Web Summit

Why book early

More than 70,000 attendees arrive in one week and Lisbon's hotel stock is small for that. Staying on the red metro line keeps you a direct ride from the venue and out of late-night taxi queues.

MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações

What Lisbon is known for

• Parque das Nações, the riverfront district built for Expo '98
• Alfama's fado houses and the miradouro viewpoints
• Tram 28 through the old city — iconic and heavily pickpocketed
• Night Summit events spread across bars in the centre

Where to stay — neighbourhood guide

Practical tips for Lisbon

• Pickpocketing is Lisbon's one real tourist risk, and Tram 28 is the single most targeted route in the city. Ride it early in the day if you ride it at all, and keep your bag zipped and in front of you.
• The metro closes around 01:00. After that, Bolt and Uber are cheap — usually €5 to €10 for a central journey — and both give you a named driver and a fixed fare in the app.
• Lisbon is built on hills and cobbles that turn slippery in November rain. Shoes you can walk down a wet calçada in matter more than they sound like they do.
• Use ATMs inside bank branches rather than standalone machines on quiet streets; card skimming is the more common financial scam here.
• In restaurants, the bread, olives and butter placed on your table are the couvert and will be charged for unless you wave them away. Not a scam, just worth knowing.
• Around Intendente and the deeper end of Martim Moniz, the metro station surroundings are the most commonly reported spots for hassle after dark. Fine by day, worth a Bolt at night.

Getting there and around

Humberto Delgado Airport sits inside the city, three red-line metro stops from Oriente and the conference — about ten minutes, step-free at both ends, and the simplest airport transfer of any European capital hosting an event this size. For the historic centre, stay on the red line and change at Alameda for the green line or São Sebastião for the blue. The metro runs until around 01:00; after that Bolt and Uber are cheap and plentiful, which matters because Web Summit's Night Summit programme runs in bars across the centre, well away from the venue.

Frequently asked questions

When is Web Summit Lisbon 2026?

Web Summit runs from 9 to 12 November 2026 at the MEO Arena and the FIL exhibition centre in Parque das Nações.

Where should I stay for Web Summit?

Parque das Nações puts you within walking distance of the venue and three metro stops from the airport, which is worth a lot during a week when 70,000 other people are trying to get to the same place. If you would rather be in the old city, stay anywhere on the red line or one change from it — Chiado and Príncipe Real are the easiest central bases for a solo trip.

Is Lisbon safe for solo female travellers?

Lisbon consistently ranks among the safer European capitals for women travelling alone, with low violent crime and mild street harassment by regional standards. The genuine risk is pickpocketing in crowded tourist spots, and Tram 28 in particular. Central districts stay busy and lit in the evening; the areas worth more care are the quieter side streets off Bairro Alto and around Intendente late at night.

How do I get from the airport to the venue?

Take the red metro line from Aeroporto to Oriente — three stops, roughly ten minutes, with lifts at both ends. Oriente exits directly into the Vasco da Gama centre and the Parque das Nações esplanade. A taxi or Bolt for the same journey is a few euros and useful with heavy luggage.

Do Web Summit hotels sell out?

Yes, and earlier than people expect. Lisbon's hotel stock is small relative to a 70,000-person conference, and prices in the surrounding week rise sharply. Booking something with free cancellation as soon as your dates are fixed is the cheap insurance here.