Guide · Updated November 2026
Doctor near me in Lisbon: an English-speaking doctor at your hotel or Airbnb
Searching for a doctor near you in Lisbon? The nearest doctor can be the one who comes to you. Here is how to see an English-speaking doctor today without leaving your hotel or apartment, and when to go to a hospital instead.
The fastest way to see a doctor in Lisbon
If you are a visitor, a clinic "near me" is not always the quickest option: many need an appointment, some do not have an English-speaking doctor on duty, and you still have to get there while unwell. With a home visit, an English-speaking doctor comes to your hotel room, Airbnb or apartment.
- When: every day, 07:00–23:00, including weekends and public holidays.
- How fast: in Lisbon the doctor usually arrives within about 60 minutes. In Cascais and Sintra, up to 90 minutes.
- Price: €150 per visit. A video consultation costs €80.
- Language: the consultation is in English.
- Paperwork: you receive a medical report and an invoice for your travel insurance, and an electronic prescription if you need medicines.
Areas we cover in Lisbon
Our doctors visit hotels and apartments all over Lisbon, including:
- City centre: Baixa, Chiado, Rossio, Avenida da Liberdade, Marquês de Pombal
- Historic neighbourhoods: Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, Castelo, Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real
- Along the river: Cais do Sodré, Santos, Alcântara, Belém
- Business and residential areas: Saldanha, Avenidas Novas, Campo de Ourique, Estrela, Parque das Nações
Outside Lisbon, we also visit Cascais, Estoril and Sintra.
What the doctor can help with
- Fever, flu, sore throat, ear pain or a cough
- Vomiting, diarrhoea or food poisoning
- Urinary infections, skin rashes, allergic reactions or insect bites
- Minor injuries such as sprains or small cuts
- A sick child on holiday
- Repeat prescriptions for medicines you take at home
When to go to a hospital instead
For chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke, a serious accident, heavy bleeding or loss of consciousness, call 112 straight away. These need emergency care, not a home visit. If the doctor who visits you thinks you need tests or hospital care, they will tell you where to go.
Other options near you
- Pharmacies (look for the green cross) can advise on minor problems and sell many medicines without a prescription. Antibiotics always need a prescription.
- SNS 24 (808 24 24 24) is the public health line, available 24 hours.
- Private hospitals have emergency departments open 24 hours. Expect waiting times and pay upfront.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a doctor near me in Lisbon right now?
Between 07:00 and 23:00, yes: book online, by phone or WhatsApp, and we confirm the doctor's arrival time. Outside those hours, call SNS 24 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Do I need Portuguese health insurance?
No. You pay for the visit and claim it back from your travel insurance with the medical report and invoice.
Can the doctor prescribe medicines?
Yes. If you need them, you receive an electronic prescription by SMS or email that you can use at any pharmacy in Portugal.