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Where to stay in Lisbon
Best time: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Warm, sunny, manageable. Jun has the Santos Populares street parties.
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★ 5.0My Bairro Alto Suites
Bairro Alto
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★ 5.0Vila Rodrigues
Alfama
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★ 5.0Hotel Corpus Christi Lisboa - Leonardo Ltd Edition
Alfama
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★ 5.0Guest House Avenida
Pena
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★ 5.0C&O Guest House Lisbon
Santos
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★ 5.06 Clouds
Areeiro
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★ 5.0Residencial Marialva Park
Santos
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★ 5.0Charm Flats
Bairro Alto
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★ 5.01924
Pena
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★ 4.92m Boutique Hotel
Alfama
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★ 4.8Hotel S. Lourenço
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★ 4.8Moxy Alfragide Lisboa
Belem
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Lisbon on the map
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Lisbon, like a local
Don't miss
- Alfama: Oldest neighbourhood. Get lost in the alleys. Fado music drifts from doorways.
- Belem Tower + Jeronimos Monastery: Maritime history and Manueline architecture. Go early.
- Miradouro da Graca / Miradouro da Senhora do Monte: Best sunset views over the whole city
- Time Out Market: Food hall with top Lisbon chefs under one roof. Lunch is best.
Where to eat
- Pastel de nata from Pasteis de Belem: The original custard tart. Queue moves fast. Eat warm with cinnamon.
- A Cevicheria: Peruvian-Portuguese fusion. The ceviche is perfection.
- Cervejaria Ramiro: Legendary seafood. Prawns, clams, steak sandwich to finish. Worth the wait.
Do this
- Ride Tram 28: Rattles through Alfama and Graca. Touristy but still magical, go early.
- Fado in Alfama: Live traditional Portuguese music in a tiny tavern. Emotional. Order wine.
- Sunset at a miradouro with a Super Bock: The cheapest, best evening in Lisbon
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the hills are no joke. Cobblestones are slippery when wet.
- Tram 28 is a pickpocket hotspot. Keep valuables in a front zipped pocket.
- Ginjinha (cherry liqueur), try a shot at A Ginjinha near Rossio. €1.50.
- Sintra is a must day trip (40min train). Book Pena Palace in advance.
Know before you go
Best time
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Warm, sunny, manageable. Jun has the Santos Populares street parties.
Getting around
Metro + trams + buses. Viva Viagem card. Airport metro to centre in 20min for ~€1.50. Hills are steep, embrace the trams and elevators.
Airport
LIS
Language
Portuguese. English widely spoken by younger people and in tourist areas.
Money
EUR. Cards widely accepted. Some traditional tascas (taverns) are cash-only.
Safety
Very safe. Pickpockets on Tram 28 and in Alfama. Watch your phone at viewpoints (miradouros).
Quick answers about Lisbon
Where should I stay in Lisbon?
Popular areas include Bairro Alto, Alfama, Pena. StayBotic lists 12 hand-picked stays in Lisbon. Tell the concierge your dates, budget and vibe and it recommends the one that fits, with live prices.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Warm, sunny, manageable. Jun has the Santos Populares street parties.
How do I get around Lisbon?
Metro + trams + buses. Viva Viagem card. Airport metro to centre in 20min for ~€1.50. Hills are steep, embrace the trams and elevators.
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