Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaTrendy restaurants, bars and top notch weekly handicraft markets!
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémThe most amazing Portuguese "custard tarts", the Pastel de Nata
Lots of great bars, restaurants and clubs, all a 5 minute walk away!
60 locals recommend
Doca de Alcântara
Lots of great bars, restaurants and clubs, all a 5 minute walk away!
Sophia La Loca
20 R. do Gremio LusitanoAn absolute gem in the art of fusing Portuguese traditional and modern cuisine!
PAINEL GRILL
20 R. Gilberto RolaBrilliant Portuguese food right on your doorstep!
Absolutely brilliant Nepalese food at a bargain price, just 3 or 4 doors down the road! Perfect for easy first and last nights here :)
Nepal Maya
66 R. Vieira da SilvaAbsolutely brilliant Nepalese food at a bargain price, just 3 or 4 doors down the road! Perfect for easy first and last nights here :)
Sightseeing
Jerónimos Monastery
Breathtaking example of Portuguese Manueline architechture
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroTypical Portuguese street lift
Elevador da Gloria
Typical Portuguese street lift
Baixa-Chiado station
Beautiful old downtown, an easy tram ride away!
The ruins of a convent destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. It's absolutely breathtaking and a definite must-see
222 locals recommend
Carmo Convent
27 Largo do CarmoThe ruins of a convent destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. It's absolutely breathtaking and a definite must-see
Just go for a walk and allow yourself to get lost in the tiny streets of Lisbon's old town
58 locals recommend
Alfama
Just go for a walk and allow yourself to get lost in the tiny streets of Lisbon's old town
Another of Lisbon's most traditional neighbourhoods, just below the castle
24 locals recommend
Mouraria Heart
nº1A Beco dos Três EngenhosAnother of Lisbon's most traditional neighbourhoods, just below the castle
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaWhere the ancient navigators use to set sail
The old fishing village of Cascais is where kings and queens used to spend their holidays. Today it's a vibrant town with lots of bars, restaurants and shopping, not to mention it's fabulous beaches!
723 locals recommend
Cascais
The old fishing village of Cascais is where kings and queens used to spend their holidays. Today it's a vibrant town with lots of bars, restaurants and shopping, not to mention it's fabulous beaches!
Sintra station
A must-see if you're staying for more than a few days
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioThe beautiful old Palace Square
Augusta Street Arch
2 R. AugustaThe entryway to Lisbon's downtown.
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéLisbon's gothic cathedral
Everything Else
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
12 Praça da EstrelaGorgeous garden perfect for refreshing in the summer
Elevador Castelo
176 R. dos FanqueirosTypical Portuguese street lift
The train station which will take you either to Cais do Sodré and Lisbon's old town, or towards Belém and further out towards the beaches of Cascais and Estoril.
40 locals recommend
Alcantara-Mar station
The train station which will take you either to Cais do Sodré and Lisbon's old town, or towards Belém and further out towards the beaches of Cascais and Estoril.
Simply the BEST beach! However, make sure to check for wind before you set off.
606 locals recommend
Guincho Beach
Simply the BEST beach! However, make sure to check for wind before you set off.
Drinks & Nightlife
Plenty of great bars and restaurants. It's Lisbon's best nightlife centre.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosPlenty of great bars and restaurants. It's Lisbon's best nightlife centre.
Go to the rooftop bar at sunset, and relax to chill out music while taking in the gorgeous view!
77 locals recommend
Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizGo to the rooftop bar at sunset, and relax to chill out music while taking in the gorgeous view!
LuxFrágil
The best nightclub in town is a 10 minute taxi ride away!
A great spot for beaches, sunbathing, surfing, sunset drinks and even some nightclubs in the summer.
398 locals recommend
Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoA great spot for beaches, sunbathing, surfing, sunset drinks and even some nightclubs in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioGreat permanent exhibitions, concerts and other arts.
Museum of the Orient
Avenida BrasíliaShowcasing our Oriental history
National Museum of Ancient Art
Rua das Janelas VerdesOur best classic art museum
Definitely worth a visit if you stay for more than 3 or 4 days
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de BernaDefinitely worth a visit if you stay for more than 3 or 4 days
Entertainment & Activities
The Lisbon Zoo is wonderfully kept and has dolphin shows all year round.
327 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoThe Lisbon Zoo is wonderfully kept and has dolphin shows all year round.
The biggest Oceanarium in Europe, set in the area of the former Expo 98
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IThe biggest Oceanarium in Europe, set in the area of the former Expo 98