Best Areas to Explore

If you’re in Lisbon for a short amount of time, stick to these neighbourhoods – each one offers a completely different feel:

• Alfama – historic, maze-like streets, viewpoints and some of the most traditional restaurants

• Baixa – flat, central and easy to navigate (rare for Lisbon)

• Chiado – cafés, bakeries and shopping

• Bairro Alto – lively at night with bars and restaurants

• Mouraria – more local and multicultural, known as the birthplace of Fado

Tip: stay central if possible. Lisbon is spread across hills, so where you stay makes a big difference to how easy your trip feels.

If you want to eat well and explore easily, stick to these neighbourhoods.