Lisbon’s compact centre offers a wealth of must-visit attractions, restaurants and bars – even if the city's infamous seven hills make getting around more taxing on the legs than a glance at Google Maps might suggest. The right hotel location will save you time, energy and taxi fares in this deceptively steep city.
While Lisbon has evolved dramatically over the last decade, the city has embraced its newly hip persona without losing the eccentricities that make it so easy to love. Even in the tourist heartlands of the Baixa, Bairro Alto and Chiado, hole-in-the-wall bars and brightly lit tascas sit alongside vegan cafes, artisan coffee roasters and Michelin-starred restaurants. The hotels embrace this too, offering modern amenities in renovated palaces, handsome townhouses and even a former bordello.
