C&O Guest House Lisboa

02/12/2025

29/11/2025

Enjoy this beauty of the city with us ✨🎄

28/11/2025

🌧️ Top Places to Visit in Lisbon on a Rainy Day ☔️

Rain in Lisbon? No worries — the city is full of inspiring indoor places perfect for exploring while staying cozy and dry. Here are our top picks:

🏛️ MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture & Technology
A stunning blend of modern art and futuristic design.

🖼️ National Museum of Ancient Art
Discover Portugal’s most important artistic treasures.

📚 LX Factory Bookstore (Ler Devagar)
A dreamy bookstore — perfect for coffee, reading and taking beautiful photos.

🍷 Time Out Market
Try the best of Lisbon’s food scene under one roof.

🏰 Jerónimos Monastery (indoor areas)
A breathtaking architectural gem to enjoy even in the rain.

🛍️ Colombo Shopping Center
Great for shopping, dining and movies.

🐠 Lisbon Oceanarium (Oceanário de Lisboa)
One of Europe’s most impressive aquariums — a magical underwater world.

🚗 National Coach Museum (Museu Nacional dos Coches)
Step into history and see one of the world’s finest collections of royal carriages.

🏛️ Ajuda National Palace (Palácio Nacional da Ajuda)
A grand neoclassical palace filled with luxurious rooms, art and history — perfect for a rainy cultural escape.

☕ Local cafés in Alcântara
Warm up with a pastel de nata and a cozy drink just steps from C&O Guest House Lisboa.

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Book your stay with us and explore Lisbon — rain or shine!
✨ C&O Guest House — Your cozy home in Alcântara

26/11/2025

✨ Discover LX Factory — One of Lisbon’s Most Creative Spots! ✨

Did you know these cool facts about LX Factory?

📍 Built on History
LX Factory is located inside a former 19th-century industrial complex — once home to printing presses and textile factories. Today, those same warehouses are filled with cafés, art studios, restaurants, and boutiques.

🎨 A Paradise for Creatives
The walls of LX Factory are covered in colorful street art from Portuguese and international artists. Every corner feels like an open-air gallery.

📚 The Iconic Bookstore
Inside LX Factory you’ll find Ler Devagar, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world — complete with a flying bicycle suspended from the ceiling!

🍽️ Eat, Shop & Explore
From rooftop bars with river views to artisanal shops with handmade products, LX Factory blends culture, gastronomy, art, and design in one vibrant space.

🛍️ Sunday Market Vibes
On Sundays, the whole area turns into a lively market where local designers, artists, and chefs showcase their creations.

✨ And the best part?
LX Factory is just a 2-minute walk from C&O Guest House — the perfect neighbor for your Lisbon adventure!

23/11/2025

Christmas is coming, have time to enjoy the incredibly beautiful Lisbon from 22.11.2025 to 06.01.2026 ✨🎄💛

22/11/2025

Our suite before and after cleaning ✨🧼

20/11/2025

Our Lisbon is beautiful at all time of the year 💛

18/11/2025

🌟 Portugal Named Europe’s n° 1 Travel Destination for 2025! 🌟

Dear guests and friends,
We are excited to share wonderful news: Portugal has been officially recognized as the Best Destination in Europe for 2025 at the World Travel Awards! 🇵🇹✨

This achievement highlights the country’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, warm hospitality, and the unique experiences it offers to every traveler. From the vibrant streets of Lisbon to the breathtaking coasts and charming historical towns — Portugal continues to win the hearts of visitors worldwide.

📍 Award highlights include:
• Madeira – Best Island Destination in Europe
• Lisbon – Best City Break Destination
• Porto – Best Urban Destination

Here at C&O Guest House, we are proud to be part of this remarkable country and to welcome travelers from all over the world. Staying with us means experiencing the best of Lisbon’s authenticity, comfort, and local charm — right in the heart of Europe’s top destination.

✨ Book your stay today and discover why Portugal is number one!

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15/11/2025

Small details create great comfort 🫶
If only cleaning was always this fast 😄💨

12/11/2025

Lisbon mornings from your room at C&O Guest House 💛🖼️
Vista linda de Alcântara 💛

11/11/2025

Good morning Lisbon 💛

We also want to remind you that from some of our rooms you can see the statue Cristo Rey of across the April 25th Bridge😎

08/11/2025

🇵🇹✨ THE LEGEND OF SAINT MARTIN — WHEN SUMMER RETURNS TO PORTUGAL IN NOVEMBER ☀️🌰

Every year on November 11th, Portugal celebrates Saint Martin’s Day — a special time when the rain stops, the clouds disappear, and sunshine gently returns.
Locals call it “Verão de São Martinho” — Saint Martin’s Summer. 🌤️

There’s a beautiful legend behind this day…

Long ago, during the Roman Empire, a kind soldier named Martin was riding home on a cold, stormy day. Along the way, he saw a poor beggar freezing by the roadside. 🥶
Martin had only his soldier’s cloak — but without hesitation, he cut it in half with his sword and shared it with the man.

Moments later, the skies cleared. The sun broke through the clouds, and warm light covered the land. ☀️
For a few days, autumn turned into summer — just long enough for Martin to continue his journey home.

Since then, every November, Portugal enjoys a few days of unexpected warmth and sunshine — a little miracle known as Saint Martin’s Summer. 🌞

It’s a beautiful reminder that kindness and generosity always bring light, even in the coldest season. ❤️

Traditionally, this day is celebrated with roasted chestnuts 🌰 and a glass of jeropiga — young, sweet wine. 🍷

In our guest house we love this simple Portuguese tradition — it captures the warm spirit of Lisbon and the joy of sharing life’s little moments. 💛

☀️ What about you — have you ever experienced Saint Martin’s Summer in Portugal?

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