Lisbon, hotel and sightseeing questions

[itsanita]

We get off out ship in Lisbon this November and are planning a couple nights there before flying home.   First time in the city and would like suggestions on where to stay...at least what area to stay in.  We will not have a car and would like too be able to experience/enjoy an area that is safe and walkable.

 

And any opinions about what not too miss in that short 2 day time period would also be appriciated.

Thanks

 

 

[Seminole1975]

We stayed in a beautiful hotel. Reasonably priced: the Alegria a Lisbon Boutique hotel. Recommended by Rick Steves. It was across from a lovely little park and walking distance to where we picked up our food tour. It was practically perfect.   A delicious buffet breakfast in the am. 
 

We took an Eating Europe Best of Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour. It was four hours and we went all over Lisbon. Great when limited on time. We arranged a private tour but they have group tours as well. 
 

Big fan of Eating Europe. I have been on four of their tours. 
 

Have a great time!

 

oh and you might want to check out the board in Ports of Call. 
 

 

Edited May 10 by Seminole1975

[lynncarol]

We stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel.  It is directly across from a huge lovely park that contains a beer garden.  Restaurants are within walking distance.  I would recommend you visit the castle (easy to do on your own via a taxi) and take a tour that includes the UNESCO sites of Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belem. Also consider a day trip to Pena Palace in Sintra, which is easily done by a direct train from the Rossio station in Lisbon

 

[edinburgher]

On 5/9/2024 at 7:02 PM, itsanita said:

First time in the city and would like suggestions on where to stay...at least what area to stay in

Referring you to this current thread, especially post #13

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2998813-porto-lisbon/#comment-67374300

 

Past threads for Lisbon if you have not already found and browsed some

 

.https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=lisbon&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=465