Guidebook for Lisbon
Entertainment & Activities
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraTipical Flea Market
From international art-house films and classic blockbusters to national productions, Lisbon's film museum shows several features throughout the week in their original language.
93 locals recommend
Portuguese Cinematheque - Museum of Cinema
39 R. Barata SalgueiroFrom international art-house films and classic blockbusters to national productions, Lisbon's film museum shows several features throughout the week in their original language.
Village Underground Lisboa
52 Av. da ÍndiaFood Scene
Petiscaria Ideal
100 Rua da EsperançaTypical Portuguese food
Taberna da Esperança
112 Rua da EsperançaPortuguese "Petiscos"
O Caldo Verde
91 Rua da EsperançaTypical Portuguese food, with a very calm and friendly service
RESTAURANT FOUNDATION CHAMPALIMAUD, TERRACE WITH FANTASTIC VIEW TO THE RIVER
50 locals recommend
Darwin's Café
RESTAURANT FOUNDATION CHAMPALIMAUD, TERRACE WITH FANTASTIC VIEW TO THE RIVER
A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesThe best bread and Portuguese sweets in a fantastic square.
The Deli Delux is both grocery , deli and coffee shop . It has one of the best brunch's in Lisbon and a fantastic and relaxed atmosphere
10 locals recommend
Delidelux - Mercearia, Charcutaria E Cafetaria Lda
The Deli Delux is both grocery , deli and coffee shop . It has one of the best brunch's in Lisbon and a fantastic and relaxed atmosphere
It has one of the best brunch's in Lisbon, is a fantastic neighborhood to walk around and have a relaxed and fun environment .
50 locals recommend
Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaIt has one of the best brunch's in Lisbon, is a fantastic neighborhood to walk around and have a relaxed and fun environment .
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoBest Ice-cream ever
The views are of Lisbon, the décor is inspired by India, but the ambience and menu are cosmopolitan. This café in a large terrace overlooking the city serves light meals throughout the day.
182 locals recommend
Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VThe views are of Lisbon, the décor is inspired by India, but the ambience and menu are cosmopolitan. This café in a large terrace overlooking the city serves light meals throughout the day.
Madame Petisca
17 R. de Santa CatarinaGood peticos with a amazing view
A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro VGood restaurante with good ceviche
Pistola y Corazon Taqueria
16 Rua da BoavistaBoca Café
33 R. de São BentoZapata
47 R. do Poço dos NegrosOsteria - Cucina di Amici
52 R. MadresPopolo
50 Av. 24 de JulhoPratinho Feio
6 Rua da EsperançaO Tachadas
178 Rua da EsperançaGuarda-Mor
8 R. Guarda-MorA Travessa
12 Tv. do Convento das BernardasEstado Líquido Sushi Lounge
Largo Santos 5Fantastic Sushi
Madragoa Café
10-A Rua da EsperançaSr. Vinho
18 R. do Meio à LapaYou can ear good FADO!
Fábrica Lisboa
121 R. da MadalenaÁgua no Bico
8 R. GaivotasHealth food restaurant · Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant · Cafeteria
Le Chat
Café de São Bento
212 R. de São BentoBest steak ever!
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisCasa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoEverything Else
Always with different exposures and has a terrace with fantastic views.
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesAlways with different exposures and has a terrace with fantastic views.
Located in the center of Alfama, this church always has tourists passing by, but almost no one goes inside to admire the beautiful interior.
18 locals recommend
Igreja de Sao Miguel
6 Largo de São MiguelLocated in the center of Alfama, this church always has tourists passing by, but almost no one goes inside to admire the beautiful interior.
Drinks & Nightlife
LuxFrágil
Discoteca com muita animação nocturna.
Jamaica
1 R. Nova do CarvalhoBar with good music and entertainment all night
The rooftop of a car park was transformed into a bar that opens daily at 1PM and only closes late at night with a beautiful view over the city, the Tagus, and the bell towers of Santa Catarina Church.
153 locals recommend
Park
58 Calçada do CombroThe rooftop of a car park was transformed into a bar that opens daily at 1PM and only closes late at night with a beautiful view over the city, the Tagus, and the bell towers of Santa Catarina Church.
ROOFTOP BAR - Weather permitting, this rooftop bar is open every day from 6:30PM to midnight. It's on the 9th floor of the Mundial Hotel downtown
77 locals recommend
Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizROOFTOP BAR - Weather permitting, this rooftop bar is open every day from 6:30PM to midnight. It's on the 9th floor of the Mundial Hotel downtown
A former guesthouse where ladies of the world’s oldest profession got together with sailors is now one of the most popular bars in town.
398 locals recommend
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimA former guesthouse where ladies of the world’s oldest profession got together with sailors is now one of the most popular bars in town.
Almost all in wood, this eccentric bar was originally a grocery store. Its décor is a fantasy world, with cabinets full of thousands of precious collector’s items, Art Deco pieces.
299 locals recommend
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VAlmost all in wood, this eccentric bar was originally a grocery store. Its décor is a fantasy world, with cabinets full of thousands of precious collector’s items, Art Deco pieces.
This charming bar is entered through a courtyard close to the Amoreiras garden. You need to ring a bell to be allowed inside, where you'll see a crowd usually made up of politicians and artists.
40 locals recommend
Procopio Bar
21 Alto de São FranciscoThis charming bar is entered through a courtyard close to the Amoreiras garden. You need to ring a bell to be allowed inside, where you'll see a crowd usually made up of politicians and artists.
Foxtrot mixes the style and ambience of the typical Lisbon bar of the early 20th century with that of a traditional English pub.
134 locals recommend
Foxtrot
28 Tv. Santa TeresaFoxtrot mixes the style and ambience of the typical Lisbon bar of the early 20th century with that of a traditional English pub.
K Urban Beach
Cais da ViscondessaMatiz Pombalina
25 R. das TrinasTheater A Barraca
2A Largo SantosIs a theater where you can have a drink! Good vibe
Kremlin
5 Escadinhas da PraiaK Urban Beach
Cais da ViscondessaMartim Moniz station
Shopping
Nostalgic Lisboetas come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy, while tourists are fascinated by the retro packagings.
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueNostalgic Lisboetas come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy, while tourists are fascinated by the retro packagings.
Embaixada is located in the Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, one of the most iconic buildings in the groovy neighborhood of Principe Real.
143 locals recommend
Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe RealEmbaixada is located in the Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, one of the most iconic buildings in the groovy neighborhood of Principe Real.
Here you will find trendy, convenient and spontaneous ideas. The name is a play on words, welcoming visitors and alluding to the product diversity of the almost 30 independent retailers.
24 locals recommend
Entre Tanto - Indoor Market
42 Rua da Escola PolitécnicaHere you will find trendy, convenient and spontaneous ideas. The name is a play on words, welcoming visitors and alluding to the product diversity of the almost 30 independent retailers.
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaSightseeing
The Tower of Belém is one of the most significant monuments of the city of Lisbon. Located on the right bank of the river Tejo. So , in honor of the patron saint of Lisbon - St. Vincent - was built.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThe Tower of Belém is one of the most significant monuments of the city of Lisbon. Located on the right bank of the river Tejo. So , in honor of the patron saint of Lisbon - St. Vincent - was built.
The Ajuda National Palace was declared National Monument in 1910. In 1968 it opened to the public as a house-museum and since the eighties has grown to be an outstanding museological institution.
178 locals recommend
Palacio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaThe Ajuda National Palace was declared National Monument in 1910. In 1968 it opened to the public as a house-museum and since the eighties has grown to be an outstanding museological institution.
An amazing monument on the Tejo River in Lisbon. Go up in the lift to the roof top, amazing view.
228 locals recommend
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Av. BrasíliaAn amazing monument on the Tejo River in Lisbon. Go up in the lift to the roof top, amazing view.
It´s a fantastic Catholic church and former convent of Carmelite nuns . It´s in a perfect place stands high on a hill in the west of the city.
351 locals recommend
Basilica da Estrela
Praça da EstrelaIt´s a fantastic Catholic church and former convent of Carmelite nuns . It´s in a perfect place stands high on a hill in the west of the city.
The Sé (Cathedral), also known as the church of Santa Maria Maior , is one of the oldest monuments. It´s really beautifull with a mixture of architectural styles.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéThe Sé (Cathedral), also known as the church of Santa Maria Maior , is one of the oldest monuments. It´s really beautifull with a mixture of architectural styles.
Penniless musicians, young artists, and pot-smoking and beer-drinking teens all get together on this terrace overlooking the river, while others sit at the café for a drink and a light meal
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Penniless musicians, young artists, and pot-smoking and beer-drinking teens all get together on this terrace overlooking the river, while others sit at the café for a drink and a light meal
This romantic terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout for young groups thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river.
316 locals recommend
Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaThis romantic terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout for young groups thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river.
This is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon. Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThis is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon. Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city.
Over a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloOver a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon.
Lisbon's grandest square faces the river and was originally used to welcome those arriving in the city by boat.
717 locals recommend
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioLisbon's grandest square faces the river and was originally used to welcome those arriving in the city by boat.
This is one of Lisbon's most romantic corners. It's a terrace next to a white church offering views over the rooftops of Alfama and the waterfront, and with places to sit under grapevines.
277 locals recommend
Miradouro Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaThis is one of Lisbon's most romantic corners. It's a terrace next to a white church offering views over the rooftops of Alfama and the waterfront, and with places to sit under grapevines.
All of Lisbon's viewpoints are romantic, but none more than this one, looking over all of downtown towards the castle and the river.
99 locals recommend
The Decadente
81 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraAll of Lisbon's viewpoints are romantic, but none more than this one, looking over all of downtown towards the castle and the river.
Arts & Culture
Lisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006.
221 locals recommend
MUDE
24 R. AugustaLisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006.
In November 2001 Museu da Marioneta relocated at the Convento das Bernardas. It´s the first and only Portuguese museum solely dedicated to the interpretation and dissemination of the history of puppet
111 locals recommend
Museu da Marioneta
146 Rua da EsperançaIn November 2001 Museu da Marioneta relocated at the Convento das Bernardas. It´s the first and only Portuguese museum solely dedicated to the interpretation and dissemination of the history of puppet
The interior (also known as the Church of Jesus) is not as rich or as monumental as that of the Church of St. Catherine nearby, but it hides one of the greatest works of Portuguese tile art.
7 locals recommend
Church of Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Largo de JesusThe interior (also known as the Church of Jesus) is not as rich or as monumental as that of the Church of St. Catherine nearby, but it hides one of the greatest works of Portuguese tile art.
You don't have to be a fan of Fado music to enjoy the Fado Museum. Much more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
518 locals recommend
Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroYou don't have to be a fan of Fado music to enjoy the Fado Museum. Much more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
This museum celebrates Pinheiro's life and art in a 1913. There are drawings, paintings and ceramics, including emblematic pieces.
21 locals recommend
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro
382 Campo GrandeThis museum celebrates Pinheiro's life and art in a 1913. There are drawings, paintings and ceramics, including emblematic pieces.
One of Lisbon's most unique and beautiful attractions, the Tile Museum presents the history and evolution of the art of the ceramic tile.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusOne of Lisbon's most unique and beautiful attractions, the Tile Museum presents the history and evolution of the art of the ceramic tile.
Is one of Lisbon's most popular attractions, and it is easy to understand why when you see its fairytale collection that is believed to be the most valuable of its kind in the world.
483 locals recommend
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaIs one of Lisbon's most popular attractions, and it is easy to understand why when you see its fairytale collection that is believed to be the most valuable of its kind in the world.
The ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights.
222 locals recommend
Carmo Convent
27 Largo do CarmoThe ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights.
Extraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an oil magnate and art collector who left all of his art to Lisbon upon his death.
779 locals recommend
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaExtraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an oil magnate and art collector who left all of his art to Lisbon upon his death.
Lisbon's most acclaimed modern and contemporary art collection is also recognized as one of Europe's best. It belongs to businessman Joe Berardo, a Portuguese millionaire who began collecting art.
211 locals recommend
Museu Coleção Berardo
Praça do ImpérioLisbon's most acclaimed modern and contemporary art collection is also recognized as one of Europe's best. It belongs to businessman Joe Berardo, a Portuguese millionaire who began collecting art.
Museu do Oriente
Avenida Brasília