Recommended Hotels Hotel prices in Lisbon have risen in recent years to match most western European destinations, even surpassing popular cities like Barcelona at the top levels. Many hotels offer special packages (such as summer or weekend reductions). Central Lisbon covers the area from the waterfront, Bairro Alto, Lapa, and Avenida da Liberdade. North Lisbon refers to the area around and beyond Praça Marquês de Pombal. Pousadas, found beyond Lisbon, are government-owned hotels and inns; the ones listed occupy historic buildings, and their restaurants are usually among the town’s best. The price indication given is for a double room, with breakfast, including service and taxes (currently 5 percent of room price) in high season (generally April–October). $$$$$over 40,000 esc $$$$30,000–40,000 esc $$$20,000–30,000 esc $$12,000–20,000 esc $ below 12,000 esc