The Homeboat Company

The Homeboat Company offers something genuinely unusual for Lisbon: accommodation on the water, with boats moored in the Parque das Nações marina that have been renovated into comfortable guestrooms. Each unit has a terrace or balcony, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom, giving the feel of a self-contained retreat while sitting on the Tagus estuary.

The location puts guests in one of Lisbon's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods. Parque das Nações was built on a former industrial wasteland for Expo 98, the world exposition themed around the ocean and the Age of Discovery. The area retains much of that legacy, including the Lisbon Oceanarium just a short walk away, one of the largest aquariums in Europe. Gare do Oriente, the stunning Santiago Calatrava-designed railway station, is also nearby and connects the neighborhood efficiently to the rest of the city.

On-site facilities include a hot tub, spa bath, sun terrace, garden, bar, and a restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Free bicycles are available, which suits the neighborhood well given its wide riverside promenades and flat terrain. For pilgrims or long-distance walkers arriving or departing Lisbon, the proximity to Gare do Oriente is a practical advantage, with direct rail connections toward the Camino Portuguese routes to the north.