EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-21.
This hotel delivers on comfort, facilities and service but sits far from central Lisbon attractions and costs €60 more per night than our Best Value pick. Book it if a full spa, pool and excellent breakfast matter more to you than walking to the cathedral or Belém in under an hour.
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EPIC SANA Lisboa works for travellers who want a resort-style stay with spa treatments, a pool and a gym, and who plan to use taxis or public transport to reach Lisbon's main sights. Families find space here; the property lists family rooms and guests praise the breakfast buffet, which includes vegan options and fresh pastries.
Skip this hotel if you want to walk to the cathedral, Belém Tower or the 25 de Abril Bridge. The nearest major sight, Lisbon Cathedral, sits roughly 35 walking minutes away in a straight line, meaning the real journey will be longer. If exploring on foot is your priority, our Budget and Best Value picks place you closer to the old town. Also skip it if €232 per night (reference price for 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults) feels steep; guests note that room rates and restaurant dining here are expensive.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco in the Santo António area, a business and residential district northwest of central Lisbon. Lisbon Cathedral is roughly 2.8 km away (about 35 minutes straight-line walk), the 25 de Abril Bridge 4.2 km (53 minutes) and Belém Tower 6.2 km (78 minutes). These walking times are estimates; real routes will take longer.
Public transport or a taxi will be necessary for sightseeing. The property does not confirm which metro or bus lines serve the address, so check connections for your plans. The location scores 8.8 out of 10 with guests, suggesting decent access by car or public transport but not the walkable charm of Alfama or Baixa.
What guests say
Across 2,733 reviews the hotel scores 9.3 out of 10, tying for third place among 16 eligible properties in the provider sample. Guests highlight the breakfast buffet, describing extensive choices with fresh fruit, warm pastries and dietary options including vegan dishes. The staff earn consistent praise for being friendly, attentive and professional.
The main complaint concerns value for money. Reviewers acknowledge high-quality amenities but find room rates and restaurant prices expensive. No guest feedback mentions room size, noise levels or recent renovations, so those details remain unconfirmed.
Price and what you get compared with our other Lisbon picks
The reference price is €232.10 per night for two adults, 10 to 12 November 2026. That sits €60 above our Best Value pick, HF Fénix Music (€172, 9.0 score, 3 stars), and €140 above our Budget pick, Dom João Glamour Hotel (€92.24, 8.0 score, 2 stars). The sample median for Lisbon was €196.82 per night.
For the extra cost you gain a 5-star rating, a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a gym, a garden, a terrace and a breakfast that guests call excellent. HF Fénix Music offers free wifi and air conditioning but no spa or pool. Dom João Glamour is a 2-star base without the facilities. If a full wellness setup and generous breakfast justify €60 more per night than a solid 3-star hotel, EPIC SANA delivers. If not, HF Fénix Music scores nearly as high for less money.
Why it made our Luxury pick for Lisbon
We compared 16 hotels in the provider sample. EPIC SANA Lisboa earned the Luxury slot with its 5-star official rating and 9.3 guest score, tying for third overall. Five-star properties take priority in this category; a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5 to qualify.
The hotel lists a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free wifi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Guest reviews confirm a strong breakfast and professional service. The 9.3 score from 2,733 reviews shows consistent delivery across a large sample.
Before you book
Confirm breakfast inclusion, cancellation terms and any resort or spa fees for your dates. The data lists continental and buffet breakfast styles but does not state whether breakfast is included in the room rate. Pool and spa opening hours, and any treatment costs, are not given.
Room size, soundproofing and renovation dates are not confirmed. If a quiet room matters, ask the hotel about noise levels from the avenue. Check which metro or bus lines serve the address if you plan to use public transport daily. Walking times to sights are straight-line estimates; real routes will be longer, especially if the terrain climbs.
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Is EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel close to Belém Tower and Lisbon Cathedral?
No. Lisbon Cathedral sits roughly 2.8 km away (about 35 minutes straight-line walk) and Belém Tower 6.2 km (78 minutes). Public transport or a taxi will be necessary to reach major sights from this hotel.
Does EPIC SANA Lisboa include breakfast in the room rate?
The hotel serves continental and buffet breakfast, and guests praise the extensive buffet with fresh fruit, pastries and vegan options. Whether breakfast is included in your rate must be checked when you book.
What facilities does EPIC SANA Lisboa offer?
The property lists a spa and wellness centre, pool, gym, restaurant, free wifi, air conditioning, garden and terrace. Opening hours and any fees for spa treatments or pool access are not confirmed, so ask the hotel for your dates.
Is EPIC SANA Lisboa good value compared with other Lisbon hotels?
At €232 per night (reference price for Nov 2026, two adults) it costs €60 more than our Best Value pick, which scores 9.0. Guests say the amenities are high quality but room rates and restaurant dining are expensive. You pay for a 5-star spa experience, not for a walkable old-town location.