Guidebook for Bairro Alto
Food Scene
Cosy and homey café for brunch or lunch in the historical district of Alfama.
138 residents recomanen
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaCosy and homey café for brunch or lunch in the historical district of Alfama.
Theatrical and adventurous food experiences directed by Chef José Avillez, with a great musical atmosphere.
53 residents recomanen
Mini Bar Theater José Avillez
18 R. Nova da TrindadeTheatrical and adventurous food experiences directed by Chef José Avillez, with a great musical atmosphere.
A Mercearia Saudável
Bio and healthy food in a charming ancient grocery store.
A great place for a weekend brunch, set inside a residential palace that is now a hostel.
99 residents recomanen
The Decadente
81 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraA great place for a weekend brunch, set inside a residential palace that is now a hostel.
Set inside the charming Torel Palace Hotel, this is one of the best and most sophisticated restaurants in Lisbon. Worth a visit even if just to linger at the terrace bar, with an amazing view over the city.
Cave
23 R. Câmara PestanaSet inside the charming Torel Palace Hotel, this is one of the best and most sophisticated restaurants in Lisbon. Worth a visit even if just to linger at the terrace bar, with an amazing view over the city.
“Prego” is a traditional Portuguese sandwich, here served with all kind of fillings, including seafood. Must try the salmon one.
42 residents recomanen
O Prego da Peixaria
5a Praceta Prof. Alfredo de Sousa“Prego” is a traditional Portuguese sandwich, here served with all kind of fillings, including seafood. Must try the salmon one.
An unusual experience, to dine in this restaurant where décor and presentation evoke the pharmacies of old times. Set inside the National Pharmacists Association building, it serves surprising and delicious dishes to share.
106 residents recomanen
Pharmacia
An unusual experience, to dine in this restaurant where décor and presentation evoke the pharmacies of old times. Set inside the National Pharmacists Association building, it serves surprising and delicious dishes to share.
Trendy spot with delicious food, and music that keeps getting louder till everybody is dancing.
37 residents recomanen
Guilty
28 A R. Barata SalgueiroTrendy spot with delicious food, and music that keeps getting louder till everybody is dancing.
After a late afternoon visit to Castelo de S. Jorge, on your way down, stop by this quirky spot in time to watch the sunset from the restaurant veranda, and stay for dinner. It’s part of a circus school, a true institution inside the Lisbon art and social scene.
417 residents recomanen
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloAfter a late afternoon visit to Castelo de S. Jorge, on your way down, stop by this quirky spot in time to watch the sunset from the restaurant veranda, and stay for dinner. It’s part of a circus school, a true institution inside the Lisbon art and social scene.
Not the fancy-looking kind of restaurant but great food at great prices. It only serves lunches and it is advised to go there early (around 12:00) to make a personal reservation.
12 residents recomanen
Das Flores
76 Rua das FloresNot the fancy-looking kind of restaurant but great food at great prices. It only serves lunches and it is advised to go there early (around 12:00) to make a personal reservation.
Inside an 18th century palace that was once an art school, five food corners for every liking – from local to Japanese to yummy desserts – and a lavishing cocktail bar, all wrapped in a magnificent environment.
Affordable prices for quality.
159 residents recomanen
Palácio Chiado
70 R. do AlecrimInside an 18th century palace that was once an art school, five food corners for every liking – from local to Japanese to yummy desserts – and a lavishing cocktail bar, all wrapped in a magnificent environment.
Affordable prices for quality.
Every region of Portugal has its own sweet specialties, and here you'll find many of those treats, carefully made from centennial recipes.
11 residents recomanen
Casa dos Ovos Moles em Lisboa
25 Calçada do Sacramento Every region of Portugal has its own sweet specialties, and here you'll find many of those treats, carefully made from centennial recipes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, uncomplicated and intimate venue for serious jazz lovers. Great quality music and performers.
85 residents recomanen
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da Alegria Small, uncomplicated and intimate venue for serious jazz lovers. Great quality music and performers.
Cobre
24 Rua do Alecrim A beautiful décor and a calm cocktail bar.
Park
58 Calçada do Combro Suspended garden on a rooftop, with amazing views over the city.
In this excentric bar, walls are lined with cabinets filled by thousands of rare collector items from all places.
299 residents recomanen
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VIn this excentric bar, walls are lined with cabinets filled by thousands of rare collector items from all places.
Tiny-tiny spot to have the traditional cherry licquor that is delicious "ginjinha".
88 residents recomanen
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São Domingos Tiny-tiny spot to have the traditional cherry licquor that is delicious "ginjinha".
Cosy and chic bar to sip on unique cocktails, many of them based on tea.
7 residents recomanen
Double 9
78 R. da Misericórdia Cosy and chic bar to sip on unique cocktails, many of them based on tea.
Formerly an ill-reputed pension, this bold multi-space bar keeps its original genuinely burlesque environment, with an old cabaret indulgent feel.
398 residents recomanen
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimFormerly an ill-reputed pension, this bold multi-space bar keeps its original genuinely burlesque environment, with an old cabaret indulgent feel.
Sightseeing
The charming village of Cascais was once a retreat for exiled european royal families.
Along the beautiful 30-min train ride from Cais do Sodré station you'll see several beaches, try Estoril or Cascais, both next to the namesake train stations. These two beaches are connected by a pedestrian walk along the sea.
Arriving in Cascais, try catching the "Buscas" bus just in front of the station for a ride till Casa da Guia. It is a restaurant area set around a picturesque summer house, where you can have lunch enjoying stunning sea views.
From there, walk back down to the village along the seaside road.
As these are very popular spots, if possible try to go there on weekdays.
723 residents recomanen
Cascais
The charming village of Cascais was once a retreat for exiled european royal families.
Along the beautiful 30-min train ride from Cais do Sodré station you'll see several beaches, try Estoril or Cascais, both next to the namesake train stations. These two beaches are connected by a pedestrian walk along the sea.
Arriving in Cascais, try catching the "Buscas" bus just in front of the station for a ride till Casa da Guia. It is a restaurant area set around a picturesque summer house, where you can have lunch enjoying stunning sea views.
From there, walk back down to the village along the seaside road.
As these are very popular spots, if possible try to go there on weekdays.
A magical place just 30 km from Lisbon, with plenty of interesting spots to visit.
Get there by train from Rossio train station (30/40 minutes ride) and then walk to the village center and wander around the cobbled streets.
Among many places worth a visit are Palácio da Pena, a prince's fantasy surrounded by a wonderful park, and esoterical Palácio da Regaleira.
As these are very popular spots, try to go there on weekdays, if possible.
To get information on local buses to move around, you may want to download the app "Scotturb Travel Guide".
1253 residents recomanen
Sintra
A magical place just 30 km from Lisbon, with plenty of interesting spots to visit.
Get there by train from Rossio train station (30/40 minutes ride) and then walk to the village center and wander around the cobbled streets.
Among many places worth a visit are Palácio da Pena, a prince's fantasy surrounded by a wonderful park, and esoterical Palácio da Regaleira.
As these are very popular spots, try to go there on weekdays, if possible.
To get information on local buses to move around, you may want to download the app "Scotturb Travel Guide".
A hub of alternative shops, ateliers and restaurants, set on an ancient factory block, that retains some of its decadent charm mixed with a bustling artistic vibe.
Not to miss if you enjoy stunning street art.
572 residents recomanen
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA hub of alternative shops, ateliers and restaurants, set on an ancient factory block, that retains some of its decadent charm mixed with a bustling artistic vibe.
Not to miss if you enjoy stunning street art.
"Principe Real" is actually a garden built around a 20-meter diameter cypress, but it is more talked about now as a trendy shopping area, filled with concept stores and restaurants.
On your walk there you'll find São Pedro de Alcântara's belvedere, likely the most beautiful viewpoint over the city.
466 residents recomanen
Príncipe Real
"Principe Real" is actually a garden built around a 20-meter diameter cypress, but it is more talked about now as a trendy shopping area, filled with concept stores and restaurants.
On your walk there you'll find São Pedro de Alcântara's belvedere, likely the most beautiful viewpoint over the city.
Terreiro do Paço sits right at the place where, hundred of years ago, merchants from all over the world disembarked their goods to be traded throughout Europe. Its unique setting, with one full side opening to the sea, still reminds of its time as the "Old World"'s entrance hall.
Now it is a light-filled pedestrian square, hosting all kinds of amusements (even a disco club). From there you can walk on a sideway along the river stretching to Cais do Sodré.
193 residents recomanen
Terreiro Paço
Terreiro do Paço sits right at the place where, hundred of years ago, merchants from all over the world disembarked their goods to be traded throughout Europe. Its unique setting, with one full side opening to the sea, still reminds of its time as the "Old World"'s entrance hall.
Now it is a light-filled pedestrian square, hosting all kinds of amusements (even a disco club). From there you can walk on a sideway along the river stretching to Cais do Sodré.
Alfama is the most ancient district in Lisbon, and has kept most of its character till this day. Take some time to wander around its narrow and irregular streets, always revealing unexpected views.
829 residents recomanen
Alfama
Alfama is the most ancient district in Lisbon, and has kept most of its character till this day. Take some time to wander around its narrow and irregular streets, always revealing unexpected views.
Castelo de S. Jorge it's an unmissable place to get the feel of Lisbon history.
If you have the time, walk your way up to the Castle, instead of taking a bus or the tram (walk slowly and it won't be very tiring). Follow the tram route and along the way stop at Sé Catedral (Lisbon's cathedral), Sta. Luzia's belvedere and Portas do Sol.
Inside the Castle take a tour of the whole site, and visit the Permanent Exhibition and the Black Chamber to know more about Lisbon's rich and millennial history.
1774 residents recomanen
Castell de Sant Jordi
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloCastelo de S. Jorge it's an unmissable place to get the feel of Lisbon history.
If you have the time, walk your way up to the Castle, instead of taking a bus or the tram (walk slowly and it won't be very tiring). Follow the tram route and along the way stop at Sé Catedral (Lisbon's cathedral), Sta. Luzia's belvedere and Portas do Sol.
Inside the Castle take a tour of the whole site, and visit the Permanent Exhibition and the Black Chamber to know more about Lisbon's rich and millennial history.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach secluded by densely forested hills, with calm, clear waters.
Getting here by public transportation can be time consuming, so it is best to hire a car. This way you'll be able to also explore other beaches and sites worth visiting in this area.
35 residents recomanen
Praia Portinho da Arrabida
Beautiful beach secluded by densely forested hills, with calm, clear waters.
Getting here by public transportation can be time consuming, so it is best to hire a car. This way you'll be able to also explore other beaches and sites worth visiting in this area.
A surfer's heaven of wild beauty and fierce nature.
Windsurf and surf competitions take place here, so expect some wind and big waves. If your idea of a day at the beach is to lay under the sun, you may prefer Cascais, Estoril, São Pedro do Estoril ou Carcavelos beaches, all along the south coastline and easily reachable by train.
To get to Guincho take buses 405 or 415 departing from Cascais Villa shopping center, right beside Cascais train station.
606 residents recomanen
Platja de Guincho
A surfer's heaven of wild beauty and fierce nature.
Windsurf and surf competitions take place here, so expect some wind and big waves. If your idea of a day at the beach is to lay under the sun, you may prefer Cascais, Estoril, São Pedro do Estoril ou Carcavelos beaches, all along the south coastline and easily reachable by train.
To get to Guincho take buses 405 or 415 departing from Cascais Villa shopping center, right beside Cascais train station.
Close to Portinho da Arrábida, this quiet haven was just elected "Europe's Best Beach" by the "European Best Destinations" organization.
150 residents recomanen
Galapinhos Beach
Close to Portinho da Arrábida, this quiet haven was just elected "Europe's Best Beach" by the "European Best Destinations" organization.
Shopping
This is home to "Claus Porto", an antique portuguese brand of fragrant soaps and troiletries in beautiful vintage wrappings.
R. da Misericórdia 135
135 Rua da MisericórdiaThis is home to "Claus Porto", an antique portuguese brand of fragrant soaps and troiletries in beautiful vintage wrappings.
A beautiful shopping venue set inside an 18th century Moorish-style palace, featuring local brands and designers, from fashion to interior design. Try the Gin Lovers bar or the restaurant on the basement.
143 residents recomanen
Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe Real A beautiful shopping venue set inside an 18th century Moorish-style palace, featuring local brands and designers, from fashion to interior design. Try the Gin Lovers bar or the restaurant on the basement.
Genuine and authentic handcrafted Portuguese souvenirs, from centenary brands or contemporary local designers. A truly enchanting and nostalgic place.
310 residents recomanen
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueGenuine and authentic handcrafted Portuguese souvenirs, from centenary brands or contemporary local designers. A truly enchanting and nostalgic place.
Unique and high quality printed T-shirts, featuring creative graphic art, most of it locally inspired.
Typographia
93 Rua AugustaUnique and high quality printed T-shirts, featuring creative graphic art, most of it locally inspired.
Arts & Culture
Església de São Vicente de Fora
Largo de São VicenteMuseu Nacional d'Art Antic
Rua das Janelas VerdesEsglésia de Sant Roc
Largo Trindade CoelhoCentre Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioTorre de Belém
Av. BrasíliaMonestir dels Jerònims
This museum is worth a visit even just to admire the building and its surroundings, an ecletic and revivalist piece on a fairy tale setting.
116 residents recomanen
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
This museum is worth a visit even just to admire the building and its surroundings, an ecletic and revivalist piece on a fairy tale setting.
Getting Around
Avis Aluguer de Carros Lisboa - Hotel Mundial
2B Praça Martim Moniz