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Safe and welcoming lodgings perfect for solo women travelers in Lisbon
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Choosing Lisbon as your travel destination is just the beginning; finding safe, women-friendly accommodations is vital for solo travellers. We’ve gathered recommendations from women on the best places to stay in Lisbon, catering to various budgets and preferences. This is just a sampling of some of the recommendations to be discovered in our Women’s Travel Directory, a free service we host to help you plan your travels. Our “Places to Stay” section features hundreds of places to stay recommended for women, by women, and is searchable by city, country, type of accommodation and budget. We invite you to look for locally owned and women-owned places to stay when you travel.
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Women-friendly places to stay in Lisbon, France
Prices are approximate and listed in CAD.
Source: Expedia
Independente Príncipe Real
Lisbon Old Town
Rachel suggests the Independente Príncipe Real and says “My first international trip SOLO. I just spent eight days going to Portugal in November. I did try a hostel for the first time on my first night in Lisbon. I liked my hostel so much that I returned to Lisbon over the last two days and returned to the hostel. The hostel gave you a free drink and a wonderful breakfast.”
Cost: $100+ per night
Augusta Boutique House Hotel
Lisbon Old Town
Rachel suggests the Independente Príncipe Real and says “My first international trip SOLO. I just spent eight days going to Portugal in November. I did try a hostel for the first time on my first night in Lisbon. I liked my hostel so much that I returned to Lisbon over the last two days and returned to the hostel. The hostel gave you a free drink and a wonderful breakfast.”
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
TURIM Lisboa Hotel
Avenida da Liberdade
Karen says “In Lisbon, I stayed at the Turim Lisboa. It’s in a quieter centre and not too far from transport. I would prefer the old town eg Alfama but nothing was available or affordable. The Turim was clean and spacious.” Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Rossio is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Humberto Delgado, 7 km from TURIM Lisboa Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Cost: $100+ per night
Source: Expedia
Lisbon Wine Hotel
Avenida da Liberdade
Vicky says “I stayed in the Wine Hotel in Lisbon. Great location and a very cool place. Not too expensive.” Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, the Lisbon Wine Hotel is located in the centre of Lisbon, 300 metres from Rossio. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Dona Maria II National Theatre, Commerce Square and St. George’s Castle. The nearest airport is Humberto Delgado Airport, 8 km from Lisbon Wine Hotel.
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
Alecrim ao Chiado
Chiado
Chrissa says “Our room was very large, spotless clean, nicely decorated and bright, the bed very comfortable. The personnel was super kind, friendly and accommodating to all our requests, we enjoyed breakfast and the location was perfect.” Situated in the centre of Lisbon, less than 1 km from Commerce Square, the historic Alecrim ao Chiado features accommodation with free WiFi and a bar. The property has river and city views and is 800 metres from Rossio.
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
The Leaf Boutique Hotel Lisbon
Santa Cruz
Andrea says “Beautiful hotel, comfortable room that had everything you needed, spotless clean. We loved the breakfast room and the concept of breakfast, that minimizes waste and still, you don’t stay hungry” Featuring a fitness centre, a garden as well as a shared lounge, The Leaf Boutique Hotel Lisbon is located in the centre of Lisbon, 1.6 km from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
Cost: $100+ per night
Baixa Charming Apt. | Rosa 59
Baixa
Emma says “The location is great, I loved being able to walk everywhere and then catch the wee 22B bus up the hill. It was well equipped – everything I needed was there. Pedro was so helpful, helping with any issues that arose. Definitely a great place to stay.” Offering city views, Baixa Charming Apt. | Rosa 59 is an accommodation located in Lisbon, 1.7 km from St. George’s Castle and less than 1 km from Dona Maria II National Theatre. It is situated less than 1 km from Rossio.
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
Chalet D´Ávila Guest House
Avenida da Liberdade
Taryn recommends Chalet D´Ávila Guest House and says “The staff there was really nice with us, they helped us with any problem we had. The room was really nice, and you could find anything you need for cooking in their kitchen. A big plus is that the metro station is right in front of the building, really easy to get around the city.”
Cost: $100+ per night
Source: Expedia
Empire Lisbon Hotel
Pena
Diana says “Everything was amazing!!!! The perfect location, very clean, beautiful and comfortable. Delicious breakfast and very friendly employees. Super recommended.” Well situated in the Arroios district of Lisbon, Empire Lisbon Hotel is set 2.2 km from Rossio, 2.4 km from Dona Maria II National Theatre and 2.9 km from Commerce Square.
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
Lx Flowers Apartments
Avenida da Liberdade
Sally says “Fabulous self-contained apartment very clean and provides everything.” Lx Flowers Apartments is set in the Arroios district of Lisbon, 1 km from Commerce Square, 1.3 km from St. George’s Castle and 1.4 km from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. The property features city and inner courtyard views and is 200 metres from Dona Maria II National Theatre.
Cost: $100+ per night
Casa Rio da Saudade
Bairro Alto
Natallia says “I still don’t understand how I managed to book this gem. Thank you God, this is a reward for being a good girl. The apartment is really as beautiful as everyone writes. There is everything you need for life. That is, really everything down to the last detail. Stunning old Portuguese house with charm. The view is amazing. In addition, the apartment is incredibly clean, and I am very picky in this regard. This is the second time in my life that I have been satisfied with the cleanliness of the apartment. I will definitely try to book this magic apartment on my next visit.”
Cost: $150+ per night
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