Venue & Travel
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — Grand Auditorium
Av. de Berna 45, 1050-078 Lisboa
How to get there
- Metro: São Sebastião (Blue/Red) or Praça de Espanha (Blue). ~5–10 min walk.
- From airport: Metro Red → São Sebastião (~25 min). Taxi/ride-hail ~15–25 min depending on traffic.
- From downtown (Baixa/Chiado): Metro Blue → São Sebastião (~15 min).
- Parking: Paid parking available near the Foundation (limited capacity).
Accommodation
Below are hotels within ~15–25 minutes’ walk/metro of the venue. If special congress rates apply, we’ll publish the codes and deadlines here.
| Hotel | Distance | Booking / Code |
|---|---|---|
Campo Pequeno / 3★
VIP Executive Zurique Hotel
|
~1.1 km (~14 min walk) | Book Code: MicrobiomePT2026 |
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Campo Pequeno / 3★
Luzeiros Suites
|
~1.0 km (~12–14 min walk) | Email: reservas@luzeirossuites.com • website |
*Logos are provided by hotels for identification only. Distances are approximate walking times from the Gulbenkian Auditorium.
Visiting Lisbon
Transport
- Metro is the fastest option; Viva Viagem card works on metro/bus/tram.
- Taxis and ride-hailing are widely available.
- From the venue: quick metro links to Baixa, Chiado, Rossio, and the riverfront.
Weather
- Mid-April: mild (≈ 12–20 °C). Light jacket/umbrella recommended.
Safety
- Lisbon is generally safe; watch for pickpockets in tourist areas/transport hubs.
Points of interest
- Gulbenkian Museum & Gardens — adjacent to the venue.
- Alfama — historic quarter and São Jorge Castle.
- Bairro Alto & Chiado — nightlife, cafés, viewpoints.
- Belém — Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, MAAT.
About the Area
The 3rd Microbiome PT Summit is scheduled to take place at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Grand Auditorium). Surrounded by lush gardens, the foundation offers a picturesque setting with cafés and restaurants within walking distance (see map for details).
Situated just north of the city center, the meeting site allows convenient access to major attractions via a short subway ride. Notable places such as “Alfama,” Lisbon’s oldest and most iconic district with the historic Moorish castle, and “Bairro Alto,” the focal point of Lisbon’s nightlife, are easily reachable.
