John & Hope
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Lisbon, Portugal
45 Days To Go!
John & Hope
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Lisbon, Portugal
45 Days To Go!
Accommodations
We secured a few booking codes but please feel free to stay elsewhere. There are so many great hotels and apartments in Lisbon and everything is accessible by walking, trolley, or Uber. We recommend staying in the Baixa or Chiado neighborhoods if you choose to find your own accommodation. You could also consider the Barrio Alto and Principe Real neighborhoods.
Torel Palace
Use Code: Hope&John
Located above the city with a 15 minute walk to the city center. Designed in the Portuguese traditional fashion. Amenities include: two pools, bar, casual restaurant, Michelin restaurant, and spa.
Torel Palace is offering 20% off non-refundable rates; 15% off flexible/fully refundable rates. To take advantage of this offer you must email reservas@torelpalacelisbon.com or call and mention booking code Hope&John.
Dear Lisbon - Palace Chiado
Centrally-located, Portuguese traditional style hotel. Amenities include a delicious breakfast served in the comfort of your room. No booking code offered.
Hotel da Baixa
Use Code: Wedding25
Centrally-located, contemporary hotel. Amenities include: a casual restaurant and bar.
Hotel da Baixa is offering 25% off the fully refundable rate with breakfast included. Booking code: Wedding25. Rooms can be booked online through their website by adding the promotional code at the top of the page. Once added, a new room option will appear titled Events&Weddings.
Q&A
When is the best time to book international travel?
We recommend you set Google Flights notifications 9 months in advance, so you are notified when prices drop. If you need help setting this up, reach out to us. We typically find that booking international flights much less than 6 months out can be more expensive for the best flight paths.
When do you recommend we arrive?
We recommend arriving on or before Sunday August 31 so you have a day or two to begin adjusting to the time change. It’s always more difficult traveling east compared to west.
Do you have any recommendations where to travel in Portugal before/after the wedding weekend?
Portugal is known for its beaches and wine so we recommend exploring the coast by driving to the Algarve or Porto. Alternatively, the Azores islands and Madeira are just a quick flight away and are often referred to as the Hawaii of Europe.
What are the entry requirements in Portugal?
You will need a passport that is not expiring within six months of travel. There is no visa required for U.S. citizens.
How should we expect to get around Lisbon?
Taxis, Ubers, and public transit will be readily available, so no need to worry about how to get around.
While in the city center we expect you will opt to walk most places. The roads and sidewalks are primarily cobblestone and can be slippery and steep. It’s important you bring practical shoes like sneakers rather than sandals.
Do we need reservations in Lisbon?
Yes, it’s very important you make reservations for dinner, drinks, or tours well in advance. Restaurants tend to be small and you are traveling during high season. For more impromptu meals we recommend Time Out Market.
