🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
Cheese & Wine
📍 40, Calçada Marquês de Abrantes, Lisbon
Photo: official website
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La proprietà — Cheese & Wine
Cheese & Wine is a compact 3-star hotel in Lisbon's bustling Baixa district, built around the twin loves of Portuguese cheese and wine. The lobby feels like a cheerful, informal wine bar with exposed stone walls, a small tasting counter, and bottles for sale. It suits travellers who want a central base with a sociable, food-focused twist rather than luxury or peace and quiet. The USP is the daily complimentary wine-and-cheese hour, which gets guests talking over a glass of Vinho Verde and a slice of Serra da Estrela.
Cronache di Lisbon
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC, later became a key Roman outpost called Olisipo, and flourished as the capital of Portugal's maritime empire from the 15th century. The 1755 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the city, leading to the orderly, grid-like Pombaline architecture of the Baixa district you see today. After decades of decline under dictatorship, the 1998 Expo and EU investment kick-started modern regeneration. Contemporary Lisbon is a vibrant mix of crumbling azulejo-tiled buildings, steep cobbled hills, and a thriving tech and startup scene.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lisbon →I migliori mesi
May, June and September offer warm, sunny days (22–28°C) with lower rainfall than spring, and fewer tourists than July–August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season, with temperatures hitting 30°C+ and streets thick with tourists, pushed by the Santos Populares festivals in June and holiday demand. Hotel prices can double; book well ahead and expect full occupancy at Cheese & Wine.
Stagione di spalla
April and October are strong shoulder months: daytime temps of 18–22°C, lower room rates (20–30% off peak), and still decent sightseeing conditions, though occasional rain showers are possible.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lisbon's Atlantic climate can flick quickly from blue sky to a damp breeze, especially in the hills of Alfama. Pack a light rain jacket or a compact umbrella even in summer, and always bring comfortable flat walking shoes for the steep, uneven cobbles.
Briefing della città — Lisbon
- Lisbon's Metro line expansion to Odivelas is still under construction; expect some station closures or reduced service on the Yellow and Green lines during summer 2026, so allow extra travel time or use Uber/Bolt.
- Rua Augusta pedestrianisation has been extended to include side streets near Praça do Comércio, making the Baixa area quieter for pedestrians but potentially longer walking routes to some hotels.
- The city is hosting a major World Youth Day event from August 1–6, 2026, which will significantly inflate hotel prices and crowd central areas; if you're visiting in early July, expect lingering setup activity but fewer peak crowds.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cheese & Wine, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within reach of the lift, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Calçada Marquês de Abrantes. The street is a busy through-route with trams and cars, and lower floors get the brunt of that noise. Also, avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area, as they pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter.
Best views
The best view is from street-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floor, where you can see across the roof lines toward the Tagus River estuary on a clear day. The courtyard view is pleasant but less dramatic.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, especially if overlooking the courtyard. The 5th floor may also be quiet if it’s a top floor without a rooftop bar above it.
🔊 Noise notes
Calçada Marquês de Abrantes is a main road with regular tram and bus routes, plus uphill traffic. Expect morning and late-afternoon rush-hour noise. The hotel’s own bar or breakfast room on the ground floor may generate chatter and chair-scraping sounds until 10pm or from 7am.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a ‘top-floor courtyard room’ when booking – the hotel usually honours requests for quieter spots if you mention light sleepers. 2. If you have a car, don’t rely on street parking; ask the hotel for their paid garage arrangement or use the nearby parking garage at Rua do Olival (3 minutes’ walk).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Cheese & Wine
Free WiFi for up to 4 devices, 30 Mbps average; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital PressReader on iPad at the lobby table; no physical papers; notable 19th-century tiled staircase in the foyer
Standard check-in 14:00–23:30; late arrivals by prior arrangement; early bag drop free from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for €20 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage after check-out in locked ground-floor store (no time limit, but reclaim before 23:30)
Step-free access from street via ramp; lift to all floors; no accessible bathroom rails; shower-only rooms with low threshold
No on-site parking; public car park 'Parking do Príncipe Real' at 100m, €18 per 24h (€2.50/hour); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (up to 7 nights)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: igreja evangélica (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Capela de Nossa Senhora de Jesus (638 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Missionários de Espírito Santo (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Tivoli Fórum — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Jardim Sá da Bandeira — 342 m · ~4 min walk
Museu das Comunicações — 123 m · ~2 min walk
Café Lapo — 485 m · ~6 min walk
Parque Infantil da Praça Flores — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Farmácia Açoreana — 183 m · ~2 min walk
Brothers Minimercado — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Bica - Rua de São Paulo — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Withdraw euros from ATMs for the best rate; street exchange bureaux and airport kiosks charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted everywhere except some market stalls and small cafes; mobile pay works in most shops and transport.
Not expected. Round up the bill or leave 5-10% for exceptional service in restaurants; taxi drivers don’t expect a tip; hotel staff – €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a pastelaria counter: €0.70-1.00.
Prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca: around €7-9, includes drink.
Grilled fish or frango (chicken) with rice and salad at a simple churrasqueira: main dish €8-12.
Lisbon's cheap eats are in the Mouraria and Martim Moniz areas, offering bifana sandwiches (€3-4) and pastéis de nata (€1.20).
Pingo Doce and Lidl are the most common budget supermarkets in this area.
Rua da Palma and the Feira da Ladra flea market (Tuesdays and Saturdays up the hill) for second-hand and cheap basics; high-street chains are in Baixa.
A single Viva Viagem card (€0.50) loaded with a day pass costs €6.60 for all metro, bus, tram and elevators within Lisbon. From the airport, metro line vermelha to Alameda, then change; total €1.80 one-way with the card.
Eat lunch at a tasca for the prato do dia instead of dinner menus. Fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains – Lisbon tap water is safe. Walk or use the metro instead of the touristy 28 tram (same views, half the queue).
Buono da sapere — Lisbon
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Lisbon112 or 808 24 24
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lisbon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cheese & Wine
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Açoreana — 183 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Oriente Station (via ANAM shuttle) to Pestana Palace → São Bento / Local neighborhoods
💡 Most economical daily transit; buy a Viva Viagem card for unlimited travel. Tram 28 is iconic and passes near the hotel area.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Pestana Palace Hotel, São Bento
💡 Use official taxi ranks at airport or pre-book through hotel to avoid unmarked taxis. Fixed rates available.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Marquês de Pombal / City Center
💡 Budget-friendly option; get a 7-Colinas card at the airport for discounted local transit within Lisbon.
Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Oriente Station, then taxi/metro to Pestana Palace
💡 Reliable and direct airport connection; combine with metro for seamless journey to São Bento neighborhood.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Cheese & Wine?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within reach of the lift, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cheese & Wine?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Calçada Marquês de Abrantes. The street is a busy through-route with trams and cars, and lower floors get the brunt of that noise. Also, avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area, as they pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter.
Is Cheese & Wine noisy?
Calçada Marquês de Abrantes is a main road with regular tram and bus routes, plus uphill traffic. Expect morning and late-afternoon rush-hour noise. The hotel’s own bar or breakfast room on the ground floor may generate chatter and chair-scraping sounds until 10pm or from 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Cheese & Wine?
The best view is from street-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floor, where you can see across the roof lines toward the Tagus River estuary on a clear day. The courtyard view is pleasant but less dramatic.
What are insider tips for staying at Cheese & Wine?
1. Ask for a ‘top-floor courtyard room’ when booking – the hotel usually honours requests for quieter spots if you mention light sleepers. 2. If you have a car, don’t rely on street parking; ask the hotel for their paid garage arrangement or use the nearby parking garage at Rua do Olival (3 minutes’ walk).
What time is check-in at Cheese & Wine?
Check-in at Cheese & Wine is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cheese & Wine have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for up to 4 devices, 30 Mbps average; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cheese & Wine?
€2 per person per night (up to 7 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near Cheese & Wine?
Prato do dia (daily plate) at a local tasca: around €7-9, includes drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cheese & Wine?
A single Viva Viagem card (€0.50) loaded with a day pass costs €6.60 for all metro, bus, tram and elevators within Lisbon. From the airport, metro line vermelha to Alameda, then change; total €1.80 one-way with the card.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
May, June and September offer warm, sunny days (22–28°C) with lower rainfall than spring, and fewer tourists than July–August.
Principali attrazioni a Lisbon
💡 Start at Miradouro das Portas do Sol for morning light, then walk up to Miradouro da Graça for sunset. Avoid the packed tram 28—walking is faster and free.
💡 Start at Miradouro das Portas do Sol just before sunset for golden light on the rooftops. Avoid the tram 28 route for quieter streets.
💡 Start at the top (Graça) and walk downhill to avoid steep climbs. Best in early morning for fewer crowds.
💡 Skip the paid museum upstairs unless you're keen on religious art. The church itself is free and the main attraction.
💡 Start at the cathedral and walk uphill towards the castle. The best views are free. Avoid trams 12 and 28 at peak times; locals hate the crowds.
💡 Get a super bock from the bar across the street—it's half the price of the kiosk. Bring a blanket as the pavement gets cold by night.
💡 The greenhouse has a small tropical garden and café — cheap coffee and a quiet spot. The park is breezy, so bring a jacket even in summer.
💡 Free entry weekends. Bring a book for the bench under the giant rubber tree at the far end. Closed for lunch (1pm-2pm).