Searching for a beautifully designed hotel in Lisbon that reflects your love for architecture, art, and boutique style? From design hotels in restored historic buildings to contemporary stays with interiors by leading Portuguese designers, Lisbon’s accommodations offer a rich blend of history, craftsmanship, and innovation. This curated guide features the best boutique and design hotels in Lisbon, with standout options across a range of styles, neighborhoods, and budgets.

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The Vintage Hotel & Spa

The Vintage Hotel & Spa is a five-star boutique property in Lisbon’s Príncipe Real district, just a few minutes’ walk from Avenida da Liberdade. A comprehensive redesign completed in 2019 was led by Quiet Studios in collaboration with Foster & Bloom, reinterpreting mid-century style with vintage furnishings, original art, and Portuguese craft accents to create a nostalgic yet contemporary atmosphere.

The hotel includes 56 rooms and three suites, each decorated in rich tones such as natural green, deep blue, or terracotta, and decorated with curated artwork. Amenities include a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, a lobby lounge with a fireplace, two cocktail bars, and a spa with an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and treatment rooms.

Located near the Lisbon Botanical Garden and within walking distance of Bairro Alto and Chiado.

Montecarmo 12

Montecarmo 12 is an intimate boutique hotel with just 10 rooms, located in the quiet Príncipe Real neighborhood. The building was restored and designed by the architecture studio Aires Mateus, known for minimalist architecture that emphasizes natural light and local materials such as Portuguese limestone, traditional tiles, and pale wood.

Room categories range from Superior to Terrace Suite and feature soft neutral palettes, parquet floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and custom wooden platforms for the beds. Bathrooms include Portuguese tiles and standalone soaking tubs. Guests can enjoy brunch or afternoon tea in the serene courtyard or at the communal oak table, while a reading room and snack service offer additional comfort.

Set in a peaceful corner of Príncipe Real and near key public transport links, Montecarmo 12 offers convenient access to Lisbon’s cultural spots including the Botanical Garden, Embaixada, Rossio Square, Bairro Alto, and Chiado.

Hotel Hotel

Hotel Hotel is a four-star design-focused boutique hotel in Lisbon’s Santo António district, near Avenida da Liberdade and Chiado. The design was conceived by Pedrita Studio in collaboration with the local art platform Underdogs Gallery, with a strong emphasis on biophilic design. The space incorporates greenery, organic textures, and natural materials to connect the interior to its surroundings.

The hotel features 40 rooms, including four suites, decorated in earthy tones such as sage, ochre, and pale blue. Rooms include white oak floors, custom-made beds, wool blankets, and marble bathrooms. Guests have access to a courtyard garden with a heated pool, a yoga and meditation studio, and regularly programmed cultural events including exhibitions and performances. Dining is offered at Animal, the hotel’s in-house restaurant.

With its central yet quiet location, Hotel Hotel is an ideal starting point for exploring Lisbon’s scenic viewpoints, boutique shops, and the cultural and nightlife districts of Bairro Alto and Chiado.

Almaria Ex Libris Apartments

Almaria Ex Libris Apartments is a boutique aparthotel located on Rua da Misericórdia in Lisbon’s Chiado district. The property occupies a restored historic building that once housed the editorial offices of O Diário Ilustrado newspaper and the Livraria Camões bookstore, preserving a connection to the city’s literary past. The interior design incorporates custom tilework by Portuguese artist Add Fuel (Miguel Ribeiro), alongside contributions from local designers such as Maisa Champalimaud and Cabanas. The result is a contemporary space enriched with traditional materials, cork details, and artistic flourishes.

The aparthotel offers 17 fully equipped apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms. Each apartment is named after a significant Portuguese literary work and includes a living and dining area, a kitchen, and a private bathroom. Interiors feature hardwood floors, double-glazed windows, and tailored lighting. Amenities include espresso machines, washer-dryers, flat-screen TVs, safes, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Centrally located between Rossio Square and Bairro Alto, Almaria Ex Libris Apartments provides a quiet yet convenient base for exploring Lisbon’s cultural landmarks, theaters, and shopping streets. 

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