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= Travel and Public Transportation =
== Getting to the Global Gathering ==
Estoril, Portugal is only 25 km. from central Lisbon and is located on a main train line from Lisbon. The Global Gathering Summit and Feira venue is only a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.
The Global Gathering will take place in Estoril, Portugal which is only 25 km from Lisbon and is located on a main train line from the city center. The GG venue is only a 5-10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.  
[[File:Lisbon metro.jpg|thumb|435x435px|''Map of [https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/ Lisbon's metro system]'']]


== Public Transportation ==
=== Public Transportation ===
'''Cost to Estoril from the Lisbon Airport:''' Approximately 4 Euro<br>
'''Metro Lisboa (Metro):''' https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/
'''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less


'''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon (Cais do Sodré Train Station):''' Approximately 2.5 Euro<br>
'''Comboios de Portugal (Train):''' https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
'''Duration:''' 40 minutes


* '''Metro Lisboa (Metro):''' https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/<br>
===== <u>From the Airport to Estoril</u> =====
* '''Comboios de Portugal (Train):''' https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en


== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services ==
* '''Cost:''' Approximately 4 Euro
'''Cost to Estoril from the Lisbon Airport:''' Approximately 30 Euro<br>
* '''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less
'''Duration:''' 30 minutes


'''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon:''' Approximately 25 Euro<br>
1. The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal 1.
'''Duration:''' 25 minutes
2. Take the Red Metro Line in the direction of São Sebastião.
3. Change to the Green Line at the Alameda stop towards Cais do Sodré.
4. Follow signs for the train station (it’s in the same terminal) and take the train towards Cascais.
5. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.
'''Note:''' You must change from the metro to the train line at Cais do Sodré.


* '''FreeNow (Local Taxis and Ride Sharing)''': [https://www.free-now.com https://www.free-now.com]
===== <u>From Central Lisbon to Estoril</u> =====
* '''Uber''': [https://www.uber.com/pt/en/ https://www.uber.com/pt/en/]
* '''Bolt''': [https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/ https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/]


= Hotels Offering Global Gathering Discounts =
* '''Cost:''' Approximately 2.5 Euro
Below you will find several discounted hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. However, because the event venue is located walking distance from the Estoril train station, you may also want to consider researching your own accommodations either in Lisbon (only a 25 - 30 minute train ride away) or in the towns neighboring Estoril which also have train stations ([https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/25611736#map=13/38.6969/-9.4205 Cascais], [https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/545306132#map=16/38.6902/-9.3363 Carcavelos] etc.)
* '''Duration:''' 40 minutes


== 100 Euro per night and below ==
1. Start at the Cais do Sodré train station and take the train towards Cascais.
=== Hotel Lido ===
2. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.


'''Website:''' https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/index.html<br>
=== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services ===
'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Single Room:''' € 87.00<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 99.00


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 500 m.
* '''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon:''' Approximately 25-30 Euro
* '''Duration:''' 25 minutes


'''Available Rooms:''' 60
It is possible to use city taxis, as well as Uber and Bolt in the city of Lisbon.


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* '''Uber:''' https://www.uber.com/pt/en/
* '''Bolt:''' https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/


=== Hotel Alvorada ===
There are two main pick up and drop off points at Terminal 1 of the Lisbon Airport. Both Bolt and Uber work at either of these points:


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelalvorada.com/
* The '''Kiss&Fly parking lot''' is located at the entrance of the Departures Hall at Terminal 1. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal 2.
* '''P2 parking''' is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1. Once you exit the baggage claim department, take a left and walk past the Starbucks towards the exit and the P2 parking lot. You will see signs for the ride sharing pick up zone.


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
{| class="wikitable" style=background-color:#5BE6EF;"
'''Single Room:''' € 87.00<br>
|[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCrs4PjQQRdYwU8pfZO4-3O7sjzMovu7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108055999378027985078&rtpof=true&sd=true '''<big>2024 Travel and Safety Advice Guide</big>''']
'''Double Room*:''' € 99.00<br>
|}


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 350 m.
== Recommended Hotels in Estoril ==
Below you will find several hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. It is walking distance to the event space from the train, so you may prefer to book hotels in Lisbon or the neighboring towns, ([https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/25611736#map=13/38.6969/-9.4205 Cascais], [https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/545306132#map=16/38.6902/-9.3363 Carcavelos] etc.)


'''Available Rooms:''' 40
'''*Please note that the prices listed below are approximations and may vary at the time of booking. Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.'''
===== 100 Euro per night and below =====
'''Hotel São Mamede'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* Website: https://www.hotelsmamede.com/pt/index.html
* Price: €80.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 25
* Phone: +351 214 659 110


== 100 - 150 Euro per night ==
'''Hotel Lido'''
=== Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril ===


'''Website:''' https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril
* Website: https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/index.html
* Price: €97.00 - €100.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 500 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 60
* Reservations
** Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 214 649 860


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
===== 100 - 150 Euro per night =====
'''Single Room:''' € 136.80<br>
'''Hotel Smart'''
'''Double Room*:''' € 152.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 450 m.
* Website: https://www.hotel-smart.net/en/
* Price: €100.00 - €110.00
* Distance from Global Gathering: 600m
* Reservations
** Phone: +351 214 682 164
** Email: reservas@hotel-smart.net


'''Available Rooms:''' 25
'''Hotel Alvorada'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* Website: https://www.hotelalvorada.com/
* Price: €120.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 350 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 40
* Reservations
** Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 214 649 860
** Email: reservas@hotelalvorada.com


=== Hotel São Mamedre ===
'''Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril'''


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelsmamede.com/pt/index.html
* Website: https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril
* Price: €150
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 450 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 25
* Reservations
** Contact: Belmiro Pinto - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 214 648 400


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Hotel Londres'''
'''Double Room*:''' € 112.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.
* Website: https://www.hotelondres.com
* Price: €135.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 25
* Reservations
** Contact: Rita Freixiela - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 214 648 300


'''Available Rooms:''' 25
===== 150 - 200 Euro per night =====
'''O Cascais City and Beach Hotel'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* Website: http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com
* Price: €190.00- €205.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 25
* Reservations
** Contact: Luis Marques - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 211 164 330
** Email: reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com


=== Hotel Londres ===
'''Hotel Inglaterra'''


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelondres.com
* Website: https://www.hotelinglaterra.com.pt
* Price: €180.00 - €200.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
* Maximum Available Rooms: 30
* Reservations:
** Contact: Joana Silva - Operations Manager
** Phone: +351 214 684 461


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
== Hotels & Hostels near Estoril ==
'''Double Room (two separate beds):''' € 135.00<br>
Estoril is located on the [[wikipedia:Linha_de_Cascais|Cascais Line]] which connects Lisbon (from Cais do Sodré station) to Cascais. You can book accommodation near any train station on this line and you will have easy access to the Global Gathering venue which is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Estoril train station.
'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.


'''Available Rooms:''' 25
'''Cascais City and Beach Hotel'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* Website: https://www.cascaiscbhotel.com/
* Price: €190.00 - €200.00  
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: '''20 minutes by train'''
* Reservations
** Phone: +351 - 211164330


=== O Cascais City and Beach Hotel ===
'''Sui7es Guest House - Cascais'''


'''Website:''' http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com
* Website: https://sui7es.pt/
* Price: €175.00 - €185.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: '''15 minutes by train'''
* Phone: +351 215 801 187


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Riviera Hotel - Carcavelos'''
'''Single Room:''' € 150.00<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 160.00


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.
* Website: https://www.rivierahotel.pt/
* Price: €100.00 - €120.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: '''30 minutes by train'''
* Phone: +3351 214 586 600
'''Ljmonade Hostel - Cascais'''


'''Available Rooms:''' 25
* Website: https://www.ljmonade.com/
* Shared Dorm Room Price: €30.00 - €40.00
* Private Room: €100 - €130.00
* Distance from Global Gathering Venue: '''25 minutes by train'''  
* Phone: +351 916 880 056


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
== Other Accommodation Options ==


== 150 - 200 Euro per night ==
* Airbnb (Rooms and apartments with private and shared facilities): https://www.airbnb.com/
=== Hotel Inglaterra ===
* Booking.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): https://www.booking.com
* Hostelworld (Dorms, shared rooms and private rooms with shared facilities): https://hostelworld.com/
* Hotels.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): https://www.hotels.com/
* Vacation Rentals by Owner (Vrbo) (Rental homes): https://www.vrbo.com/


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelinglaterra.com.pt
== Healthcare ==


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
==== Pharmacies ====
'''Single Room:''' € 190.00<br>
[[File:Hospital Canva.png|right|frameless]]
'''Double Room*:''' € 200.00<br>
'''[https://goo.gl/maps/iYyqBayRCq5YQcnc8 Farmácia do Parque]'''


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.
* 6 minutes walking from the Global Gathering  
* From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
* R. das Arcadas do Parque 15 e 16, 2765-266 Estoril, Portugal


'''Available Rooms:''' 30
'''[https://goo.gl/maps/59gBNGL2hiHdoR2YA Farmácia Ostende]'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* 21 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Monte Estoril train station)
* From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
* Tv. do Mercado nº1-B, 2765-426 Estoril, Portugal


== 200 Euro per night and above ==
'''[https://goo.gl/maps/aewWcQx9EYKe7hD98 Farmácia São João]'''
=== Hotel Evolution ===


'''Website:''' <nowiki>https://www.hotelalvorada.com/</nowiki>
* 20 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Sao Joao do Estoril train station)
* From Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 8pm
* Saturday - 9am - 7pm
* Praça da Carreira 29, 2765-472 Estoril, Portugal


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
==== Hospitals ====
'''Single Room:''' € 260.00<br>
'''[https://www.cuf.pt/hospitais-e-clinicas/hospital-cuf-cascais Hospital CUF Cascais]'''
'''Double Room*:''' € 275.00


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.
* R. Fernão Lopes 60, 2750-663 Cascais, Portugal
* +351 21 114 1400


'''Available Rooms:''' 122
'''[http://www.hospitaldecascais.pt/ Emergency Hospital of Cascais]'''


:<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
* Av. Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves, 2755-009 Alcabideche, Portugal
* +351 21 465 3000


= Other Accommodation Options =
==== Emergencies ====
Airbnb (Rooms and apartments with private and shared facilities)
If you need the emergency services, call de 112, which is the Europe-wide emergency number.
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=14fNAMlvZQvND3fuYLmRh9oGAGFoOPls&ll=38.778883421357854%2C-9.39305525710096&z=11 Check the map] to see where the main hospitals and pharmacies are in the city.'''
Hostelworld (Dorms, shared rooms and private rooms with shared facilities)
 
Booking.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals)
 
Hotels.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals)

Latest revision as of 15:14, 26 June 2024

Getting to the Global Gathering

The Global Gathering will take place in Estoril, Portugal which is only 25 km from Lisbon and is located on a main train line from the city center. The GG venue is only a 5-10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.

Map of Lisbon's metro system

Public Transportation

Metro Lisboa (Metro): https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/

Comboios de Portugal (Train): https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
From the Airport to Estoril
  • Cost: Approximately 4 Euro
  • Duration: 1.5 hours or less

1. The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal 1. 2. Take the Red Metro Line in the direction of São Sebastião. 3. Change to the Green Line at the Alameda stop towards Cais do Sodré. 4. Follow signs for the train station (it’s in the same terminal) and take the train towards Cascais. 5. Estoril is two stops before Cascais. Note: You must change from the metro to the train line at Cais do Sodré.

From Central Lisbon to Estoril
  • Cost: Approximately 2.5 Euro
  • Duration: 40 minutes

1. Start at the Cais do Sodré train station and take the train towards Cascais. 2. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.

Taxis and Ride Sharing Services

  • Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon: Approximately 25-30 Euro
  • Duration: 25 minutes

It is possible to use city taxis, as well as Uber and Bolt in the city of Lisbon.

There are two main pick up and drop off points at Terminal 1 of the Lisbon Airport. Both Bolt and Uber work at either of these points:

  • The Kiss&Fly parking lot is located at the entrance of the Departures Hall at Terminal 1. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal 2.
  • P2 parking is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1. Once you exit the baggage claim department, take a left and walk past the Starbucks towards the exit and the P2 parking lot. You will see signs for the ride sharing pick up zone.
2024 Travel and Safety Advice Guide

Recommended Hotels in Estoril

Below you will find several hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. It is walking distance to the event space from the train, so you may prefer to book hotels in Lisbon or the neighboring towns, (Cascais, Carcavelos etc.)

*Please note that the prices listed below are approximations and may vary at the time of booking. Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.

100 Euro per night and below

Hotel São Mamede

Hotel Lido

100 - 150 Euro per night

Hotel Smart

Hotel Alvorada

Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril

Hotel Londres

  • Website: https://www.hotelondres.com
  • Price: €135.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
  • Maximum Available Rooms: 25
  • Reservations
    • Contact: Rita Freixiela - Operations Manager
    • Phone: +351 214 648 300
    • Email: [email protected]
150 - 200 Euro per night

O Cascais City and Beach Hotel

  • Website: http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com
  • Price: €190.00- €205.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.
  • Maximum Available Rooms: 25
  • Reservations
    • Contact: Luis Marques - Operations Manager
    • Phone: +351 211 164 330
    • Email: [email protected]

Hotel Inglaterra

Hotels & Hostels near Estoril

Estoril is located on the Cascais Line which connects Lisbon (from Cais do Sodré station) to Cascais. You can book accommodation near any train station on this line and you will have easy access to the Global Gathering venue which is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Estoril train station.

Cascais City and Beach Hotel

Sui7es Guest House - Cascais

  • Website: https://sui7es.pt/
  • Price: €175.00 - €185.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 15 minutes by train
  • Phone: +351 215 801 187

Riviera Hotel - Carcavelos

  • Website: https://www.rivierahotel.pt/
  • Price: €100.00 - €120.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 30 minutes by train
  • Phone: +3351 214 586 600

Ljmonade Hostel - Cascais

  • Website: https://www.ljmonade.com/
  • Shared Dorm Room Price: €30.00 - €40.00
  • Private Room: €100 - €130.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 25 minutes by train
  • Phone: +351 916 880 056

Other Accommodation Options

Healthcare

Pharmacies

Farmácia do Parque

  • 6 minutes walking from the Global Gathering
  • From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
  • R. das Arcadas do Parque 15 e 16, 2765-266 Estoril, Portugal

Farmácia Ostende

  • 21 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Monte Estoril train station)
  • From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
  • Tv. do Mercado nº1-B, 2765-426 Estoril, Portugal

Farmácia São João

  • 20 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Sao Joao do Estoril train station)
  • From Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 8pm
  • Saturday - 9am - 7pm
  • Praça da Carreira 29, 2765-472 Estoril, Portugal

Hospitals

Hospital CUF Cascais

  • R. Fernão Lopes 60, 2750-663 Cascais, Portugal
  • +351 21 114 1400

Emergency Hospital of Cascais

  • Av. Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves, 2755-009 Alcabideche, Portugal
  • +351 21 465 3000

Emergencies

If you need the emergency services, call de 112, which is the Europe-wide emergency number. 

Check the map to see where the main hospitals and pharmacies are in the city.
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