Best Places to Stay in Lisbon, Portugal for Digital Nomads
What Nomads Love About Lisbon
Lisbon blends year-round sunshine, fast wifi, coworking, and a thriving remote work scene of digital nomads with the charm of coastal Europe.
Colorful buildings line its rolling hills, creating a city that’s both inspiring and affordable, one of the most unique places in Europe to call home for a month or two. Find the best place to stay in Lisbon verified by digital nomads.
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✅ Nomad Pick – Meets our essential criteria for remote work
Private kitchen with utensils
Workspace or desk area
Reliable WiFi speed
Washing machine
Towels, linens, and hairdryer
No large security deposit
High rating (on their booking platform)
Flexible stays — available by the month or longer
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Long Term Stays in Lisbon for Digital Nomads
✅ Nomad Pick
- Wifi Speed: 1000/1000 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 5/5 (2 reviews)
- Neighborhood: Avenidas Novas
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 123/20 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 5/5 (1 review)
- Neighborhood: Santo António
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 1000/1000 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)
- Neighborhood: Avenidas Novas
- Booking Platform: flatio
✅ Nomad Pick
- Wifi Speed: 986/445 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
- Neighborhood: Santana
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 500/100 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 5/5 (1 review)
- Neighborhood: Mouraria
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 1000/400 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Neighborhood: Dos Ingleses
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 1000/400 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
- Neighborhood: Martim Moniz
- Booking Platform: flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 279/147 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 10 (8 Reviews)
- Neighborhood: Mouraria
- Booking Platform: Flatio
✅ Nomad Pick
- Wifi Speed: 50/10 (Standard - Wifi has 10 rating on listing website) (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 9.0 (82 Reviews)
- Neighborhood: Arroios
- Booking Platform: Booking.com
✅ Nomad Pick
- Wifi Speed: 500/100 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 10 (10 Reviews)
- Neighborhood: Campo de Ourique
- Booking Platform: Flatio
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- Wifi Speed: 475/95 (Mbps)
- Platform Rating: 10 (14 Reviews)
- Neighborhood: Rua dos Anjos nº62
- Booking Platform: Flatio
Guide for Digital Nomads Staying in Lisbon
Finding Monthly Stays in Lisbon: What You Need to Know
Lisbon has exploded as Europe’s digital nomad capital, combining sunny weather, affordable living (by European standards), and a booming startup scene. Monthly stays typically range from €600 for a room in a shared apartment to €1,200-1,800 for a one-bedroom in central neighborhoods. While more expensive than Southeast Asian nomad hubs, Lisbon offers something unique: a European base with beautiful architecture, Atlantic beaches, excellent food, and an established community of remote workers and entrepreneurs. It’s become the bridge city for nomads who want Western infrastructure and culture without Western prices.
The internet is generally reliable in modern apartments and coworking spaces, with fiber-optic connections offering 100-500 Mbps. However, older buildings in historic neighborhoods can have connectivity issues due to thick stone walls.
The nomad community is substantial and active, with regular meetups, coworking spaces like Second Home and Selina, and Facebook groups connecting thousands of remote workers. Lisbon’s startup ecosystem is one of Europe’s most vibrant, hosting Web Summit annually and attracting founders and investors from around the world. The city also serves as a launching point for exploring Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
Visa information and why Lisbon works for Digital Nomads
Portugal offers a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa (officially the D8 visa) for remote workers, requiring proof of monthly income around €3,540. EU and EEA citizens can stay indefinitely without visas.
Important tax note: The famous NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) tax scheme ended for new applicants in 2024. It’s been replaced by the “Incentivised Tax Status Program” (often called NHR 2.0), which focuses primarily on scientific research, innovation, and specific highly qualified jobs. Most standard remote workers unfortunately no longer qualify for the flat 20% tax rate (consult a local tax expert if you’re considering residency).
Best Neighborhoods in Lisbon for Digital Nomads
Príncipe Real is the trendy, central neighborhood favored by digital nomads and young professionals. It’s packed with specialty coffee shops, coworking spaces, boutique shops, and a strong LGBTQ+ scene. Apartments here often run €1,100–1,800/month for a studio/1-bedroom, and you’re walking distance to most of central Lisbon. The neighborhood has a creative, upscale, and international energy that appeals to remote workers in tech, design, and media.
Graça sits on a hill east of the city center, offering stunning viewpoints, more moderate rent (€850–1,300/month for a studio/1-bedroom), and a more local, residential feel. You’ll find family-run restaurants, neighborhood cafes, and less tourist traffic while still being a 15-minute tram or walk to downtown. Graça works well for nomads who want authenticity and don’t need to be in the thick of the expat scene daily.
Santos and Cais do Sodré along the riverfront have become popular with the coworking crowd, offering proximity to LxFactory (a creative hub, near Santos), Time Out Market, and excellent public transport connections. Rent is moderate (€950–1,500/month for a studio/1-bedroom), and you get a mix of vibrant nightlife, culture, and workspaces. The area skews younger and more social, though the heavy nightlife in Cais do Sodré can mean higher noise levels.
What to Expect Living in Lisbon
Transportation Lisbon’s public transportation is excellent — metro, trams, and buses cover the city. Single rides cost around €1.80–2.00, but the best value is the Navegante Metropolitano monthly pass for €40, which covers all transport in the entire Lisbon metropolitan area (including trains to Cascais and Sintra).
Weather & Timing The weather is mild year-round, though summers (June–August) can get hot and crowded with tourists. Many nomads prefer spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) for the perfect balance of weather and vibe.
Budget Overall monthly costs typically run €1,800–2,800 including rent, food, coworking, and entertainment. While this is significantly higher than Southeast Asia, it remains 20–40% cheaper than major Western European capitals like London or Paris. Lisbon delivers a high quality of life at a price point that makes extended stays viable for remote workers.
