Baixa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Santa Justa Elevator which includes landscape views and a city
Baixa
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
Figueira Square

Figueira Square

Learn about the local history of Santa Maria Maior with a stop at Figueira Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Figueira Square

Activities

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

Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

NZ$97
per adult
98% 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$626
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$89
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner
Best view Pena Palace

Small Group Pena Palace, Sintra, Regaleira and Cascais

NZ$117
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Small Group Pena Palace, Sintra, Regaleira and Cascais
Intimate Live Fado Show in Lisbon with Port Wine, Best Value!

Evening Intimate Live Fado Music Show in Lisbon with Port Wine

NZ$36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Evening Intimate Live Fado Music Show in Lisbon with Port Wine
Food & Wine Small-Group Walking Tour

Food & Wine Small-Group Walking Tour

NZ$126
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Food & Wine Small-Group Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals

Avenida Palace
Avenida Palace
5 out of 5
Rua 1 De Dezembro 123, Lisbon
The price is NZ$494 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$494
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Spent 3 nights at this hotel and we loved it! Staffs are amazing and very friendly. Room was ready by noon. Tons of shops and restaurants around the hotel. Location is unbeatable, in the heart of everything! 15 mins walk to Time Out Market. 2 mins walk to the main shopping strip. Jazz performance ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Avenida Palace
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Rossio Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266, Lisbon
The price is NZ$257 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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! (1,310 reviews)
"A great stay. Central location, excellent view onto the square, good sized room. Air conditioning isn’t good, so it can be a noisy sleep with the window opening onto the square. I’d still recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
4 out of 5
Rua da Madalena, 195, Lisbon
The price is NZ$173 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Lisbon was our last stop after being in Portugal for 10 days. Although our stay at Esqina was fine, it was not as cozy as I was hoping it would be. I can't ding them on ratings, and I haven't stayed in other hotels in Lisbon, but it didn't feel like a 4 star hotel based on other places I've stayed ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
4 out of 5
Rua dos Correeiros, 204, Lisbon
The price is NZ$253 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (968 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful. The hotel supplies a free mini bar that was a nice surprise especially as it always had bottled water. The area is very central and close to transit"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Esqina Urban Lodge
Esqina Urban Lodge
4 out of 5
Rua dos Sapateiros 92, Lisbon
The price is NZ$144 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
"We stayed here for a couple of nights. Super convenient to all the touristy spots. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Esqina Urban Lodge
Internacional Design Hotel
Internacional Design Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua Da Betesga, 3, (Ao Rossio), Lisbon
The price is NZ$197 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The best location in Lisbon! Great people are working at this hotel. We absolutely loved our stay here and counting days to come back!"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Internacional Design Hotel
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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.

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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.

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Bairro Alto

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Bairro Alto. Spend some time visiting top spots like Principe Real Square, 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 Mercado da Ribeira or Pink Street 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
Alfama showing a sunset and a coastal town

Alfama

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Alfama is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Portas do Sol Viewpoint.

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Bica

Bica is a destination travellers like for its cafes, and you might hop aboard the metro at Cç. Combro Stop or Sta. Catarina Stop to explore sights like Santa Catarina Viewpoint.

Bica

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