I didn’t register just how much I loved Lisbon until I was leaving it. Waiting for a taxi to take me to the airport, I paused to watch the early morning unfold. An empty ochre-colored trolley winding around the corner; church bells chiming in the distance; an elderly man strolling uphill, unhurried, newspaper tucked beneath the arm.
Lisbon is one of those frozen-in-time destinations that convinces you you’re doing it all wrong. With its Mediterranean climate, relaxed pace, and incredible architecture, it’s quite easy to be swept up in the coastal capital’s romance. Vogue’s Favorite Airbnbs in Lisbon: For the City’s Most Beautiful Kitchen: Azulejos Dreaming, from $189 per night For Frescoed Charm: O Jardim Apartment, from $326 per night For a Shaded Terrace: Slice of Alfama, from $183 per night For a Balcony on the Sea: Incredible View, from $606 per night For Historic Original Details: Under a Wooden Sky, from $342 per night Lisbon stretches across seven hills and is made up of several neighborhoods—Baixa, Chiado, and Alfama being some of its most popular.
The city’s charm blossoms at every corner, from sidewalks lined in azulejos (hand-painted ceramic tiles), to miraduoros, the Portuguese name for elevated terraces offering sweeping views across red-tiled roofs and the Tagus River. The best Airbnbs in Lisbon situate travelers in dynamic neighborhoods that showcase all of these great traits. For history buffs, take note of the 18th-century Pombaline homes.
Travelers hoping to gain a few new freckles: Please observe the rentals with private gardens and pools to make the most of Lisbon’s famous sunshine. And design lovers will surely fall in love with original details like wooden ceiling beams and original frescoes. All of this, and more, to be discovered in the 15 superb Lisbon Airbnbs below.
Authentic Terrace Apartment This 18th-century Pombaline home sits within Alfama—Lisbon’s historical heart—and features exquisite design details like azulejos tiles. Meals can be enjoyed at the elegant dining table, which is surrounded by mural paintings and Belgian 1930s De Coen furniture. The bedrooms feature Made in Portugal cotton sheets, and Dona Manta woolen blankets bought at Paris em Lisbon in the Chiado neighborhood.
And don’t miss the massive terrace—a perfect spot for a quiet morning. Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Bathtub, washer/dryer, balcony, outdoor dining area, sun loungers, breakfast. Location: Alfama Oxalá Chiado For a sharp turn in a contemporary direction, book this flat.
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