Lisbon
The Independente, Bairro Alto
Wallpaper
Seriously-cool yet very inexpensive place to stay in Lisbon. Wallpaper writes, "Arguably Lisbon’s most stylish hostel, the Independente is locate ...
Pálacio Belmonte, Alfama
Tatler, Elle Decor, DailyCandy
A real gem. 11 suites hidden in a restored 15th century palace lined with antique tiles. Picturesque hill-top setting in the old, historic Alfama distri ...
Onyria Marinha Edition Hotel & Thalasso, Cascais, just outside Lisbon
Wallpaper
In December 2011, Wallpaper praised this slick new spa hotel with exquisite gardens, located 20 minutes from Lisbon. Activities include ...
Casa ne Areia, an hour South of Lisbon, Comporta
Elle
Good side trip to the beach from Lisbon. In June 2011, Elle writes about Casa na Areia, "Commune with nature (and fashion folks such as Christian L ...
Oitavos, just outside city on the coast, Cascais
Financial Times
Sleek new glass-and-steel hotel on the coast outside Lisbon, on the family-owned Quinta da Marina estate. "Guests [at Oitavos] enjoy acc ...
Chiado 16, Chiado
Our Friends
Cool apartment rentals in Lisbon. "Perched atop a heavenly hill, Chiado 16 is luxury guesthouse in the chic Chiado district of Lisbon. The ap ...
Heritage Av Liberdade, Centre
Our Friends
"The award-winning Heritage Av Liberdade hotel, situated in a restored 18th-century Lisbon townhouse, is a picture-perfect powder-blue confection. ...
Bairro Alto Hotel, Bairro Alto
Financial Times, Financial Times, Our Friends, Vogue, British Harper's Bazaar, Elle Decor, DailyCandy
Lisbon's first boutique hotel, located in a restored 18th century building. The "chic boutique choice," writes DailyCandy. about Bairro Alto H ...
Lapa Palace , Lapa
Financial Times, Our Friends, Town and Country, Elle Decor
Beautiful, hilltop, luxury hotel with lovely gardens and views over old Lisbon to the Sea. Town & Country cited it (and ...
Fontana Park Hotel, Saldanha
Financial Times
New boutique hotel in Lisbon, designed by Francisco Aires Mateus and Nini Andrade Silvade. In its February 2009 article, Lisbon: The Smooth Guide The Lo ...
Lisbon Ritz
Vogue
Vogue raved about the Lisbon Ritz's state-of-the-art spa, which features a swanky 60 foot lap pool, beautiful design and top notch massages-&q ...
Dom Carlos Liberty, Financial District
DailyCandy
"You’ll sacrifice nothing and save the expense," says the DailyCandy. A good budget choice. ...
Lisbon Regency Chiado, Chiado
Elle Decor
A modern, well appointed hotel perched on top of a trendy shopping center in Chiado. Spectacular views. ...
Pestana Palace
Elle Decor
A 19th century palace converted into a luxury hotel in Lisbon with exquisite gardens and a pool with a grotto. ...
York House, Santos
Our Friends, Elle Decor
Boutique hotel located in a former, 17th century carmelite convent. Elle Decor calls York House the "Chateau Marmont of Lisbo ...
Solar Do Castelo, Center
Our Friends
Charming boutique hotel of 16 rooms located within the walls of Sao Jorge Castle, in the heart of Lisbon's historic center. With two floors and a m ...
Belcanto, Chiado
Wallpaper, Our Friends
An old-time favourite restaurant, now boasting an "exuberantly inventive" foodie menu by star Lisbon chef, Jose Avillez, "a rising young ...
Cervejaria da Esquina, Campo de Ourique
Our Friends
"Handsome" new restaurant in pale wood, showcasing the seafood dishes of acclaimed chef, Vitor Sobral. Frank Bruni raves ...
Cantinho do Avillez, Chiado
Our Friends
A more casual restaurant in Lisbon by young star chef Jose Avillez, featuring "a short menu of hearty Portuguese bistro fare that depart ...
1300 Taberna, Baixa, Lx Factory
Our Friends
"1300 Taberna, sprawling and stunning, with flamboyant lighting fixtures, fanciful plates and cutlery [serves] appealing food that puts Portuguese ...
Pedo e o Lobo
Wallpaper
In November 2011, Wallpaper says Lisbon foodies rave about Pedro e o Lobo's fresh approach to traditional Portuguese cuisine. "Chef ...
Le Chat, near Meseu Nacional de Arte Aniga
Wallpaper
"Space-age" new bar with hearty snacks in Lisbon, featured in Wallpaper's July 2011 Departure Info. "By day, drop [by Le Chat] for a coff ...
Restaurant 360, Bairro Alto
Our Friends
Slick new restaurant in Lisbon, utilizing plywood for a "stunning" effect, according to the New York Times. "The appetizer menu [at ...
Eleven, Jardim Amalia Rodrigues
Financial Times, Elle Decor, DailyCandy
Innovative Mediterranean cuisine served in a slick, contemporary setting by acclaimed chef, Joachim Koerper. In its February 2009 How to ...
Bica do Sapato, Cais da Pedra
Financial Times, Financial Times, Our Friends, Vogue, Elle Decor
Super-trendy restaurant in Lisbon serving fine Portuguese cooking with a Mediterranean twist: grilled fresh scallops with rocket salad and parmesan; roa ...
Mezzaluna, Marquês de Pombal, Rato
DailyCandy
Trendy restaurant, serving great authentic Italian food that is both creative and very well priced. The DailyCandy's "favorite meal" when they ...
Royale Café
Vogue
Vogue writes "Start the morning at the tiny, airy Royale Café for freshly squeezed exotic juices and scones." ...
Pragma
Wallpaper
Hip restaurant in the Casino Lisboa, by the former chef of the town's first cool restaurant, Bica do Sapato. Sleek modern interior and excel ...
A Brasileira, Chiade
Elle Decor
The most famous cafe in Lisbon, a longtime haven for writers and intellectuals. ...
Cantinho da Paz
Elle Decor
Great place to sample the best Goanese cuisine (Indo-Portuguese) in town. Refined, casual setting. ...
Cervejaria da Trinidade
Elle Decor
Lisbon's oldest beer hall. Unbelievable 19th century tile work. The kitchen stays open until 1:30 a.m. serving basic fare like ca ...
Estufa Real
Elle Decor
Great spot for a magical lunch, set in the greenhouse of the Palacio Nacional de Ajuda. ...
Noobai, Santa Catarina
Elle Decor
Have a coffee or a caipiroska and enjoy the spectacular views of the Tagus River. ...
Pap Açorda
Vogue, Elle Decor
Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine are served at Pap Açorda, a popular haunt of the art and design communities in Lisbon. ...
A Travessa, Igreja de Santos
Our Friends
Charming, traditional restaurant in Lisbon, hidden in a courtyard. Excellent food. Warm, cozy ambiance. ...
Luca, Uptown
Our Friends
Hip Italian restaurant in Lisbon serving very good food in a contemporary setting. ...
Olivier, Bairro Alto
Our Friends
A widely acclaimed chef whips up amazing Mediterrranean cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. ...
XL
Our Friends, Elle Decor
Trendy restaurant serving a delicious mix of Portuguese, Spanish and French food. Good spot for a late night dinner. ...
Kais, Santos
Our Friends
Cool bar/restaurant in a large, cutting-edge space. Good spot to hang out on Friday night. Check out the web site. ...
Lisbon: Latest travel articles by the top sources
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Daily Telegraph, April 01, 2013
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TorontoStar, March 04, 2013
Daily Telegraph, January 29, 2013
International Business Times, January 25, 2013
Intelligent Travel -- Nat. Geographic, November 26, 2012
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Independent, July 14, 2012