such as free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast buffet. Rooms are simple and sparse; most are small and are equipped with just a tiny desk, a tiny flat-screen TV, and a tiny bathroom. But rooms do feature relatively spacious balconies with tables and chairs. It's a solid value pick for guests who don't mind the lack of amenities and the walk (usually about 15 minutes) to nearby sights.
The Lisbon City Hotel is a barebones budget option in a convenient location; not right in the heart of things along Avenida da Liberdade, but within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and sights. The hotel has very few amenities; no spa, no fitness center, no full restaurant -- just a small, communal terrace with sweeping city views. But the hotel is a good value, with nice freebies such as free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast buffet. Rooms are simple and sparse; most are small and are equipped with just a tiny desk, a tiny flat-screen TV, and a tiny bathroom. But rooms do feature relatively spacious balconies with tables and chairs. It's a solid value pick for guests who don't mind the lack of amenities and the walk (usually about 15 minutes) to nearby sights.
This upscale boutique is centrally located between Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, within walking distance to attractions. Its 55 rooms have been individually decorated and have wonderful extras depending on their category: Some have clawfoot tubs, others Ralph Lauren-designed wallpaper, Nuno Cera photos, or balconies. But there’s a fee for Wi-Fi and some rooms are tiny. There’s a nice restaurant serving local cuisine, a cocktail bar that's great for a nightcap, and conveniences such as a business center and massages. But the highlight here is the wonderful rooftop terrace, boasting gorgeous city and river views. However, this all comes with a hefty price tag, so it’s worth comparing prices with other upscale properties in the area. Also, don’t expect Ritz-Carlton-style luxury -- it’s the boutique-y details that shine here.
This upscale boutique is centrally located between Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, within walking distance to attractions. Its 55 rooms have been individually decorated and have wonderful extras depending on their category: Some have clawfoot tubs, others Ralph Lauren-designed wallpaper, Nuno Cera photos, or balconies. But there’s a fee for Wi-Fi and some rooms are tiny. There’s a nice restaurant serving local cuisine, a cocktail bar that's great for a nightcap, and conveniences such as a business center and massages. But the highlight here is the wonderful rooftop terrace, boasting gorgeous city and river views. However, this all comes with a hefty price tag, so it’s worth comparing prices with other upscale properties in the area. Also, don’t expect Ritz-Carlton-style luxury -- it’s the boutique-y details that shine here.
The VIP Madrid has an excellent location, within walking distance of numerous sights, and on a slightly removed street that's quiet at night. But not much else is positive about this 86-room hotel. Sure, prices are low and the breakfast buffet is included in the rate, but the hotel is well past its prime. The lobby, with its marbled tiles and pale green, cushy arm chairs, is reminiscent of a tired office building. The rooms are even drabber, with little space, old tube TVs, and duvets in an unappealing yellow (the bathrooms, at least, are surprisingly spacious). Plus, many rooms have depressing views of decaying buildings. If you're traveling on a dime, the VIP Madrid is worth considering, but its sister hotel VIP Suites is a step above, as are some other budget hotels in the vicinity.
The VIP Madrid has an excellent location, within walking distance of numerous sights, and on a slightly removed street that's quiet at night. But not much else is positive about this 86-room hotel. Sure, prices are low and the breakfast buffet is included in the rate, but the hotel is well past its prime. The lobby, with its marbled tiles and pale green, cushy arm chairs, is reminiscent of a tired office building. The rooms are even drabber, with little space, old tube TVs, and duvets in an unappealing yellow (the bathrooms, at least, are surprisingly spacious). Plus, many rooms have depressing views of decaying buildings. If you're traveling on a dime, the VIP Madrid is worth considering, but its sister hotel VIP Suites is a step above, as are some other budget hotels in the vicinity.
This 50-room hotel is located in a quiet residential area north of the city center, two blocks from the Anjos metro station and a short walk from the airport bus stop. While the hotel is not as luxurious as the name suggests, and has no amenities aside from a lobby bar, it does offer great value for budget travelers. Rooms are pretty stylish for a mid-range hotel, with large headboards and crisp white linens. They come with solid amenities such as flat-screen TVs, empty mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. But rooms and bathrooms are small, and the neighborhood is not as nice as other areas nearby.
This 50-room hotel is located in a quiet residential area north of the city center, two blocks from the Anjos metro station and a short walk from the airport bus stop. While the hotel is not as luxurious as the name suggests, and has no amenities aside from a lobby bar, it does offer great value for budget travelers. Rooms are pretty stylish for a mid-range hotel, with large headboards and crisp white linens. They come with solid amenities such as flat-screen TVs, empty mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. But rooms and bathrooms are small, and the neighborhood is not as nice as other areas nearby.
The 54-room VIP Executive is a mid-range hotel about equidistant from both the airport and the central tourist area of Lisbon. The rooms are average size and feature contemporary, chain-like decor: wood floors, IKEA-like furniture, and gold and red accents. Frosted sliding doors lead to the small bathrooms; families may desire more privacy. While the hotel has few on-site amenities (no spa, fitness center, or full restaurant), it does have cheery public spaces, an inexpensive breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi. All in all, it's a solid value.
The 54-room VIP Executive is a mid-range hotel about equidistant from both the airport and the central tourist area of Lisbon. The rooms are average size and feature contemporary, chain-like decor: wood floors, IKEA-like furniture, and gold and red accents. Frosted sliding doors lead to the small bathrooms; families may desire more privacy. While the hotel has few on-site amenities (no spa, fitness center, or full restaurant), it does have cheery public spaces, an inexpensive breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi. All in all, it's a solid value.
The Turim Iberia is far from most major attractions, but it’s around the corner from Campo Pequeno metro stop, and offers good value for money. It is a typical small chain hotel, with few on-site amenities -- there's not much more than a business center and an adequate restaurant. The clean, quiet rooms have understated contemporary decor in shades of gray and beige, and feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and double glazed windows. Perks such as free Wi-Fi, a decent breakfast included in the nightly rate, and proximity to public transport add to the value.
The Turim Iberia is far from most major attractions, but it’s around the corner from Campo Pequeno metro stop, and offers good value for money. It is a typical small chain hotel, with few on-site amenities -- there's not much more than a business center and an adequate restaurant. The clean, quiet rooms have understated contemporary decor in shades of gray and beige, and feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and double glazed windows. Perks such as free Wi-Fi, a decent breakfast included in the nightly rate, and proximity to public transport add to the value.
The 100-room Turim Europa is a reliable mid-range chain hotel in Lisbon. Though it is not in the located in the most central part of the city, it's within walking distance of bustling Avenida da Liberdade, as well as a park and several restaurants. Some even prefer this hotel's quieter location. The rooms have contemporary decor (striped curtains, small flat-screen TVs, IKEA-esque furniture) but it's a bit bland; however, unlike many similar hotels in Lisbon, the Turim Europa does have a small fitness center with two cardio machines and weights. The hotel lacks a full restaurant and a full spa (in-room massages are available), and Wi-Fi comes at an additional fee, but a free daily breakfast buffet adds value to this simple, but solid, hotel.
The 100-room Turim Europa is a reliable mid-range chain hotel in Lisbon. Though it is not in the located in the most central part of the city, it's within walking distance of bustling Avenida da Liberdade, as well as a park and several restaurants. Some even prefer this hotel's quieter location. The rooms have contemporary decor (striped curtains, small flat-screen TVs, IKEA-esque furniture) but it's a bit bland; however, unlike many similar hotels in Lisbon, the Turim Europa does have a small fitness center with two cardio machines and weights. The hotel lacks a full restaurant and a full spa (in-room massages are available), and Wi-Fi comes at an additional fee, but a free daily breakfast buffet adds value to this simple, but solid, hotel.
The Turim Alameda is a small chain hotel a short metro ride from the heart of the city. It offers small, clean rooms with generic contemporary decor, laminate floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and A/C units. There’s little in the way of amenities -- just a decent restaurant, a bar, a business center and lounge with comfy seating, and self-parking (for a fee). But free Wi-Fi, a breakfast buffet that is a notch above your standard chain hotel selection, and low rates when booking online make this a good value for money. Rooms on the top floors have great city views.
The Turim Alameda is a small chain hotel a short metro ride from the heart of the city. It offers small, clean rooms with generic contemporary decor, laminate floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and A/C units. There’s little in the way of amenities -- just a decent restaurant, a bar, a business center and lounge with comfy seating, and self-parking (for a fee). But free Wi-Fi, a breakfast buffet that is a notch above your standard chain hotel selection, and low rates when booking online make this a good value for money. Rooms on the top floors have great city views.
Porto Bay Liberdade is a five-pearl boutique hotel that opened in 2015. It's centrally located close to Avenida da Liberdade, a five-minute walk from the metro. The 98 light-filled guest rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs, and espresso machines -- many have balconies. The hotel's many on-site features do not disappoint and include an indoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, a bistro, a rooftop bar, a fitness center, and a spa. The buffet breakfast costs extra but gets enthusiastic reviews. Those traveling in 2016 should note that a major construction project underway directly across the street may cause some nuisance to guests; those looking for something quieter may want to check out Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa instead.
Porto Bay Liberdade is a five-pearl boutique hotel that opened in 2015. It's centrally located close to Avenida da Liberdade, a five-minute walk from the metro. The 98 light-filled guest rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs, and espresso machines -- many have balconies. The hotel's many on-site features do not disappoint and include an indoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, a bistro, a rooftop bar, a fitness center, and a spa. The buffet breakfast costs extra but gets enthusiastic reviews. Those traveling in 2016 should note that a major construction project underway directly across the street may cause some nuisance to guests; those looking for something quieter may want to check out Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa instead.
The 90-room Pousada de Lisboa is one of Baxio's standout luxury boutiques that's primarily popular with couples. It has an excellent and ultra-convenient center-city location amidst a host of restaurants, shops, public transit, and tourist points of interest. Elegant rooms have a high-end and contemporary European look and come with Castelbel toiletries, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and minibars. Guests score free access to the spa's sauna, gym, rooftop solarium, and heated indoor pool, though all are unsurprisingly small. The hotel has two bars and an adjacent restaurant that receive positive reviews, as does the free breakfast buffet. Travelers looking for small and luxurious will find this to be the best area option, while the Altis Belem Hotel & Spa offers a similar stay and Michelin-rated restaurant in the residential Belem neighborhood.
The 90-room Pousada de Lisboa is one of Baxio's standout luxury boutiques that's primarily popular with couples. It has an excellent and ultra-convenient center-city location amidst a host of restaurants, shops, public transit, and tourist points of interest. Elegant rooms have a high-end and contemporary European look and come with Castelbel toiletries, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and minibars. Guests score free access to the spa's sauna, gym, rooftop solarium, and heated indoor pool, though all are unsurprisingly small. The hotel has two bars and an adjacent restaurant that receive positive reviews, as does the free breakfast buffet. Travelers looking for small and luxurious will find this to be the best area option, while the Altis Belem Hotel & Spa offers a similar stay and Michelin-rated restaurant in the residential Belem neighborhood.