Guidebook for Lisbon
Arts & Culture
Principe Real garden and district, great to hang out, shopping, have a drink. Plenty of things to do and see.
241 locals recommend
Jardim do Principe Real
Praça do Príncipe RealPrincipe Real garden and district, great to hang out, shopping, have a drink. Plenty of things to do and see.
One of the oldest cinemas in Europe, which helds several international movie festivals.
91 locals recommend
Cinema Sao Jorge
175 Avenida da LiberdadeOne of the oldest cinemas in Europe, which helds several international movie festivals.
Museum of cinema, movie theatre and restaurant. On summer months you can watch movies in the outside :)
93 locals recommend
Portuguese Cinematheque - Museum of Cinema
39 R. Barata SalgueiroMuseum of cinema, movie theatre and restaurant. On summer months you can watch movies in the outside :)
Príncipe Real
Trendy area, full of restaurants. trendy design stores etc.
You have to go here! Plenty of restaurants, artist studios, etc And don't forget to ask for the library.
68 locals recommend
Napron Love - thinking designers
Rua Rodrigues de FariaYou have to go here! Plenty of restaurants, artist studios, etc And don't forget to ask for the library.
LuxFrágil
the best club in Lisbon
MUDE
24 R. AugustaMUDE - museum of design - free entrance
Museu do Oriente
Avenida BrasíliaMuseum of Orient - worth a visit
Sightseeing
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaBotanical Garden
Basilica da Estrela
Praça da EstrelaEstrela Basilica
Campo de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraFlea market
Excellent place for having a drink in the afternoon, with the castle hill on the other side :)
One of the nicest Miradouros (belvederes) in Lisbon
449 locals recommend
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraExcellent place for having a drink in the afternoon, with the castle hill on the other side :)
One of the nicest Miradouros (belvederes) in Lisbon
Art Déco neighborhood. With very nice cafes on the Intendente square. An alternative that does not appear (yet) on the guide books but is definitely a go.
Across the road you'll find RAMIRO's.
106 locals recommend
Largo do Intendente Pina Manique
Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueArt Déco neighborhood. With very nice cafes on the Intendente square. An alternative that does not appear (yet) on the guide books but is definitely a go.
Across the road you'll find RAMIRO's.
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloCastle
Largo Portas do Sol
Largo Portas do SolGreat place for a coffee - amazing view.
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São Nicolaubeautiful street, at the river front
now you can go upstairs and have an amazing view of Lisbon :D
215 locals recommend
Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. Augustanow you can go upstairs and have an amazing view of Lisbon :D
Avenida Ribeira das Naus
Avenida Ribeira das NausExcellent place for a walk in the river front.
Food Scene
Os Goliardos
91 R. Gen. TabordaYou must go! It is across the street and they have amazing wines! :D
Os Tibetanos
117 R. do SalitreExcellent vegetarian restaurant
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraThe old patisserie, full of sweet wonders!
You have to come here, for the original custard tart, Pasteis de Belem.
TIP: Do not wait in the line outside, that is just for take away :)
835 locals recommend
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémYou have to come here, for the original custard tart, Pasteis de Belem.
TIP: Do not wait in the line outside, that is just for take away :)
Excellent place to go for fresh products and... with great restaurants! :D
9 locals recommend
Travessa Ribeira Nova
Excellent place to go for fresh products and... with great restaurants! :D
Noobai
Excellent to go just before sunset - great salads and cold teas!
Must go.
Pharmacy Museum
1 R. Mal. SaldanhaGreat place to have diner, close to noobai.
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisOne of the best places in town to eat sea food.
Aqui Há Peixe
18A R. Trindademy favorite fish restaurant in Lisbon. Costs around 35€ per person.
Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon
2 Av. da Liberdadehard rock cafe - no need to say much more :)
cool diner, 15m walking from the apartment.
If you are a fan of hamburgers (also vegetarian) and 50ies lookalike diners - this is the spot to go :)
9 locals recommend
The Great American Disaster
1 Praça Marquês de Pombalcool diner, 15m walking from the apartment.
If you are a fan of hamburgers (also vegetarian) and 50ies lookalike diners - this is the spot to go :)
Alcantara-Mar station
Disco
Doca Alcântara
Doca AlcântaraPlenty of posh bars and restaurants here
Everything Else
The santa Justa Lift is a must go.
It takes you from downtown up to Largo do Carmo, where the carnation revolution started, in 25/4/1974.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroThe santa Justa Lift is a must go.
It takes you from downtown up to Largo do Carmo, where the carnation revolution started, in 25/4/1974.
Santa Apolónia
international and long distance trains
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da AlegriaThe oldest jazz club in Europe, 1m away from the apartment.
The place to go out for a drink.
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThe place to go out for a drink.
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon.
Great wine bar - 1m away from the apartment.
Very affordable good wines :)
26 locals recommend
Chafariz do Vinho - Enoteca
Rua da Mãe d'Água à Praça da AlegriaGreat wine bar - 1m away from the apartment.
Very affordable good wines :)
Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VGreat bar with a great view, a few minutes from the apartment.
In this square, one of the biggest in Lisbon, you'll find plenty of restaurants and places to have a snack. In front, you have the river.
193 locals recommend
Terreiro Paço
In this square, one of the biggest in Lisbon, you'll find plenty of restaurants and places to have a snack. In front, you have the river.
Entertainment & Activities
Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaEstrela Garden, great for kids and grown ups :)
Jardim Zoologico
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoLisbon zoo