Finding an accommodation in Lisbon
Data analysis
From 102 answers 66% (67 people) answered that they had to find their own accommodation, 34% (35 people) answered that they didn’t have to find their own accommodation.
From the 67 people who answered “yes”, 42 people said that they found accommodation through websites or social media. 25 people said that they found it through a host organization or local friend who helped them.
What neighbourhoods/places are recommended (analysed by chat gpt)
Central Lisbon (Close to City Center)
- Anjos (recommended a lot)
- Arroios (recommended a lot)
- Graça (recommended a lot)
- Penha de França (recommended a lot)
- Intendente
- Alameda (recommended a lot)
- Saldanha
- Marquês de Pombal
- Estrela
- Principe Real
- Chiado
- Santa Apolónia
- Rato
- Rossio
- Campo de Ourique
Good Residential Areas (Well-Connected & Quieter)
- Alvalade
- Areeiro
- Benfica
- Telheiras
- Lumiar
- Carnide
- Campolide
- Amoreiras
Suburban or Cheaper Options
- Oeiras
- South Margin (Setúbal District) – Well-connected by train
- Almada
- Moscavide
Areas Along Metro Lines
- Green Metro Line (e.g., Anjos, Arroios, Alameda, Intendente)
- Yellow Metro Line (e.g., Saldanha, Campo Grande)
- Blue Metro Line (e.g., Marquês de Pombal, Rato)
Trendy or Touristic Areas
- Bairro Alto
- Alfama
- Santos
- Cais do Sodré
- Parque das Nações
Specific Advice
- Avoid Praça de Espanha (too much noise from planes).
- If possible, live close to public transport for convenience.
- Central areas are more expensive but have better accessibility.
