StayAreasIs Parque das Nações a good place to stay in Lisbon?
Yes, if you want space, calm and easy airport access more than old-town charm. The Oceanário and the river promenade are on the doorstep, and the Red Line reaches the airport in minutes.
Stay here if
- Families with children
- Business travellers and conference visitors
- Travellers with early or late flights
Look elsewhere if
- You want old Lisbon outside your door
- You want lively nightlife nearby
- You are visiting during Web Summit on a budget
Hotels in Parque das Nações
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Staying in Parque das Nações
Parque das Nações is a good base if you want space, calm streets and easy access to the airport. The Red Line metro runs from Oriente straight to the airport in minutes, and the Oceanário and the river promenade are on the doorstep. It suits families, business travellers and anyone attending a conference or concert in the area.
The area is modern and relaxed. A long riverside promenade runs past gardens, cafés and the Vasco da Gama Tower, the Telecabine cable car glides above the water, and children love the Oceanário and the hands-on Pavilhão do Conhecimento. The Vasco da Gama shopping centre sits next to Oriente station, with restaurants and a food court.
The downside is distance from old Lisbon. The Baixa, Alfama and Bairro Alto are a metro ride with a change, and the district lacks the tiled facades, trams and hills that most visitors come for. Evenings are quiet, and hotel prices rise sharply during Web Summit and other big events.
What makes Parque das Nações worth considering is how easy and comfortable it is. You can walk along the Tagus at sunset, spend a morning at the Oceanário, ride the cable car and be at the airport quickly on the day you leave, from a modern hotel with far more space than most in the centre.
Getting around
- Praça do Comércio25
- Santa Justa Lift25
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia25
- Rossio27
- Lisbon Cathedral27
- São Pedro de Alcântara31
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)15
Parque das Nações questions
Is Parque das Nações a good area to stay in Lisbon?
Yes, if you want space, calm and easy airport access more than old-town charm. The Oceanário and the river promenade are on the doorstep, and the Red Line reaches the airport in minutes. It suits families with children, business travellers and conference visitors and travellers with early or late flights.
How much does a hotel in Parque das Nações cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $200 mid-range and $270 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Parque das Nações?
About 15 minutes door to door: Metro Red Line direct to Oriente; about 10 minutes by taxi.
How far is Parque das Nações from the main sights?
Door to door from Parque das Nações: Praça do Comércio 25 minutes, Santa Justa Lift 25 minutes, Miradouro de Santa Luzia 25 minutes and Rossio 27 minutes.