A full guide to Lisbon hotspots

Transport

Useful Apps/Websites

City Mapper: the perfect app for navigating around the city. The app shows the quickest routes, via multiple forms of transport, and includes prices. A must-have!

Citymapper (Lisboa)

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Rome2Rio: perfect for planning out of city travel. If you're looking to go to beaches or nearby towns such as Sintra or Porto, Rome2Rio provides multiple routes that factor in time and budget, and include prices. Where possible, you can pre-book transport on this website.

Notable Stations

Rossio Train Station

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Useful for day trips out of the city

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Cais do Sodre

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Metro station, useful for closer outer city travel like beaches

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Food - Lunch/Brunch

Cafeh Tehran

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Beautiful Iranian cafe, perfect for lunch/brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available in a gorgeous location.

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Miolo

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Miolo offers a cozy atmosphere with a focus on homemade Portuguese dishes, including comforting soups, hearty stews, and traditional desserts, all served with a modern twist.

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Hygge Kaffe

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Hygge Kaffe embraces the Danish concept of "hygge" with its warm and inviting ambiance. It serves a selection of Nordic-inspired dishes such as open-faced sandwiches, pastries, and specialty coffee blends.

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Amélia Lisboa

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Amelia Lisboa combines contemporary design with Portuguese flavors, offering a diverse menu of fresh seafood, grilled meats, and innovative salads, along with a curated wine list showcasing local vineyards.

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Dear Breakfast - Chiado

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Chain of restaurants with an extensive lunch/ brunch menu. Highly recommend the Turkish Eggs!

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Café da Garagem

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Nestled in a cultural center, Café da Garagem offers a relaxed setting where patrons can enjoy light bites, sandwiches, and salads while taking in views of the city and engaging with local art exhibitions and performances.

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Zenith

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Zenith is known for its trendy vibe and creative brunch options, featuring dishes like avocado toast, gourmet pancakes, and artisanal smoothie bowls, complemented by specialty coffees and refreshing cocktails.

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Praça das Flores

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Praça das Flores exudes charm with its picturesque location in a leafy square. It serves classic Portuguese fare with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, offering everything from seafood platters to traditional petiscos (small plates) in a laid-back setting perfect for al fresco dining.

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Food - Dinner

SEM Restaurant & Wine Bar

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- Cuisine: Seasonal menu that frequently changes - Price: €€ - Notes: 7 course tasting menu is recommended

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Cervejaria Ramiro

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- Cuisine: Seafood - Price: €€€ - Notes: the seafood here is famous! a must visit

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Soju Pocha(소주포차)

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- Cuisine: Korean - Price: €€ - Notes: authentic Korean food including hotpot and kbbq!

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JNcQUOI Asia

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- Cuisine: Asian - Price: €€€€ - Notes: absolutely stunning interiors, the kind of restaurant that is an experience

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PSI

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- Cuisine: Asian - Price: €€ - Notes: good quality heartwarming food that wont break the bank!

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Ponto Final

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- Cuisine: seafood + meat (european) - Price: €€ - Notes: incredible views, particularly amazing at sunset

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Faz Frio

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- Cuisine: Portuguese - Price: €€ - Notes: Traditional Portuguese food, highly recommended across Tiktok and other social media platforms

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Terraço Editorial

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Cuisine: fusion of Portuguese and international cuisines Cost: € - €€€ Notes: offers a unique dining experience atop a historic building, providing stunning views of Lisbon. Their menu features a fusion of Portuguese and international cuisines

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Pomme Eatery

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Cuisine: French Cost: €€ Notes: quaint bistro known for its rustic charm and seasonal menu offerings

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Leonetta

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Cuisine: Italian Price: €€ Notes: Gorgeous Italian restaurant with stunning interiors!

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Cafes/Bakeries

Fábrica dos Bolos do Chile

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Pastéis de Belém

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Manteigaria

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Bars

Black Sheep Lisboa

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Boavista Social Club

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Insaciável

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Vino Vero

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Toca da Raposa

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TOPO MARTIM MONIZ

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Clubs

LuxFrágil

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Mome

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Finalmente Club

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Musicbox Lisboa

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Rive Rouge

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Irmão

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Sightseeing

Casa das Velas Loreto

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Oldest candle shop in world

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Mercado de Santa Clara

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Huge market selling almost anything and everything! Only open tuesdays and saturdays, bring cash as not all vendors take card.

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LX Factory

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An old industrial location turned into a bustling district of shops and restaurants. You can easily spend half a day here wandering the stalls and eating

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Pink Street

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The iconic pink street, best experienced on a night out

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Green Street Lisbon

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A favourite among locals and visitors alike for leisurely strolls, enjoying alfresco dining, and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of this verdant urban escape.

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Botanical Garden of Lisbon

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Botanical gardens, I recommend 2-3 hours to explore

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Viewpoints

Santa Justa Lift

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia

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Miradouro da Graça

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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

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A viewpoint recommended by locals - best enjoyed at sunset. Of all the viewpoints this one is my personal favourite!

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Vintage Shops

arquívos vintage

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Humana Vintage

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POP Closet

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A Outra Face da Lua (Baixa)

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Beaches

Cabo Da Roca

Cabo da Roca

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Approx 1.5 hour journey, £4-5 each way

- Take train from Cais do Sodré to Cascais (40 mins)

- Take bus from Cascais to Cabo Da Roca (35 mins)

Carcavelos

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Approx 25 min journey, £1-2 each way

- Take train from Cais Do Sodre to Carcavelos.

Costa Da Caparica

Costa da Caparica

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45 min bus journey, £2-3 each way

- buses run every 30 mins

- Line 3710 bus: Av Calouste Gulbenk to Costa da Caparica

Praia Do Ribeiro do Cavalo

- Take a train from Lisbon to Sesimbra

- Hire a taxi from the town to take you to the beach and back

Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo

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Please note that access to this beach requires a 45-60 min hike down a cliff, and requires you to hike back up at the end. The hike is easy - medium difficulty however take lots of water and suncream!

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Praia de Santa Marta

- Take a train from Lisbon to Cascais, 40 min journey, €3 each way

- Take a short taxi to the beach

Santa Marta Beach

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A small secluded beach best enjoyed in the morning when the sun is shining down.

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Day Trip - Sintra

Take the Train fro Rossio Station to Sintra. Roughly a 45 min journey and costs £1-3 each way. 

Recommended to visit 2-3 of the below:

Sintra National Palace

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A striking example of medieval Moorish architecture fused with Gothic and Manueline styles.

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Quinta da Regaleira

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One of the most beautiful palaces in Sintra - huge grounds that you can spend up to half a day exploring! If you only have time to visit one, choose this !

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National Palace of Pena

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Another beautiful palace, located on the top of a hill. Take a taxi from Sintra, or alternatively shuttle busses run from Sintra to the palace. Avoid at peak times during the day as it can get very busy.

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