Where to stay near Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge

Rising rust-red and majestic over the River Tagus, the 25 de Abril Bridge has connected Lisbon and the suburbs of Alameda since the 1960s. Its design and distinctive colour are reminiscent of San Francisco’s Golden Gate – and it boasts views to rival any of its California twin.

Whether you walk, run or take a drive across this elegant suspension bridge, the scenery is stunning. These five apartments position you an easy walk from the bridge.

Junqueira Charming Apartment

Sunshine streams into the clean, open spaces of Junqueira Charming Apartments. These modern apartments are huge, sleeping from six to eight guests, and all offer access to an outdoor pool and leafy patio. From the apartment door, you can get to the banks of the River Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge in less than 10 minutes. Stop off at 5 Oceanos Lisboa for dinner with a view, or grab a drink at Bar Hawaii.

Santo Amaro Apartment

Santo Amaro Apartment is decorated in tan, cream and white, with light wood flooring and simple furnishings. This one-bedroom flat is 13 minutes’ walk from the 25 de Abril Bridge and just five minutes from the LxFactory, a strip of factory buildings converted into one of the city’s coolest areas. Here you can stroll by funky street art, passing bookshops, photography studios and restaurants. Try Rio Maravilha on the factory rooftop for yummy cocktails and bridge views.

Quiet and Sunny central Lisbon apartment

The terrace of this Quiet and Sunny central Lisbon apartment looks out directly onto the 25 de Abril Bridge and is a pleasant 15-minute walk to where the bridge crosses the river. Inside, the one-bedroom apartment has a comfy living space with a zebra print rug and plenty of seating. Downstairs you’ll find Jack & Jo, known for its tasty hot dogs and laid-back vibes, and a few minutes further gets you to the entrance of trendy LxFactory.

Elite House

Elite House is a three-bedroom apartment with room for seven guests. The newly renovated kitchen is ideal for preparing meals at home, and a big supermarket nearby means it’s easy to get supplies. If you’re looking to cook something a bit special, stop off at LxFactory’s outdoor market on Sundays. The rooms are decorated in calming colours and are super quiet, despite the busy street below. From the apartment door it takes 15 minutes to get to the start of the 25 de Abril Bridge.

RH Factory 15, Lisbon Apartment

Artworks in tiny frames hang on the walls of this lovely little flat, which you enter through a cherry red door in a typical Lisbon alleyway. Just a minute from LxFactory and under 15 minutes from the 25 de Abril Bridge, RH Factory 15, Lisbon Apartment makes a cosy, convenient base. It’s next to a tram stop which can get you to the city centre or the Belém neighbourhood in less than half an hour.