Best Districts and Neighborhoods in Lisbon

Lissabon Districts

Belem District
A beautiful and highly popular historic neighbourhood in western Lisbon where the Tagus River flows to the sea. It’s from here that Vasco da Gama sailed to India in 1497 discovering a new sea route to the East, and where Christopher Columbus stopped in 1493 on his way back from the New World. Enjoy the city’s 16th century houses, the restaurants and outdoor cafes on Rua Vieira Portuense, and the nearby Botanic Gardens near Jeronimos Monastery.

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Chiado District
Elegant and cosmopolitan on one hand and bohemian on the other, Chiado is the shopping district of Lisbon with a mix of international brands stores, fashion boutiques, design stores, and authentic traditional shops. The two main streets in the neighbourhood, with most of their buildings from the 18th century, are Rue Carmo where the 14th century Carmo Convent ruins are located, and Rua Garrett with the high end Aramazens do Chiado mall and the 18th century Bertrand Bookstore, the oldest in the world. At the top of the hill, Praça Luis de Camoes square separates Chiado with the Bairro Alto District, where you will also find the Calcada do Duque scenic staircase, home to restaurants overlooking the beautiful view of the castle. Enjoy the fine dining restaurants, the fancy cafes, and a traditional Fado show, before you continue your night hangout in the Bairo Alto, the Upper Neighbourhood, District. Reach Chiado using #28 Tram, der Santa Justa Lift, by walking up Rua do Carmo from Rossio Square, or by taking the metro to Baixa-Chiado station.

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Night life & Bairro Alto District
Mainly a residential area, the district which its origins are in the 16th century, wakes up in the evening to be one of Lisbon’s best lively nightlife centers with its numerous restaurants, cafes, pubs, Fado Clubs, galleries and unique boutiques. One of Lisbon’s most picturesque streets and one of the nightlife centers in the district is Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo, a steep street home to the vintage Bica Funicular which rides from the waterfront to Bairro Alto.

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Alfama District
The district was the heart of Moorish Lisbon, one of Europe’s oldest neighbourhoods originally settled in the Iron Age. Alfama is spread on a hill between downtown and the waterfront, and St. George's Castle and the neighbourhood of Graca on the top. Loose yourself in the picturesque, narrow cobblestone streets with the pastel coloured houses, enjoying the small local shops, authentic restaurants, traditional Fado bars, and the river views down below. Walk the hilly streets or take Tram #28 that runs through the district which is 15 minutes up hill from downtown Lisbon.

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Baixa District
The Baixa District is located between two hills and is considered downtown Lisbon. The district modern “look” contras the mase of cobbled streets of the older neighbourhoods. Its a lively area packed with numerous shopping opportunities mainly in international chains, hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. The district main pedestrian street is Rua Augusta leading the way from Figueira Square to Commerce Square, Praca do Comercio on the waterfront, one of Europe’s largest squares. Beneath the district streets lies the remains of Roman Lisbon which are seldom open for visits. While in Baixa, visit Rua Augusta Arch monument, the Santa Justa Elevator, Elevador de Santa Justa, the nice Praca do Município, a square paved with cobblestone designs, and the MuDe, the Design and Fashion Museum. The districts of Alfama, Chiado and Bairro Alto are a walking distance from Baixa.

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Lissabon Districts

Belem District

Chiado District

Night life & Bairro Alto District

Alfama District

Baixa District