Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
If you need bread or to have breakfast, this place is pretty nice! Nice bread, cakes, croissants, natural juice... and they offer you the coffee!
514 locals recommend
A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesIf you need bread or to have breakfast, this place is pretty nice! Nice bread, cakes, croissants, natural juice... and they offer you the coffee!
Its pastries have become famous around the country and even the world, known internationally as "Portuguese custard tarts" or "pastéis de nata."
835 locals recommend
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémIts pastries have become famous around the country and even the world, known internationally as "Portuguese custard tarts" or "pastéis de nata."
It's right next to our door! A small (and super cheap and awesome) restaurant for you to taste some nepalese/indian food. You have to go here!
Sagarmatha Momo
57A Rua dos AnjosIt's right next to our door! A small (and super cheap and awesome) restaurant for you to taste some nepalese/indian food. You have to go here!
We love to go here. There are some excelent burguer options with the portuguese taste inside! 5min walking
Hamburguês - hambúrgueres artesanais
10 Av. Alm. ReisWe love to go here. There are some excelent burguer options with the portuguese taste inside! 5min walking
Turkish Kebab House
40A Av. Alm. ReisThe best kebab house of all Lisbon, 2min walking from home!
SecAdegas
23D Rua dos AnjosTraditional Portuguese cuisine in an authentic quiet and cosy place, in our street!
We love this small restaurant. The owner is so kind, and the food is delicious. Sometimes, you have to wait in line.
Snack-bar O Preto Dos Anjos
70 Rua dos AnjosWe love this small restaurant. The owner is so kind, and the food is delicious. Sometimes, you have to wait in line.
Big Food Court inside the historical Town Market, with canteen-style communal tables, offering a variety of choices from Portuguese Chefs at affordable prices. Stalls from top chefs to different brands of local products, from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among others. Lively atmosphere. Opens from 10AM to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and from 10AM to 2AM from Thursday to Saturday. Metro stop Cais do Sodré.
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoBig Food Court inside the historical Town Market, with canteen-style communal tables, offering a variety of choices from Portuguese Chefs at affordable prices. Stalls from top chefs to different brands of local products, from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among others. Lively atmosphere. Opens from 10AM to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and from 10AM to 2AM from Thursday to Saturday. Metro stop Cais do Sodré.
Parks & Nature
Monsanto station
This is probably the most secret garden in Lisbon. Everyone in Lisbon knows it exists, has an idea where it is located, but most have never actually been there. The view from the garden is fantastic, as most views over Lisbon are. It’s divided in more lowered levels, one with a nice cafe, a children’s playground and another fountain. Although the garden is quite old, the 2000s restoration works gave it a new fresh air. Also, during summer, the bigger Fountain sometimes becomes a city beach. Another great sight you get are the surrounding XVIII and XIX charming mansions of the neighbourhood.
325 locals recommend
Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeThis is probably the most secret garden in Lisbon. Everyone in Lisbon knows it exists, has an idea where it is located, but most have never actually been there. The view from the garden is fantastic, as most views over Lisbon are. It’s divided in more lowered levels, one with a nice cafe, a children’s playground and another fountain. Although the garden is quite old, the 2000s restoration works gave it a new fresh air. Also, during summer, the bigger Fountain sometimes becomes a city beach. Another great sight you get are the surrounding XVIII and XIX charming mansions of the neighbourhood.
Sightseeing
It's downtown! You have everything, all kind of fashion stores, hairdressers, museums, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.
651 locals recommend
Baixa-Chiado station
It's downtown! You have everything, all kind of fashion stores, hairdressers, museums, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloBeautiful Square facing the Tagus. Equestrian statue of king D. José I and rua Augusta triumphal arch. The city's main tourism office is located on the west side of the square. Here visitors can collect brochures and maps and request information about the city or shop at a store offering a wide choice of Portuguese souvenirs. Cais das Colunas (Columns pier) heads a marble stairway to Tagus River and represents the two pillars on the Solomon Temple (Wisdom and Devotion). 15 minute walk downhill. Trams, buses, metro stop Terreiro do Paço.
717 locals recommend
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioBeautiful Square facing the Tagus. Equestrian statue of king D. José I and rua Augusta triumphal arch. The city's main tourism office is located on the west side of the square. Here visitors can collect brochures and maps and request information about the city or shop at a store offering a wide choice of Portuguese souvenirs. Cais das Colunas (Columns pier) heads a marble stairway to Tagus River and represents the two pillars on the Solomon Temple (Wisdom and Devotion). 15 minute walk downhill. Trams, buses, metro stop Terreiro do Paço.
Inaugurated in 1902 as public transportation linking Baixa (downtown) and the Chiado district, this 45m-high (148 ft) elevator is one of Lisbon's main landmarks.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroInaugurated in 1902 as public transportation linking Baixa (downtown) and the Chiado district, this 45m-high (148 ft) elevator is one of Lisbon's main landmarks.
One of the most beautiful belvederes in Lisbon. The view is breathtaking.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteOne of the most beautiful belvederes in Lisbon. The view is breathtaking.
Great leisure area with a magnificent fountain with a night water show with lights. Jogging area and workout stations. Ideal for afternoon drinks at the local kiosks.
52 locals recommend
Alameda station
Great leisure area with a magnificent fountain with a night water show with lights. Jogging area and workout stations. Ideal for afternoon drinks at the local kiosks.
The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major or simply Lisbon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located. The oldest church in the city is the see of the Archdiocese of Lisbon. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles.
78 locals recommend
Sé
The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major or simply Lisbon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located. The oldest church in the city is the see of the Archdiocese of Lisbon. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles.
This viewpoint seems to attract Lisbon's most bohemian crowds. Penniless musicians, young artists, and pot-smoking and beer-drinking teens all get together on this terrace overlooking the river.
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
This viewpoint seems to attract Lisbon's most bohemian crowds. Penniless musicians, young artists, and pot-smoking and beer-drinking teens all get together on this terrace overlooking the river.
Inspired by Parisians boulevards, Avenida da Liberdade is one of the top shopping avenues of Lisbon, and an iconic landmark. It is a wide boulevard, with 10 lanes and pedestrian area, beautifully landscaped with parks and gardens. Avenida da Liberdade is lined up with high-end fashion boutiques, like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Versace, Michael Kors, Donna Kara, Louboutin, and many others. There are also luxury hotels here, plus a variety of entertainment venues.
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeInspired by Parisians boulevards, Avenida da Liberdade is one of the top shopping avenues of Lisbon, and an iconic landmark. It is a wide boulevard, with 10 lanes and pedestrian area, beautifully landscaped with parks and gardens. Avenida da Liberdade is lined up with high-end fashion boutiques, like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Versace, Michael Kors, Donna Kara, Louboutin, and many others. There are also luxury hotels here, plus a variety of entertainment venues.
Alfama is the oldest and one of the typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. The most spectacular views of Alfama have been the promenade formed by the viewpoints of Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia. Above and surrounding the Alfama are the hill of the São Jorge Castle, fortress and royal palace until the sixteenth century, and the hill of Saint Vincent. Alfama is a very peculiar neighborhood, resembling an old village not only in appearance as to have a relatively small and close community. The neighborhood is known for its restaurants and fado houses, as well as the festivals of the Popular Saints, especially on the night of St. Anthony, from 12 to 13 june.
829 locals recommend
Alfama
Alfama is the oldest and one of the typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. The most spectacular views of Alfama have been the promenade formed by the viewpoints of Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia. Above and surrounding the Alfama are the hill of the São Jorge Castle, fortress and royal palace until the sixteenth century, and the hill of Saint Vincent. Alfama is a very peculiar neighborhood, resembling an old village not only in appearance as to have a relatively small and close community. The neighborhood is known for its restaurants and fado houses, as well as the festivals of the Popular Saints, especially on the night of St. Anthony, from 12 to 13 june.
The official name of the square is Dom Pedro IV Square, but everyone knows it as Rossio. It marks the very center of the city, a lively space known for its wave-patterned mosaic pavements which have been reproduced everywhere from within Portugal to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the former Portuguese colony of Macao in China. It is faced by the neoclassical Dona Maria II Theater and a couple of legendary cafés, with the most attractive being the art deco Nicola. In the center are two baroque fountains and a monumental pedestal holding a statue of King Pedro IV.
397 locals recommend
Rossio Square
The official name of the square is Dom Pedro IV Square, but everyone knows it as Rossio. It marks the very center of the city, a lively space known for its wave-patterned mosaic pavements which have been reproduced everywhere from within Portugal to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the former Portuguese colony of Macao in China. It is faced by the neoclassical Dona Maria II Theater and a couple of legendary cafés, with the most attractive being the art deco Nicola. In the center are two baroque fountains and a monumental pedestal holding a statue of King Pedro IV.
This place is full of foreigners. Arabs, chinese, african people - it's a pleasent mix. You can buy arabic spicies, eat african caxupa or muamba, or go to Chinese ilegal restaurants.
448 locals recommend
Martim Moniz station
This place is full of foreigners. Arabs, chinese, african people - it's a pleasent mix. You can buy arabic spicies, eat african caxupa or muamba, or go to Chinese ilegal restaurants.
One of the most beautiful and bigger squares in Europe. You may seat facing the river Tejo, eat or drink outside or inside some restaurants, beer club, etc. You may take trams, buses , taxis or Tuk-Tuk to Belém to visit the most important monuments such as Jerónimos and Torre de Belém.
193 locals recommend
Terreiro Paço
One of the most beautiful and bigger squares in Europe. You may seat facing the river Tejo, eat or drink outside or inside some restaurants, beer club, etc. You may take trams, buses , taxis or Tuk-Tuk to Belém to visit the most important monuments such as Jerónimos and Torre de Belém.
It's best known as "Rua Augusta Arch" but its main façade faces Praça do Comércio. The entire monument was restored in 2013 and had an elevator placed inside to allow tourist visits to the terrace which is a beautiful viewpoint over Praça do Comércio and all of downtown.
215 locals recommend
Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaIt's best known as "Rua Augusta Arch" but its main façade faces Praça do Comércio. The entire monument was restored in 2013 and had an elevator placed inside to allow tourist visits to the terrace which is a beautiful viewpoint over Praça do Comércio and all of downtown.
Arts & Culture
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
45 A Av. de BernaInside it has a market, or a bar, or a gallery, or workshops. It's a cultural space! In the first weekend of every month, the coolest flea market of Lisbon takes place at Regueirão dos Anjos. Here you can find second hand clothes, vintage cameras and lens, organic food and clothing and some of the newest portuguese designers.
27 locals recommend
Anjos70
70 Regueirão AnjosInside it has a market, or a bar, or a gallery, or workshops. It's a cultural space! In the first weekend of every month, the coolest flea market of Lisbon takes place at Regueirão dos Anjos. Here you can find second hand clothes, vintage cameras and lens, organic food and clothing and some of the newest portuguese designers.
This place is an old factory, but now "is a creative island and has stage for a diverse set of happenings related to fashion, publicity, communication, fine arts, architecture, music, etc." where you will find a of the bookstore "Ler Devagar", a restaurant with the best view over the river "Rio Maravilha" and several other shops. "At LXF you can actually breath the industrial environment at every step. A factory of experiences were intervention, thought, production is made possible. Staging ideas and products in a place belonging to everyone, for everyone."
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaThis place is an old factory, but now "is a creative island and has stage for a diverse set of happenings related to fashion, publicity, communication, fine arts, architecture, music, etc." where you will find a of the bookstore "Ler Devagar", a restaurant with the best view over the river "Rio Maravilha" and several other shops. "At LXF you can actually breath the industrial environment at every step. A factory of experiences were intervention, thought, production is made possible. Staging ideas and products in a place belonging to everyone, for everyone."
Shopping
Lisbon's flea market is called locally the Feira da Ladra.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon's flea market is called locally the Feira da Ladra.
If you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods.
311 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueIf you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods.
Getting Around
Anjos station
Nearest metro station, about 3min walking!
Bike.POP
7D Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueAvenida Almirante Reis
Avenida Almirante ReisMetro stations, tram and bus are in this avenue!
Essentials
This street is super close and as everything you could need at affordable prices.
6 locals recommend
Rua do Forno do Tijolo
Rua do Forno do TijoloThis street is super close and as everything you could need at affordable prices.
Lavandaria dos Anjos
73 Rua dos AnjosMeu Super Arroios Lisboa
46F Rua de ArroiosLisbon Gym Club
63 Rua dos AnjosFitness Hut Almirante Reis
65 Av. Alm. ReisSão José Hospital
Rua José António SerranoCentro de Saúde da Penha de França
5 R. Luís Pinto MoitinhoMini Preco
75 Rua do Forno do TijoloFarmácia Colonial
27D Rua do Forno do Tijolo