Find out the best family hotels in Lisbon in this guide to where to stay in Lisbon with kids. Family friendly hotels and neighbourhood guide to find the perfect base to discover Lisbon with family.
Looking for family accommodation in an unfamiliar city can be daunting, especially if visiting with young children. To help you find the perfect home away from home while visiting Lisbon, we have handpicked a limited number of establishments that are perfect for families in terms of location, facilities and welcome.
This is our guide to the best family hotels in Lisbon for all budgets chosen on our own experience, that of my parents (who came with us during our last family trip to Lisbon) and that of reliable friends.
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Where to stay in Lisbon with kids: overview
Lisbon is a very family friendly city with a good network of public transport made of metro, trams and buses. The system is clean and efficient and this means that there are several areas families can consider when looking for kid-friendly accommodation in Lisbon both in the centre and outside.
However, like in all cities some areas are better than others in terms of facilities, connection and overall family friendliness.
The biggest challenge families face in Lisbon is mobility. Lisbon is built on 7 hills and the difference in altitude between the lower part of the city and the higher one can be significant! This means that many roads are steep, something you want to consider if you have a baby or child of stroller age.
On top of this, some of Lisbon’s most ancient areas are cobbled and have steps: this is part of the undeniable charm of the city but again, something you need to be aware of if your family has any mobility challenges.
In this article, we have selected our favourite ares and family friendly hotels in Lisbon for families of all ages.
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Best area to stay in Lisbon for sightseeing: Baixa and Chiado
Baixa and Chiado are two neighboring areas right in the centre of Lisbon.
Baixa in Lisbon with the Chiado hill to the right. The building with no roof at the top of the hill is the ancient and stunning Convento do Carmo
Baixa is the flattest part of the city (the name means ‘low’ so this is the ‘valley’ between Lisbon hills) and has a grid layout that makes orientation easy. Here is where you find elegant Praca do Comercio, famous Rua Augusta and the stunning Elevador de Santa Justa, a Lisbon icon.
Baixa is highly walkable and if you are staying in Lisbon with young kids, it is one of the easiest areas for strollers. This is a great area to stay in Lisbon if you want a central location and good connections with pretty much everywhere in the city. Just be aware that being a touristy part of town especially in the evening it can get noisy.
Chiado is the hilly area just beside Baixa and mixes a fantastic city centre location with a warm, local feel.
Famous for being the theatre district of Lisbon, it is a great place to stay in Lisbon if you want easy access to some of the city’s must see attractions such as Convento de Carmo and want to enjoy Lisbon’s dynamic nightlife, which you can find around largo Camoes and Bairro Alto (the top of the hill, as opposed to Baixa).
Best family hotels in Lisbon Baixa and Chiado areas
Our favourite hotels and apartments in the Baixa/Chiado area of Lisbon are.
Martinhal Chiado Family Hotel (5 star hotel)
A hotel specific for families and incredibly attentive to the needs of little ones and their parents. The hotel offers family suites of generous proportions with well equipped kitchens, a restaurant onsite, kids club and even a baby concierge service! Notable services are:
- Kids club
- Baby concierge service
- Family rooms (several layout available, with kitchen, fully serviced)
- Restaurant on site
You can check photos, availability and prices here (booking.com)
Or you compare prices here (HotelsCombined)
You can also read our full review in this post.
Lisbon Charming Apartments Chiado (self catering)
Clean, nice apartments located in the heart of Chiado. My parents stayed here and found the place nice, clean and comfortable. Communication during the booking process was excellent. Main services are:
- Family apartments with several configurations
- Free wifi
- Children under 2 go free in existing cots/beds
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
You can check photos, prices and availability here
Hotel Santa Justa (4 star hotel)
Great hotel close to the lift by the same name in fantastic location to discover Lisbon on foot and close to the metro. Facilities include:
- Family rooms for up to 2 adults and 2 children
- Free wifi
- 24h front desk
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant on site
You can check rooms and availability here (Booking.com)
or compare best available price here (HotelsCombined)
Lisbon short stay apartments Baixa (self catering)
Nice apartments in an enviable location in Baixa, these family friendly apartments in Lisbon city centre have:
- Lovely family space for up to 2 adults and 2 kids
- Wifi
- Common TV room/lounge area
- Restaurant on site
- Daily cleaning service
- Airport Shuttle
- Terrace
You can check availability and price here (booking.com)
Best area to stay in Lisbon with kids for transport: Avenida da Libertade
If you look on booking com you will see the vast majority of recommended accommodation is located around Avenida da Liberdade.
This street is wide, leafy and long and depending on your exact address you will find yourself either in a very elegant part of the city, with expensive designer stores or to a more business oriented district. This is a good area for families in terms of connections and proximity to services and has some of the best family friendly hotels in Lisbon.
Best family hotels in Lisbon near Avenida da Libertade
Some of our selected hotels in the area near Aveninda da Libertade are:
Inspira Santa Marta Hotel and Spa (4 star hotel)
This is a fabulous 4 star hotel with really nice rooms decorated according to Feng Shui principles. The hotel prides itself on being eco-friendly and has a good restaurant onsite offering allergy-friendly options such as a gluten free menu, vegan friendly menu and lactose free options. Facilities include:
- Family rooms
- Restaurant on site
- Wifi
- Spa
- Fitness centre
Check prices and availability at this family friendly hotel in Lisbon here
Altis Hotel and Suites (4 star hotel)
Altis hotel and suites are a fantastic choice for families since they allow you to choose between a hotel sty and a stay in fully equipped family suites. The location of this family hotels is excellent and the option of services makes it handy for families of all ages.
Facilities include:
- Family rooms and family suites
- Private parking
- Free wifi
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant on site
You can check availability and prices of Altis family hotel Lisbon here (booking.com)
Best area to stay in Lisbon with older kids: Alfama
The Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon is one of the most famous and charming area in the whole of the city. The oldest neighborhood in Lisbon, Alfama is a maze of cobbles streets climbing up a steep hill and culminates in at the stunning Castelo da Sao Jorge.
View from the Alfama. I took this photo as we got off the famous tram 28
The Alfama quarter is a must see in Lisbon but can be frustrating as a base. While immensely charming, it is challenging for families or anyone with mobility issues (the roads are narrow and cobbled and there are often steps) and not particularity taxi friendly.
It has, however, some good accommodation options and overflows with charm.
Best family hotels in Lisbon Alfama
Hotel Convento do Salvador (3 star hotel)
In a fantastic location just few minutes from San Jorge castle, this hotel received regular great reviews from solo travellers, couples and families alike. Facilities include:
- Family rooms
- Wifi
- 24h front desk
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
- Kids’ TV Networks, Books, DVDs, Music for Kids, Board Games/Puzzles
You can check photos, availability and prices here (booking.com)
Santiago de Alfama Boutique hotel (5 star hotel)
This is a gorgeous hotel set in a historic building but with all modern comforts. Its family friendly facilities include:
- Interconnecting rooms for families
- Wifi
- Flat screen TVs
- Restaurant on site
- 24h reception desk
- Bar
You can check photos, prices and availability of this family friendly 5 star hotel in Lisbon here
Alfama Lisbon Lounge Suites
Well located apartments only a short stroll from Sao Jorge’s castle in the Alfama. Facilities include:
- 24h front desk
- Wifi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Apartments of various sizes, some with garden
You can check photos, availability and prices of this family friendly apartments in Lisbon here
Best area to stay in Lisbon with kids local feel: Belem
If you prefer quiet to the hassle and bustle of Lisbon city centre, it is worth considering Belem.
Belem Famous Belem sits out of Lisbon city centre of the rivers of the mighty Tagus. I like this area for families because it is really child friendly, beautiful and well connected to the centre albeit outside of the hassle and bustle of the city centre.
Best family hotels in Lisbon Belem
A fabulous hotel in the Belem area of Lisbon is hotel Palacio do Governador. This 5 star hotel has great no smoking rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant on site, spa and offers family services such as baby sitting (extra charge) and it is a great address if you want to be based in this family oriented, green part of Lisbon.
I hope you enjoyed this guide to our favourite family friendly hotels in Lisbon. Safe family travels!