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Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeVery nice sight seing for a relaxed sunset
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria
Campo dos Mártires da PátriaVery nice garden
The gay bars and discos are on the other hill, just across Avenida da Liberdade
466 locals recommend
Príncipe Real
The gay bars and discos are on the other hill, just across Avenida da Liberdade
Beautiful museum with a bar and a beautiful garden facing the river. You can use the bar and the garden even if you don't see the exhibition.
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesBeautiful museum with a bar and a beautiful garden facing the river. You can use the bar and the garden even if you don't see the exhibition.
The most important square in Lisbon considered the center of the city.
Its 5 minutes walking from the flat.
149 locals recommend
Marquês de Pombal
The most important square in Lisbon considered the center of the city.
Its 5 minutes walking from the flat.
This is where you get the train to go to Cascais and the other beaches on this side of the river, or the boat to cross it. Get a ferry at sunset and have dinner on the other side. Romance guaranteed.
885 locals recommend
Cais do Sodre station
This is where you get the train to go to Cascais and the other beaches on this side of the river, or the boat to cross it. Get a ferry at sunset and have dinner on the other side. Romance guaranteed.
One way to come from Bairro Alto to Rossio and in this stairs you will find some restaurants where you can eat outdoors.
Rua do Duque
Rua do DuqueOne way to come from Bairro Alto to Rossio and in this stairs you will find some restaurants where you can eat outdoors.
Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaXIX century garden, lovely for a walk.
Food Scene
I lunch there almost everyday. Family owned, great meals with big portions and small price.
7 locals recommend
Solar do Passadiço
130 R. do PassadiçoI lunch there almost everyday. Family owned, great meals with big portions and small price.
For Fado. You don't need to go for dinner. You can just for a drink and listen to Fado. From unknown, to rising stars or even famous singers, here you have a great experience.
122 locals recommend
Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosFor Fado. You don't need to go for dinner. You can just for a drink and listen to Fado. From unknown, to rising stars or even famous singers, here you have a great experience.
This is the restaurant I usually go when I eat in Bairro Alto. Good food, lots of people, great price.
108 locals recommend
Príncipe do Calhariz
28 Calçada do CombroThis is the restaurant I usually go when I eat in Bairro Alto. Good food, lots of people, great price.
Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueCool bar with cultural activities.
This eclectic place is amazing. From Marrocco to Versaille...
You will be surprised. The food is ok.
172 locals recommend
Casa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoThis eclectic place is amazing. From Marrocco to Versaille...
You will be surprised. The food is ok.
Really good Portuguese food.
Great price.
A must!
Try the "croquetes" as an apetizer.
18 locals recommend
Esquina da Fé
60 Rua da FéReally good Portuguese food.
Great price.
A must!
Try the "croquetes" as an apetizer.
Everybody knows Brasileira because of Fernando Pessoa, but in Rossio you will find another Café that you can't miss. The interior design is Art Deco. It's my favourite Café in Lisbon.
41 locals recommend
Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IVEverybody knows Brasileira because of Fernando Pessoa, but in Rossio you will find another Café that you can't miss. The interior design is Art Deco. It's my favourite Café in Lisbon.
Next to Santa Apolónia and Alfama there is this small tavern where you can eat typical Portuguese dishes in small quantities so that you can try more than one. The quality is super and not overpriced.
64 locals recommend
Taberna Sal Grosso
22 Calçada do ForteNext to Santa Apolónia and Alfama there is this small tavern where you can eat typical Portuguese dishes in small quantities so that you can try more than one. The quality is super and not overpriced.
Eat at the bar or at the table. It's not fast food, it's fast served food. Have a "prego", or a "bifana", or a "bitoke", or a "filete de pescada" or a "filete de bacalhau", or a "rissol" or a ... Everything is cheap and good.
14 locals recommend
O Trevo
48 Praça Luís de CamõesEat at the bar or at the table. It's not fast food, it's fast served food. Have a "prego", or a "bifana", or a "bitoke", or a "filete de pescada" or a "filete de bacalhau", or a "rissol" or a ... Everything is cheap and good.
Inside Parque Mayer (the theatre quarter built in the 20's and abandoned in the 90's when a lot of the theatre fell down because they where abandoned) you can find Gina. It's not cheap but not expensive also and the food is popular and very good. You can eat inside or outside.
13 locals recommend
Restaurante A Gina
Parque MayerInside Parque Mayer (the theatre quarter built in the 20's and abandoned in the 90's when a lot of the theatre fell down because they where abandoned) you can find Gina. It's not cheap but not expensive also and the food is popular and very good. You can eat inside or outside.
Big quantities and cheap price. That how we like to eat. Remember that 1 dose is for 2 persons and 1/2 a dose is for 1.
20 locals recommend
Cova Funda
3A R. Augusto MachadoBig quantities and cheap price. That how we like to eat. Remember that 1 dose is for 2 persons and 1/2 a dose is for 1.
Stop at Frutalmeidas, if you are Avenida de Roma area, for a fresh squeezed juice and one, or more, pastel de massa tenra. You're gonna love it!!!!
29 locals recommend
Frutalmeidas Roma
45 Av. de RomaStop at Frutalmeidas, if you are Avenida de Roma area, for a fresh squeezed juice and one, or more, pastel de massa tenra. You're gonna love it!!!!
Getting Around
To go to Sintra here is where you get the train. 15 minutes walking from the flat.
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroTo go to Sintra here is where you get the train. 15 minutes walking from the flat.
Less famous "elevador" but if you need to go up the hill why not try this one.
44 locals recommend
Rua Câmara Pestana
Less famous "elevador" but if you need to go up the hill why not try this one.
If you want to go to the beach on the other side of the river this is where you get the 153 Bus.
In Costa da Caparica you can get the small train that does the coast. The gay beach is the 19 stop. If you are more into surf and surfers there are other beaches. Waikiki is one of them.
17 locals recommend
Praça de Espanha
If you want to go to the beach on the other side of the river this is where you get the 153 Bus.
In Costa da Caparica you can get the small train that does the coast. The gay beach is the 19 stop. If you are more into surf and surfers there are other beaches. Waikiki is one of them.
Drinks & Nightlife
For Fadio "Vadio" in Bairro Alto. Here anyone who feels the Fado inside can sing. Very small place, always packed, great experience.
241 locals recommend
Tasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasFor Fadio "Vadio" in Bairro Alto. Here anyone who feels the Fado inside can sing. Very small place, always packed, great experience.
One of the best clubs in the world. Great place, 2 dance floors, 1 terrace, amazing view, Djs and concerts.
And still with a fair price. Definitely worth it.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
One of the best clubs in the world. Great place, 2 dance floors, 1 terrace, amazing view, Djs and concerts.
And still with a fair price. Definitely worth it.
It's "my" bar. I used to work there some years ago and it's where i meet my friends. It's a lesbian-owned bar with a gay and mixed crowd. You can smoke inside and the music is perfect for a little dancing.
25 locals recommend
Purex
28 R. das SalgadeirasIt's "my" bar. I used to work there some years ago and it's where i meet my friends. It's a lesbian-owned bar with a gay and mixed crowd. You can smoke inside and the music is perfect for a little dancing.
Here you can listen to Fado every week days, with dinner or just some drinks. Cool and relaxed, not like the tradicional "heavy" fado houses.
21 locals recommend
Mascote da Atalaia
13 Rua da AtalaiaHere you can listen to Fado every week days, with dinner or just some drinks. Cool and relaxed, not like the tradicional "heavy" fado houses.
Sightseeing
Beautiful quite square with bars and restaurants. It's very nice for a fresh stop. And from here you can go to teh to of Elevador de Santa Justa without making the lines down in Baixa.
43 locals recommend
Largo do Carmo
Largo do CarmoBeautiful quite square with bars and restaurants. It's very nice for a fresh stop. And from here you can go to teh to of Elevador de Santa Justa without making the lines down in Baixa.
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
One of the best sunsets in the world.
After the fire, only the ceiling was rebuilt. You have to see the result. it is absolutely beautiful.
60 locals recommend
Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)
Largo São DomingosAfter the fire, only the ceiling was rebuilt. You have to see the result. it is absolutely beautiful.
The movida neighborhood of Lisbon. During the day it has some trendy and designer shops.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThe movida neighborhood of Lisbon. During the day it has some trendy and designer shops.
The Avenida de Roma neighborhood was built during the Fascist Dictatorship period so the architecture followed what was called the Português Suave style. Inspired by the traditional architecture with a very purist mark. It's development started in the 40's. Go in direction of Praça de Londres (south) and stop at Frutalmeidas for a fresh squeezed juice and one, or more, pastel de massa tenra. You're gonna love it!!!!
23 locals recommend
Avenida de Roma
Avenida de RomaThe Avenida de Roma neighborhood was built during the Fascist Dictatorship period so the architecture followed what was called the Português Suave style. Inspired by the traditional architecture with a very purist mark. It's development started in the 40's. Go in direction of Praça de Londres (south) and stop at Frutalmeidas for a fresh squeezed juice and one, or more, pastel de massa tenra. You're gonna love it!!!!
This was the area where the International 98 Expo was held.
After it was transformed in a living, business, shopping, cultural area. the greatest thing is that there is a lot of cars free areas. Perfect for a walk in a sunny day.
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
This was the area where the International 98 Expo was held.
After it was transformed in a living, business, shopping, cultural area. the greatest thing is that there is a lot of cars free areas. Perfect for a walk in a sunny day.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a must. One of the most beautiful aquarium in the world. It's really worth it!
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IIt's a must. One of the most beautiful aquarium in the world. It's really worth it!
It's the national Cinematheque. If you are a fan of old movies check out the monthly program.
93 locals recommend
Portuguese Cinematheque - Museum of Cinema
39 R. Barata SalgueiroIt's the national Cinematheque. If you are a fan of old movies check out the monthly program.
It's the City Cinema. It has different programs and festivals held there.
91 locals recommend
Cinema Sao Jorge
175 Avenida da LiberdadeIt's the City Cinema. It has different programs and festivals held there.
Arts & Culture
If you like the azulejos then go to this museum. You'll get a chance also to get out of the touristic center and get to know another part of Lisbon.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusIf you like the azulejos then go to this museum. You'll get a chance also to get out of the touristic center and get to know another part of Lisbon.
You could spend a day in Gulbenkian. From the impressive collections, the building, the gardens... You really have to go to Gulbenkian.
779 locals recommend
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaYou could spend a day in Gulbenkian. From the impressive collections, the building, the gardens... You really have to go to Gulbenkian.