Lisbon Old Town

Lisbon District

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Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town

Discover views over the old town from hilltop Graça, Moorish history in Alfama, bustling downtown Baixa, bohemian Chiado and nightlife in Bairro Alto.

The historic heart of Lisbon is the Old Town. The area is made up of a series of districts that each have their own unique atmosphere and attractions. Tram 28 runs through the Old Town and stops frequently. Get off and explore the area on foot or station-hop from site to site.

Start in the Graça district of the Old Town to get your bearings. This hilltop neighborhood has stunning views from outdoor cafés.

Discover the Moorish history of the city at Castle de São Jorge, which dominates the hillside overlooking Alfama. Moorish rulers built the castle in the 6th century. Enjoy a multimedia show about Lisbon’s turbulent history in a restored room of the palace.

Move on to discover downtown Baixa with its large squares full of neoclassical buildings and cafés. This district was rebuilt after the Lisbon earthquake and was one of Europe’s first instances of urban planning, with pedestrian avenues, decorative arches and theaters.

Catch the tram to Chiado, a district full of 16th-century buildings. Browse designer boutiques and old bookstores. Sit in cafés where the artists and literary personalities of Lisbon once met and worked.

Explore the streets of Barrio Alto, with its mix of 16th and 19th-century homes. This district was once a working class neighborhood, but is now home to some of the most popular bars in the city.

In the evenings, catch some authentic Portuguese music in Alfama’s Fado bars, enjoy tapas and wine in Barrio Alto or sip cocktails on rooftops with views in Chiado. Tram 28 runs from early in the morning until late in the evening. Purchase a 24-hour ticket for unlimited rides for a day.

You can also discover the Old Town by joining a walking tour for a fee. Knowledgeable guides will give you insight into the Old Town’s mix of Roman and Moorish cultural influences, the history of Jewish persecution and the effect of the 1755 earthquake on the city. Organize tours through your hotel or tourist information centers within the Old Town.


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Top hotels in Lisbon Old Town

Lx Boutique Hotel

Lx Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua do Alecrim, 12, Lisbon
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"This was a lovely hotel- very clean, beautiful, and walkable to local spots. Would definitely come back!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Lx Boutique Hotel
Hotel Mundial

Hotel Mundial

4 out of 5
Praça Martim Moniz, 2, Lisbon
The price is P10,091 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
P10,091
P11,228 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,102 reviews)
"Location is perfect to visit the city"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel Mundial
Jam Hotel Lisbon

Jam Hotel Lisbon

3 out of 5
80 Avenida 24 de Julho, Lisbon
The price is P7,693 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P7,693
P8,687 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
"A stunning hotel, with quirky features and really cool decor. The room was great and plenty spacious for 3 adults. The rooftop bar was a beautiful setting for pre dinner drinks. The bar staff were excellent, super friendly and nice to chat with. Just be aware, the pool is more of a plunge pool and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Jam Hotel Lisbon
Rossio Plaza Hotel

Rossio Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266, Lisbon
The price is P10,373 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P10,373
P11,527 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,294 reviews)
"The hotel had everything we needed and provided a perfect location to reach anything you could desire! A great choice for staying close to everything! We enjoyed our time at the Rossio Plaza hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa

4 out of 5
Rua dos Correeiros, 204, Lisbon
The price is P11,839 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P11,839
P13,080 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,077 reviews)
"Very convenient place, helpful staffs, clean and pretty rooms and facility. Only frustrating thing is strage space was not enough. Almost everything was in our suitcase during our stay except bath and cosmetic staffs, Bathroom are quite big and enough storage."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

4 out of 5
Rua da Madalena, 191-197, Lisbon, Lisbon
The price is P7,893 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,893
P8,897 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"It is a nice hotel. The cleanliness is good and breakfast is very good. However, is very tricky to get to the elevators with luggage because of the stairs between the front desk and the elevator area to get to your rooms."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Lisbon Old Town

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Bairro Alto

Spend some time visiting places like Fado in Chiado while getting to know Bairro Alto, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Bairro Alto
Botanical Garden featuring a garden

Príncipe Real

Noted for its gardens and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Príncipe Real. Top attractions like Avenida da Liberdade and National Museum of Natural History are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Príncipe Real Stop or Rato Station to see more of the city.

Príncipe Real
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Bica

Bica is a destination travelers like for its cafes, and you might hop aboard the metro at Cç. Combro Stop or Sta. Catarina Stop to explore sights like Santa Catarina Viewpoint.

Bica
Chiado showing a sunset and views as well as a couple

Chiado

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chiado. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bertrand, and catch the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

Chiado
Santa Justa Elevator showing landscape views and a city

Baixa

Enjoy the popular shops in Baixa. Rossio Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Baixa-Chiado Station or Praça da Figueira Stop to see more of Santa Maria Maior.

Baixa
Lisbon District showing food

Cais do Sodré

If you're spending time in Cais do Sodré, check out sights like Mercado da Ribeira or Pink Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rua de São Paulo Stop or R. Vitor Cordon Stop.

Cais do Sodré


Lisbon Old Town