Live an authentic experience from the heart of Lisbon!
PHC Hotels offers you unforgettable experiences that start right in the city centre. With all its units located in the historic centre, close to the most iconic monuments and sights of the Portuguese capital, we have adopted from day one the mission of making you feel the city and its vibes, get to know Lisbon like a local and take a bit of this magic back to your home country.
Hotel Mundial and Portugal Boutique Hotel benefit from a privileged location, next to Baixa Pombalina, close to the main places of cultural interest, entertainment and commerce and with S. Jorge Castle as a backdrop and Rossio Square just a few steps away. The tour starts in the heart of downtown Pombalina, the next option is to go up to the S.Jorge Castle, at a slope distance, or on the other side, explore the area by the river: Terreiro do Paço, Cais das Colunas, Ribeira das Naus. Arriving at Cais do Sodré, and after climbing another one of Lisbon’s famous hills, you will reach Chiado and Bairro Alto – Trendy neighbourhoods, where there is no lack of entertainment venues, as well as international brand shops, other very Portuguese ones that keep their local identity intact or that have been transformed into modern ateliers or artistic spaces. If you continue your stroll around Príncipe Real, where our My Suite Lisbon Guest House is located, enjoy the view from yet another viewpoint, this time S. Pedro de Alcântara. And when you get ready to walk down to Avenida da Liberdade, make the most of the avenue that is a mini replica of the Parisian Champs Elysées, with stops at international premium brand shops.
Feel the city, with PHC Hotels.
Figueira Square
Praça da Figueira, is located right in the centre of Lisbon next to Praça do Martim Moniz where one of our hotels, Hotel Mundial, is located.
Santa Justa Elevator
The Santa Justa lift, also known as the Carmo lift, was built in 1902 by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, and is one of the most interesting monuments in Baixa Pombalina.
Baixa De Lisboa
Baixa de Lisboa, also known as Pombalina Downtown, was completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, by order of Marquês de Pombal, and encompasses Terreiro do Paço, Rossio Square and Figueira Square.
Augusta Street
Augusta Street is the main commercial centre of downtown Pombalina, connecting Commerce Square to Rossio Square. The street is closed to traffic and contains a wide range of shops and is also occupied by many street artists and craftsmen.
Elevador Da Gloria
The Elevador da Gloria links Restauradores Square and the typical Bairro Alto neighbourhood, the stop is next to the São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere. Inaugurated on 24 October 1885 and designed by the engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, it began by operating with water tanks that made one of the lifts go down and the other go up. Later steam was used and in 1914 electricity.
Santo Jorge Castle
The Castle of Saint George stands on the highest hill in Lisbon and its first occupation dates back to the 2nd century BC, being the first known fortification. Through the archaeological records it is possible to notice that people like the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims passed through the S. Jorge Castle.
Tram 28
This typical Lisbon tram starts and ends its journey in front of the Hotel Mundial, taking its passengers on a journey through old Lisbon to the Sº Jorge Castle.
Alfama
Alfama is without a doubt one of the most typical neighbourhoods of Lisbon, being one of the tourist destinations to visit in order to better know this city. It is located on a hill between São Jorge Castle and Jardim do Tabaco Dock, and is characterized by its narrow streets, alleys, courtyards that denounce its Muslim influence.
Fado Museum
Located in the typical Alfama neighbourhood, in front of Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, also known as the House of Fado and the Portuguese Guitar, opened its doors to the public in September 1998.
Lisbon Cathedral
Its construction apparently began in 1147, after Lisbon was conquered from the Moors. It was built on top of an old Moslem mosque. The most valuable piece in the cathedral is the chest containing the remains of St. Anthony, transferred from Cape St. Vincent to Lisbon in 1173.
Saint Anthony Church
St. Anthony’s Church was built on the site where St. Anthony, the patron saint of Lisbon, is said to have lived. Of the original church we can only see the crypt. The façade has baroque, rococo and neoclassical elements.
Feira Da Ladra Fair
Feira da Ladra originated in the Middle Ages (13th century), and is the oldest market in the city, which is still held. Located in Campo de Santa Clara, in the parish of São Vicente de Fora, it is held every Saturday and Tuesday morning.
São Domingos Church
Located near Rossio Square, this church dates back to the 13th century and keeps part of the handkerchief of the shepherdess Lúcia and the rosary of the shepherdess Jacinta, worn by them when the miracle of Fátima happened on May 13th, 1917.
São Carlos National Theatre
The National Theatre of São Carlos is the main opera house of Lisbon. It was inaugurated in 1973 by Queen Maria I to replace the old Opera House that was destroyed after the earthquake of 1755. The project was designed by the architect José da Costa e Silva, who was inspired by Milan’s La Scala.
Carmo Convent Ruins
Carmo Convent was ordered built in 1389 by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, and is a legacy of the 1755 earthquake. The convent church was once the main gothic church in Lisbon and was later used as a military outpost.
Terreiro Do Paço
Also known as Praça do Comércio, it is one of the largest squares in Europe with 36,000 square metres. The name “Terreiro do Paço” originated in the 16th century, when it housed the Royal Palace, totally destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.
Bairro Alto
Address: Bairro Alto, Lisbon
Bairro Alto is one of the most typical quarters of Lisbon, with its narrow streets and old buildings.
It is one of the most known Lisbon nightlife places, frequented by different generations, since it houses many clubs and bars.
Rossio Square
Also know by D. Pedro IV Square, it has been for many centuries the heart of Lisbon. Right in the center of the square, there is a statue of King D. Pedro the 4th who was also the first emperor of Brazil. In the end of the 19th century, two monumental fountains were built in the square, one on each side of the statue.
Rossio Train Station
Built in 1886, the Rossio Train station is a masterpiece and a romantic recreation of the Manueline style, designed by the architect José Luis Monteiro. It was restored a few years ago, and has a beautiful façade of eight doors and nine windows with a watch in a small turret with an abundant sculptural decoration.
Coliseu Dos Recreios
Coliseu is one of the most important concert halls of Lisbon and is located in the beautiful Rua das Portas de Santo Antão.
São Nicolau Church
The lovely São Nicolau Church is situated right in the Baixa quarter, on the historical Lisboa city centre, in Prata Street. The origins of this temple date back to the 12th century, yet the present building dates from the 18th century, with many conservation works since then.
São Roque Church
The legendary Saint Roque Church is situated in the typical Bairro Alto old quarter, in the heart of the historical centre of cosmopolitan Lisboa. The Church construction started in 1506, next to a cemetery where the black plague victims were buried, situated outside the city walls and dedicated to Saint Roch, the protector of those infected with the plague.
Chiado
Chiado is one of the noblest quarters in Lisbon, situated between Baixa and Bairro Alto.
Here you can find the trendiest shops, art galleries, designer ateliers, bookstores, among others.
Ginginha Do Rossio
This bar, named for the cherry brandy for which is famous, is a must for visitors in Lisbon.
It has a typical atmosphere with crowds of people standing in the square and drinking the famous ginginha.
