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The 6 Best Hotels in Bairro Alto, Lisbon

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If you’ve come to Lisbon to see the sights by day and enjoy yourself in the evenings, then you’re just the kind of visitor who should be booking into one of the 6 best hotels in Bairro Alto. Our Guru’s recommendations are in no way party hotels, they have some exceptionally elegant suggestions and some great B&Bs, but there is a lot to do here in the evenings: think late-night bistros and tiny hole-in-the-wall bars, and it’s always good to be able to get home easily.

Traditionally, Bairro Alto has been Lisbon’s bohemian quarter, favoured by artists and writers. It’s a grid of Fado bars and restaurants - some of their facades carefully decorated with graffiti. During the day it’s the shops, cafes and churches which are the main pulls, the romantic, Gothic shell of Carmo Church and magnificent, Baroque São Roque.

The Best City Break Hotels in Bairro Alto

Independente Suites and Terrace

  • The Independente Suites and Terrace is in an historic building in the heart of Lisbon. There are 18 rooms and suites, individually designed and featuring plenty of colour and antique furnishings. There’s also a great restaurant with stunning views.
  • The Bairro Alto Hotel was Lisbon’s first contemporary boutique-style hotel. It has 55 rooms, decorated with a minimalist style and palette, with glorious, hand-painted bird frescoes and wooden floors. The views of the city and the Tagus River are incredible too. 
  • 9 Mercy is a cutting-edge city hotel boasting seriously slick design. The rooms are luxurious, complete with dim lighting and black and gold detail. Expertly crafted cocktails are served on the rooftop bar overlooking Lisbon's colourful landscape. A stylish urban base.

For a B&B

Teatro B and B

  • Teatro B&B offers contemporary Parisian-style decor in a wonderfully central location. You’re sandwiched between Bairro Alto and Chiado, and close to many of Lisbon’s major sights, but also well positioned for access to the beach. There are just 15 rooms - with some quite dramatic art works - plus a superb buffet breakfast.
  • The Casa das Janelas com Vista is a chic B&B with 12 individually decorated rooms - some with balconies and river views. There’s also a communal sitting room and the location, on a quiet, yet historic street, is perfect for exploring the city.

For luxury

The Lumiares

  • The Lumiares is a stunning 5-star hotel in the heart of the Bairro Alto district, offering rooms and suites that blend classic Portuguese decor with chic contemporary style. Featuring a spacious spa, two restaurants and a rooftop bar. A prime location for exploring the cobbled alleys and shops of Lisbon.

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The 6 Best Hotels in Bairro Alto, Lisbon

Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel

Lisbon (Bairro Alto)

Lisbon’s first boutique hotel, recently re-opened to a well-deserved fanfare of acclaim, including the addition of a restaurant by Nuno Mendes, the first outpost of the London-based chef in his home town. Sweeping views of Lisbon and the Tagus from the roof terrace make this a stylish city break.

  • City Style - A charming hotel in Lisbon's arty district, with classic chic decor, hand painted frescoes and amazing rooftop bar.
  • Roof terrace - Sweeping views of Lisbon and the River Tagus
  • Sights nearby - Right in the centre of town on Lisbon's main square Praça Luís de Camões, within walking distance of the castle.
  • Great walks - The hotel offers two hour free English-speaking walking tours of the hip neighbourhood.
from £261 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa das Janelas com vista
Casa das Janelas com vista

Lisbon

A chic bed and breakfast offering unique individually-decorated rooms, some with balconies and views of the river. A warm sitting room is stylishly furnished with modern design and antiques. Located in a quiet street in a historic neighbourhood of Lisbon - a good base for exploring the city.

  • City Style - Chic interiors, luxurious beds and fantastic local wines all within a few minutes walk of Lisbon's hotspots!
  • Local exploring - Ideally located in Bairro Alto with easy train connectivity to other parts of the city.
  • Families - The hotel provides board games, a library and a special kids menu for breakfast.
  • Local markets - The Ribeira Riverside Market has many kiosks, restaurants, cocktail bars and ice-cream parlours.
from £100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Independente Suites and Terrace
The Independente Suites and Terrace

Lisbon

Quirkily decorated rooms in a turn-of-the-century townhouse with stunning views across the city. A choice of two restaurants, one with rooftop terrace and bar. A first-rate city stay.

  • City Style - A stylish spot boasting parquet flooring and stucco ceilings, perfectly positioned in the hip Bairro Alto
  • Local exploring - With bikes available to use and many sights nearby, there's no excuse not to explore all over the city
  • Sights nearby - Head over to Chiado square, wander along Liberty Avenue or check out the architecturally stunning Jeronimos Monastery
  • Local markets - Time Out market aims to attract the city's finest food and cultural experiences under one roof-a must visit!
from £106 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Teatro B&B
Teatro B&B

Lisbon

Teatro B&B is located in central Lisbon between the district of Bairro Alto and Chiado. It offers contemporary Parisian-style decor with dramatic artwork adorning the walls. Enjoy a superb buffet breakfast each morning to set you up for the day. Great accommodation in a fantastic location!

  • Romantic Break - Upmarket accommodation, one of Europe's most beautiful cities on your doorstep and long walks on the beach together-perfect!
  • City Style - Lisbon's most indulgent B&B with plush fabrics, marble floors, chandeliers and classical statues- a unique and quirky stay
  • Sights nearby - The historical sights of São Domingos, Igreja de São Roque and the Castle of São Jorge are within a 20 minute walk away
  • Local markets - Lisbon's TimeOut Market aims to host the city's finest food and cultural experiences under one roof-a must visit!
from £57 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Lumiares
The Lumiares

Lisbon (Misericordia)

Occupying a beautifully renovated 18th-century palace set on an old cobblestone street in the lively Barrio Alto district, this boutique hotel offers chic, mini-apartment style rooms, a restaurant, rooftop bar, gym and spa, and is easy walking distance from the city’s main attractions.

  • Spa breaks - The spa boasts a gym, sauna, steam room and a variety of massage and beauty treatments.
  • Sights nearby - The Carmo Convent, a ruined old monastery, is a short walk away.
  • Views -
  • Spa -
from £149 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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9 Mercy
9 Mercy

Lisbon

A cutting-edge city hotel boasting seriously slick design. The rooms are luxurious, complete with dim lighting and black and gold detail. Expertly crafted cocktails are served on the rooftop bar overlooking Lisbon's colourful landscape. A stylish urban base offering an unbeatable location.

  • Local exploring - The hotel stands on a street between Chiado and Bairro Alto - both districts are vibrant, filled with restaurants and churches
  • City Style - The design is slick: black-brick townhouse exterior, with gilded, velvet interior touches
  • Short break - Perfect for a quick city stop-over - taking you straight into the heart of things
  • Sights nearby - Iconic symbol 'Convento do Carmo' is an old gothic convent located just around the corner
from £133 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

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