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Lisbon’s inspirational art scene

11th October 2024 By David Pike

Hyatt Regency Lisbon in Portugal is the perfect base for travellers looking to delve into the incredible art scene that Lisbon is famous for. 

The hotel is ideally situated close a number of art installations and culture filled suburban streets, and also benefits from having several historical landmarks right on its doorstep.

Hyatt Regency Lisbon’s location is ideal for families, groups of friends or couples who are seeking an alternative city escape; conveniently located in Belém, just a 5-minute drive from Lisbon’s iconic downtown, a cosmopolitan magnet where guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and historical museums. 

Guests will have a unique opportunity to explore the city’s diverse and artistic heritage as they will be surrounded by outstanding museums such as Gulbenkian Museum, National Tile Museum, Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Technologia, Museu Arte Deco and the Museu Banksy.

Lisbon is constantly evolving its public art so it’s no surprise that the Portuguese capital is filled with an abundance of colourful artwork and murals. 

Visitors can view spectacular street art by embarking on a Street Art Walking Tour that explores some of Lisbon’s secret spots and discover the artistic life with an experienced tour guide. 

Some of the most well-known street artists in Lisbon include Odeith, known for his large-scale optical illusion murals, Vhils, a world-renowned artist using chiselling and other methods for his art and Bordalo II, who incorporates trash and other found objects in his creations. 

 An array of impressive artwork can also be found at Museum of Contemporary Art in Belem, just a short walk from Hyatt Regency Lisbon.

What’s more, guests at Hyatt Regency Lisbon have the opportunity to explore LX Factory, an industrial complex turned creative hub in Lisbon’s hipster neighbourhood of Alcântara just a short walk from the hotel, which has many examples of eye-catching street art can be seen The large outdoor courtyard features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, shops and offices – bringing together many local artists, independent artisans and small businesses representing a fraction of the city that has remained hidden for years, so guests can fully immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Lisbon’s culture.

Hyatt Regency Lisbon provides the ideal base from which to explore and discover the vibrant city with its many attractions and colourful artwork, and guests can receive 10% off on stays with a minimum of two nights.

For further information and to book, please visit Hyatt Regency Lisbon

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