The PCP proposal requests a study into tourism pressure, arguing that it distorts the provision of retail and services and strains infrastructure. The discussion will take place at Lisbon City Council on Wednesday.
Lisbon: Licensing of new hotels should be suspended
Thursday, 8 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.
