Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
Nice food and close to the apartment! Try the tuna, clams, fried fish! In fact all is delicious :)
19 locals recommend
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 :)
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!
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. 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!
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)
Tasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
74 locals recommend
Toma Lá Dá Cá
38 Tv. do SequeiroTasty and cheap traditional Portuguese meals! Good option if you want to eat near home.
A reinvented traditional Portuguese bakery with breakfast menu for 2,50€!
The cakes, sandwiches, bread, juices are delicious and varied.
513 locals recommend
A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesA reinvented traditional Portuguese bakery with breakfast menu for 2,50€!
The cakes, sandwiches, bread, juices are delicious and varied.
If you want to buy great coffee come here. There is a variety of many countries!
15 locals recommend
A Carioca - Café
9 R. da MisericórdiaIf you want to buy great coffee come here. There is a variety of many countries!
Príncipe do Calhariz
28 Calçada do CombroTraditional and cheap, good food!
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!
57 locals recommend
Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do CarvalhoBar 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!
Lisbon's most historic cafe. Beautiful Art-deco inside and a statue of the poet Fernando Pessoa outside!
209 locals recommend
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettLisbon's most historic cafe. Beautiful Art-deco inside and a statue of the poet Fernando Pessoa outside!
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 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
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!
Sightseeing
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéThe Lisbon's cathedral where tram 28 passes by
This is a beautiful construction from Calatrava! It worths to come here
126 locals recommend
Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João IIThis is a beautiful construction from Calatrava! It worths to come here
Working since 1892 is the third oldest funicular of Lisbon! It takes you from Bica (Bairro Alto) to São Paulo (Santos).
6 locals recommend
Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo
Working since 1892 is the third oldest funicular of Lisbon! It takes you from Bica (Bairro Alto) to São Paulo (Santos).
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 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
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!
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 locals recommend
Monument to the Discoveries
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!
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!
7 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaIs 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!
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 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
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 :)
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!
277 locals recommend
Santa Luzia Viewpoint
Largo de Santa LuziaA 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!
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!
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
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!
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 locals recommend
Commerce Square
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!
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!
Who says that train stations don't worth to see in detail?!
It's an authentic piece of art :) From here, take the train and visit Sintra!
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroWho says that train stations don't worth to see in detail?!
It's an authentic piece of art :) From here, take the train and visit Sintra!
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!
160 locals recommend
Elevador da Gloria
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!
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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
Arts & Culture
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 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
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!
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOne of the largest aquariums of the world!
MUDE
24 R. AugustaMore info at: http://www.mude.pt
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 locals recommend
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.
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!
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioThere 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!
Where the Broadway-style musicals are played. It's popular director is Filipe La Féria.
30 locals recommend
Teatro Politeama
109 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoWhere the Broadway-style musicals are played. It's popular director is Filipe La Féria.
Here you can assist to theatre plays, music concerts and award shows.
87 locals recommend
Coliseu dos Recreios
96 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoHere you can assist to theatre plays, music concerts and award shows.
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 locals recommend
Ajuda National Palace
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
Entertainment & Activities
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 locals recommend
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
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
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an area where you will find some local bars and is popular among young people, with the funicular as a scenario
Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo 1
This is an area where you will find some local bars and is popular among young people, with the funicular as a scenario
Located in Cais do Sodré, a new meeting point for young people at night, this bar has a nice environment and serves some tapas.
Rua Nova do Carvalho 40
Located in Cais do Sodré, a new meeting point for young people at night, this bar has a nice environment and serves some tapas.
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 locals recommend
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.
Relaxed enviroment and good livr music or DJ sets. Opened during the week but on weekends is more crowded.
69 locals recommend
Lounge
1 R. MoedaRelaxed enviroment and good livr music or DJ sets. Opened during the week but on weekends is more crowded.
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!
Rua Nova do Carvalho 38
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!
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 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
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!
The best disco in Lisbon where the best DJ's play here. A fabulous decoration and a great rooftop view over the river. Fridays and Saturdays are especially crowded!
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
The best disco in Lisbon where the best DJ's play here. A fabulous decoration and a great rooftop view over the river. Fridays and Saturdays are especially crowded!
Shopping
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!
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 9-6pm.
44 locals recommend
Campo 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 9-6pm.
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 locals recommend
Rua Garrett
Rua GarrettIt’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).
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cork & Co
6 R. das SalgadeirasUnique design pieces made of cork all of high quality and with a distinctive design.