Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Lisbon - Mumsnet (2023)

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Hotel da Baixa | Check availability

"Lisbon is great, it is quite compact but I'd stay in the Baixa near the Rossio. Public transport is easy, safe and cheap and it's worth doing the hop on hop off bus tours to get a feel for the city" - recommended by Mumsnet user,Costacoffeeplease

With its shiny green facade and stylish lobby, staying at the Hotel da Baixa is a magical experience from the get-go. Family rooms sleep four and are made up of two connected bedrooms with comfy beds and luxury toiletries in the bathroom. There’s a babysitting service for an extra charge, plus cots and extra beds are available on request.

Just nearby is the Santa Justa Lift, a 120-year-old gothic elevator offering stunning views across the city, as well as the quickest way to access the neighbouring Barrio Alto district.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (4.5 miles)

Lisbon Family Hostel | Check availability

"Lisbon Family Hostel in the quiet Alvalade area, around three kilometres from the airport. Rooms are simple but comfortable. Breakfast is included in the room rate. There’s a shared kitchen for guest use, as well as a communal BBQ area in the garden which also features a furnished terrace and a netted trampoline. There’s also a playroom and a TV room. Bikes can be hired on site" - recommended by Mumsnet user,Ricekrispie22

While more and more hostels now offer family-friendly private rooms, Lisbon has gone one better, with a family-oriented hostel. Rooms are cheerful and basic, with DVDs, books and games for kids provided. Breakfast and WiFi is included in the room rate, plus there’s a large garden and terrace, a trampoline and a shared kitchen so you can store food or rustle up a quick meal to feed the troops. The centre of Lisbon is just a short ride away on the metro, and there are restaurants and a market locally too.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (1.5 miles)

Casa do Principe | Check availability

"I have stayed here and it is lovely. Great location and public transport is so easy in Lisbon anyway" - recommended by Mumsnet user,midsomermurderess

Located opposite the Principe Real Garden public park, Casa do Principe is a grand but cosy B&B in the heart of Lisbon’s historic centre. Splash out on the Imperial Suite, with its ornate ceilings and balcony with views across the city. About a mile away is Sao Jorge Castle. Perched atop the highest of Lisbon’s many hills, it’s a vast fortress you’ll want to set aside a whole day to explore its 11 towers, grounds and museum.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (4 miles)

Eurostars das Letras | Check availability

"We went a couple of years back - me, dh and Dd (was 13). In Lisbon we stayed at Eurostars Das Letras Hotel. We liked the hotel and it was easy walking distance to everywhere though you could use taxis occasionally - they were pretty cheap" - recommended by Mumsnet user,Hulababy

Combining a central location with a peaceful atmosphere, Eurostars das Letras is set between Sao Jorge Castle and Lisbon’s Botanical Gardens. Rooms are smart, clean and minimalist, with extra beds and cots available on request. The beauty of compact Lisbon is that you can experience a capital city while having stunning natural beauty and countryside just a short trip away. Be sure to take a stroll along the banks of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo in Portuguese), which runs just a mile and a half’s walk away from the hotel.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (4 miles)

Lux Lisboa Park | Check availability

"I recently stayed at Lux Lisboa Park - it was really lovely, rooftop pool and beautiful rooftop bar. About a 25 minute walk though to the main areas. You many want to stay a bit closer but it was lovely to come back to those amenities after a day sightseeing" - recommended by Mumsnet user,victoriaaurora

As you’ll find in many historic European cities, space is at a premium, so a hotel in Lisbon with a pool is a rarity. Lux Lisboa Park has one on its roof, so you can enjoy the sunshine from the comfortable loungers that line the pool all day long. Go for a deluxe family room and you’ll have a balcony, air conditioning and space to sleep four, with extra beds available on request. One thing to bear in mind is that the bathrooms in some of the rooms at Lux Lisboa Park are open plan, which might not suit everyone.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (3.5 miles)

Graca House | Check availability

"We are just back from a weekend here. It was amazing! The view was to die for. Not in the centre of town but 5 min (flat) walk to the 28 tram which takes you everywhere, plus buses. Walk down hill to Martim Moniz for the metro. Some lovely local restaurants - Via Graca across the road for one - and view points. We did a tuk tuk tour" - recommended by Mumsnet user, MissAmbrosia

The owners of the Graca House don’t call it “The Most amazing View of Lisbon” for nothing. The views across the city and out to sea are pretty special from this 2-bed, 3-bathroom apartment. The interior is modern, stylish and clean, and Mumsnetters say the location is great, with easy links to the city centre and tourist hotspots. There’s a highchair in the kitchen, and a free cot is available on request.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (4 miles)

Martinhal Lisbon Chiado | Check availability

"You could stay in an apart-hotel. Then you have the option to stay in if the toddler isn't on restaurant form. But hopefully you still have some hotel facilities too" - recommended by Mumsnet user,trilbydoll

Striking the right balance between hotel luxury and Airbnb convenience, an aparthotel like Martinhal Chiado is a great choice if you’re holidaying with babies and toddlers in tow. Snacks at odd hours are a doddle when you have a fully-equipped kitchen, and the two-bedroom apartment also has a large living area, balcony, bathroom and kids’ bedroom with bunk beds to sleep four - plus space for playing. Everything you could need for young children is available on request - from buggies to stairgates.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (5 miles)

Hotel Mundial | Check availability

"It’s lovely, compact but lots to see and do. The Hotel Mundial is in a great location, very central" - recommended by Mumsnet user,Costacoffeeplease

For a holiday with teens, Hotel Mundial offers a more grown-up place to stay than the others on our list. The hotel has triple rooms, perfect for a family of three, and extra beds can be added for a nightly charge. It’s worth noting that children under one are not allowed at the hotel.

Perfectly placed for exploring Lisbon, you’ll have the vibrant Barrio Alto district on your doorstep, and city tours pick up and drop off from right outside the lobby. Don’t miss the MUDE Fashion & Design museum, shopping in Chado and sampling traditional Portuguese delicacies in the local area.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Airport (4.5 miles)

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