Metrópole

free, 1 Gbps speed; login via room keycard

serves all floors; historic section with stairs-only access to some rooms

complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on rooms' smart TVs; physical newspapers available at reception

15:00 - 00:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 14:00 with 50% room rate fee

available at the concierge desk for €5 per piece, per day

step-free access; wheelchair accessible entrances; some rooms with adapted bathrooms

on-site parking for €25 per night; nearest public car park (Praça do Comércio) for €3 per hour; no EV charging

Tivoli Fórum — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk

Museu Arqueológico do Carmo — 285 m · ~4 min walk

Lisboa em Fado — 222 m · ~3 min walk

Parque Infantil e de Lazer do Recolhimento — 706 m · ~9 min walk

Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk

Farmácia Barral — 28 m · ~1 min walk

My Auchan — 216 m · ~3 min walk

Lisboa - Rossio — 575 m · ~7 min walk

Euro, EUR

You can exchange currency at banks, currency exchange offices or use ATMs. Be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates, so it's a good idea to have some local currency, Euros, before arriving.

Credit and debit cards, including contactless and mobile payments, are widely accepted at most establishments, but some small vendors or street stalls may only accept cash. Look for the 'PayPal' or 'Multibanco' signs to ensure mobile payments are accepted.

Tipping in Portugal is generally around 5-10% in restaurants, bars and cafes. For taxis, rounding up the fare or leaving 5-10% is sufficient. Hotel staff, like housekeeping, may not expect tips, but small gestures, like leaving a small gift or a kind word, are appreciated.

A typical coffee at a cafe costs around €1-2, and you can find affordable options at street-side cafes or kiosks.

A budget-friendly lunch option is a pastel de nata (custard tart) and a coffee at a local bakery for around €5-6, or a meal at a traditional Portuguese restaurant for around €8-10.

A main course at a casual restaurant or food truck can cost around €10-15, while a more upscale dinner at a restaurant can cost €25-35.

For cheap eats, head to the Rossio Square area or the streets around the Rossio station, where you can find street vendors and food stalls selling traditional Portuguese snacks.

Popular budget supermarket chains in the area include Lidl, Intermarché, and Continente.

For affordable high-street shopping, head to the shops along Avenida da República, or visit the local markets, like the Feira da Ladra, for second-hand and vintage items.

A 24-hour public transportation ticket costs around €6.90, and you can buy it at newsstands or vending machines. The airport bus (AeroBus) costs €5.00 one way.

Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, as prices tend to be higher. Consider purchasing a rechargeable public transportation card, known as a 'Viva Viagem', to save on transportation costs. Use the 'Multibanco' system to make cash withdrawals, as it often has lower fees than ATMs