Lisbon District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Lisbon District

Lisbon District Travel Guide Video

See medieval castles while street musicians serenade you, learn about ancient nautical explorers and try the city’s signature seafood in the Portuguese capital.

Explore Lisbon and experience a rich cultural fabric characterised by medieval architecture, whitewashed houses and contemporary art. Bask in great weather year-round, socialise with relaxed locals and tour the best of this coastal city’s sights.

Wander through Lisbon’s historic Alfama district and find medieval plazas alongside ancient cathedrals. From cobblestone streets, admire the Castle of São Jorge, which is perched atop a hill outside Alfama. Near the castle, street guitarists serenade visitors. While passing bars and performers, listen out for the soulful melodies of the “fado” (fate), a moving style of music created in Lisbon.

Shop in high fashion boutiques surrounded by colourful, tiled houses in the Chiado neighbourhood. This stylish district has cafés and restaurants where you can try traditional dishes like bacalhau (salted cod). Being situated on the fertile Atlantic coast, Lisbon restaurants are known for their freshly caught and delicately flavoured seafood dishes. Sample catch-of-the-day specials like octopus, sea bass and sardines.

Try Lisbon’s signature cinnamon-topped pastry or grab an afternoon coffee at the world-famous Pastéis de Belem. Nearby, learn about the city’s Catholic history at the Jeronimos Monastery.

The country’s history is also preserved in a number of museums. Learn about the ancient Mediterranean civilisations while browsing a collection of over 6,000 Greek, Roman and Moorish relics at The Gulbenkian Museum. Admire contemporary culture exhibits at the Museum of Design and Fashion.

Discover Portugal’s exploratory naval history at the Maritime Museum, which displays boats and maps dating back to the 1800s. View maritime wildlife at the Lisbon Oceanarium. This colossal enclosure has one of the world’s largest collections of fish, birds, mammals and ocean critters, with a population approaching 8,000 animals.

When you need a break, the Botanic Garden provides a welcome green oasis to relax.

Central Lisbon is a short drive from its international airport, just a few minutes north of the city. Get around using the underground subway system, buses or aboveground trains.

Where to stay in Lisbon District

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Lisbon City Center

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

Lisbon City Center
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Baixa

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Baixa
Carmo Convent featuring heritage architecture

Lisbon Old Town

4/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Lisbon Old Town
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Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Bertrand 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.

Chiado
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Alfama

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

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Bairro Alto

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Bairro Alto. Spend some time visiting top spots like Fado in Chiado, and catch the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Bairro Alto
Radisson Blu Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, 390, Campo Grande, Lisbon
The price is NZ$221 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$221
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,992 reviews)
"Very good location, good staff service, clean . ."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel
Locke de Santa Joana
Locke de Santa Joana
4 out of 5
18 Rua Camilo Castelo Branco, Lisbon
The price is NZ$269 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$269
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,049 reviews)
"The hotel was really lovely, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The area around it was nice too, with plenty of food choices and public transport options. The train station was close by, and it was convenient to get to all the spots you’d want to check out in Lisbon. Overall, it was a ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Locke de Santa Joana
Corinthia Lisbon
Corinthia Lisbon
5 out of 5
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105, Lisbon
The price is NZ$426 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$426
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,095 reviews)
"Everyone was friendly ! Front desk did everything to make our stay perfect!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Corinthia Lisbon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Upon Lisbon Prime Residences
Upon Lisbon Prime Residences
4 out of 5
Rua Luciana Stegagno Picchio, 12, Lisbon, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
"This hotel has beautiful suites, friendly customer service, delicious food options, and a beautiful pool. I would have rated this a 10 minus the beds and pillows. For the rating and price booked I expect a good nights sleep."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Upon Lisbon Prime Residences
VIP Executive Eden Aparthotel
VIP Executive Eden Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Praça dos Restauradores, 24, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,505 reviews)
"Very comfortable. The rooftop pool and view were lovely. Mario, at the bar by the pool was very friendly and helpful, recommending local restaurants. I loved that there were many doors. Being able to shut the door between the bedroom and hallway to bathroom and kitchen and the door to the kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

VIP Executive Eden Aparthotel
Altis Prime Hotel de Apartamentos
Altis Prime Hotel de Apartamentos
4 out of 5
Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 4, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Generally walkable to various happening parts of town though not in the middle of the action. Staff pretty nice and helpful. Minus points include no in house laundry facility though this is more of an apartment style hotel. If you have a very sensitive nose like me, some of the smells may slightly ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Altis Prime Hotel de Apartamentos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lisbon District

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

If you have the chance to do a walking tour you should - great way to get to know a place. Great little place to eat was Da Mae Vagabundo!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

There are good parts and bad parts to this city. Graffiti everywhere would be my pet peeve. Many parts of old Inner city are deserted and have been allowed to run down. Such a shame for many of the beautiful but neglected buildings and communities

5/5 - Excellent

Thomas

The most amazing part of Lisbon are the great historical sites and welcoming and friendly people. It’s a very safe place to be in.

4/5 - Good

Ross

If you love old buildings, narrow streets and alley ways with small family-owned and operated businesses and restaurants this is a great place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Leave PLENTY of time at Lisbon airport to get through security, it took us 1/1-12 hrs to get through, they closed the gate for the flight in front of us and although we were already checked in wouldn’t let us through. 300€ each for flight next day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Intersting place, lots of history old and new, great food and culture.

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