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Cais do Sodré is one of those Lisbon neighbourhoods that just buzzes with life. Sitting right by the river, it’s packed with great food, gorgeous old buildings, and a fun, slightly bohemian vibe. Start at the Mercado da Ribeira, where you can grab everything from fresh seafood to dishes by top chefs, then wander over to the pretty Praça de São Paulo to admire its painted church ceilings. When it’s time to crash, think cool boutique hotels in beautifully revamped historic buildings.

For boutique chic

AlmaLusa

  • AlmaLusa is an understatedly luxurious hotel tucked away in a central but quiet square. The building's original 18th-century features are combined with a cool, monochrome palette, and a modern concierge service.
  • Pousada de Lisboa boasts elegant contemporary rooms featuring chandeliers, dark polished parquet floors and crisp white linens. Dine on excellent cuisine in the atmospheric restaurant complete with vaulted ceiling. A superb base for city exploring.
  • LX Boutique Hotel is a townhouse property offering stunning coastal views. It is well-placed for enjoying the city’s best sights and nightlife. Think plush rooms, a superb restaurant and an unbeatable location, all combined to create a standout Lisbon base.

For a family-friendly base

Martinhal Chiado

  • Martinhal Chiado is a stylish hotel, in the heart of Lisbon, perfect for family centred fun. Set in a beautiful townhouse, the suites are superbly designed maximising space, light and comfort. A well equipped kids club will have the children distracted for hours, whilst the parents explore the city.

Still not sure?

The Best Hotels in Cais do Sodre

Martinhal Chiado

Lisbon

A stylish hotel, in the heart of Lisbon, perfect for family centred fun. Set in beautiful townhouse, the suites are superbly designed maximising space, light and comfort. A well equipped kids club will have the kids distracted for hours, whilst the parents explore the city.

  • Families - The spacious self-catering apartments are designed with families in mind, as is the funky kids club!
  • City Style - A cool contemporary hotel, with sleek interiors and bold design- right in the heart of Lisbon.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the nearby Jeronimos Monastery.
  • Restaurant -
from $253 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Pousada de Lisboa

Lisbon (Santa Maria Maior)

An impressive Pousada boasting a fabulous central location. Elegant contemporary rooms feature chandeliers, dark polished parquet flooring and crisp white linens. Dine on excellent cuisine in the atmospheric restaurant complete with vaulted ceiling. A superb base for city exploring.

  • City Style - Housed in an opulent 18th-century sunflower-yellow Pombaline building, bursting with character, style and indulgent decadence.
  • Local exploring - Well posisitioned within walking distance to many of the cities' major attractions.
  • Full of character - Elegant decor in the best of traditional style, chandeliers add glamour maintaining the palacial grandeur.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the ancient cathedral or the Church of St Anthony just a short walk from the hotel.
from $344 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado

Lisbon

This understatedly luxurious hotel, tucked away in a central but quiet square, oozes calm and chic. Original features of the 18th-century building are combined with a cool, monochrome palette, and a modern concierge service.

  • Romantic Break - Superb accommodation, excellent cuisine and one of Europe's most romantic cities on your doorstep-the ideal choice!
  • Local exploring - Situated in the heart of Lisbon, Alma Lusa is the perfect base from which to get to know the city
  • Local markets - Check out the TimeOut market, a unique food and cultural experience created by the magazine's editorial curation
  • Great walks - Meander through the iconic narrow sloping streets of Bairo Alto getting a feel for Lisbon's ambiance
from $263 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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LX Boutique Hotel

Lisbon

This centrally located townhouse hotel with a bold blue-and-white colour scheme and contemporary style rooms has stunning river views. Well-placed for enjoying the city’s best sights and nightlife. Plush rooms, a superb restaurant and an unbeatable location all combine to create a formidable hotel.

  • Romantic Break - Featuring plush rooms and beautiful views, it's perfect for a romantic break in Lisbon.
  • Sights nearby - Ten minutes walk from Lisbon Cathedral, Praça do Comércio and Igreja de São Roque.
  • Local markets - Two minutes walk from Mercado da Ribeira.
  • Restaurant
from $163 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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