Baixa Travel Guide
Lisbon District
Popular places to visit
Rossio Square
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.
Santa Justa Elevator
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.
Commerce Square
People-watch in this historic square while you enjoy a coffee and pastry in the café where the city’s literati once gathered.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River
Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
Lisbon Castel Sao Jorge Skip the line Tickets with Audio Guide
Lisbon: Royal Treasure Museum Entry Ticket
Modern Lisbon Hop on Hop off Bus tour, 24h
Exciting Free Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks & Stunning Viewpoints
Top hotels in Baixa
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Clean room, professional staff and a good breakfast. My room faced the street on the second floor, so there was some loud music and traffic noise till a bit late. However it was quiet in the night.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Browns Central Hotel
Location was great, room was great, services were excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel da Baixa
Very clean rooms, incredible staff, right in the center of the city.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Avenida Palace
Avenida Palace is a grand old hotel. Old fashioned in a good way. This was the second time that we have stayed at this hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
It was perfect!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Good location
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baixa
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.
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.
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.
Sé
River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Fundacao Jose Saramago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.
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.
Alfama
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 Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
