The view from the rooftop of the Museu da Água [Image: Eleanor Lumsden]
Can you guess the question I get asked the most by friends coming to Lisbon?
Do you have any recommendations on where to stay?
If you are planning a trip to Lisbon soon or are just curious, this post is for you! Here, I focus exclusively on bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels within the city limits that are good for short stays of under one week. I love these stays because of the incomparable personal attention, the modern design, and the ability to meet like-minded travelers.
I have personally experienced the places highlighted below, and I highly recommend them for their prime location, comfort, and value.
Onwards & upwards!
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Casa do Barão
Image Credit: Tripadvisor
Image Credit: Tripadvisor
My first ever stay in Lisbon and still my overall favorite, Casa do Barão is the epitome of style and elegance. Located in Chiado, the heart of Lisbon, and prime walking distance to everything, you may be hard-pressed to choose between staying in or going out.
Whether it's breakfast in the garden, the homemade cakes available throughout the day, port in the library (all complimentary), or a nap on their super comfortable beds, leaving will be hard.
Casa do Jasmim by Shiadu
Image Credit: Casa do Jasmin by Shiadu
Image Credit: Casa do Jasmin by Shiadu
Casa do Jasmim is my second choice behind Barão in terms of elegance and comfort but has a slight edge in value. Casa do Barão is closer to the water and slightly more centrally located in terms of getting to the metro and other places like the Time Out Market, but Casa do Jasmin's home in Príncipe Real makes it another top choice for anyone wanting to step out of their door into one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Lisbon.
Half a block from the Jardim França Borges (garden of Príncipe Real), a leafy and calm park that almost begs you to stop for a daily café and pastel de nata, Casa do Jasmin is the go-to choice for a quiet(er) stay close to convenient eats in a fun neighborhood.
Dear Lisbon - Valmor
Image credit: Dear Lisbon Valmor
Image credit: Tripadvisor
Slightly off the tourist path, Dear Lisbon - Valmor is a great value, close to transport links, and good for business travelers who need to be closer to the northern part of the city (near Saldanha). Unlike other parts of central Lisbon, the neighborhood is flat with wider avenues.
(If you have mobility concerns, you should check in with every place about the flights of stairs before booking. Elevators are in short supply!)
It provides easy access to the Gulbenkian, Parque Eduardo VII, restaurants, and much more.
P.S. Dear Lisbon is a chain so be sure to check out location-specific information.
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