Enjoy Lisbon!
Do you want to stay right where things are really going on? Or rather in a quieter area with easy access to city centre?
Find out which district is the most suitable for you.
Just move the arrow over the map to select desired location.
Here you will find relevant information about the respective area and also the number of accommodations available there.
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Amazing panoramas and wide horizons.
Highlights: Very diverse area with some parts that are more run down. Close to the airport.
Transport: Yellow metro line and city buses.
Former horticultural district of Lisbon.
Highlights: This district, which was once predominantly rural, still contains several fields. Intense industrial activity took place close to the river in the 20th century. Most of these buildings are now cultural centres.
Transport: Regional trains, red metro line and city buses.
Where Lisbon airport is located
Highlights: This is the second largest neighbourhood in Lisbon. The whole eastern part of this district is taken up with the aiport. The residential part of the district is well served with shops and transport links.
Transport: For the airport you can take the following buses: 22, 44, 83, 91, 96, 208, 705 or 745. Red metro line. Olivais Station.
Also called Expo by the Portuguese.
Highlights: The Parque das Nações, where the Expo Lisboa took place, is located in this district along with the Oceanarium.
Transport: Red metro line and city buses. Also regional trains from Gare do Oriente (Orient main station).
Home of the Sporting Clube de Portugal
Highlights: One of the most emblematic football clubs in the whole world, Sporting, has its stadium in this district. You should also see the Museu Nacional do Traje(National Museum of Costume and Fashion) and the Museu Nacional do Teatro (National Theatre Museum).
Transport: Yellow and green metro lines, main stations: Campo Grande, Quinta das Conchas and Lumiar.
University district.
Highlights: In Campo Grande within the university campus, you will find the National Library, which, along with other buildings on campus, is of great architectural interest. The Torre do Tombo, the ancient Portuguese National Archives, is also located in this district. You should also visit the park Jardim do Campo Grande.
Transport: Green and yellow metro line and city buses.
Home of the Colégio Militar.
Highlights: Visit the historical buildings in the centre of the Colégio Militar (Military School) in the former Hospital da Luz. For shopping you should go to the Centro Comercial Colombo.
Transport: Blue metro line and city buses
The lungs of Lisbon
Highlights: Here you will find the (unofficial) 'Estádio da Luz', stadium of the eminent S.L. Benfica football club. The 'Parque Florestal de Monsanto' (Mosanto Forest Park), a park that is considered to be the lungs of the city, occupies two thirds of the district.
Transport: Regional trains, blue metro line and city buses.
Football, animals and parks.
Highlights: The "official" home district of S.L. Benfica and its stadium. Another highlight of this district is Lisbon Zoo.
Transport: Central bus station Sete Rios, blue metro line and other city buses.
Mainly residential area.
Highlights: You should visit the Park of the Fonte Luminosa, the Campo Pequeno Bullring and the Parochial Church of São João de Deus.
Transport: Green and red metro lines and city buses.
The last district to be created in Lisbon.
Highlights: You should visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Eduardo VII Park, Marquess of Pombal Square (Praça do Marquês de Pombal) and the Campo Pequeno Bullring.
Transport: Yellow, red and blue metro lines, main stations: Sao Sebastiao, Saldanha and Entrecampos.
Very residential with good transport links.
Highlights: The Águas Livres aqueduct is not to be missed.
Transport: Campolide main train station and city buses.
Central and peaceful area which is also good for shopping.
Highlights: Although there are not many tourist highlights, this is still an excellent area to stay in due to its ideal location and the numerous transport, shopping and hospital facilities available.
Transport: Green metro line and city buses.
Views of the coast and the river.
Highlights: In Penha de França the Church of Nossa Senhora da Penha and the water reservoir are definate highlights. And in São João the Forte de Santa Apolónia remains the most popular attraction thanks to its views over the Tagus.
Transport: The green metro line takes you to the eastern end of the district and city buses serve the rest of the district.
District boasting the Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Highlights: The Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum) is the only one of its kind in the world and so is therefore also the best musuem dedicated to art on ceramic tiles.
Transport: District is well served by buses.
Peaceful but central area.
Highlights: The highlight of the area is the National Pantheon, which is divided in to the Church of Santa Engrácia and the Santa Cruz Monastery where you will find cenotaphs to Pedro Álvares Cabral (the discoverer of Brazil) and Vasco da Gama as well as many other historical figures. You should also visit the Museu da Água.
Transport: Blue metro line by the river and buses to other parts.
Where the majority of Lisbon's attractions are found.
Highlights: Take the Glória Funicular and the Santa Justa lift. Walk in Rossio, Baixa, Chiado with the "a Brasileira" cafe frequented by Fernando Pessoa and Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square). Don't miss the Catedral da Sé and the Castillo de San Jorge (Castle of Saint George). Visit the Casa dos Bicos and stroll through Alfama and Mouraria, where you can eat, drink port and appreciate the Fado music.
Transport: Green and blue metro lines and trams.
Luxury shopping and important attractions
Highlights: Luxury shops are found along the Avenida da Liberdade. In São Mamede you will find the most important synagogue in Portugal, while in São José you can take the oldest 'elevator' (cable car) in Lisbon.
Transport: Yellow and blue metro lines and city buses.
Area of beautiful buildings and steep hills.
Highlights: Take the Elevador da Bica cable car that goes up the steepest slope in Lisbon towards Barrio Alto, which is well known for its exciting nightlife. There are beautiful buildings throughout the district and great views of the Tagus from Barrio Alto and Santa Catarina.
Transport: The green metro line serves the lower areas while trams and cable cars provide transport in the higher areas.
Mainly residential area
Highlights: The whole area is rather residential. The highlight is the House of Fernando Pessoa, who spent the last fifteen years of his life in this neighborhood.
Transport: City buses ensure that the district is well connected.
Lisbon's political centre
Highlights: Prazeres cemetary is the higlight of the Prazeres district. Many local youths go to Santos-o-velho for the exciting night life. In the district of Lapa there are several embassies as well as the Prime Minister's official residence. The Estrela Basilica is also worth highlighting.
Transport: The area is well served by trains, buses and trams.
Green in the North and parties in the South
Highlights: Lots of bars and restaurants are found in the docks area. There are also several clubs spread throughout the district in former industrial buildings. In the North you will find part of the Parque Florestal de Monsanto (Monstanto Forest Park).
Transport: The main transport system connecting this area is the city buses. There is also a tram line and trains that run along the coast.
District with its own personality.
Highlights: The highlight of the district has to be the Ajuda National Palace complex and the Jardim Botânico da Ajuda (Botanical Gardens) right behind it.
Transport: Tram 18E and city buses.
You should spare some time to visit this district.
Highlights: There are many attractions in this district. Visit the Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) and the National Coach Museum (Museu dos Coches). The Jerónimos Monastery and the Navy Museum and the National Archaeology Museum which are both found within the monastery complex are also not to be missed.
Transport: Regional trains to Belém railway station. Bus numbers 15E, 28, 76, 201, 714, 727, 729 and 751 take you to the Jerónimos Monastery.