lisbon hotel

[sofietucker]

Looking for nice hotel near the port with elevators. Normally we choose boutiques "up the hill" but an injury means no can do.

[edinburgher]

 

 

Looking for nice hotel near the port with elevators.

Try looking at this recent thread. Posts #2 and #4 would be helpful to start you off with your search and #2 tells you how to find previous ones.  I have no idea if the hotel at post #4 has an elevator or not, but that info should be on their website, also on booking agencies sites.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2934001-moderate-priced-hotel-in-lisbon/

 

[itsnotjustme]

We have twice stayed at Hotel Avenida Palace.  Super nice, fantastic breakfast.  Has elevators.  5 Star..

[Hlitner]

There are several different docking locations so saying "near the port" is not all that useful.  All the docking locations are along the river, but can be some distance from each other.  IMHO, it does not make a lot of sense to try to be close to a port.  Taxis within Lisbon are relatively inexpensive and it makes a lot of sense to just find the best hotel (for the price) that is convenient to restaurants and the main part of town.  We think the best way to see Lisbon is to use the E28 Tram (which covers much of the historic district) and the E15 (connects town to Belam).  

 

I would look for a hotel within a few blocks of the E28.  Using the tram is much cheaper than the HoHo and is a lot more fun.

 

Hank

[vkb2751]

15 hours ago, Hlitner said:

There are several different docking locations so saying "near the port" is not all that useful.  All the docking locations are along the river, but can be some distance from each other.  IMHO, it does not make a lot of sense to try to be close to a port.  Taxis within Lisbon are relatively inexpensive and it makes a lot of sense to just find the best hotel (for the price) that is convenient to restaurants and the main part of town.  We think the best way to see Lisbon is to use the E28 Tram (which covers much of the historic district) and the E15 (connects town to Belam).  

 

I would look for a hotel within a few blocks of the E28.  Using the tram is much cheaper than the HoHo and is a lot more fun.

 

Hank

We stayed at Hotel Smeraldo. It is a great location. Walking distance from all sights in Lisbon except Belem area. Tram E 28 starts right in front of the hotel. We were there 5/1 to 5/4 and the line for E28 was always long (people were waiting in line for 2 hours to get on!) we could see the starting point from our window and no matter what time it was the line was v long. 
 

the hotel has elevators and a rooftop bar!

 

 

Edited May 19, 2023 by vkb2751

[Hlitner]

13 minutes ago, vkb2751 said:

We stayed at Hotel Smeraldo. It is a great location. Walking distance from all sights in Lisbon except Belem area. Tram E 28 starts right in front of the hotel. We were there 5/1 to 5/4 and the line for E28 was always long (people were waiting in line for 2 hours to get on!) we could see the starting point from our window and no matter what time it was the line was v long. 
 

the hotel has elevators and a rooftop bar!

 

 

We cannot over emphasize the beauty/convenience of using the E28.  DW and I are not fans of Hop On Hop Off buses (we know that many travelers love these buses) because we have issues with the cost (often over $30 a day) and the amount of time lost just waiting for the next bus at each stop.  In the case of Lisbon, the trams are truly a wonderful option, run a lot more often than HoHos,    The cost of the tram can be as little as $1.60 per ride (if you buy a 7 trip Colinas Card) and the trams are a lot of fun.  Folks should also beware that pickpockets in Lisbon (especially on and near trams) can rival their cousins in Barcelona.  Be careful my friend!

 

Hank

[IWantToLiveOverTheSea]

Kind of different, but we stayed "up the hill" at the OnSet Alfama apartments for 2 nights.  You would need to walk about the length of a third of a city block to get to where an Uber/Bolt or taxi could pick you up (or the 28 tram, which actually has some seats and stops at same corner).  But otherwise we loved the place, although it is not cushy, just well appointed/comfortable. Also, the Concierge is truly available 24/7 and extremely helpful (including providing help with luggage!)  And while it's not really near where most ships dock (base of Alfama), it's a short taxi or Uber ride away.  

Edited May 26, 2023 by IWantToLiveOverTheSea

[Adventures ahead]

We just booked Rossio Plaza Hotel for October. It boasts a great location and excellent reviews.