Lisbon, Portugal
Go now! The secret is out, but it’s still a steal by European standards and there are so many amazing spots to explore.





- More about your Oliver Guide: Sarah Hart
- Trip type: Family, City
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: About two weeks
to & from
Lufthansa from SFO/Frankfurt/Porto and back home from Lisbon/Frankfurt/SFO. We wanted to explore as much of the country as we could in 12 days, so rented a car for freedom and flexibility. We ditched our car while in Lisbon, then rented another for the drive south to The Algarve.
Where to Stay
- Residentas Apostolas: Beautiful, unique, apartments with fantastic location and gracious, helpful hosts.
- Martinhal Lisbon Chiado: Lisbon outpost for the Martinhal Family Resorts. Huge apartments in central Chiado location. Kids club and in-hotel café geared towards children. Recommend for families with preschool aged children or families that may want hotel childcare during their stay.