Baixa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A densely packed urban area with colorful buildings, a prominent white statue, and a red-roofed church.
A historic square with ornate buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A plaza with a central fountain, surrounded by historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A narrow street flanked by buildings with terracotta roofs and white facades.
A plaza with patterned pavement, a fountain, and historic buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Baixa attractions

A plaza with patterned pavement, a fountain, and historic buildings in the background.

Rossio Square

9.0/10 (18,398 reviews)
See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.
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Activities

The remarkable Pena Palace

Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

NZ$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Castle in Lisbon

Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk

NZ$158
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Belem Tower

Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações

NZ$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Optional Bus Tour Combos

Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos

NZ$55
per adult
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour

NZ$138
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour
Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

NZ$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History
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Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa

4 out of 5
Rua dos Correeiros, 204 Lisbon
The price is NZ$356 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$356
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,363 reviews)
"Staff were very efficient and friendly"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Ouro Rossio Hotel

Ouro Rossio Hotel

3 out of 5
R. dos Sapateiros 213 Lisbon Lisboa
The price is NZ$262 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$262
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Ouro Rossio Hotel
Avenida Palace

Avenida Palace

5 out of 5
Rua 1 De Dezembro 123 Lisbon
The price is NZ$588 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$588
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent property! Superior staff !! I was looking for a specific cafe and all of the staff were trying to help me . One actually walked me to a cafe who had exactly what I was looking for ! Kudos to all"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Avenida Palace
Internacional Design Hotel

Internacional Design Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Da Betesga, 3, (Ao Rossio) Lisbon
The price is NZ$295 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$295
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Internacional Design Hotel
Rossio Plaza Hotel

Rossio Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266 Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$270 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$270
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,396 reviews)
"Friendly staff and convenient location walkable to everywhere."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Browns Central Hotel

Browns Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua da Assuncao, nº75 Lisbon
The price is NZ$279 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$279
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"We love the location, so central and close to some wonderful restaurants. Easy walking, people very helpful and kind."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Browns Central Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Baixa

Find the best Baixa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent stone wall and a view of the city below.

Lisbon City Center

Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.

A cityscape with a hilltop fortress, a park with benches and flowers, and a couple kissing on a bridge railing.

Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Fernando Pessoa Statue while getting to know Chiado, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

A cathedral with tall, arched windows and stone columns.

Lisbon Old Town

Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.

A terrace overlooking a coastal town with cobblestone pavement, a palm tree, and a view of the sea.

Alfama

Alfama is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Miradouro de Santa Luzia.

A large banyan tree with extensive roots and a bench in a park.

Príncipe Real

Noted for its gardens and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Príncipe Real. Top attractions like Avenida da Liberdade and Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Príncipe Real Stop or Rato Station to see more of the city.

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