Alcântara Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Alcântara, Lisbon District

The historical sites in Alcântara are likely a big part of your travel plans. Why not appreciate the riverfront during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Belém Tower is a short 6-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include C&O Guest House Alcântara-Lisbon and Vila Gale Opera.

In Alcântara, you’ll find 130 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include LxFactory, Lisboa Congress Centre and Rua Rodrigues de Faria. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Alcântara, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Alcântara, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.