Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
One of the most emblematic buildings (or should i say, ruins) of Lisbon. Originally from the 14th century, damaged by the 1755 earthquake. A standing memory of Lisbon's history.
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Konvent tal-Karmo
27 Largo do CarmoOne of the most emblematic buildings (or should i say, ruins) of Lisbon. Originally from the 14th century, damaged by the 1755 earthquake. A standing memory of Lisbon's history.
You can access the Elevador from Largo do Carmo. It's one of the best views in Lisbon, just go to the highest level. (bring the camera!)
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Lift ta 'Santa Justa
R. do OuroYou can access the Elevador from Largo do Carmo. It's one of the best views in Lisbon, just go to the highest level. (bring the camera!)
It's the best view on Terreiro do Paço and the river!
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Il-Madonna tal-Karmnu
2 R. AugustaIt's the best view on Terreiro do Paço and the river!
It's one of the best views in Lisbon, facing the castle and the cathedral!
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Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraIt's one of the best views in Lisbon, facing the castle and the cathedral!
It's a beautiful building in itself and also the starting point for a trip to Sintra, which we absolutely recommend!
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Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroIt's a beautiful building in itself and also the starting point for a trip to Sintra, which we absolutely recommend!
Our crown jewel from the Discoveries time.
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Il-Monasteru tal-Ġeronimiti
Our crown jewel from the Discoveries time.
Torri ta 'Belém
Av. BrasíliaAbsolute must do!
Park u Palazz Nazzjonali ta 'Pena
Estrada da PenaA romantic dream palace!
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageFor me: mind-blowing!
Do you want to see as kings used to live?
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaDo you want to see as kings used to live?
Entertainment & Activities
Teatru Nazzjonali ta 'São Carlos
9 R. Serpa PintoOur Opera Theatre!
If you want to know the story behind the city, drop by for a visit for an interactive and exciting one hour experience.
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Centru tat-Triq tal-Liċenzja ta 'Lisboa
78 Praça do ComércioIf you want to know the story behind the city, drop by for a visit for an interactive and exciting one hour experience.
HIPPOtrip
Is it a bus? Is it a boat?
Oċeanarju ta 'Lisbona
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IAn amazing aquarium, from the Expo'98.
Arts & Culture
Modern Art Museum, a good collection, mainly from contemporary Portuguese artists.
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Il-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti Kontemporanju
4 R. Serpa PintoModern Art Museum, a good collection, mainly from contemporary Portuguese artists.
Even better than the museum, is the wonderful botanical garden just behind it. Do visit!
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Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali u s-Scienzi
56 R. da Escola PolitécnicaEven better than the museum, is the wonderful botanical garden just behind it. Do visit!
Best contemporary art collection in town
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Mużew Kolezzjoni Berardo
Praça do ImpérioBest contemporary art collection in town
Great collection and beautiful gardens!
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Mużew Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaGreat collection and beautiful gardens!
Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Azulejos
4 R. Me. DeusTiles are a very portuguese thing
MUDE
24 R. AugustaDesign and Fashion collection.
Drinks & Nightlife
For a drink. Try Clube da Esquina or any of the many bars around. Just grab a drink and come outside to talk and enjoy.
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Clube da Esquina
For a drink. Try Clube da Esquina or any of the many bars around. Just grab a drink and come outside to talk and enjoy.
One of our personal favourite bars for a drink! Sara, the owner, will make you feel at home from the beginning!
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Bairrazza
12 Rua do Corpo SantoOne of our personal favourite bars for a drink! Sara, the owner, will make you feel at home from the beginning!
A bit busy but nevertheless a great spot for a late afternoon snack or drink. Great view!
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Park
58 Calçada do CombroA bit busy but nevertheless a great spot for a late afternoon snack or drink. Great view!
It's known as the best terrace in town. Not cheap, not easy to catch a spot, but worth the visit.
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Bairro Alto Hotel
2 Praça Luís de CamõesIt's known as the best terrace in town. Not cheap, not easy to catch a spot, but worth the visit.
If in the mood for dancing, than this is the best club in town!
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LuxFrágil
If in the mood for dancing, than this is the best club in town!
Pensao Amor
19 R. do Alecrima must see in Lisbon
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VA different kind of bar!
Food Scene
Nono
14 R. TrindadeNice asian inspired food.
It's a great place to grab a coffee and loose yourself in a good conversation.
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Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoIt's a great place to grab a coffee and loose yourself in a good conversation.
Not that cheap but you'll have excellent sea food here!
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Aqui Há Peixe
18A R. TrindadeNot that cheap but you'll have excellent sea food here!
Great food, great place! Not cheap, but worth it!
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Sacramento do Chiado
40 Calçada do SacramentoGreat food, great place! Not cheap, but worth it!
It's the oldest coffee shop in Lisbon, open since 1782. They still keep Fernando Pessoa's table as he left it.
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Martinho da Arcada
3 Praça do ComércioIt's the oldest coffee shop in Lisbon, open since 1782. They still keep Fernando Pessoa's table as he left it.
It's an icon in Lisbon, drop by for a look but don't stay. Way too expensive for such a poor service.
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettIt's an icon in Lisbon, drop by for a look but don't stay. Way too expensive for such a poor service.
Restaurante Terra
15 R. da PalmeiraSuch a delicious vegetarian buffet!
Probably the best vegetarian restaurant in town.
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Jardim dos Sentidos
3 R. da Mãe de ÁguaProbably the best vegetarian restaurant in town.
Carmo
Largo do CarmoPersonal favourite in the neighbourhood.
Palacete Chafariz d'El Rei
6 Tv. do Chafariz de El-ReiBest brunch in town.
You can't come to Lisbon without trying a pastel de belém!
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémYou can't come to Lisbon without trying a pastel de belém!
One of the best pasteis de nata around!
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Manteigaria (Portuguese custard pies factory)
2 Rua do LoretoOne of the best pasteis de nata around!
When in Sintra, you have to try one 'queijada' and a 'travesseiro'.
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Casa do Preto
40 Estr. Chão de MeninosWhen in Sintra, you have to try one 'queijada' and a 'travesseiro'.
One of the most traditional restaurants in town. Look for the eighteen century tiles!
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Cervejaria Trindade
20C R. Nova da TrindadeOne of the most traditional restaurants in town. Look for the eighteen century tiles!
Only for the warm summer nights. You'll have dinner with an amazing view over Lisbon, right next to the Tagus river.
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Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalOnly for the warm summer nights. You'll have dinner with an amazing view over Lisbon, right next to the Tagus river.
Shopping
This is the longest running bookshop in the world (even before the 1755 earthquake!).
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Bertrand
73 75 R. GarrettThis is the longest running bookshop in the world (even before the 1755 earthquake!).
Very old school portuguese shop. Here you can find what your parents would use, eat and read when they were young if they were portuguese. Lovely!
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueVery old school portuguese shop. Here you can find what your parents would use, eat and read when they were young if they were portuguese. Lovely!
Luvaria Ulisses
87 R. do CarmoOne of a kind glove store!
Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe RealA different kind of mall
Essentials
Brio
1 Tv. do CarmoOrganic supermarket just down the street
Busy and very useful supermarket. Beware the climb uphill with the grocery bags.
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Supermercado PINGO DOCE
Largo Chão do LoureiroBusy and very useful supermarket. Beware the climb uphill with the grocery bags.
5àsec Chiado
99 R. do Crucifixo