This is the new Hilton hotel in the centre of Lisbon
From time to time, we like to show you around some of Portugal's most charming hotels. This time, it's the DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton, which has opened its doors in the Portuguese capital, next to the Mercado da Ribeira and the popular “Pink Street”. It has 75 rooms.
Historic Lisbon building "reborn" with contemporary apartments
Lisbon's riverside zone, between Alcântara and Belém, is rapidly growing with new residential, office, hospitality, cultural, commercial, and dining projects. One such project is the Junqueira 27 residential development, located on the historic Rua da Junqueira.
Telhal 72: the intelligent building revolutionising Lisbon housing
A new residential development is being created in Lisbon, just a stone's throw from Avenida da Liberdade, scheduled for completion next August. It's called Telhal 72 Liberdade and it's an urban rehabilitation project consisting of 16 apartments, spread over six floors.
The new development bringing "Zen" living to the centre of Lisbon
A new private apartment complex is coming to the centre of Lisbon. Zen is currently under construction near the Telheiras neighbourhood and promises to combine comfort with the Lisbon lifestyle.
Luxury homes in Lisbon: River Quarter gets off the ground on Av. 24 de Julho
Since October of this year, the city of Lisbon has been witnessing the construction of a new residential condominium that will offer residents breathtaking views of the Tagus River.
Costa da Caparica to be one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2023
Every year, Time Out interviews thousands of residents to find out which is the most interesting neighbourhood their city has to offer. What places do locals love and visitors frequent? Where are the new restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues?
A new space for culture and commerce in Lisbon: this is what 8 Marvila will be like
The former Abel Pereira da Fonseca wine warehouses, in Lisbon's East Zone, will be home to a new cultural and commercial space, with restaurants, shops, discos, art galleries and even paddle tennis courts.
Tourism in Portugal: 130 new hotels to open in the next 12 months
The tourism sector in Portugal continues to be attractive for those who want to invest in Portugal, despite the current context, marked by high inflation and rising interest rates.
Long-term rentals in Portugal: Lisbon is the 3rd most expensive European city
Property for rent in Portugal is getting more and more expensive. And it is precisely in the big urban centres, like Lisbon and Porto, where you can find the highest rent in the whole country.
Lisbon wins over Nicole Kidman: actress buys house in Parque das Nações
Portugal has become a fashionable destination in recent years, managing to seduce well-known personalities from across the world. Lisbon now rivals other world metropolises, attracting more and more famous people.
AL Local Accommodation: new measures generate a rush for licences in Lisbon
In order to encourage the change of properties from Local Accommodation (known in Portugal as AL or Alojamento Local) to the long-term rental market, António Costa's Government has inserted a series of measures in its "More Housing" package, which has generated controversy in the sector.
How Lisbon plans to lower rental prices in the city
Lisbon has announced its plan of attack to address the city's housing problem.
Empty Local Accommodation in Lisbon: 2 out of 3 have no activity
Two out of every three local accommodation units (know in Portugal as AL) in Lisbon correspond to "ghost licences", as only a third of them are currently active and performing any sort of tourist activity, according to data from a report on the sector released by the City Council at the end of Febru
13 brand new luxury homes for sale in the centre of Lisbon
In the centre of Lisbon, Vale do Pereiro is a brand new luxury apartment development that will place 13 new luxury homes on the capital's residential market.
Lisbon is the 11th best European city to invest in property
Real estate industry experts anticipate 2023 to be a year of unpredictability, due to the impact of inflation, increasing interest rates, potential economic slowdown, or energy crisis.
Buying property in Portugal: Lisbon in the top 10 of the world's cheapest cities
Buying a house in Portugal is getting more and more expensive.
Living in Lisbon: Expats in the city are among the happiest in the world
Those who decide leave their home country and move abroad are looking for better quality of life, security, good salaries and affordable housing. But how do expats live around the world?
Sandwoods: luxury villas being built in Cascais
Cascais is going to home to a new luxury development. Called Sandwoods, this private development will consist of 39 houses, with three and four bedroom typologies, as well as six apartments with one to four bedrooms. All houses have a garden and private pool.
Lisbon LGBTI+ friendly: the best gay neighbourhoods in Lisbon and how much it costs to live there
Lisbon continues to be one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world. The Príncipe Real area, in Lisbon, has long been the preferred place to live for the LGBTI+ community, making it one of the best gay neighbourhoods in Lisbon.
Lisbon is one of the healthiest cities in the world to live in 2022
Portugal continues to shine as one of the best places to live in the world and yet again is standing out in various world rankings. Portugal was recently voted the best country in the world for teleworking when travelling, as well as being the fourth best country in the world for retirement.
Who is looking for luxury homes to live next to the Tagus River?
Luxury homes have attracted more and more families to live in in the last few years, as the coronavirus pandemic has made people reconsider what they want in a home. Some people are looking to the countryside, others simply want more space after spending time locked inside their smaller homes.
Property of the week: a charming townhouse in Lisbon
Algés, a former civil parish in Oeiras, is located in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and is just a short distance from Belém and Lisbon city centre, making it the perfect place to set up home.
Property of the week: a luxury design apartment in Lisbon
The city of Lisbon is a vibrant hub and is becoming increasingly popular with foreign buyers and investors. For a life of luxury in the city centre, this design apartment in the heart of the city may be just what you've been looking for.
Porto and Lisbon are Portugal's best cities to live in
The cities with the highest household income are, due to certain factors, considered the most attractive to live in, but they are also the ones with the highest unemployment rates.
Property of the week: a luxury penthouse with unbeatable views of the Tagus
Lisbon is the stunning capital of Portugal, and is one of the most charming and vibrant cities in Europe. And a city with such high standards requires an equally spectacular place to live.