Lisbon’s hilly layout makes exploring the city on foot a fulfilling but tiring enterprise – which is all the more reason to have a luxurious place to retreat to at the end of a long day’s sightseeing.
A view over the Lisbon rooftops (Photo: Luca Sartoni via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Whether you’re visiting the Portuguese capital for a minibreak or are basing yourself here for 12 months or more, there are a wide choice of properties across the city that can be rented for short or long-term periods. Many of them are situated in the city centre, while others are dotted around Lisbon’s historic residential districts where you can live life as a local. If you’re seeking a Lisbon rental and have the budget for a luxury apartment, here are three online resources for finding one.
Blueground
Blueground are our top recommendation for Lisbon rentals for periods of anything from a month through to a year. Their professionally managed properties span everything from studios to multi-bedroom apartments, and they are especially known for their high-end apartment options. Stays of longer than a month can result in significant savings, as the longer your booking, the lower the nightly rate. During our search for Lisbon properties, we found almost 300 currently available, among which was a lavish two-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city, priced at €5,710 per month. The booking process is simple and there’s a 24-hour guest support service accessed via a dedicated Blueground app.
Plum Guide
A market leader in handpicked global rentals, Plum Guide are our number one choice for rentals of just a few days, making them perfect for those seeking long weekend breaks in Lisbon. After launching in 2016 in London, the company have expanded to hundreds of destinations across the world and now list over 30,000 desirable homes in over 30 countries. Their in-house experts have vetted every available rental, filtering out the thousands that don’t meet the standards – saving guests from disappointment. In Lisbon, they currently list over 400 properties, most of which are dotted around the city centre, with the one of the most desirable options a two-bedroom apartment in the charming district of Santa Maria Maio, priced at €1,045 per night.
Lisbon Apartments
A renowned local company, Lisbon Apartments are a fully-licensed real estate agent and broker that offer a unique property search and free-of-charge consultation service. Among their listed properties are a diverse selection of both short and long-term rentals, making them a popular choice for those seeking rental properties of a year or longer. On searching for properties available for long-term rent, we found a total of 25 available, including an ultra-stylish 4-bedroom apartment in the district of Avenidas Novas, just a few metres from Avenida da República and the Saldanha Metro station, priced at €4,000 per month.