Know before you go

• Night Summit events run in the old town every evening.
• Restaurants near the venue are booked solid for team dinners: reserve weeks ahead.

Airport to MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros.

Metro red line to Oriente; the airport is 10 minutes away.

Public transport directions to MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Lisbon Destination Hostel
• Mid-range: Hotel Mundial
• Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Links search the nights from 8 November to 13 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 9 to 12 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Oceanário de Lisboa.
• Pavilhão do Conhecimento science centre.
• Tram 28 ride (go early to avoid queues).

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Bairro Alto and Pink Street bars.
• Rooftops in Chiado.

9 tours worth booking for Web Summit

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Time Out Market Food hall with stalls from top chefs
• Cervejaria Ramiro Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns
• Pastéis de Belém The original custard tarts since 1837
• Taberna da Rua das Flores Small tavern, no bookings
• A Cevicheria Ceviche under a giant octopus
• O Trevo Bifana pork sandwiches
• Manteigaria Custard tarts fresh from the oven

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Gulbenkian Museum.
• National Tile Museum.
• MAAT.

Getting around on event days

• Metro, trams and the Santa Justa lift run on the Viva Viagem card or contactless.
• Estádio da Luz (Colégio Militar metro) and Alvalade (Campo Grande metro) are both on the metro.
• Uber and Bolt are cheap in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
• CP Alfa Pendular trains connect Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Day trips from Lisbon

• Sintra: 40 minutes by train
• Cascais: 40 minutes by train
• Évora: 1.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is Web Summit 2026?

The next edition is 9 to 12 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações?

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros. Metro red line to Oriente; the airport is 10 minutes away.

Where should I stay for Web Summit?

For most visitors the best base is Baixa and Chiado: Flat central grid between the river and the hills.

What can we do between sessions at Web Summit?

Good short outings in Lisbon include Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata, Food and wine walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Web Summit?

Family-friendly picks: Sintra and Cascais day trip, Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata. Oceanário de Lisboa.

How far is MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações from Lisbon centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. Metro red line to Oriente; the airport is 10 minutes away.

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