ITD27 Plan Your Visit
Welcome to Évora, Portugal, the site of the ITD27 Conference from 31 May – 4 June 2027. This page contains information about traveling to Evora, and accommodation options to help you plan your visit. For more information regarding the city of Évora itself and what to do please check the Exploring Évora page. The conference will be held at Colégio do Espírito Santo on the campus of the University of Évora, located at R. do Cardeal Rei 6, 7000-645 Évora, Portugal.
Praça do Giraldo (Giraldo Square)
Travelling to Évora
Since many people will be arriving from outside of Portugal, and Évora’s railway connections are mostly regional, the information below is about getting to the city of Évora from Lisbon– particularly from the Lisbon airport and from the Oriente train station in Lisbon. However, there are two more airports you can consider, in Oporto and Faro. Both cities are connected to Évora by bus or train.
Here are some helpful websites and apps to assist with your travel in getting around Portugal:
- Combios de Portugal for train travel within Portugal.
- Rede Expressos for regional bus travel within Portugal.
- The Omio app for planning your whole trip.
Stay connected! As a friendly reminder, we also suggest making sure that your cell phone service is compatible in Portugal, and that, if travelling from outside of Europe, you exchange for Euros at the airport.
Bus from Lisbon airport
There are direct buses from Lisbon Airport to Évora, so you do not need to go into the city first. You can buy the tickets at the station or purchase them online. Each ticket costs up to €13 (can be cheaper if booked in advance).
Get to the bus stop just outside Terminal 1. This stop is on Avenida Gago Coutinho, where city buses also stop. The trip to Évora takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Train from Oriente station in Lisbon
The train connections from Lisbon to Évora depart from “Oriente” train station, stopping at “Entre Campos” and “Sete Rios”. You can buy the tickets at the station or purchase them online. Each ticket costs €18,50 (1st)class)/ €13,90 (2nd) you can get a promo ticket if bought with at least 5 days in advance
To get from Lisbon airport to the “Oriente” train station you can use:
METRO: To get to the Metro, follow the red metro signs within Terminal 1. Take the red line to “S. Sebastião” to the stop “Oriente”. You can also reference the metro website to help plan your trip.
TAXI: There are Taxis waiting at the Airport exit. The trip duration will depend on the traffic but at best it will take about 5 minutes to get to “Oriente” and cost about. €5 – €8. Only some taxis accept cards, so having cash (euros) on hand is recommended.
Car
There are several car rental options available at the Lisbon Airport. The fastest way to go to Évora is to get the highway A12 direction SUL (Setúbal), follow to A6 direction Évora.
Accommodation
We recommend that you reserve your accommodations early. Évora has been named a European Capital of Culture for 2027, so accommodation will fill up quickly.
Below is a selected list of hotels who offer discounts to participants attending ITD27. Codes for obtaining discounted rates at these hotels will be provided with your registration confirmation. Registration is expected to open in September 2026. If you plan to make your booking prior to September 2026, contact us at itd27@uevora.pt to obtain discounts.
Hilton Garden Inn Évora ****
A modern 4★ international hotel offering comfortable rooms, a restaurant, fitness center, and business-friendly amenities. Suitable for conference attendees seeking reliability and quality service.
Contact: Contact: +351 266 248 840 | Website
Address: Address: Travessa João Rosa, 7005-413 Évora, Portugal
M’Ar de Ar Muralhas****
A 4★ hotel within the historic walls, featuring gardens, pool, and restaurant—ideal for a comfortable stay in a central setting.
Contact: +351 266 739 300 | Website
Address: Travessa da Palmeira, 4, 7000-546 Évora, Portugal
Moura Suites Hotel****
A boutique-style 4★ hotel with modern suites and a quieter atmosphere—good for longer stays.
Contact: +351 266 245 000 | Website
Address: Largo da Porta de Moura, 7000-647 Évora, Portugal
Évora Olive Hotel****
A contemporary 4★ hotel with modern design, indoor pool, and central location.
Contact: +351 249 530 700 | Website
Address: Rua do Eborim, 18 Évora 7000-659 Évora, Portugal
Pousada Convento de Évora*****
A unique 5★ hotel in a restored convent, offering a historic and upscale experience in the city center.
Contact: +351 266 730 070 | Website
Address: Largo Conde Vila Flor, 7000-804 Évora, Portugal
M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto*****
A luxury 5★ hotel in a converted palace with spa, pool, and refined atmosphere.
Contact: +351 266 730 070 | Website
Address: Rua Cândido dos Reis, 72, 7000-582 Évora, Portugal
Cicioso Boutique Hotel****
A high-end boutique hotel with a small number of rooms and a very personalized experience.
Contact: +351 963 760 120 | Website
Address: Rua de São Cristóvão, 14, 7000-646 Évora, Portugal
Casa Morgado Esporão****
A charming guesthouse in a historic building, offering a quieter and more local stay experience.
Contact: +351 960 267 700 | Website
Address: Rua do Raimundo, 99, 7000-661 Évora, Portugal
Guest House Palácio Diana****
A small, traditional guesthouse with simple accommodations in the historic center.
Contact: +351 926 392 602 | Website
Address: Rua 5 de Outubro, 93, 7000-854 Évora, Portugal
Hotel Solar de Monfalim**
A budget-friendly 2★ hotel in a historic building, suitable for lower-cost stays.
Contact: +351 266 703 529 | Website
Address: Largo da Misericórdia, 1, 7000-646 Évora, Portugal
The following options do not provide discounts, but may be good for those on a tighter travel budget.
Évora Inn
A budget-friendly, comfortable inn near Praça do Giraldo (the main square), good for shorter stays or smaller budgets. It’s in the centre of town — typically ~15–20 min on foot to the University or a short bus/taxi.
Contact: +351 266 744 500. www.evorainn.com | evorainn@gmail.com
Address: Rua da República, 11 (Praça do Giraldo)
Old Evora Hostel
A budget-friendly, comfortable inn near Praça do Giraldo (the main square), good for shorter stays or smaller budgets. It’s in the centre of town — typically ~15–20 min on foot to the University or a short bus/taxi.
Contact: +351 934 734 493. www.instagram.com/oldevorahostel_ | oldevorahostel@gmail.com
Address: Rua Serpa Pinto, 68
For further options, we also suggest that you also have a look at the website of licensed short-term rental (AIRBNB) since many houses in the city center have been converted into this type of rental option.
For questions regarding the ITD27 Conference, please contact Patrícia Bacalhau of the organising team at itd27@uevora.pt.