Next to the hotel is the Praça Marques de Pombal, Lisbon's main intersection traffic point, which has a history of its own , as it honours a Portuguese hero who was Prime Minister to King Joseph I in the 18th century. The Marques de Pombal was in charge of the reconstruction of Lisbon after it suffered an earthquake in 1755. Not only did he develop a totally new urban design, but he established a particular style that was meant to outlive eventual shakes of the earth. The Pombal Style consisted of really severe lines and a sobriety that would keep the Pombaline Lisbon on its feet at any stake.
One of the few survivors of that earthquake was the St George`s Castle, a sightseeing must in Lisbon. Located on top of the highest hill in the city, it is here where you will get the best of your panoramic photos to take back home.
After you enjoy its gardens, full of Moorish walls, fountains and terraces, have a look at the view of the Alfama, the old district in the Portuguese capital. This neighbourhood is another obligated tour during your visit to Lisbon. It is a medieval quarter where the Moors used to live before their expulsion in the time of discoveries: cobbled streets, narrow alleys and antiques are part of its charm, along with its many cafes. On the return, passing by the Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon's principal avenue, you are invited to visit many boutiques and shops.
Finally, when arriving, if you feel like spending some time outdoors, you can rest a while at the cosy Camillo Castelo Branco garden, which is right in front of the hotel.
By car:
From any entrance to Lisbon, follow the signs "Centro", which will take you to Marquês de Pombal Square, the most known circus in the city, at the bottom of the Eduardo VII Park. Arriving there, on its roundabout take the fourth exit and The Dom Carlos Park Hotel is placed right in the very beginning of the Avenida Duque de Loulé.
By plane:
Daily domestic, regional and International flights arrive to Lisbon Airport, located at 5.5 km from the Hotel Dom Carlos Park. To arrive to the Hotel by taxi, you can find a taxi by yourself, costing around 12/15 EUR, or paying a little bit more acquiring a "Taxi Voucher" from the "Turismo de Lisboa" information desk in the airport's arrivals area. Here the staff will take you to the taxi, and you can be assured of not paying any extra charge. Estimated trip time: 20 to 35 minutes. To arrive to the Hotel by bus, Aerobús Carris Number 91 departs from the airport to the city center every 20 minutes. Other buses that you could take from the airport are number 83, 45, 44 and 22. Buses provide a cheap, reliable service.
- If you want to reach the Hotel by car , follow the instructions to the city center and Praça Marques de Pombal. Passing by the Praça of Saldanha and you will drive along Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo. After arriving to the Praça Marques de Pombal, on its roundabout take the fourth exit and The Dom Carlos Park Hotel is placed right in the very beginning of the Avenida Duque de Loulé.
By train:
Take the train until Santa Apolónia Railway Station. From the station to the hotel, you could take a taxi or the buses number 90, 746 and 9, that will leave you very near the Hotel. Estimated trip time: 20 to 30 minutes.
By subway:
To arrive to the Hotel by subway, take it until the Marques de Pombal station (located at 40 meters from the Hotel). Exit there and take the way out to Av. Duque de Loulé. Once you get out there walking a few steps you will see the Hotel Dom Carlos Park just in front a pretty small garden.