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Lisbon hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 17 of the 54 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Alfama and Graça: sleep among old Lisbon's lanes, provided you can handle the climbs. Baixa and Chiado: the easiest first-visit base, with crowds as the main compromise. Avenida da Liberdade and Marques de Pombal: a polished, practical base without the old quarter's daily obstacles. Anjos, Intendente and Arroios: choose everyday food and neighborhood life over postcard surroundings.

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Lisbon hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Lisbon under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Alfama & Graça; Baixa & Chiado; Avenida da Liberdade & Marques de Pombal; Anjos, Intendente & Arroios. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (17 of 54 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Alfama & Graça: Sleep among old Lisbon's lanes, provided you can handle the climbs. Typical $157 a night. Subway: 28E serves the hills.
  • Baixa & Chiado: The easiest first-visit base, with crowds as the main compromise. Typical $178 a night. Subway: Blue/Green Metro at Baixa-Chiado and Sintra trains at Rossio.
  • Avenida da Liberdade & Marques de Pombal: A polished, practical base without the old quarter's daily obstacles. Typical $238 a night. Subway: Blue Metro at Restauradores/Avenida and Blue/Yellow at Marquês.
  • Anjos, Intendente & Arroios: Choose everyday food and neighborhood life over postcard surroundings. Typical $112 a night. Subway: Green Metro at Intendente, Anjos and Arroios.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Selina Secret Garden Lisbon - Hostel — 3-star, independent

2. Lisbon City Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. THE Hotel MASA Almirante LISBON Stylish — 3-star, independent

4. Alfama - Lisbon Lounge Suites — 3-star, independent

5. Jam Hotel Lisbon — 3-star, independent

6. Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente — 3-star, Moov Hotels

More hotels in the area (48)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Selina Secret Garden Lisbon - Hostel, Cais do Sodre & Santos
    #1 of 6 · Cais do Sodre & Santos

    Selina Secret Garden Lisbon - Hostel

    3-star · Independent

    $60a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest-rate social choice here, with courtyard, rooftop and seasonal pool spaces. You accept music, thin walls and variable bathroom and air-conditioning arrangements. 20 minutes' walk to Praça do Comércio, 20 minutes' walk to Rossio.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $121 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Lisbon City Hotel, Anjos, Intendente & Arroios
    #2 of 6 · Anjos, Intendente & Arroios

    Lisbon City Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $72a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A lower-rate Anjos base with comfortable beds and helpful reception. You accept cramped rooms and showers; nighttime surroundings divide opinion. 20 minutes' walk to Rossio.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $144 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. THE Hotel MASA Almirante LISBON Stylish, Anjos, Intendente & Arroios
    #3 of 6 · Anjos, Intendente & Arroios

    THE Hotel MASA Almirante LISBON Stylish

    3-star · Independent

    $84a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Room space and comfortable beds at a lower rate beside Anjos metro. You accept street noise, metro rumble and uneven bathroom upkeep. 25 minutes' walk to Rossio.

    $8/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $215 vs $231 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $169 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Alfama - Lisbon Lounge Suites, Alfama & Graça
    #4 of 6 · Alfama & Graça

    Alfama - Lisbon Lounge Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $91a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious Alfama apartments for families and friends who need cooking facilities. You accept no elevator; front-facing rooms hear trams and street noise. 15 minutes' walk to Praça do Comércio, 15 minutes' walk to Rossio.

    $8/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $235 vs $251 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $181 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Jam Hotel Lisbon, Lapa & Estrela
    #5 of 6 · Lapa & Estrela

    Jam Hotel Lisbon

    3-star · Independent

    $95a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Family and group layouts sleeping up to six, with character and a sociable rooftop. You accept construction nearby; no room TV or mini-fridge.

    $3/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Axel $228 vs $235 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $189 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente, Parque das Nacoes
    #6 of 6 · Parque das Nacoes

    Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente

    3-star · Moov Hotels

    $96a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest-rate clean stopover here, with soundproofed rooms and deliberately simple facilities. You accept compact rooms, minimal furnishings and firm bedding for some.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $191 all in for 2 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

17 of 54 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Borges Chiado · Baixa · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $281 vs $402 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. The Emerald House Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel · Lapa · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $359 vs $507 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Czar Lisbon Hotel · Anjos, Intendente · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $181 vs $232 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Palácio do Governador - Lisbon Hotel & Spa · Belem · 5-star$68/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $543 vs $679 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Hotel Convento do Salvador · Alfama · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $363 vs $429 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton · Cais do Sodre · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $496 vs $577 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Art Legacy Hotel Baixa-Chiado · Baixa · 5-star$38/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $525 vs $600 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Wine & Books Lisboa Hotel · Belem · 5-star$33/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $555 vs $622 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Dalma Old Town Suites · Alfama · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (9%)$102Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Hotel Travel Park Lisboa · Anjos, Intendente · 3-star$106Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Czar Lisbon Hotel · Anjos, Intendente · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (22%)$107Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Novotel Lisboa · Saldanha · 4-star$111Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Moxy Lisboa Oriente · Parque das Nacoes · 3-star$112Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Hotel Borges Chiado · Baixa · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (30%)$114Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Jupiter Lisboa Hotel – Rooftop & Spa · Saldanha · 4-star$118Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. WC by The Beautique Hotels · Anjos, Intendente · 4-star$118Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Solar dos Mouros · Alfama · 4-star$119Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. ibis Lisboa Parque das Naçoes · Parque das Nacoes · 3-star$119Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. New Style Lisbon Hotel · Anjos, Intendente · 3-star$123Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Hotel Convento do Salvador · Alfama · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)$126Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Next Level Premium Hotels · Avenida da Liberdade · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (10%)$129Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Independente Bica · Cais do Sodre · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (10%)$130Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hotel Principe Avila · Saldanha · 4-star$133Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. 1908 Lisboa Hotel · Anjos, Intendente · 4-star$149Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel · Alfama · 5-star$12/night less than Expedia (7%)$150Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Hotel Jerónimos 8 · Belem · 4-star$12/night less than Expedia (7%)$153Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Dom Pedro Lisboa Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals · Avenida da Liberdade · 5-star$155Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Eurostars Das Letras · Bairro Alto · 5-star$159Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Meliá Lisboa Oriente · Parque das Nacoes · 4-star$161Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Hotel Mundial · Baixa · 4-star$165Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Urbano FLH Hotels Lisboa · Alfama · 4-star$167Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. The Emerald House Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel · Lapa · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (29%)$167Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Pestana CR7 Lisboa · Baixa · 4-star$168Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Browns Central Hotel · Baixa · 4-star$169Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. Olissippo Oriente · Parque das Nacoes · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$171Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Hotel Britania Art Deco · Avenida da Liberdade · 4-star$173Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Iberostar Selection Lisboa · Avenida da Liberdade · 5-star$184Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Hotel Vincci Alfama · Alfama · 4-star$189Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. York House · Lapa · 4-star$193Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Blue Liberdade Hotel · Baixa · 3-star$197Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. InterContinental Lisbon by IHG · Avenida da Liberdade · 5-star$203Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Altis Grand Hotel · Bairro Alto · 5-star$204Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade · Bairro Alto · 5-star$208Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. The Late Birds Lisbon Urban Resort · Bairro Alto · 4-star$209Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. NH Collection Lisboa Liberdade · Bairro Alto · 4-star$215Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. EPIC SANA Marques Hotel · Avenida da Liberdade · 5-star$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Hotel da Baixa · Baixa · 4-star$224Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. Wine & Books Lisboa Hotel · Belem · 5-star$33/night less than Expedia (11%)$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa · Saldanha · 5-star$235Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. Palácio do Governador - Lisbon Hotel & Spa · Belem · 5-star$68/night less than Expedia (20%)$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  43. 43. Art Legacy Hotel Baixa-Chiado · Baixa · 5-star$38/night less than Expedia (13%)$258Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  44. 44. Vila Gale Opera Hotel · Belem · 4-star$262Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  45. 45. DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton · Cais do Sodre · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (14%)$277Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  46. 46. Hyatt Regency Lisbon · Belem · 5-star$281Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  47. 47. Hotel Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei by Unlock Hotels · Alfama · 5-star$291Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  48. 48. ME Lisbon by Meliá · Avenida da Liberdade · 5-star$336Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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