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Home of the GG, Estoril is located just 25 km from Lisbon, which can be reached in less than 40 minutes via train. | Home of the GG, Estoril is located just 25 km from Lisbon, which can be reached in less than 40 minutes via train. | ||
It is also only a few kilometers from the vibrant seaside city of Cascais, which can be reached via a five minute train ride from the GG venue, or by taking a 20 minute walk on the famous boardwalk. On this walk you will encounter tons of cafes, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. | It is also only a few kilometers from the vibrant seaside city of Cascais, which can be reached via a five minute train ride from the GG venue, or by taking a 20 minute walk on the famous boardwalk. On this walk you will encounter tons of cafes, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. | ||
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== '''Hotels''' == | == '''Hotels''' == | ||
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Below are hotel options within walking or short train distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. | Below are hotel options within walking or short train distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. | ||
👉 Prices are approximate and may vary at the time of booking. | |||
👉 Please confirm bed configuration when reserving — “double room” does not always mean two beds. | |||
👉 Portugal has an excellent transportation system and relatively affordable car services. We encourage you to consider lodging in neighboring towns for more budget-friendly options. | |||
👉 Check out our [[Navigating Estoril|interactive map of Estoril]] to get a lay of the land. <div style="clear:both;"></div> | |||
=== <big>🏨 Hotels with Global Gathering Discounts</big> === | === <big>🏨 Hotels with Global Gathering Discounts</big> === | ||
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<strong>Discounted hotel details will be published soon.</strong><br> | <strong>Discounted hotel details will be published soon.</strong><br> | ||
Please check back for updated information. | Please check back for updated information. | ||
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background:#FFF4CC; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"><strong>Hotel Alvorada</strong><br> | background:#FFF4CC; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"><strong>Hotel Alvorada</strong><br> | ||
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<li><strong>Booking.com*</strong> – <nowiki>https://www.booking.com</nowiki></li> | <li><strong>Booking.com*</strong> – <nowiki>https://www.booking.com</nowiki></li> | ||
<li><strong>Hotels.com*</strong> – <nowiki>https://www.hotels.com/</nowiki></li> | <li><strong>Hotels.com*</strong> – <nowiki>https://www.hotels.com/</nowiki></li> | ||
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*Some platforms are listed in boycott databases and referenced in a U.N. Special Rapporteur report regarding business activity in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.</small> | *Some platforms are listed in boycott databases and referenced in a U.N. Special Rapporteur report regarding business activity in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.</small> | ||
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== '''Transportation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area''' == | == '''Transportation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area''' == | ||
=== Metro Area Train Systems | === 🚃 Metro Area Train Systems === | ||
Portugal has two train systems: | Portugal has two train systems: | ||
* '''Metro Train System:''' https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/ This operates within Lisbon city and nearby neighborhoods. Stations are mostly underground. . | * '''Metro Train System:''' https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/ This operates within Lisbon city and nearby neighborhoods. Stations are mostly underground. . | ||
* '''Comboios Train System:''' https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en This is the regional and national rail services. It connects Lisbon to close cities like Estoril and even farther away cities like Oporto. | * '''Comboios Train System:''' https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en This is the regional and national rail services. It connects Lisbon to close cities like Estoril and even farther away cities like Oporto. | ||
=== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services | |||
=== 🚖 Taxis and Ride Sharing Services === | |||
The most common taxi and ride sharing services are: | The most common taxi and ride sharing services are: | ||
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* '''Bolt:''' https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/ | * '''Bolt:''' https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/ | ||
=== | === '''🚲''' Bike Rentals === | ||
Renting a bike is an option in the Estoril-Cascais area. These two bike rental companies offer rentals ranging from 1 hour to 7 days: | Renting a bike is an option in the Estoril-Cascais area. These two bike rental companies offer rentals ranging from 1 hour to 7 days: | ||
* '''Rent Bike, Cascais, Lisbon:''' https://www.rentbike.pt/bike-rental/ | * '''Rent Bike, Cascais, Lisbon:''' https://www.rentbike.pt/bike-rental/ | ||
*'''Tomorrow’s Adventure, Bike Rentals:''' [https://www.tomorrowsadventure.pt/bicycles.html https://www.tomorrowsadventure.pt/bicycles.html<br />] | *'''Tomorrow’s Adventure, Bike Rentals:''' [https://www.tomorrowsadventure.pt/bicycles.html https://www.tomorrowsadventure.pt/bicycles.html<br />] | ||
== '''Getting to Estoril''' '''⭐''' == | == '''Getting to Estoril''' '''⭐''' == | ||
==== From the Airport Via Metro & Train | ==== ✈️🚆 From the Airport Via Metro & Train ==== | ||
* '''Cost:''' Approximately 5 Euro | * '''Cost:''' Approximately 5 Euro | ||
* '''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less | * '''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less | ||
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# Get off at the Estoril station. From there, the venue is only a 10 minute walk. | # Get off at the Estoril station. From there, the venue is only a 10 minute walk. | ||
==== From the Airport Via Taxi | ==== ✈️ 🚖 From the Airport Via Taxi ==== | ||
*'''Estimated Cost:''' 25-30 Euro | *'''Estimated Cost:''' 25-30 Euro | ||
*'''Duration:''' 25 minutes | *'''Duration:''' 25 minutes | ||
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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: | 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 One. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal Two | * The ''Kiss&Fly parking lot'' is located at the entrance of the Departures Hall at Terminal One. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal Two. | ||
* ''P2 parking'' is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal One. 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. | * ''P2 parking'' is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal One. 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. | ||
==== Fom Central Lisbon Via Train | |||
==== 🏰🚆 Fom Central Lisbon Via Train ==== | |||
* '''Cost:''' Approximately 2.5 Euro | * '''Cost:''' Approximately 2.5 Euro | ||
* '''Duration:''' 40 minutes | * '''Duration:''' 40 minutes | ||
Latest revision as of 12:52, 16 December 2025
Home of the GG, Estoril is located just 25 km from Lisbon, which can be reached in less than 40 minutes via train.
It is also only a few kilometers from the vibrant seaside city of Cascais, which can be reached via a five minute train ride from the GG venue, or by taking a 20 minute walk on the famous boardwalk. On this walk you will encounter tons of cafes, restaurants, and beautiful beaches.
Hotels
Below are hotel options within walking or short train distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal.
👉 Prices are approximate and may vary at the time of booking.
👉 Please confirm bed configuration when reserving — “double room” does not always mean two beds.
👉 Portugal has an excellent transportation system and relatively affordable car services. We encourage you to consider lodging in neighboring towns for more budget-friendly options.
👉 Check out our interactive map of Estoril to get a lay of the land.
🏨 Hotels with Global Gathering Discounts
Discounted hotel details will be published soon.
Please check back for updated information.
🏛️ Other Hotels in Estoril
💶 €100–150 per night
Hotel Alvorada
📍 350 m from GG venue
💶 €130–150
☎ +351 214 649 860
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hotelalvorada.com
Hotel Lido
📍 600 m from GG venue
💶 €140–150
☎ +351 214 679 420
🌐 https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/contactos.html
Hotel Inglaterra
📍 600 m from GG venue
💶 €145–150
☎ +351 214 684 461
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hotelinglaterraestoril.com.pt
💶 €150–200 per night
Hotel Vila Galé Estoril
📍 450 m from GG venue
💶 €165–180
☎ +351 214 648 400
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril
Clube do Lago Hotel
📍 18-minute walk from GG venue
💶 €150–190
☎ +351 214 666 000
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.clubedolagohotel.pt
Amazonia Estoril Hotel
📍 600 m from GG venue
💶 €150–180
☎ +351 213 199 150
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.amazoniahoteis.com/en/hotels/estoril/amazonia-estoril-cascais/
🏘️ Hotels & Hostels near Estoril (Cascais)
Ljmonade Hostel – Cascais
🚌 25-minute trip by public transport
💶 Dorm: €30–40
💶 Private: €100–130
☎ +351 916 880 056
🌐 https://www.ljmonade.com/
Cascais City & Beach Hotel
🚌 20-minute trip by public transport
💶 €190–200
☎ +351 211 164 330
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cascaiscbhotel.com
Sui7es Guest House – Cascais
🚌 15-minute trip by public transport
💶 €175–185
☎ +351 215 801 187
🌐 https://sui7es.pt
🏡 Other Rental Options
The following websites offer many options in the Estoril–Cascais area:
- Vrbo – https://www.vrbo.com/
- Hostelworld – https://hostelworld.com/
- Airbnb* – https://www.airbnb.com/
- Booking.com* – https://www.booking.com
- Hotels.com* – https://www.hotels.com/
- Some platforms are listed in boycott databases and referenced in a U.N. Special Rapporteur report regarding business activity in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Transportation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area
🚃 Metro Area Train Systems
Portugal has two train systems:
- Metro Train System: https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/ This operates within Lisbon city and nearby neighborhoods. Stations are mostly underground. .
- Comboios Train System: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en This is the regional and national rail services. It connects Lisbon to close cities like Estoril and even farther away cities like Oporto.
🚖 Taxis and Ride Sharing Services
The most common taxi and ride sharing services are:
🚲 Bike Rentals
Renting a bike is an option in the Estoril-Cascais area. These two bike rental companies offer rentals ranging from 1 hour to 7 days:
- Rent Bike, Cascais, Lisbon: https://www.rentbike.pt/bike-rental/
- Tomorrow’s Adventure, Bike Rentals: https://www.tomorrowsadventure.pt/bicycles.html
Getting to Estoril ⭐
✈️🚆 From the Airport Via Metro & Train
- Cost: Approximately 5 Euro
- Duration: 1.5 hours or less
- The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal One.
- Take the RED METRO LINE in the direction of São Sebastião
- Get off at the Alameda stop to transfer to the GREEN METRO LINE heading towards Cais do Sodre
- Get off at Cais do Sodre and follow signs for the Comboios Train System (its in the same train station).
- Take the train towards Cascais
- Get off at the Estoril station. From there, the venue is only a 10 minute walk.
✈️ 🚖 From the Airport Via Taxi
- Estimated Cost: 25-30 Euro
- Duration: 25 minutes
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 One. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal Two.
- P2 parking is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal One. 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.
🏰🚆 Fom Central Lisbon Via Train
- 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.
