The PS government announced that the former Ministry of Education building on Avenida 5 de Outubro would be converted into a new student residence, but the City Council opted for a different solution.
PS criticises abandonment of student residence in Lisbon
Monday, 2 February 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.
