TEI 2027 will take place at the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) in Lisbon. The CCB is an iconic cultural center located in Belém, one of Lisbon’s historic riverside areas, right next to the Jerónimos Monastery and close to the Tagus River.
Address: Centro Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa, Portugal
Casa do Alentejo is a stunning 17th-century Moorish-style palace in the heart of Lisbon, originally known as Palácio Alverca. Today, it serves as a cultural and social hub dedicated to the Alentejo region, featuring a beautiful central courtyard, colorful ceramic tiles, and ornate rococo ballrooms. This historic and magnificent venue will host the main gala dinner for the TEI 2027 conference.
Address: Rua Portas de Santo Antão, 58, 1150-268 Lisboa, Portugal
Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa - Alameda
Details soon.
Lisbon has a wide offer in hotels. The hotel reservation should be done directly with the hotels. Below is a list of recommended hotels located in the city center or near the conference venue, offering easy access on foot or by tram.
Promo Code: TEI2027
10% discount for reservations up to 15 days before the event.
Promo Code: TEI2027
10% discount off the Best Available Rate (BAR), applicable to all room types, subject to availability.
Valid for stays from January 23 to 28, 2027
Promo Code: TEI2027
10% discount for reservations.
Promo Code: TEI2027
Rates: Single Room: 126€ // Twin Room: 142€
25% payment due at the time of booking; non-refundable. Reservations subject to availability.
If you are staying in Lisbon’s city centre, our recommendation is to go to Cais do Sodré using the metro, and from there take the tram to CCB. The venue is on the second floor in the east façade facing the garden and Jerónimos monastery. The conference rooms will be signposted inside CCB. More detailed room/access information will be shared closer to the event.
Public transport in Lisbon consists of buses (Carris), trams (Carris), subway (Metro), and trains (CP). We recommend you use Google Maps to consult the schedule and learn the best route from your location to the venue. To use public transports, either:
Also available are ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt, local taxis, as well as scooter and bike rentals from GIRA, Lime, Bird, etc.
Cais do Sodré is a major transit hub along the river and the most convenient launching point to Belém.
Unlike many European airports, Lisbon's airport is located close to the city center.
Saldanha is in the central business district and a very popular hotel area.
The riverside path from central Lisbon to Belém is flat and very pleasant for cycling or riding a scooter.
There are multiple stations for GIRA (the Lisbon public bike rental system) near Cais do Sodré and the CCB venue. You can download the GIRA app for Android and iOS.
The GIRA Day Pass costs 2€, and if you plan on staying in Lisbon for a couple extra days, you can also buy the GIRA Monthly Pass (15€). Both include unlimited free trips up to 45 minutes per trip.
Multiple operators (such as Lime, Bird, and Bolt) are available throughout the city. The dedicated riverfront cycle path is an excellent, scenic way to ride straight to Belém.
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| Moovit / Google Maps | Live public transport routing (bus, train, and metro) |
| Uber / Bolt | On-demand ride-hailing services |
| GIRA | Lisbon city bicycle rental system |
The conference will provide lunch boxes on-site during the main conference days. There are also many restaurants and food trucks near the Pastéis de Belém area.
The world-famous, historic bakery that has been serving the original Portuguese custard tarts since 1837.
Historic Bakery • BelémA local spot known for its unique "beer pastries," offering a distinct twist on traditional Portuguese snacks.
Local Specialty • LisbonA historic, traditional standing-room-only bar in central Lisbon famous for serving shots of sour cherry liqueur. Located near the gala dinner venue.
Traditional Liqueur • RossioA spectacular 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing intricate Portuguese Manueline architecture. The cloister tickets cost €18 (€9 for visitors aged 13–24 or over 65) and can be purchased from the official ticket office, while admission to the church is free and does not require a ticket.
€18 Cloister • Church FreeA lush, historic garden in Belém featuring a diverse collection of exotic and tropical plant species. Admission to the Tropical Botanical Garden costs €5 and is free on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
€5 • Free Sundays 10h–13hLocated right within the conference venue, this museum houses an extensive collection of modern and contemporary artwork. Admission costs €15 (€7 for Portuguese residents).
€15 (€7 Portuguese residents)An iconic 16th-century fortress on the Tagus River that historically guarded Lisbon's harbor. Admission costs €15 (€7.50 for visitors aged 13–24 or over 65), while children under 13 enter free.
€15 • Under 13 FreeA unique museum displaying one of the finest and oldest collections of historical royal carriages in the world. Admission costs €15 (€7.50 for visitors aged 13–24 or over 65), while children under 13 enter free.
€15 • Under 13 FreeA beautifully preserved historic thermoelectric plant that now serves as a museum of industrial architecture. Admission is included in the MAAT all-site ticket.
Included with MAAT TicketA strikingly modern riverside museum exploring contemporary culture through visual arts, urbanism, and technology. Admission costs €16 for non-residents and €12 for Portuguese residents, with discounted student and senior tickets and free entry for children under 13.
€16 (€12 residents)An immersive, interactive experience that recreates and explains the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Tickets cost €23.50–€29.50 for adults, €17.50–€22 for children aged 6–12 and €20–€25 for visitors aged 65+, depending on date and time. Offers up to 10% off when booking online at least 2 days in advance.
€23.50–€29.50 (online discounts)