Top things to do in Lisbon
Attractions, tours and activities in Lisbon
Recommended museums in Lisbon
Where to discover culture and the arts in Lisbon
Lisbon: the city's best neighbourhoods
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Baixa / Chiado
0.2 miles from city centre
Welcome to Old Lisbon. Baixa’s pedestrian streets exude a charm of yesteryear, with expansive Praça do Comércio embodying Lisbon’s 18th-century grandeur. From there, head uphill to Chiado for a coffee in poet Fernando Pessoa’s old haunt, A Brasileira. Or take the gloriously old-school Santa Justa Elevator up to the roofless beauty of Carmo Convent.
Places to stay from £8 per night
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Lisbon City Centre
In the city centre
There’s so much going on in the city centre, it’s hard to know where to start. Baixa impresses with its architecture and Chiado enchants with its sophistication. Bairro Alto offers night owls a shindig with a view and Avenida Liberdade brims with designer shops. And for a taste of ordinary Lisboeta life, head to the residential streets of Saldanha.
Places to stay from £6 per night
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Belem
3.7 miles from city centre
Hail the Age of Discovery! Belém is jam-packed with opulent buildings from Portugal’s golden era, when her explorers ruled the waves. Stand agog at Jerónimos Monastery’s stunning stonework, replete with maritime motifs saluting Vasco da Gama and company. Then set a course for the unique Belém Tower, jutting out into the Tagus like a caravel of old.
Places to stay from £6 per night
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Parque das Nacoes
4.5 miles from city centre
A classic for a Sunday stroll. The steel curves and glistening glass of Parque das Nacoes are a far cry from central Lisbon’s old-world splendour. Follow the riverside boardwalk past the array of new-fangled buildings and sculptures. Give your taste buds a fishy treat at a waterfront eatery before feasting your eyes on marine life in the outstanding Oceanarium.
Places to stay from £24 per night
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Bairro Alto
0.4 miles from city centre
Bairro Alto has something of the Jekyll and Hyde about it. Climb the quaint cobbles during the day and you’d never guess what night-time antics go on here. The narrow streets fill with revellers who spill out of overflowing bars, plastic cups in hand. Catch the sunset from Park Bar’s terrace before ducking into the maze of watering holes. “Saúde”!
Places to stay from £10 per night
About Lisbon
Including tips for the best time to visit Lisbon
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of its most enchanting cities. Walk through any one of its cobblestone streets and there's a good chance you'll come across some traditional fado music or pastelarias serving fresh pastéis de nata (custard tarts). The old-fashioned tram 28 is one of the last of its kind still operating in the city, and provides a unique way to the popular districts of Graça, Alfama, Baixa and Estrela.
The central district of Bairro Alto is a great place to try out some of the local cuisine the capital is famous for. Try some bacalhau à Brás (shredded cod with onions, eggs and potatoes) or cozido à portuguesa (a typical stew).
To take in a blend of history and panoramic sights, pay a visit to the ancient castle of São Jorge and the Santa Justa Lift. Lisbon is also home to Ponte Vasco da Gama – the longest bridge in Europe – and the sister bridge of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Ponte 25 de Abril.
Lisbon is renowned for its surfing spots like Carcavelos and Costa da Caparica, with many offering long sandy beaches.
Tonight
From £102 per night
This weekend
From £198 per night
Next weekend
From £103 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.60 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Average weekend price | £89 per night |
| Average weekday price | £89 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Lisbon
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Lisbon
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Rossio
In the city centre
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Marques de Pombal
1 miles from city centre
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Adamastor
0.6 miles from city centre
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Luz Football Stadium
3.7 miles from city centre
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Carmo Convent
0.1 miles from city centre
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Belem Tower
4.4 miles from city centre
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Vasco da Gama Tower
4.9 miles from city centre
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Praca da Figueira
0.1 miles from city centre
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Commerce Square
0.4 miles from city centre
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Belem Cultural Center
4 miles from city centre
Lisbon reviews
What other travellers say about Lisbon
What an amazing city and we could have kept exploring for...
24 April 2024
What an amazing city and we could have kept exploring for another 4-5 days! So much to see, great weather, amazing restaurants & bars & managed to meet up with some old friends too, so just the best possible time!
Lisbon is a place that needs 6 months, I think we just...
24 April 2024
Lisbon is a place that needs 6 months, I think we just scratched the surface with our visit there. Just walking around Lisbon is like being in a real-time art gallery with all the graffiti and music artists. I love Lisbon and would have loved to stay longer, we did everything there is to do in the place, I enjoyed the Fado Music, the food, the locals the kindness, the transport system everything!
Lisbon has many historical sights, if that is of interest.
23 April 2024
Lisbon has many historical sights, if that is of interest. If you plan to walk everywhere you better be in shape, everything is either up or down. Cobbles everywhere and many, many stairs. It seemed expensive to eat. The monastery was well worth visiting even though it was a difficult climb. Take a tram. Find a guide. There was someone, offering to guide tourists through the city, up at the monastery. Seemed very knowledgeable.
We stayed 4 days in Lisbon and had a wonderful time.
21 April 2024
We stayed 4 days in Lisbon and had a wonderful time. One day we did the hotel walking tour, another day we did a food/cultural tour through Viator which was fabulous. Another day we went to Sintra for the day and saw Amazing castles and our last day we took the speed train to Porto. I liked being able to base our day trips out of Lisbon and keep all of our stuff at one hotel.
We liked Alfama old town and the Castle, Belem Center and...
21 April 2024
We liked Alfama old town and the Castle, Belem Center and Ajuda Palace, Down town, the elevators and funiculars, the Tiles Museum and The Archaeological one and The Churches (Sn. Roque, Sn. Vincent etc..). We ate wherever we felt hungry, as Lisbon seems to have a huge offer to comfort hungry tourists. It is very easy to travel in Lisbon and we have certainly highly appreciated the way transportation in Lisbon is organised. About something to avoid - it is nothing I can think about.
I stayed for 3.
21 April 2024
I stayed for 3.5 days and was able to see the whole city, go to Belem touwer and the monastery, and Sintra. It is not the most clean city and there is some parts that are just besides the touristy parts that are a bit run down. I don't think the monastery is worth the wait to go into it. My favorite building was the pantheon, because you could go up and had a great view of the city. Bring some good walking shoes and spend the first day just walking around and getting to know the city, that way the other days you can explore more outside of the center. It is very easy to use the public transport in Lisbon. Most lines go every 3-5 minutes!!!. ALSO for food go to the food market which is near Cais do Sodré!!!
Popular places to stay in Lisbon
Stay in some of the best accommodation Lisbon has to offer
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Look Living, Lisbon Design Apartments Cais do Sodre, Lisbon
From £316 per night
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Blue Liberdade Hotel Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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Residentas Arco do Bandeira Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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Hotel da Baixa Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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São Vicente Alfama Hotel by TRIUS Hotels Lisbon City Centre, Lisbon
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