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 £81 per night
This weekend
From £228 per night
Next weekend
From £97 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.54 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Average weekend price | £92 per night |
| Average weekday price | £94 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 a fabulous place to visit!
30 April 2024
What a fabulous place to visit! People are friendly, prices are reasonable, food is delicious, our hotels were 5 star and were fabulous. We did a Viator food/culture tour which was super interesting and fun. We stayed in Lisbon and did day trips to Porto and Sintra. My only thing I'd change would be to stay a night in Porto because it's 3 hours by speed train each way and was a lot to do in one day. If you walk a block or two away from the tourist area in Lisbon and can find more authentic (less touristy) restaurants it really added to the experience. I can't wait to go back, I loved Lisbon.
For getting around Lisbon I would suggest taking certified...
30 April 2024
For getting around Lisbon I would suggest taking certified taxis, Uber, or Bolt. For pictures, if you walk up the stairs to the main street and go left on main street & keep walking, you will come across several picture worthy spots overlooking the city, see Pink Street (Recommend mid-dayish as you will want sun on the umbrellas, and walk down to the water. Go left to see a famous statue & the castle and go right to see other things. Make sure to keep going along the shore. Make sure to go past the ferry terminals. If you follow the water again you will go towards another monument that is very famous in Lisbon. It is in the same direction as the big red bridge that crosses the water. Also, make sure to take the ferry across the water and walk to the right when you get off the ferry. It is a beautiful spot to watch the sunset and takes about 20minutes to reach on foot. You can also eat there but make sure to reserve as spots are highly sought after.
We’ve been a few times before so focused on Belém and Baixa...
29 April 2024
We’ve been a few times before so focused on Belém and Baixa for this short visit with friends. A visit to Pastéis de Belém is a must-see-do-taste. Fabulous, typical Portuguese lunch at O Prado, Rua da Junqueira Belém. Lovely surprise at the Casa do Alentejo (Rua das Portas de Santo Antão) with our Sagres and petiscos – a visit from an Altentejano choir and we managed to view the upstairs function room! Fabulous service and tasty cheese and meats at Honua (Rua dos Fanqueiros) all washed down with a very special Alvarinho. Finally, unexpected last-minute visit on Sunday lunch-time to the Mercado in Campo d’Ourique – we’ll do this again another time on a Saturday as it looks fabulous.
I liked everything.
29 April 2024
I liked everything.The highlight of my trip was the boat trip on the Tagus which was beautiful.I also got a surprise view of the changing of the guards? in the Imperial Park opposite St Jeronimos. Because I was a bit nervous I didn't have a great appetite but I had some lovely sardines in tomato sauce near the cathedral. The metro is great so easyt to understand.I was lucky the 727 ran near my hotel to St Jeronimos. The combined bus and boat trip(yellow) was great.I enjoyed the wine!
Beside the touristic attractions of the city and its...
28 April 2024
Beside the touristic attractions of the city and its beautiful architecture I would enfasise the wonderful food and reception portuguese people offer you. It's a very interesting city were you can see its population valuating its tradition and at the same time beeing absolutely inserted in a up to date contemporary life in a regular way with no extremes. I've got several favorite places and I will name two of them: The Botanical Garden and the "Jardim do Tojal". It's very easy to go and get around LIsbon.
A nice apartment.
27 April 2024
A nice apartment. Close to our dentist and to where I love staying, in a less touristy area, an area with a somewhat higher class (Avenida Novas or Saldanha) I am very sensitive to hard beds, so they have a sofa with another upper mattress, that we moved to our main bed, and made the experience of a softer bed very nice. No key, only codes to access the main door and also for the apartment door, which we loved.
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
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Residentas Arco do Bandeira Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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Lisbon Rentals Chiado Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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Hotel da Baixa Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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Blue Liberdade Hotel Baixa / Chiado, Lisbon
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