Lisbon guide

Lisbon Guide

Welcome to Lisbon!
We hope this guide helps you enjoy this incredible city. While typical pocket guides will cover the well-known attractions, this guide aims to give you a more local and authentic experience, especially around the apartment area.

🌆 Things to Do

Most key attractions such as Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara, Castelo de São Jorge, Baixa, Café A Brasileira, Rossio Square, Praça do Comércio, and Alfama are within walking distance from the apartment.

🚴 Visit Belém by Bike

Belém is a bit farther, but a great way to explore it is by bike. Rent one at Bikeiberia (Largo do Corpo Santo, No. 5), just five minutes from the apartment. They also offer suggestions for excursions to Caparica beaches, Sintra, or Cascais. Grab a flyer from the white furniture near the door for a 15% discount on guided tours.

🍷 Views, Drinks & Relaxation

Lisbon is full of miradouros (viewpoints) where you can enjoy stunning views, have a drink, or watch the sunset.

• By The Wine (Rua das Flores 41–43): Great for winter. Offers Portuguese wines, oysters, Spanish ham, and fresh bread.
• Noobai Café (Largo de Santa Catarina): A scenic café to relax.
• Lost In (Príncipe Real): Colorful spot with Asian-inspired decor and city views.
• Kiosk at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara: For casual drinks with a view.
• Park Bar (Calçada do Combro): A rooftop bar on top of a parking garage.
• Hotel Mundial Rooftop Bar: Offers a 360° view of Lisbon.
• Zambeze Restaurante: Near Castelo lift, offering panoramic views and Angolan-Portuguese cuisine.
• Palácio Verride & Restaurant Suba: Fine dining with spectacular views and top-tier service.

🎶 Free Summer Concerts (July)

Enjoy free opera and classical music concerts every weekend in July at Largo de São Carlos.

🥞 Brunch Spots

• Sama Sama: Juices and crepes, 3 minutes from the apartment.
• Sumaya: Lebanese brunch in Príncipe Real.
• O Palmeiral (Travessa de São José 1).
• Kaffeehaus: Austrian café in Chiado with a summer terrace.
• Pão de Canela: A romantic brunch spot in Praça das Flores.

🍽️ Where to Eat

Around the Apartment

• Capítulo: A refurbished palace in Baixa, great weekday menus.
• Peixola: Delicious fish dishes, just downstairs.
• Mesón Andaluz: Spanish cuisine with a nice terrace.
• Vicente by Carnalentejana: Excellent meat dishes and beautiful decor.

Cais do Sodré

• Pink Street (Rua Nova do Carvalho): Variety of restaurants and bars. Try:
• Rosinha de São Paulo
• Restaurante Rio Grande
• Santa Bica: In Rua da Bica with a great summer terrace.
• Cacilhas Ferry Trip:
• O Farol: 1 minute from ferry terminal.
• Atira-te ao Rio: Brazilian restaurant by the water.
• Ponto Final: Iconic riverfront Portuguese restaurant.
• Overview: The Lisbon Connection Guide

Príncipe Real

• Casa de Manuel Pessoa: A hidden gem. For €20/person enjoy a homemade meal. Mention Didier and Esther.
• Atalho Real: Meat-focused menu with a garden, great for kids.
• O Palmeiral: Breakfast and very good food in nice atmosphere.

Bairro Alto

• Adega das Mercês: Classic Portuguese cuisine.
• Tantura: Lebanese food.
• Peixaria Moderna: Seafood with a Japanese twist.

Chiado

• Belcanto: Michelin-starred experience by Chef José Avillez.
• MiniBar: Fun and creative cuisine by Avillez.
• Largo: Elegant Portuguese restaurant.
• Palácio Chiado: Multiple restaurants inside a restored palace.

LX Factory (Alcântara)

• Matchamama: Colorful, fusion-style dishes in a hipster spot.

🍸 Nightlife

The trendiest bars are just 30 meters from the apartment.

• Pensão Amor: A must-visit vintage cabaret-style bar.
• Bairro Alto: Countless bars with an international crowd.
• For 80s/90s dance music: Jamaica, Tokyo.
• More nightlife ideas: Lonely Planet Lisbon Nightlife Guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 With Kids

• Honorato Chiado: Homemade burgers and fries.
• Mezzogiorno: Pizzas in Rua Garrett.
• ZeroZero: Garden seating and delicious pizzas in Príncipe Real.
• Oceanário de Lisboa: One of the best aquariums in Europe.
• Pavilhão do Conhecimento: Interactive science museum in the Expo area.
• Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra: Magical gardens and mysterious tunnels.

🥕 Fresh Markets & Groceries

• Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market): Fresh produce and gourmet food.
• Auchan : Nearest Supermarket in Rua de São Paulo
• Pingo Doce: Inside Cais do Sodré station.

You'll also find many small neighborhood shops selling fresh fruits and vegetables.

Enjoy Lisbon!
—Esther