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Lisbon is an attractive, lively city with a plethora of high quality holiday apartments available, which can make it difficult to whittle it down to the very best. Find the perfect apartment for you using this list of luxury vacation rentals in Lisbon Portugal, featuring city centre gems with pools, balconies and dreamy views.
Basking in the warmth of the sun as it radiates onto the terracotta tiles of your rooftop terrace, you’re grateful for the breeze. It weaves its way across the higgledy piggledy rooftops of Lisbon, offering respite from the heat.
Glass of G&T in hand, you gaze onto the blue waters of the River Tagus, extremely content with life in that moment. Have you found the best Airbnb in Lisbon you ask yourself?
Well, my dear friends, the power is in your hands, as through this list, I offer you a selection of the best Lisbon vacation rentals for the discerning traveller who enjoys a touch of luxury.
Featuring a range of luxury apartments in Lisbon Portugal, all have exceptional reviews, many come with a pool and/or terrace and those that don’t have at the very minimum superb locations and dreamy interiors.
So happy hunting and if you book and stay in one of them let me know – and make sure to tag me in those Insta-stories too (I’m @culturedvoyages on Instagram)!
Before you begin
This list has been designed to help you find the best possible holiday apartments in Lisbon. I’ve gone through a number of different booking platforms and featured the best properties I found on this list.
This list, therefore, is not comprised exclusively of Airbnbs in Lisbon, but includes apartments found on other booking engines.
I have used the term ‘Airbnb’ generically throughout this post to mean vacation apartment rentals in Lisbon more generally, too.
If you genuinely are looking for the ‘best’ Airbnb in Lisbon, especially Lisbon luxury vacation rentals, then you’ll find that there may be better apartments in Lisbon found elsewhere – Airbnb is not your only option!
So keep an open mind and consider some other, more premium booking websites (like the awesome Plum Guide) where the standard of properties is higher.
Kudos to Airbnb for killing it with its marketing and essentially dominating the vacation rental market worldwide.
It means that people often overlook better websites and better properties because Airbnb is the first name that comes to mind when you’re searching for a holiday apartment. Allow me to show you some alternatives!
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In short: the best Lisbon luxury apartment rentals
If you’re tight on time or don’t feel like scrolling through this entire post (although please do so, as there are some real gems on here), then here are, in my opinion the best Lisbon Portugal vacation rentals based on your requirements:
- Best luxury apartments Lisbon with a pool: Doric Gallery
- Best apartment with private jacuzzi in Lisbon: Rapids
- Best Lisbon apartment with a terrace: Patio São Vicente Guest Houses
- Most romantic Lisbon Airbnb: Kudu
- Best Lisbon vacation rental for affordable luxury: Sea Green
- Best Lisbon apartment with a view: Loft Castello Prime Suites, Stunning Views in Graca & Pinocchio
- Trendiest Lisbon vacation rentals: From the Vine & Apartment Ambassador Private Pool Suites
- Best ultimate luxury Airbnb Lisbon: Seafarer Terrace
- Most central Lisbon Airbnb: Unique Design Apartments
Best Airbnb Lisbon with pools
This first section features some of the best Lisbon Airbnbs with a pool, with most of these also including either a terrace or balcony too. These Lisbon apartments with pools include a range of sizes, for whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple, or in a group.
NOTE | If you’re looking for somewhere with a pool in Lisbon, you may also like this post: 13 Best Hotels In Lisbon With Rooftop Pools & Epic Views
Best Lisbon apartments with private pool: Doric Gallery
Area: Alfama
Capacity: 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 3 beds | 3 bathrooms
Price: from €198 / night
I don’t know about you, but I can picture myself tucking into some breakfast underneath the trellis on that glorious little patio beside the pool at this luxury Airbnb in Lisbon! Located in a former puppet museum and available via Plum Guide, the building was completely renovated in 2018.
There are two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and the apartment is also located 2 minutes walking distance away from the famous Tram 28. Those wondering where to stay in Lisbon would be hard pushed trying to find something that trumps this Airbnb, Alfama Lisbon!
Best Airbnb Lisbon Portugal Old Town with pool: Kudu
Area: Estrela
Capacity: 4 guests | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
Price: from €184 per night
This incredibly aesthetic Lisbon Portugal Airbnb is on the higher end price wise for a one-bedroomed apartment, but what you get for your money is an exquisite, high end property that comes with the most delightful private pool and outdoor terrace area.
Located in the small neighbourhood of Lapa, you’ll be in Lisbon’s old town centre in a jiffy. Forming part of the hilly area of Lapa, this apartment is in a former aristocratic neighbourhood, where views abound due to its elevated position above the city centre.
Lisbon holiday apartments with pool: Belem apartment with private pool
Area: Belem
Capacity: 10 guests | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
Price: from €204 per night
This Lisbon centre apartment with private pool is an exceptional choice for a larger group searching for a Lisbon Airbnb with a pool. Located in the Belem area, close to the famous “Pasteis de Belém”, you can stock up each morning with some delicious pastries before the masses descend!
Extremely well situated, you are close to both the river and Jeronimos Monastery. The interiors of the property are light, bright with splashes of colour and fun, quirky accessories and the apartment features four comfortable bedrooms.
Searching for Lisbon holiday apartments with a pool for a larger group? Look no further!
Best Airbnb Rossio Lisbon with pool: The Poolside Collage
Area: Rossio
Capacity: 2 guests | 1 bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bathroom
Price: from €84 / night
This stylish Airbnb in downtown Lisbon is the perfect space for two people sharing. At this Lisbon apartment with swimming pool, you’ll be within walking distance of all the main sights of Lisbon.
The shared pool has plenty of sun loungers for catching some rays and the apartment’s decor is fresh and contemporary, with minimalist Hollywood vibes.
Best Lisbon apartment with jacuzzi: Rapids
Area: Graça
Capacity: 5 guests | 2 bedrooms | 3 beds | 2 bathrooms
Price: from €109 / night
This unique Airbnb in Graça, Lisbon comes with a private patio and outdoor garden, with a large seating area and, to top it all off, an outdoor sunken jacuzzi!
Located less than 10 minutes’ walk away from the nearest metro station, this duplex Lisbon apartment with a jacuzzi – and a rather stylishly decorated living room – sits on the edge of the famous Alfama district in Graça.
It has you within reach of Alfama and the castle of Sao Jorge within 5 minutes. Those searching for Lisbon apartments with hot tubs – here is your pick!
Lisbon Airbnb with pool: Loft Castello Prime Suites
Area: Mouraria
Capacity: 4 guests | 1 bedroom | 2 beds | 1 bathroom
Price: average €190 / night
Located on San. Jorge Castle’s northern hill, this Lisbon apartment with pool stands within the heart of Lisbon, between the Castle Walls and the Mouraria neighborhood.
As part of a small complex of 6 apartments in total, this Airbnb Lisbon with pool has offers guests the utmost in luxury, through its hammam area that includes a private indoor pool, a Finnish sauna and a private panoramic terrace with breathtaking views.
Apartments in Lisbon with pool: Vila Intendente
Area: Baixa
Capacity: sleeps 2 – 6 people, with choice of 4 separate apartments
Price: from €130 / night
These fantastic apartments in Lisbon with swimming pool, available on booking.com, offer guests four alternative apartments of either one or two bedrooms, that sleep 2-6 people.
This means that this Lisbon Portugal vacation rental will suit a range of group sizes. With a small rooftop pool that is shared with the other units, you’ll be able to pop up easily to the roof of this Airbnb in Lisbon, Baixa for a birds eye view of Lisbon.
Best Airbnb Lisbon Portugal with terraces & gardens
This next selection of the best Airbnb in Lisbon Portugal are those without pools, but which have great outdoor terraces and gardens. These Lisbon apartments with terraces range from studios to 3 bedroomed apartments for a larger group.
Best Airbnb Lisbon (Alfama) with terrace: Patio São Vicente
Area: Alfama
Capacity: 1 & 2 bedroom units that sleep 2-5 people
Price: from €91 per night
This beautiful set of restored artisan cottages are perfect for those searching for Lisbon apartments with terraces. Offering 6 different units of 1 and 2 bedrooms, the cottages are set around a tranquil courtyard in the Alfama district.
They come with fully equipped kitchens, which are perfect for whipping up something tasty to be enjoyed on the glorious outdoor patio.
At this Lisbon Airbnb with a terrace in Alfama, you’ll also find that the apartments are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside, making them a wonderful choice for your holiday in Lisbon.
Best Lisbon luxury penthouse apartment: Seafarer Terrace
Area: Alfama
Capacity: 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
Price: from €322 per night
Expect nothing but utmost luxury and incredible views at this luxury Lisbon apartment with roof terrace. Featuring not one, but two separate terraces, this luxury Airbnb in Alfama comes in duplex format and is set over two floors, with a beautiful continuation between both in terms of calm, relaxing interiors.
Enjoy breakfast in the morning from the terrace, with wonderful views onto the Tejo river and relax come evening time from this luxury vacation rental in Lisbon’s rather glorious marble bathtub.
Lisbon central apartment with terrace: Portas Sao Bento Apartments
Area: Madragoa, near Bairro Alto
Capacity: 6 guests | 3 bedrooms | 5 beds | 2.5 bathrooms
Price: average price €250 per night
This VRBO, Lisbon Portugal had me at the opening paragraph of its listing description: “This is a typical quiet Portuguese neighborhood of Portuguese people, not a tourist area. When you arrive you will get the idea that you have arrived at the wrong place. Set in a building from 1850, to get to the apartment you will have to cross an old entrance with stairs of old but charming wood. Calm down, the oasis is right there…” After this intriguing prelude, you’ll discover a stylish, Lisbon apartment with terrace that is sure to delight.
With plush, sophisticated interiors and that great outdoor space, here is one luxury vacation rental in Lisbon that you won’t regret booking!
Airbnb Lisbon apartment with terrace: Quarta Bicicleta
Area: Alfama
Capacity: 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom
Price: from €88 per night
If you’re searching for a Lisbon Airbnb with a view, then this apartment rental in Lisbon’s old town of Alfama has got you covered. Featuring incredible views of the river from its terrace, the interiors are quirky and cool in this Airbnb Lisbon Alfama, offering a great design apartment for someone with an eye for style.
Its location is also fantastic, with this Lisbon old town Airbnb situated at the foot of Sao Jorge Castle. You can also get this apartment for a great price off-season, although prices do rise in summer.
Airbnb Lisbon with terrace: The Coco Cactus
Area: Anjos, Graça
Capacity: 4 guests | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
Price: from €59 per night
This one-bedroom apartment in Graca, Lisbon is absolutely fantastic. Stylish and contemporary, while being a tad bit retro too, this really is the perfect bolthole for you and a loved one to cosy up in.
With an open plan layout, pared-back design and that perfect outdoor terrace, it’s highly possible that you won’t want to leave!
The use of natural materials throughout mean this Lisbon luxury rental is restful as well as stylish and you’ll find the nearest metro at Intendenta a mere 1 minute walk away.
Airbnb Lisbon Portugal with balconies
This next section comprises some of the best accommodation in Lisbon Portugal with balconies. These Lisbon vacation apartments come with great locations and some fantastic views to boot, offering somewhere for you to kick back with a drink in hand, and watch the world go by from your balcony.
Best Airbnb Baixa Lisbon: The Bubble Swing
Area: Baixa
Capacity: 4 people | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
Price: from €75 per night
This Airbnb in Baixa Lisbon is found via the superb Plum Guide, and offers guests an eclectic property from which to enjoy the city. With views over Baixa from not one, but two, separate balconies, you’ll feel like the king of Lisbon when surveying the city from this Lisbon Airbnb with balcony.
As holiday rentals in Lisbon go, then this one is pretty unique and extremely well located with a lovely tub in which to soak your bones if the sightseeing gets too much for you. One of the best Airbnb in Lisbon city centre!
Best Airbnb Lisbon Old Town: Stunning view and terrace in Graca
Area: Graca
Capacity: 6 people | 3 beds | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
Price: average €147 per night
If you’re looking for premium vacation rentals in Lisbon Portugal that pack a punch and offer some incredible views, then look no further than this Airbnb in Lisbon city centre.
This wonderful pad boasts some gorgeous interiors and has a fabulous balcony and outdoor terrace to boot. From this Lisbon luxury vacation rental, you get the ‘postcard’ view over Lisbon’s rooftops – and it’s likely that you’ll never want to leave!
Best Lisbon apartments with balcony: Unique Design Apartments
Area: Baixa
Capacity: sleep 2-4 adults. All apartments 1 bedroom only.
Price: from €194 per night
This Baixa Lisbon Airbnb apartment is in fact a complex comprising 4 separate apartments. The apartments with the best views are the one-bedroom apartment with balcony and river view and the Penthouse Studio.
Amazingly, these offer views of one of Lisbon’s most emblematic monuments, the Arco da Rua Augusta and also offer an eagle-eyed perspective onto one of Lisbon’s main thoroughfares, making the balcony at this Airbnb in Lisbon centre an incredible spot for people spotting.
You genuinely couldn’t get more central than these extremely well reviewed Lisbon luxury vacation rentals.
Best Airbnb in Lisbon for design conscious travellers
This final section of the best Airbnbs in Lisbon comprises three extremely stylish Lisbon vacation rental apartments.
The first two fall under the luxury category, while the third is a stylish studio that is a fantastic choice for more budget conscious travellers that seek wallet-friendly Lisbon accommodation with a touch of luxury.
Best luxury Airbnb Lisbon with a view: Pinocchio
Area: between Baixa and Alfama
Capacity: 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom
Price: from €194 per night
Before you ask, yes – those pictures were actually taken from the windows of this glorious luxury vacation rental in Lisbon with a view!
This bright, quirky and spacious apartment features spectacular vistas of the waterfront and the River Tagus and if I was returning to Lisbon tomorrow, is probably the Lisbon holiday apartment that I would book.
Located between Alfama and Baixa, this apartment is perfect for those seeking well located luxury vacation rentals, Lisbon Portugal. This is also a great choice for those searching for the best Airbnb in Lisbon for families, too, as the second bedroom in this apartment is a bunk room that kids will love.
Best designer Airbnb, Lisbon Baixa: From the Vine
Area: Baixa
Capacity: 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathroom
Price: from €241 per night
This Lisbon luxury apartment near the city centre truly is a stunner. With sophisticated jungle vibes achieved by an abundance of plants scattered throughout this fantastic property, this luxury Lisbon Airbnb in Lisbon’s Chiado is the one for you if you’ve got a keen eye for design and like plush surroundings.
With bold, striking decor this Airbnb, Lisbon central, also places you right in the heart of town in what is Lisbon’s best neighbourhood, making it perfect for shopping and exploring some of Lisbon’s beautiful squares.
Best luxury Airbnb Lisbon for those on a budget: Sea Green
Area: Graca
Capacity: 3 guests | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
Price: from €76 per night
If you’re looking for Lisbon vacation apartment rentals that are a little more on the budget friendly side of things, but that still pack a punch in terms of aesthetics, facilities and location, then this fabulous little studio in the heart of Graca, Lisbon’s old town, is most worthy of your consideration.
Tidy in size but boasting great views from its windows, this Airbnb in Lisbon, Portugal old town is the perfect bolthole for those seeking design-led, affordable luxury in Lisbon.
Planning your trip to Lisbon, Portugal
Where is the best place to stay in Lisbon?
If you’re looking for an Airbnb near Lisbon, there are numerous neighborhoods in the city that offer a range of options for your stay.In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with any of the neighbourhoods that encompass the old historical centre of Lisbon.
I’ve visited Lisbon a couple of times and when compiling this list of the best Lisbon Airbnbs, I found myself gravitating towards certain areas – specifically those of the Alfama, Bairro Alt, Chiado and Baixa/Rossio neighbourhoods.
To be honest, chose any of these neighbourhoods and you cannot go wrong. They are all centrally located and each have their own vibes that will appeal to people differently.
Alfama is the city’s oldest district (it was the only one that wasn’t destroyed in the earthquake of 1755). It features a maze of winding streets and alleyways, which occupy the side of the hill that leads up to Sao Jorge castle. Expect lots of hills and characterful accommodation.
Bairro Alto is Lisbon’s ‘high district’ and is known for being the city’s bohemian quarter. It can be lively at night, so take this into consideration when choosing your Lisbon accommodation Airbnb.
Chiado is an artistic quarter, full of theatres, Art-Nouveau cafes and quaint shopfronts. There are lots of beautiful, colourful buildings in this area and it is perfect for those who want to be close to all of the action of downtown Lisbon.
Baixa literally means downtown and between here and Rossio is where you will find a lot of Lisbon’s main landmarks, shopping and restaurants.
What is there to do in Lisbon?
Lisbon is an absolutely fantastic city, that is full of vibrance and history and one that also has a decidedly hip, modern edge too. There is much to keep you occupied during a trip to Lisbon. Check out this post if you’re looking for things to do in Lisbon.
FAQ
Is Airbnb a thing in Lisbon Portugal?
Absolutely! Airbnb is a popular option in Lisbon, Portugal. I’ve had incredible experiences booking unique accommodations through Airbnb in the heart of this vibrant city. From cozy apartments to charming guesthouses, there’s something for everyone.
Are Airbnbs legal in Lisbon?
Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Lisbon. It’s reassuring to know that the city has established regulations to ensure a safe and reliable experience for both hosts and guests. I’ve stayed in licensed Airbnbs in Lisbon without any issues, enjoying the convenience and comfort they offer.
How much is tourist tax on Airbnb Lisbon?
When I visited Lisbon, there was a tourist tax in place for Airbnb stays. The exact amount depends on factors like accommodation type, duration, and the time of year. It’s a small price to pay for the incredible experiences Lisbon has to offer, and the tax helps support the city’s tourism infrastructure.
Which neighbourhoods in Lisbon have the best Airbnb options?
When it comes to the best Airbnb options in Lisbon, several neighbourhoods stand out. Mouraria, known for its authentic charm, offers unique and cultural accommodations.
Madragoa combines a historic atmosphere with trendy vibes. Lapa boasts upscale rentals and a quieter ambience. Lastly, Baixa is perfect for centrally-located apartments near major attractions.
Is it better to stay in an Airbnb or hotel in Lisbon?
As someone who loves immersing myself in the local culture, I highly recommend staying in an Airbnb in Lisbon. It allows you to experience the city like a true local, with unique accommodations in charming neighbourhoods.
You’ll have the opportunity to connect with hosts and discover hidden gems that make your stay memorable.
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