Our handpicked selection includes the best five-star hotels in Lisbon that we have visited and love, plus those on our radar. From a playful hotel set in an iconic 19th-century building in Chiado to a sleek boutique located in the fashionable Príncipe Real, each of our picks offers a unique lens through which to experience Lisbon in style.
Inspired by the expeditions of 19th-century explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo, the hotel's decoration pays homage to Portugal's Golden Age of Discovery. All of the 87 rooms, 10 of which are suites, pay are decorated in the colours and materials of the period. With views of the city or river, they are all lit by Lisbon's beautiful light.
The Ivens boasts three gorgeous restaurants and bars, designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violan, offering a range of culinary experiences with a focus on traditional Neapolitan fare.
A five-star hotel set in an iconic 19th-century building in Lisbon with 87 rooms, a buzzing bar and fun jungle vibes.
The Ivens Hotel is a five-star hotel set in an iconic 19th-century building in Chiado with 87 rooms, a buzzing bar and fun jungle vibes. Inspired by the expeditions of 19th-century explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo, the hotel's decoration pays homage to Portugal's Golden Age of Discovery, with rooms decorated in the colours and materials of the period. With views of the city or river, the rooms are all lit by Lisbon's beautiful light.
It is also the latest wonderful creation of the Memmo hotel collection, designed, once again, by Portuguese architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho.
There are 41 exquisitely elegant and comfortable bedrooms, with four Exclusive Rooms featuring an outdoor fireplace on the terrace. The interiors are decorated in luxurious and warm tones of green velvet, local limestone, oak floors and chandeliers from Santa & Cole.
The neighbourhood's noble heritage is further celebrated through the collection of contemporary art by Portuguese artists displayed throughout the hotel.
A five-star contemporary boutique hotel with an old-world soul, in the fashionable district of Príncipe Real in Lisbon.
Memmo Príncipe Real is a sleek and warm five-star boutique hotel located in the fashionable Príncipe Real neighbourhood of Lisbon. Designed by Portuguese architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, it features 41 elegant bedrooms, some with outdoor fireplaces on the terrace. The interiors are decorated in luxurious and warm tones of green velvet, local limestone, oak floors and chandeliers from Santa & Cole. The hotel's collection of contemporary art by Portuguese artists showcases the neighbourhood's noble heritage.
Located in the heart of the city amidst the buzzing Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Príncipe Real neighbourhoods, Palácio Ludovice offers 61 individually designed rooms and suites, gastronomic experiences, wine tastings, and grapevine wellness treatments.
The hotel was once a former private residence of João Federico Ludovice, architect to King João V in the 18th century – and it has now been wholly transformed under the eye of renowned architect Miguel Câncio Martins, blending original XVIII-century elements with a contemporary touch. Grand décor, including hand-painted tiles and carved wood, takes you back in time to live as a distinguished Federico Ludovice guest in his private manor.
A five-star boutique hotel in the centre of Lisbon, set in the former residence of Mr. Ludovice, architect to King João V.
Palácio Ludovice Wine Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in Lisbon, offering 61 individually designed rooms and suites, gastronomic experiences, wine tastings, and grapevine wellness treatments. The hotel, a former private residence of an 18th-century architect, has been transformed by Miguel Câncio Martins, blending original XVIII-century elements with a contemporary touch, and includes grand décor with hand-painted tiles and carved wood.
Sublime Lisboa is a boutique hotel with 15 rooms and suites set in an elegant Portuguese 20th-century townhouse. Each room has been decked out with unique decor and handpicked objects, ranging in size from 30 to 56 square metres. A big bonus: breakfast can be served whenever you wish.
The hotel also offers a high-end concierge service to help guests design a personalised itinerary and make the most of their stay in Lisbon. In addition, the onsite Davvero Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine using the freshest available ingredients.
A 15-room luxury boutique hotel set in an elegant Portuguese 20th-century townhouse nestled in the residential area of Amoreiras.
Sublime Comporta has opened a sister hotel Lisbon, in the residential neighbourhood of Amoreiras. Sublime Lisboa is a boutique hotel with 15 rooms and suites set in an elegant Portuguese 20th-century townhouse. Each room features unique decor and handpicked objects, ranging in size from 30 to 56 square metres. The hotel offers a high-end concierge service to help guests design a personalised itinerary and make the most of their stay in Lisbon.
This boutique hotel offers six self-contained studio rooms, spacious one-bedroom suites, charming contemporary mezzanines, stylish two-bedroom suites, a Glória Suite and corner penthouses.
Almost all the furniture and furnishings are designed and made in Portugal with striking patterns and colours, and all rooms come with fully fitted kitchens.
The spa offers high-quality treatments, a sauna and a steam room.
A stylish boutique hotel and spa located in the buzzing Bairro Alto neighbourhood, in the heart of Lisbon.
The Lumiares is a five-star boutique hotel and spa in Bairro Alto, designed in collaboration with local artists and designers to offer a "local" design approach. The hotel features six self-contained studios, spacious suites, charming mezzanines, stylish two-bedroom suites, a Glória Suite, and corner penthouses. All rooms have fully fitted kitchens, and the spa offers high-quality treatments, a sauna, and a steam room.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms and suites, carefully designed with modern touches and traditional Portuguese features. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Lisbon's historic centre, and there are several dining options available on-site, including BAHR & Terrace - a rooftop bar with some of the best views of the city.
The Bairro Alto Hotel was rehabilitated and expanded by the renowned architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, who was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2011. The interiors were designed by Atelier Bastir and TheStudio.
A five-star hotel set in an 18th-century building in the heart of the iconic Chiado neighbourhood and the lively Bairro Alto.
Bairro Alto Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, surrounded by the bohemian Bairro Alto and Chiado neighbourhoods. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and suites, carefully designed with modern touches and traditional Portuguese features. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Lisbon's historic centre, and there are several dining options available on-site, including BAHR & Terrace - a rooftop bar with some of the best views of the city.
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina offers a blend of palace-like vintage details with modern comforts. With radiant heated floors throughout, large windows, plenty of natural light, Esop amenities, elegant bathrooms and custom furnishings, with a predominance of Portuguese materials. The rooftop features sweeping 360º views, not to mention the swimming pool which overlooks the charming neighbourhood and the Tagus river.
So there you have it, those are what we consider to be the Best Five-Star Hotels in Lisbon at the moment.
If you're interested in exploring more hotel options in Lisbon, beyond five-stars, you might also want to check out The Best Boutique Hotels and Guesthouses in Lisbon by Neighbourhood. This article offers a selection of our favourite hotels throughout Lisbon, extending to the coastal town of Cascais, the rolling hills of Sintra, and surf hotspots like Ericeira and Santa Cruz.
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