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At first glance, Lisbon’s got everything you could want from a centuries-old European city, with its winding cobblestone streets and a skyline dotted with Medieval castles. But it’s more than just its past. Now, the older sights feel right at home within Lisbon’s more modern vibe.
Discover the best neighbourhoods to stay in Lisbon for your 2024 holiday. Explore characterful districts like Baixa, Avenida da Liberdade, Alfama, Bairro Alto/Chiado, and Cais do Sodré, ideal for tourists.
- Philip Giddings
Lisbon Central School District 6866 County Route 10 Lisbon, NY 13658 Phone: (315) 393-4951
- Where We’Ve Stayed in Lisbon
- Chiado: Central and Bustling
- Baixa: as Central as It Gets in Lisbon
- Alfama: Cobblestone Streets & Amazing Views
- Bairro Alto: For Foodies and Nightlife
- Where Not to Stay in Lisbon
The best place to start this guide is our own personal experience. We found ourselves in Lisbon twice in the span of a couple of months, and stayed in slightly different areas on each stay. I should note that I, Matt, have Celiac Disease, which means we need to eat strictly gluten free. A place to stay with access to a kitchen is essentially a must...
Chiado is about as central as you can get in Lisbon. It’s on the hill, which means you won’t have to walk UP the hill anytime you want to go anywhere (though you will if you head down the hill – what goes down must come back up in Lisbon). The neighborhood itself is packed full of shopping, places to eat and drink, and historical sights like the Co...
The Baixa neighborhood in Lisbon is nestled along the Tagus River between Alfama and Chiado up the hill, and the nightlife hub that is Cais de Sodre further north. It’s one of the most central – and thus “touristy” – areas in Lisbon. After the earthquake in 1755 that led to the shaping of modern Lisbon, Baixa was rebuilt by Marquês de Pombal, who h...
Alfama is probably the sexiest neighborhood in Lisbon. It’s charming and romantic, with it’s serpentine streets cascading down the hill from Castelo de São Jorge, and its many plazas and corners, full of people dining al fresco in the evening and with the sad-sounding melodies of fado wafting through its streets. We found ourselves in Alfama on mul...
First of all, note the spelling (it’s “Bairro” not “Barrio”). Bairro Alto is immediately adjacent to Chiado, and has roots dating all the way back to the 16th Century, when the grid was first laid out and buildings started to be built. This part of Lisbon saw fewer devastating effects from the earthquake than other parts of the city, but Pombal and...
In general, we’d recommend staying near the city center, particularly if you have a short trip (4 days or less). That way, you’ll be within walking distance (or public transportation, but Lisbon is an awesome walking city despite the hills) of most of the main attractions in Lisbon. That means you should immediately cross off anything further north...
Lisbon’s sloping “central park” offers a view of downtown Lisbon, with symmetrical box hedging pointing to the river. On one side is a beautifully-tiled pavilion which hosts special events, and on the other are small lakes and a greenhouse filled with exotic species of plants from tropical climates.
Baixa is the liveliest and most central neighborhood in Lisbon. It was rebuilt by the Marquis of Pombal after the Great Earthquake of 1755. Chaido & Bairro Alto. Chiado and Bairro Alto are Lisbon’s bohemian and alternative neighborhoods. They are separated by the square Praça Luís de Camões.
Jul 2, 2024 · For a first-time visitor, I’d advise focusing on geography and choosing a central location for your accommodations so that you can best explore the city on foot. The central Lisbon neighborhoods of Chiado, Baixa, Bairro Alto, and Alfama all fit this description and overflow with historic charm.
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