Booking for hotels when traveling may not be easy, when you don’t know the city, and visiting for the first time.
That also happens to me when I travel. I usually look for what everybody is looking for: central, affordable, with good reviews and good quality.
I know most of the hotels in Lisbon. I have been personally in most of them, either working or at leisure.
I made this shortlist, consisting of the Five Best 4-Star Hotels, in Central Lisbon.
This is based on my opinion, and also from feedback I get everyday from other guests:
All options below are centrally located in Downtown Lisbon, and within walking distance everywhere.
1) Santa Justa Hotel
2) Lisboa Carmo Hotel
3) Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
4) Memmo Alfama Hotel
5) International Design Hotel Lisboa
I could suggest many others. But today these are my options.
I often get updates on new hotels opening, and invitations to visit them.
Check this page for frequent updates.

Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
