Find Historic Hotels in Bairro Alto

Visitors to Bairro Alto should consider a tour to learn more about the local history. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, Notícias Apartment is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a restaurant. Santa Justa Elevator is a short walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Independente Príncipe Real - Hostel.

Bairro Alto has 354 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 6 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Bairro Alto is notable for landmarks like São José. In the area, you’ll also find Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Bairro Alto, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Bairro Alto, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.