Baixa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Justa Elevator which includes landscape views and a city
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Santa Justa Elevator showing a square or plaza, a city and heritage elements
Santa Justa Elevator which includes heritage elements and a city
Rossio Square featuring a fountain and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Rossio Square showing a fountain, street scenes and heritage elements

Rossio Square

4.5/5(66 reviews)

See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.

Rossio Square
Santa Justa Elevator which includes outdoor eating, night scenes and nightlife

Santa Justa Elevator

4/5(60 reviews)

Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.

Santa Justa Elevator
Commerce Square which includes a statue or sculpture

Commerce Square

4.5/5(48 reviews)

Gather by the River Tagus in this picturesque square, where crowds converge to share a coffee, visit the city’s monuments or begin a day of sightseeing.

Commerce Square
Rua Augusta Arch featuring street scenes and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

Rua Augusta Arch

Ride an elevator to the top of this imposing triumphal arch, which was built to celebrate the rebirth and rebuilding of Lisbon following the 1755 earthquake.

Rua Augusta Arch
Restauradores Square showing a monument, a city and a square or plaza

Restauradores Square

A popular meeting point and landmark, this vast square is most easily recognized by the towering obelisk monument that commemorates Portuguese independence from Spain.

Restauradores Square
Lisboa Story Centre showing interior views

Lisboa Story Centre

Get an introduction to the city of Lisbon and its history through visual displays and audio description providing an interactive look into its past.

Lisboa Story Centre

Activities

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca Coast & Cascais Full Day Tour

Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

NZ$124
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon
Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride

Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride

NZ$660
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride
Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

NZ$93
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner
Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

NZ$49
per adult
Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
Lisbon Sunset Cruise with Wine and Snacks

Lisbon Sunset Cruise with Wine and Snacks

NZ$57
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Lisbon Sunset Cruise with Wine and Snacks
Tour to Sintra, Regaleira, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira, Pena, Cabo Roca All Tickets Included

NZ$188
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Sintra, Regaleira, Pena, Cabo Roca All Tickets Included
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Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals

Pensão Praça da Figueira
Pensão Praça da Figueira
3 out of 5
Travessa Nova de S. Domingos 9,, 2 esq, Lisbon, Lisboa
The price is NZ$180 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Lisbon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
"Apart from the absence of a lift, it is a great place to stay. Very clean and attentive staff."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Pensão Praça da Figueira
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Rossio Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266, Lisbon
The price is NZ$403 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$403
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,329 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a great location. The staff were amazing, warm and friendly people who made us feel welcome."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
4 out of 5
Rua da Madalena, 195, Lisbon
The price is NZ$278 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nicely situated property which was within walking distance of Rossio square and its metro and suburban train station. We got in way early and were hoping for early check in which was not available. Not their fault though. Check in is at 3:00 and not sooner it seems. The staff were also super nice ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
4 out of 5
Rua dos Correeiros, 204, Lisbon
The price is NZ$377 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"All of the staff were some of the friendliest, most helpful and welcoming people of anywhere I’ve stayed. Very clean facility with excellent rooms and great showers! Also very cold air if you are there in the summer. We can’t thank everyone there enough for their kindness and helpfulness. Many thanks ..."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
4 out of 5
Rua do Comércio, 93 - 63, Lisbon, Lisboa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$411 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (434 reviews)
"We spent 3 nights at this facility. It was within walking distance of beautiful sights, the waterfront and the main eating and shopping district. The front desk staff was outstanding, answer questions, facilitating dinner reservations. Lynkon at the front desk was particularly outstanding."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Residencial Florescente
Residencial Florescente
3 out of 5
Rua Portas De Santo Antão 99, Lisbon
The price is NZ$208 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location Right in heart of the action To take in consideration its on pedestrian cobbled street for people with big luggage Could be a little slower to reach"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Residencial Florescente
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Other neighbourhoods around Baixa

Chiado which includes views and a sunset as well as a couple

Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Camões Square while getting to know Chiado, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.

Chiado
Castle of Sao Jorge which includes heritage architecture and a coastal town

Castelo

Castelo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Castle of São Jorge or Olisipónia.

Castelo
Lisbon Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street scenes and a city

Sé

River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Santo Antonio Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Sé
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Mouraria

While you're in Mouraria, take in top sights like Martim Moniz Square or Avenida Almirante Reis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Socorro Stop or Martim Moniz Station.

Mouraria
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Bairro Alto

You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Bairro Alto. Spend some time visiting top spots like Fado in Chiado, and catch the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Bairro Alto
Lisbon District showing food

Cais do Sodré

If you're spending time in Cais do Sodré, check out sights like Pink Street or Mercado da Ribeira and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rua de São Paulo Stop or R. Vitor Cordon Stop.

Cais do Sodré

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