Thomas B. Tingstrup

18/06/2026

I like touchpoints that are simple, repeatable and meaningful. Our breakfast bread is one of them. It costs very little to produce, fits into a normal morning routine and shows up constantly in guest reviews. Many hotels outsource this detail; we chose to own it. The updated post explains how the recipe evolved from Kathmandu to Lisbon – and how guests can reproduce it at home with standard equipment.

Our guests are crazy about the bread we serve for breakfast. Its far from perfect but obviously better most Portuguese bread. Its something special - we just use a good local flour, a good local yeast and the recipe Thomas has used for more than 30 years. It cost les than 0,50 € to make, so all sh...

14/06/2026

Our rooms move with the seasons - White Balcony glows differently in early autumn, when the light shifts and the city slows down.


https://tingslisbon.com/accommodation/white-balcony/

10/06/2026

From a product point of view, this is our baseline Lisbon beach day: minimal friction, no rental car, predictable costs. It’s become the reference we use when comparing other options – and a very practical link to send when guests ask, “Can we really do this by Uber?”

Experience the best of urban beach holidays in Lisbon, with stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural experiences. Book your stay at Tings Lisbon for an unforgettable getaway.

09/06/2026

When Lisbon fills up with summer visitors, we see the same pattern: families arrive with big plans and leave with small tins. Canned fish is light, affordable and surprisingly emotional as a souvenir. Our latest story from Graça looks at how a French invention, Portuguese tradition and a local neighbourhood shop turn simple conservas into a memory device you can eat back home.

If your are in Lisbon and don't know what to bring back to friends or yourself - bring tinned fish. They are tasteful, handy and colorful and delicious treats when you get unexpected visitors. So buy a lot. ...

08/06/2026

Most hotels frame one statement piece for the lobby. At Tings Lisbon we let art spill everywhere: rooms, corridors, toilets, event posters, common spaces. It’s a moving archive of 15 years of shows and collaborations, funded by everyday guest stays. New blog story on what that does to the mood of an 18‑room house.


https://tingslisbon.com/leisure/we-lov-art/

08/06/2026

By summer, the beach content is no longer “inspiration”. It becomes a practical tool at check‑in. These beach posts are what we share when guests ask where to go today – honest, tested routes from a neighborhood hotel to the Atlantic.

Experience the best of urban beach holidays in Lisbon, with stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural experiences. Book your stay at Tings Lisbon for an unforgettable getaway.

08/06/2026

Saint Antonio made the sardine famous, but not necessarily at its best. June is perfect for smoke, music and plastic plates in the street – just not for purists who dream of the juiciest sardines. Our new post is a friendly warning: enjoy the party now, come back for the fish later.


https://tingslisbon.com/culture/food-lovers-wait-with-the-sardines-until-august/

08/06/2026

Bairro Padre Cruz shows what happens when you treat public housing walls as assets rather than problems. Large murals by national and international artists create visibility, pride and new narratives around an area that would otherwise be ignored by most visitors. This isn’t gentrified cool – it’s still very real Lisbon – but the art changes how people perceive and move through the space. I’ve highlighted it as one of our key street art picks for curious travellers.


https://tingslisbon.com/culture/best-street-art-in-lisbon-bairro-pardre-cruz/

04/06/2026

Golf travel used to be about closed resorts; today it’s about flexibility. Lisbon’s strength is the ability to satisfy mixed‑interest groups: golfers, culture seekers, food lovers and remote workers in the same travel party. You can design itineraries where tee times coexist with museums, street art, wine bars and family‑friendly experiences. That broad value proposition is a powerful differentiator for an urban golf hub.

isbon offers some of the world's best golf experiences within an hour's drive from Tings Lisbon. From coastal links to parkland courses, discover championship layouts designed by golfing legends like Robert Trent Jones and Seve Ballesteros. Perfect for free, independent travelers seeking quality gol...