Stays in Odivelas
Odivelas anchors the northern edge of the Area Metropolitana de Lisboa, grown up around a 13th-century Cistercian convent and the terminus of Lisbon's Yellow Line metro. It works as a calmer, better value base for travelers who still want central Lisbon a short ride away.
Odivelas sits at the northern tip of the Area Metropolitana de Lisboa, a short metro ride from Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno and the rest of central Lisbon on the Yellow Line that terminates in the town centre. Hotels turning up here range from simple guesthouses near the old Convento de Odivelas to airport-facing properties close to Humberto Delgado Airport in neighboring Prior Velho and Moscavide, alongside business hotels around Alfragide and Sete Rios that also serve this corner of Grande Lisboa. Families and budget travelers gravitate here because rooms cost noticeably less than in Baixa or Chiado while the metro keeps Lisbon's museums and restaurants within twenty minutes, and the setting stays residential rather than postcard old town.
Odivelas in numbers
4.8Family-FriendlyLx Art Flats
4.6BudgetZabava Hostel
4.5Family-FriendlyQuinta Nova Guest Room
4.4Pool HotelMoxy Alfragide Lisboa
4.4Family-FriendlyGarden Villa Guesthouse
4.3Pool HotelLisbon Marriott Hotel
4.2BudgetB&B HOTEL Lisboa Aeroporto
4.2Family-FriendlyNesha Guesthouse Lisbon
4.0Family-FriendlyHotel 3K Barcelona
4.0Pool HotelVIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference
4.0Family-FriendlyHoliday Inn Express Lisbon Airport by IHG
3.9Pool HotelVIP Executive Zurique Hotel
3.8Family-FriendlyLisbon Hostel Terminal 3
3.7BudgetLisbon Hostel Terminal 4
3.6Family-FriendlyGuest House Campo Pequeno
What to expect
- Convento de Odivelas, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, still anchors the town centre
- Yellow Line metro connects Odivelas station directly to Campo Grande and Entrecampos
- Humberto Delgado Airport is 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi from most listed stays
- Neighboring Alfragide and Sete Rios add business-hotel options within the same search radius
- Spring and autumn bring the mildest weather for walking the historic centre
Local tips
- ✓Buy a Viva Viagem metro card at Odivelas station rather than single tickets if you are staying more than two nights
- ✓Book airport-corridor hotels in Prior Velho or Moscavide if your flight lands late or leaves early
- ✓Avoid driving into central Lisbon; leave the car at the hotel and use the Yellow Line instead
- ✓Visit the Convento de Odivelas in the morning before the surrounding market streets get busy
- ✓Pack for changeable spring weather; Grande Lisboa gets more rain than the Algarve coast
Where to stay
Frequently asked
What neighborhoods should I look at for a hotel in Odivelas?
Stay near the town centre and the Convento de Odivelas for walkable, low-cost guesthouses, or pick the Prior Velho and Moscavide side near Humberto Delgado Airport if you have an early flight or late arrival.
What types of hotels are available in Odivelas?
Expect small guesthouses and budget hostels in the town itself, plus larger business and airport hotels a short metro or taxi ride away in Alfragide, Sete Rios and Entrecampos.
What is the best time of year to visit Odivelas?
Spring and early autumn offer the mildest temperatures for exploring the convent and town centre on foot, while summer turns hot and dry across the wider Lisbon area.
How do I get from Odivelas to central Lisbon?
The Yellow Line metro terminates at Odivelas station and runs directly to Campo Grande, Entrecampos and Saldanha, making the town a practical, cheaper base than staying downtown.