Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida da Liberdade, 185, Lisbon, Portugal, 1269-050
Original Property Opened in 1933
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2017
The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa—the Grande Dame of all hotels in Lisbon—is a true Portuguese landmark. Since its founding in 1933, the hotel has delivered such exceptional hospitality that it is celebrated throughout the world. The hotel became a particular draw in Lisbon during the 1960s, when many American tourists began arriving to Lisbon for the first time. The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa is still the place to be seen in the city, with countless international celebrities, dignitaries, and aristocrats gracing the premises. The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa resides on Avenida da Liberdade, which is the most elegant thoroughfare in Lisbon. This magnificent street is now considered a high-end shopping district, and is within walking distance of the city’s charming historical city center. The hotel is also close to several renowned cultural institutions, such as the National Coach Museum and the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. The central location of the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa renders it close to some of city's most celebrated neighborhoods too, like the Bairro Alto and Chiado.
Discover
- Discover the landmark façade of the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, the iconic Grande Dame of hotels in Lisbon. The central location and proximity to the theater district made this historic hotel popular with theater and film stars like Beatriz Costa, and the landmark musical hall and cinema Teatro Tivoli still occupies the western corner of the Avenida da Liberdade.
- Discover this historic hotel’s extensive art collection, which includes tapestries, paintings, and ceramics, the vast majority of which can be seen in the elegant corridors and public areas of the hotel. The collection includes a core group of Portuguese artists and is the largest collection of works by the Portuguese artist Mily Possoz. In addition to the art collection, be sure to check out the historic images and messages dating back to when Beatriz Costa lived in this historic hotel.
- Discover the Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa just minutes away from the hotel's front door. This magnficent venue is home to an extensive variety of beautiful fauna collected from around the world.
Explore
- Explore Avenida da Liberdade and gaze at the window displays along one of the most expensive streets for shopping in Europe. See the numerous monuments to writers and composers that line the Avenida, and admire the numerous embassies along this important boulevard.
- Explore the Castelo de S. Jorge, a historic castle in Lisbon that dates back to at least the 8th century B.C., that now serves as a national monument and museum. See the historic structures of the castle as well as the garden, which features native forest species, and take in the spectacular views afforded by this historic castle on a hill.
- Explore the Praça do Comércio, an iconic square along the Tagus River that is lined with shops and cafés. Admire the grand 18th-century arcades with their cheerful yellow façades which formed the gateway to Lisbon, as everyone arriving by boat would disembark here.
Experience
- Experience a ride on the Ascensor da Bica, the Ascensor da Glória, or the Ascensor do Lavra, as these three historic and popular cable cars traverse Portugal’s capital.
- Experience stunning views of Lisbon from the observation deck of the Santa Justa Lift, a historic early 20th-century elevator that was built in the same style of the Eiffel Tower by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, an admirer of Gustave Eiffel.
- Read a book in the Livraria Bertrand, the world’s most historic bookshop still in operation, and enjoy some reading time in the Parque Eduardo VII, which is the home to the city’s annual book fair, one of the oldest cultural festivals in Lisbon.
Taste
- Enjoy elegant afternoon tea in the Lobby Bar of this historic hotel, which is a vibrant open space bursting with elegant flair and natural light.
- Try a cocktail at Pavilhão Chinês, a bar located inside an old grocery store that is now a museum-like building filled with antique toys and other curiosities from the early 20th century.
- Taste a legendary slab of chocolate cake at O Melhor Bolo De Chocolate Do Mundo, whose name translates to “the Best Chocolate Cake in the World.”
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