Hôtel proche de l'aéroport de Lisbonne
by Midelt21
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
en février nous partons à Lisbonne puis Funchal de madère...l'avion arrive à 23h25 à Lisbonne et nous y restons jusqu'au 19. qui aurait un bon plan, hôtel proche de l'aéroport (vu l'heure tardive) et quel moyen de gagner le centre de Lisbonne pour visiter...
merci à tous de vos réponse
Bonjour Michel,
Depuis l'aéroport vous avez le métro, le taxi ou les bus qui vous ramènent dans le centre de Lisbonne. À côté de l'aéroport vous avez l'hôtel Tryp Lisboa Aeroporto Hotel**** mais comme vous restez quelques jours je vous conseille plutôt les hôtels dans le Parc des Nations (Parque das Nações) à 3km de l'aéroport (3 stations de métro).
Je vous laisse le lien d'un article sur comment bien choisir un hôtel.
Tiago
Depuis l'aéroport vous avez le métro, le taxi ou les bus qui vous ramènent dans le centre de Lisbonne. À côté de l'aéroport vous avez l'hôtel Tryp Lisboa Aeroporto Hotel**** mais comme vous restez quelques jours je vous conseille plutôt les hôtels dans le Parc des Nations (Parque das Nações) à 3km de l'aéroport (3 stations de métro).
Je vous laisse le lien d'un article sur comment bien choisir un hôtel.
Tiago
J'ai commencé en 2013 le tour du Portugal pour découvrir les merveilles portugaises.
bonsoir tiago et merci de votre réponse,
j'ai vu effectivement cet hôtel et je pense que nous allons le prendre car il n'est pas loin de l'aéroport et vers minuit, sans connaître ce n est pas évident. nous ne restons que deux nuits à Lisbonne et ensuite nous reprenons l'avion vers madère...
je pense qu'une autre fois on ne fera que Lisbonne car il y a longtemps que cette ville nous tente.
j'irai sur votre blog car toute expérience est bonne à prendre. pour info nous sommes un couple de 66 ans adepte de randonnées, raison pour laquelle nous allons déjà à Madère....au Portugal que nous ne connaissons pas bien qu'ayant fait pas mal de pays j'aimerai découvrir l'Algarve ...
bien cordialement et encore merci
michel (résidant en bourgogne)
Bonjour !
J ' ai lu vos conseils avisés sur le forum. Je me permets dès lors de vous exposer notre situation.
Nous allons découvrir le Portugal du 8 au 16 avril 2015.Nous atterrissons à Porto le 8 à 8h15 et quitterons le Portugal de Lisbonne à 8h45.
Nous envisageons de loger 2 nuits à Porto et 3 nuits à Lisbonne ( ou 1 à Sintra et 2 à Lisbonne ? )
Pour les découvertes entre Porto et Lisbonne , nous avons les sentiment que Coimbra , Tomar , Batalha , Alcobaça , Aveiro et Nazaré sont incontournables... ?
Comment nous conseiller vous de nous organiser ? Où loger ?
Nous pensions ne louer une voiture que pour ces jours là : Porto et Lisbonne n ' en nécessitant pas.
Est ce une bone idée de prendre comme point de chute Nazaré pendant 3 nuits et d ' itinérer à partir de là ? Ou 1 nuit à Coimbra et 2 à Nazaré ou ... ?
J ' ai lu que le métro à Lisbonne circulait à partir de 6h30 : Comme notre vol retour est tôt , est ce un endroit agréable de loger dans 1 des hôtels du Parque das Naçoes durant tout le séjour ou plutôt prendre un hôtel de charme dans un quartier typique et la dernière nuit à côté de l ' aéroport ?
Je vous remercie beaucoup si vous pouvez prendre un peu de temps pour nous guider...
Catherine
J ' ai lu vos conseils avisés sur le forum. Je me permets dès lors de vous exposer notre situation.
Nous allons découvrir le Portugal du 8 au 16 avril 2015.Nous atterrissons à Porto le 8 à 8h15 et quitterons le Portugal de Lisbonne à 8h45.
Nous envisageons de loger 2 nuits à Porto et 3 nuits à Lisbonne ( ou 1 à Sintra et 2 à Lisbonne ? )
Pour les découvertes entre Porto et Lisbonne , nous avons les sentiment que Coimbra , Tomar , Batalha , Alcobaça , Aveiro et Nazaré sont incontournables... ?
Comment nous conseiller vous de nous organiser ? Où loger ?
Nous pensions ne louer une voiture que pour ces jours là : Porto et Lisbonne n ' en nécessitant pas.
Est ce une bone idée de prendre comme point de chute Nazaré pendant 3 nuits et d ' itinérer à partir de là ? Ou 1 nuit à Coimbra et 2 à Nazaré ou ... ?
J ' ai lu que le métro à Lisbonne circulait à partir de 6h30 : Comme notre vol retour est tôt , est ce un endroit agréable de loger dans 1 des hôtels du Parque das Naçoes durant tout le séjour ou plutôt prendre un hôtel de charme dans un quartier typique et la dernière nuit à côté de l ' aéroport ?
Je vous remercie beaucoup si vous pouvez prendre un peu de temps pour nous guider...
Catherine
Bonjour Catherine,
Voici l'itinéraire que je ferai à votre place :Arrivée à Porto le 8 visite de Porto le 8 et 9Louer une voiture pour le 10 matinLe 10 visiter Aveiro et partir vers CoimbraDormir à Coimbra le 10 et le 11Visiter Coimbra le 11Le 12 visiter Tomar, (Alcobaça et/Batalha)*Visiter et Dormir à NazaréLe 13 visiter Obidos et SintraDormir à Sintra Le 14 partir tôt pour Lisbonne, rendre la voiture et visiter la villeLe 15 Visiter LisbonneLe 16 partir pour l'aéroport * si vous avez le tempsL'autre possibilité c'est de partir de Obidos le 13 et rendre directement la voiture à Lisbonne, puis visiter Lisbonne et le 14 partir en train de Lisbonne visiter Sintra.
Le Parque das Nações est bel endroit pour se loger, mais il faudra passer quelques minutes dans le métro pour aller dans le centre historique de Lisbonne. Si vous préférez dormir dans un quartier typique prenez le taxi pour l'aéroport (12€ en moyenne). ça ne vaut pas la peine de changer d’hôtel la veille de partir vers l'aéroport.
Surtout ne courrez pas lors de votre séjour, visitez les lieux tranquillement et sauter des endroits, si vous voyez que vous n'avez pas assez de temps pour tout voir. ça ne sert à rien de courir dans tous les sens pour visiter tous les endroits et au final rester que 2h sur chaque lieu.
Pour mois les endroits à ne surtout pas rater lors de votre séjour sont : Porto, Coimbra, Lisbonne et Sintra.
Tiago
Voici l'itinéraire que je ferai à votre place :Arrivée à Porto le 8 visite de Porto le 8 et 9Louer une voiture pour le 10 matinLe 10 visiter Aveiro et partir vers CoimbraDormir à Coimbra le 10 et le 11Visiter Coimbra le 11Le 12 visiter Tomar, (Alcobaça et/Batalha)*Visiter et Dormir à NazaréLe 13 visiter Obidos et SintraDormir à Sintra Le 14 partir tôt pour Lisbonne, rendre la voiture et visiter la villeLe 15 Visiter LisbonneLe 16 partir pour l'aéroport * si vous avez le tempsL'autre possibilité c'est de partir de Obidos le 13 et rendre directement la voiture à Lisbonne, puis visiter Lisbonne et le 14 partir en train de Lisbonne visiter Sintra.
Le Parque das Nações est bel endroit pour se loger, mais il faudra passer quelques minutes dans le métro pour aller dans le centre historique de Lisbonne. Si vous préférez dormir dans un quartier typique prenez le taxi pour l'aéroport (12€ en moyenne). ça ne vaut pas la peine de changer d’hôtel la veille de partir vers l'aéroport.
Surtout ne courrez pas lors de votre séjour, visitez les lieux tranquillement et sauter des endroits, si vous voyez que vous n'avez pas assez de temps pour tout voir. ça ne sert à rien de courir dans tous les sens pour visiter tous les endroits et au final rester que 2h sur chaque lieu.
Pour mois les endroits à ne surtout pas rater lors de votre séjour sont : Porto, Coimbra, Lisbonne et Sintra.
Tiago
J'ai commencé en 2013 le tour du Portugal pour découvrir les merveilles portugaises.
Bonsoir Tiago ,
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre réponse si complète et explicite.
Nous allons en tenir compte pour l ' organisation de notre semaine au Portugal.
Nous aimons nous documenter dans le Routard qui nous rarement déçu et , en général , les hôtels recommandés par eux nous essayons de les retrouver sur Booking... Avez vous des coups de coeur personnels concernant les logements ?
Belle soirée et encore merci !
Catherine
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre réponse si complète et explicite.
Nous allons en tenir compte pour l ' organisation de notre semaine au Portugal.
Nous aimons nous documenter dans le Routard qui nous rarement déçu et , en général , les hôtels recommandés par eux nous essayons de les retrouver sur Booking... Avez vous des coups de coeur personnels concernant les logements ?
Belle soirée et encore merci !
Catherine
Bonjour Catherine,
Pour la location de logements je passe toujours par des sites sur internet et ce que je regarde après les photos de l'hôtel c'est l'avis des anciens clients. C'est pour moi le point le plus important.
Tiago
Pour la location de logements je passe toujours par des sites sur internet et ce que je regarde après les photos de l'hôtel c'est l'avis des anciens clients. C'est pour moi le point le plus important.
Tiago
J'ai commencé en 2013 le tour du Portugal pour découvrir les merveilles portugaises.
Bonsoir ,
Ce petit mot pour vous dire que nous sommes rentrés il y a 1 semaine du Portugal et que nous avons été enchantés par cette première découverte !
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l ' extrême gentillesse des portugais...
Nous retournerons assurément dans ce pays chaleureux , beau et accueillant.
Beaucoup de portugais nous ont dit qu ' il fallait que nous découvrions l ' Algarve.
Merci encore pour tous vos bons conseils ,
Catherine
Ce petit mot pour vous dire que nous sommes rentrés il y a 1 semaine du Portugal et que nous avons été enchantés par cette première découverte !
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l ' extrême gentillesse des portugais...
Nous retournerons assurément dans ce pays chaleureux , beau et accueillant.
Beaucoup de portugais nous ont dit qu ' il fallait que nous découvrions l ' Algarve.
Merci encore pour tous vos bons conseils ,
Catherine
Bonjour Catherine,
Je suis ravi d'apprendre que votre séjour au Portugal se soit très bien passé.
Je vous remercie d'avoir pris le temps de venir nous informer.
Tiago
Je suis ravi d'apprendre que votre séjour au Portugal se soit très bien passé.
Je vous remercie d'avoir pris le temps de venir nous informer.
Tiago
J'ai commencé en 2013 le tour du Portugal pour découvrir les merveilles portugaises.
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Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
Hello,
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
Hi there,
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks





