Lisbon hotel pipeline hits 40 projects
Lisbon ranks 3rd in Europe for hotel development with 40 projects in the pipeline, adding competitive supply pressure for STR operators.
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Lisbon has 40 hotel projects in its development pipeline, ranking 3rd among European cities behind London (70) and Istanbul (44), according to the Lodging Econometrics Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Report (August 2026).
Key numbers
- Lisbon: 40 hotel projects in development pipeline (3rd in Europe)
- London leads with 70 projects; Istanbul is 2nd with 44
- 307 new hotels expected across Europe in 2026 (+18% vs 2025)
- 112 properties opened in H1 2026, adding 14,000 rooms
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