Lisbon holiday travel

Once a major maritime location, Lisbon is now quite popular with the tourists. Tourists come here to enjoy the historic appeal of the city as well as the fun nightlife and beautiful architecture and art of the city.

Where to stay - hotels

The capital of Portugal offers its fair share of hotels. Some are on the more expensive end, offering elegant rooms, pools, and fitness options. There are also many simpler Lisbon hotels on offer. Find a hotel in Lisbon at your price range here.

Since Lisbon has many tourists visit every year, its best to reserve a hotel room in advance. Especially during the high season, Lisbon can be quite busy. Book a Lisbon hotel here.

Lisbon hotels can be found in most parts of the city. You can even find an older hotel that seems to match the historic charm of Lisbon. There are also more modern hotels for those who would rather have a more spacious, comfortable room. Find the type of hotels in Lisbon to suit your taste here.

What to do

The Alfama is Lisbon's oldest district, featuring steep cobbled medieval streets and best known for its Castelo de São Jorge, a castle set high on the hill of the same name. One of the most interesting sights is the Romanesque Sé (Cathedral).

Other Lisbon attractions include: the National Coach Museum, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the Castle of St George. There are many art museums worth visiting, two of the best ones are the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the Museu da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Lisbon’s nightlife starts at Bairro Alto where you can find fine restaurants, loud bars and happening nightclubs. The riverfront of the Tejo also offers an interesting stop where visitors like to stroll across the ornately tiled placas.

What to see - by car hire

By hire car, visitors can enjoy much outside of Lisbon. Portgual has many fun seaside villages to explore as well as other attractions. There are several well-known car hire companies to choose from. Reserve a hire car for Lisbon in advance here.

Estoril and Cascais aren't far by hire car from Lisbon and have beaches for those who want to take a swim.

Forty-five minutes away by hire car is Sintra. Once the hangout of kings and queens, along with many other nobility and writers, it’s now a major tourist attraction. The main site to see here is the Palácio Nacional da Pena, a Disney-style folly built by King Ferdinand in the 19th century. Also nearby is the peaceful Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish castle). This castle is much quieter and offers panoramic views. More information about hiring a car in Lisbon here.