Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
Tasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
108 residents recomanen
Príncipe do Calhariz
28 Calçada do CombroTasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
Tasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
74 residents recomanen
Toma Lá Dá Cá
38 Tv. do SequeiroTasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
A bit touristic but worths to enter in this old cafe and eat a Lisbon custard named Pastel de Nata! Sometimes, I need to eat one... So tasty!
835 residents recomanen
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémA bit touristic but worths to enter in this old cafe and eat a Lisbon custard named Pastel de Nata! Sometimes, I need to eat one... So tasty!
This is a circus school but also a restaurant and bar. The courtyard has a gorgeous view over the river and the meals are tasty. There are also theatre and live music performances!
417 residents recomanen
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloThis is a circus school but also a restaurant and bar. The courtyard has a gorgeous view over the river and the meals are tasty. There are also theatre and live music performances!
It's almost 200 years, is still one of the Lisbon's best cafe and pastry shops! Famous for Christmas cake and also Portuguese pastries.
A beautiful interior with marble counter and mirrored ceiling.
148 residents recomanen
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraIt's almost 200 years, is still one of the Lisbon's best cafe and pastry shops! Famous for Christmas cake and also Portuguese pastries.
A beautiful interior with marble counter and mirrored ceiling.
Lisbon's most historic cafe. Beautiful Art-deco inside and a statue of the poet Fernando Pessoa outside!
209 residents recomanen
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettLisbon's most historic cafe. Beautiful Art-deco inside and a statue of the poet Fernando Pessoa outside!
O Faia
54 R. da BarrocaFado restaurant serving traditional meals.
A reinvented traditional Portuguese bakery with breakfast menu for 2,50€!
The cakes, sandwiches, bread, juices are delicious and varied.
231 residents recomanen
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de CamõesA reinvented traditional Portuguese bakery with breakfast menu for 2,50€!
The cakes, sandwiches, bread, juices are delicious and varied.
Great seafood and traditional service! Usually full of people, so better go early. If you want to be a local, as a desert try the Prego (it's a beef sandwich) in the end!
Av. Alm. Reis 1
1 Avenida Almirante ReisGreat seafood and traditional service! Usually full of people, so better go early. If you want to be a local, as a desert try the Prego (it's a beef sandwich) in the end!
Delicious argentinian steakes, well decorated and nice view to the castle!
59 residents recomanen
Café Buenos Aires
31B Calçada do DuqueDelicious argentinian steakes, well decorated and nice view to the castle!
A wine bar inside of the Aqueduct! It has more than 300 varieties of wine and also serves tasty meals.
26 residents recomanen
Chafariz do Vinho - Enoteca
Rua da Mãe d'Água à Praça da AlegriaA wine bar inside of the Aqueduct! It has more than 300 varieties of wine and also serves tasty meals.
Tendinha Do Rossio
6 Praça Dom Pedro IVTry the traditional Portuguese snacks like soups, codfish cakes, bifanas, etc
Cheap and traditional restaurant. Try the Naco na Pedra (big piece of meat grilled on a hot stone). You are the chef, so you decide if you prefer raw or well done!
41 residents recomanen
Cabaças
8 R. das GáveasCheap and traditional restaurant. Try the Naco na Pedra (big piece of meat grilled on a hot stone). You are the chef, so you decide if you prefer raw or well done!
Nice food and close to the apartment! Try the tuna, clams, fried fish! In fact all is delicious :)
19 residents recomanen
A Camponesa de Santa Catarina
25 R. Mal. SaldanhaNice food and close to the apartment! Try the tuna, clams, fried fish! In fact all is delicious :)
Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoTrendy restaurant that serves fish, seafood, sushi
1º de Maio
8 R. da AtalaiaTraditional and tasty, mixed environment (tourists and locals)
Entertainment & Activities
Garden with playground where families meet each at weekends! See the huge centenary cedar!
Biologic market at Saturday morning with delicious fruit and vegetables of small Portuguese producers.
9 residents recomanen
Praça do Príncipe Real
Garden with playground where families meet each at weekends! See the huge centenary cedar!
Biologic market at Saturday morning with delicious fruit and vegetables of small Portuguese producers.
It's a romantic 19th century garden ideal for reading, jogging and rest after a long walk. It has a cafe serving light meals. You can admire the sculptures and a variety of exotic plants
556 residents recomanen
Jardí Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaIt's a romantic 19th century garden ideal for reading, jogging and rest after a long walk. It has a cafe serving light meals. You can admire the sculptures and a variety of exotic plants
More info about prices and schedule
http://www.zoo.pt/precos.aspx
327 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lisboa
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoMore info about prices and schedule
http://www.zoo.pt/precos.aspx
Sightseeing
The old Gloria funicular brings you back to Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara in less than 5 minutes! You will pray to take after a tiring day... If you are a hero, just walk up! See the graffitis!
8 residents recomanen
Taberna da Glória
2 Calçada da GlóriaThe old Gloria funicular brings you back to Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara in less than 5 minutes! You will pray to take after a tiring day... If you are a hero, just walk up! See the graffitis!
One of the biggest squares in Europe and also Lisbon's biggest. During Discoveries, it welcomed those arriving by boat.
See the beautiful statue of D. José I and the magnificent arch!
Many cafes!
717 residents recomanen
Plaça del Comerç
Praça do ComércioOne of the biggest squares in Europe and also Lisbon's biggest. During Discoveries, it welcomed those arriving by boat.
See the beautiful statue of D. José I and the magnificent arch!
Many cafes!
It's a beautiful monastery of 16th century. An example of Portuguese historic legacy of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the maritime route to India. It was classified as World Heritage Monument!
15 residents recomanen
Comboio de Belém
It's a beautiful monastery of 16th century. An example of Portuguese historic legacy of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the maritime route to India. It was classified as World Heritage Monument!
A very romantic viewpoint in Lisbon over the river and Alfama, where you can sit under grapevines and chill out after a visit to the St. George's castle!
Paragem de Autocarro - Miradouro De Santa Luzia
A very romantic viewpoint in Lisbon over the river and Alfama, where you can sit under grapevines and chill out after a visit to the St. George's castle!
No words to describe it! Built more than a millenium ago, is placed on the highest hill of Lisbon. The view is breathtaking! The best of all you can walk around the ramparts and feel like a king :)
1774 residents recomanen
Castell de Sant Jordi
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloNo words to describe it! Built more than a millenium ago, is placed on the highest hill of Lisbon. The view is breathtaking! The best of all you can walk around the ramparts and feel like a king :)
Viewpoint where you can see all downtown, the castle and the river! There is kiosk cafe where you can sit and admire the view!
449 residents recomanen
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraViewpoint where you can see all downtown, the castle and the river! There is kiosk cafe where you can sit and admire the view!
Is also known as Miradouro do Adamastor (there is a statue of this mythical sea monster from the "Os Lusíadas" poem). Visited by many young artists drinking beer and pot-smoking. The sunset is great!
498 residents recomanen
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Is also known as Miradouro do Adamastor (there is a statue of this mythical sea monster from the "Os Lusíadas" poem). Visited by many young artists drinking beer and pot-smoking. The sunset is great!
This monument represents the Discoveries of Portuguese navigators. It's a boat let by Henry the Navigator and other figures of our History!
Inside there is an auditorium and an elevator to the top!
228 residents recomanen
Monument als Descobriments
Av. BrasíliaThis monument represents the Discoveries of Portuguese navigators. It's a boat let by Henry the Navigator and other figures of our History!
Inside there is an auditorium and an elevator to the top!
Designed by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, it's purpose was to take people between Bairro Alto and Chiado.
You can enjoy a 360º view of Lisbon!
626 residents recomanen
Ascensor de Santa Justa
R. do OuroDesigned by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, it's purpose was to take people between Bairro Alto and Chiado.
You can enjoy a 360º view of Lisbon!
Working since 1892 is the third oldest funicular of Lisbon! It takes you from Bica (Bairro Alto) to São Paulo (Santos).
101 residents recomanen
Elevador da Baixa
3 Largo Chão do LoureiroWorking since 1892 is the third oldest funicular of Lisbon! It takes you from Bica (Bairro Alto) to São Paulo (Santos).
Aquàrium de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOne of the largest aquariums of the world!
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de CamõesLisbon's young people meeting point
This is a beautiful construction from Calatrava! It worths to come here
126 residents recomanen
Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João IIThis is a beautiful construction from Calatrava! It worths to come here
Probably you already saw in many pictures this church with a tram passing by!
517 residents recomanen
Catedral de Lisboa
1 Largo da SéProbably you already saw in many pictures this church with a tram passing by!
This nice beach is 30 minutes distant from Lisbon! It's very close to the train station of São Pedro do Estoril.
Rua General Domingos de Oliveira
Rua General Domingos de OliveiraThis nice beach is 30 minutes distant from Lisbon! It's very close to the train station of São Pedro do Estoril.
This fishermen village has a gorgeous bay and fabulous houses. There are plenty of sightseeings, restaurants and bars. This area is known as the Portuguese riviera.
723 residents recomanen
Cascais
This fishermen village has a gorgeous bay and fabulous houses. There are plenty of sightseeings, restaurants and bars. This area is known as the Portuguese riviera.
This beautiful village is UNESCO World heritage.
The palaces and gardens are wellknown and beaches as well!
More info here:
http://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/index.php
1253 residents recomanen
Sintra
This beautiful village is UNESCO World heritage.
The palaces and gardens are wellknown and beaches as well!
More info here:
http://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/index.php
Shopping
If you are a man and need a hair/beardcut this is the right place! Both traditional and famous people come here and cut it in a old traditional and perfectionist way!
Campos
4 Largo do ChiadoIf you are a man and need a hair/beardcut this is the right place! Both traditional and famous people come here and cut it in a old traditional and perfectionist way!
It’s well-known for it’s elegance of bookshops, style cafes, trendy restaurants, art noveau jewellery shops and luxurious international shops that leads to the downtown of the city (Baixa).
65 residents recomanen
Rua Garrett
Rua Garrett It’s well-known for it’s elegance of bookshops, style cafes, trendy restaurants, art noveau jewellery shops and luxurious international shops that leads to the downtown of the city (Baixa).
If you are an old-stuff-lover is the perfect place for you! In this flea market you will find many treasures and for sure many junk :) It's funny to walk around here!
Works on Tue and Sat morning.
762 residents recomanen
Estació del Mercat de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraIf you are an old-stuff-lover is the perfect place for you! In this flea market you will find many treasures and for sure many junk :) It's funny to walk around here!
Works on Tue and Sat morning.
The main avenue of Lisbon where you can find the luxury shops. It's like Paris Champs Elysées :) Along the street, you will find small lakes with fountains and statues as well as old cafe kiosks.
21 residents recomanen
Av. da Liberdade
The main avenue of Lisbon where you can find the luxury shops. It's like Paris Champs Elysées :) Along the street, you will find small lakes with fountains and statues as well as old cafe kiosks.
This is an old traditional lamps shop. You can find a variety of lamps and lanterns that are produced since 1810!
Latoaria Maciel
Travessa da Boa HoraThis is an old traditional lamps shop. You can find a variety of lamps and lanterns that are produced since 1810!
An old factory occupied by corporations and professionals of the industry serves has stage for a diverse set of events related to fashion, publicity, communication, fine arts, architecture, music, etc
68 residents recomanen
Napron Love - thinking designers
Rua Rodrigues de FariaAn old factory occupied by corporations and professionals of the industry serves has stage for a diverse set of events related to fashion, publicity, communication, fine arts, architecture, music, etc
A small mall in the city centre where you can find some international shops and fast food restaurants. You can also buy music, literature, technology equipment and TICKETS for events in FNAC store.
209 residents recomanen
Aldo
A small mall in the city centre where you can find some international shops and fast food restaurants. You can also buy music, literature, technology equipment and TICKETS for events in FNAC store.
Unique design pieces made of cork all of high quality and with a distinctive design.
11 residents recomanen
Cork & Co
6 R. das SalgadeirasUnique design pieces made of cork all of high quality and with a distinctive design.
If you want to buy great coffee come here. There is a variety of many countries!
15 residents recomanen
A Carioca - Café
9 R. da MisericórdiaIf you want to buy great coffee come here. There is a variety of many countries!
Drinks & Nightlife
The best disco in Lisbon! The best Portuguese and international DJ's play here. A fabulous decoration and a great rooftop view over the river.
Fridays and Saturdays are especially crowded!
697 residents recomanen
LuxFrágil
The best disco in Lisbon! The best Portuguese and international DJ's play here. A fabulous decoration and a great rooftop view over the river.
Fridays and Saturdays are especially crowded!
Here you can sample Porto wine on a variety of more than 150! There are prices for all pockets. You can taste the wine together with cheese and meats.
18 residents recomanen
Solar do Vinho do Porto
45 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraHere you can sample Porto wine on a variety of more than 150! There are prices for all pockets. You can taste the wine together with cheese and meats.
During your visit to Lisbon, drink a Ginginha (strong cherry brandy) served in a small glass. Old and young meet frequently here! After 2 or 3 glasses, you will feel new!
88 residents recomanen
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosDuring your visit to Lisbon, drink a Ginginha (strong cherry brandy) served in a small glass. Old and young meet frequently here! After 2 or 3 glasses, you will feel new!
With a retro atmosphere became THE most popular in Bairro Alto. A wood-fired oven is a reminder of the space's former incarnation as a bakery. Usually crowded on weekends!
54 residents recomanen
Maria Caxuxa
12 R. da BarrocaWith a retro atmosphere became THE most popular in Bairro Alto. A wood-fired oven is a reminder of the space's former incarnation as a bakery. Usually crowded on weekends!
An 18th-century building that in the past had rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients. Now is occupied by ateliers and bars.
The café/bar is decorated like a red-hot cabaret!
R. Nova do Carvalho 38
38 Rua Nova do CarvalhoAn 18th-century building that in the past had rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients. Now is occupied by ateliers and bars.
The café/bar is decorated like a red-hot cabaret!
Bar serving drinks and fish in cans, but before was an old shop for fishing equipment that still keeps the same decoration! The tasty fish served with bread slices make your night start perfectly!
R. Nova do Carvalho 44
Bar serving drinks and fish in cans, but before was an old shop for fishing equipment that still keeps the same decoration! The tasty fish served with bread slices make your night start perfectly!
Relaxed enviroment and good livr music or DJ sets. Opened during the week but on weekends is more crowded.
69 residents recomanen
Lounge
1 R. MoedaRelaxed enviroment and good livr music or DJ sets. Opened during the week but on weekends is more crowded.
Great live concerts and DJ sets, makes this place one of the most wanted by young people. Jazz, rock and house are played here.
124 residents recomanen
Musicbox
24 R. Nova do CarvalhoGreat live concerts and DJ sets, makes this place one of the most wanted by young people. Jazz, rock and house are played here.
Located in Cais do Sodré, a new meeting point for young people at night, this bar has a nice environment and serves some tapas.
R. Nova do Carvalho 40
40 Rua Nova do CarvalhoLocated in Cais do Sodré, a new meeting point for young people at night, this bar has a nice environment and serves some tapas.
Arts & Culture
Here you can assist to theatre plays, music concerts and award shows.
87 residents recomanen
Coliseu dels Recreios
96 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoHere you can assist to theatre plays, music concerts and award shows.
Where the Broadway-style musicals are played. It's popular director is Filipe La Féria.
30 residents recomanen
Teatre Politeama
109 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoWhere the Broadway-style musicals are played. It's popular director is Filipe La Féria.
There are world-class performances and is the city's largest auditorium.
Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is also here and has a terrace café on the first floor overlooking the river!
70 residents recomanen
Tívoli
182 Av. da LiberdadeThere are world-class performances and is the city's largest auditorium.
Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is also here and has a terrace café on the first floor overlooking the river!
It was one of the main cinemas of Lisbon. Nowadays, hosts many annual events like Indie Lisboa (independent film festival) and also theatre plays and concerts.
91 residents recomanen
Cinema Sao Jorge
175 Avenida da LiberdadeIt was one of the main cinemas of Lisbon. Nowadays, hosts many annual events like Indie Lisboa (independent film festival) and also theatre plays and concerts.
This world-class museum presents the extraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian with the best masterpieces of different countries of the world. Concerts and other events also happen here!
779 residents recomanen
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaThis world-class museum presents the extraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian with the best masterpieces of different countries of the world. Concerts and other events also happen here!
Fado from Monday to Saturday, at 7pm, in Chiado!
http://fadoinchiado.com/
23 residents recomanen
Fado in Chiado
14 R. da MisericórdiaFado from Monday to Saturday, at 7pm, in Chiado!
http://fadoinchiado.com/
MUDE
24 R. AugustaMore info at: http://www.mude.pt
A beautiful palace with incredibly ostentatious interior filled with extravagant decorations. Joana Vasconcelos has a great exhibion here. More info:
www.pnajuda.imc-ip.pt
178 residents recomanen
Palau Nacional d'Ajuda
Largo da AjudaA beautiful palace with incredibly ostentatious interior filled with extravagant decorations. Joana Vasconcelos has a great exhibion here. More info:
www.pnajuda.imc-ip.pt
Essentials
Largo Calhariz 10
10 Largo CalharizNice and fresh fruits and vegetables!