StayAreasWhere to stay near MEO Arena
Parque das Nações is the closest area we cover, about 6 minutes' walk from the MEO Arena. If you'd rather stay in town, Baixa is 44 minutes home at 22:45 by train R, metro.
- What it is
- Arena, about 20,000 people
- What's on
- Concerts, Web Summit and sport at Parque das Nações
- Nearest stations
- Oriente (Metro Red Line and trains)
Where to stay for a show at MEO Arena
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parque das NaçõesThe modern riverside, with the Oceanário and fast links to the airport | 7walk | 7walk | $200 |
| Saldanha & Avenidas NovasBusiness hotels, the Gulbenkian and a direct metro to the airport | 24metro, bus 759 | 29bus 759, metro | $135 |
| BaixaGrand squares, trams & transport | 35metro, train | 44train R, metro | $200 |
| Avenida da LiberdadeLuxury hotels & designer shopping | 36metro, bus 705 | 45train R, metro | $235 |
| Chiado & Cais do SodréCafés, shops & riverside nightlife | 49bus 782, train, bus 759 | 49train R, metro | $235 |
| Bairro Alto & Príncipe RealBars, boutiques & gardens | 49metro, train, bus 759 | 52train R, metro | $220 |
| AlfamaFado, viewpoints & the castle | 35bus 734, train | 54train, bus 759 | $185 |
| BelémMonuments, museums & pastéis de nata | 65bus 728, metro, train R | 69metro, train Fertagus, bus 751 | $175 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the MEO Arena cost more.
Getting away afterwards
The Red Line connects with the Green Line to the Baixa at Alameda; the centre is about 25 minutes away.
Before you book
- Parque das Nações has modern hotels within walking distance.
Hotels near MEO Arena
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Staying near MEO Arena: questions
What is the best area to stay near the MEO Arena?
Parque das Nações is the closest area we cover, about 6 minutes' walk from the MEO Arena. If you'd rather stay in town, Baixa is 44 minutes home at 22:45 by train R, metro.
How long does it take to get back after a show at the MEO Arena?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Parque das Nações 7 minutes, Saldanha & Avenidas Novas 29 minutes, Baixa 44 minutes, Avenida da Liberdade 45 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: The Red Line connects with the Green Line to the Baixa at Alameda; the centre is about 25 minutes away.
How much do hotels near the MEO Arena cost?
In Parque das Nações, typical doubles are about $130 budget, $200 mid-range and $270 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the MEO Arena?
Oriente (Metro Red Line and trains).