The opposition accuses the municipal council of facilitating the construction of new hotels in the city instead of properly addressing the housing crisis. The council refuses to alter policies without concrete data.
Opposition insists on curbing new hotels in Lisbon
Tuesday, 20 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
