10 Best Lisbon Hotels With a View

Waking up to terracotta rooftops, the castle on its hill and the River Tagus sparkling below is one of Lisbon’s great pleasures. These are the best hotels in Lisbon with a view, from rooftop pools in Alfama to palace gardens above the river, plus some tips for booking the room that actually has it.

Quick answer: for the classic Alfama-and-river view, Memmo Alfama or Santiago de Alfama. For a rooftop with everything, Verride Palácio Santa Catarina or The Lumiares. For castle views on a budget, Hotel Mundial. For a grand stay, the Olissippo Lapa Palace. Always book a room type that says “river view” or “city view”; standard rooms often look onto a courtyard.

Alfama and the castle

1. Memmo Alfama

A small design hotel tucked into the lanes of Alfama, famous for its terrace with a plunge pool and wine bar looking out over the rooftops to the river. Sunset here is pure Lisbon. Adults-friendly and stylish. Check prices at Memmo Alfama

2. Santiago de Alfama

A five-star boutique hotel in a restored 15th-century palace near the castle, with panoramic views from many rooms over Alfama and the Tagus. Elegant, quiet and a short stroll from Santa Luzia viewpoint. Check prices at Santiago de Alfama

Chiado, Bairro Alto and Santa Catarina

3. Verride Palácio Santa Catarina

A converted 18th-century palace with one of the best rooftops in the city: a 360° terrace with a pool and views of the river, the bridge and the old town. Many rooms look over the Tagus too. One for a special occasion. Check prices at Verride

4. Bairro Alto Hotel

A classic five-star on Praça Luís de Camões, between Chiado and Bairro Alto, with a rooftop terrace looking over the rooftops to the river. Perfect for evenings out. Check prices at Bairro Alto Hotel

5. The Lumiares

Apartment-style suites with kitchenettes in Bairro Alto, great for families and longer stays, plus the Lumi rooftop bar and restaurant with views of both the river and the castle. Check prices at The Lumiares

6. Lisboa Pessoa Hotel

A newer five-star in Chiado inspired by the poet Fernando Pessoa, with a panoramic restaurant and some rooms with private terraces. Check prices at Lisboa Pessoa

Príncipe Real and Avenida

7. Memmo Príncipe Real

In Lisbon’s chicest neighbourhood, with a pool and lounge looking across the city to the castle. Lovely gardens and boutiques on the doorstep. Check prices at Memmo Príncipe Real

8. Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

A grand hotel on Lisbon’s smartest avenue, with a top-floor restaurant with panoramic views, a garden pool and, in the warmer months, the Sky Bar rooftop. Check prices at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

Baixa and Mouraria

9. Hotel Mundial

A big, central four-star on Martim Moniz square, with a rooftop bar and restaurant looking straight at the castle. The best-value view on this list, and handy for the metro and tram 28. Check prices at Hotel Mundial

Lapa

10. Olissippo Lapa Palace

A 19th-century palace in the embassy district, with hilltop gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and views over the Tagus. A peaceful, old-school luxury escape a little outside the centre. Check prices at Lapa Palace

Booking tips

• Pick the right room: book a room type that explicitly says “river view”, “castle view” or “city view”, and read the reviews for that room type.
• Higher floors usually have better views; ask in a message after booking.
• Check the hills: Alfama and Bairro Alto are steep and cobbled, so ask about car access if you have heavy luggage.
• Rooftop pools are often small and can be busy at sunset in summer.
• Not staying? Many of these rooftops are open to non-guests for a drink. Great for sunset. See Lisbon nightlife.
• Tourist tax: Lisbon charges a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel.

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