Historic Center Travel Guide
Lisbon District
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Sintra National Palace
Discover the 1,000-year history of this Moorish palace, whose relatively plain Gothic exterior hides an exuberant and ornate interior.
Avenida da Liberdade
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Avenida da Liberdade, a popular shopping spot in Santo Antonio. Discover the charming cafes in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Marquis of Pombal Square
Learn about the local history of Lisbon with a stop at Marquis of Pombal Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Belém Tower
Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.
Campo Grande
You can learn about the history of Alvalade when you stop by Campo Grande. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais
Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour
From Lisbon: Small Group Sintra, Pena Palace, Cascais & Belém
Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais
Sintra and Cascais Small Group With Pena and Hotel Pick Up
Top hotels in Historic Center
Hotel Acta Moa- New Opening
Everything was great. The only issue I had was my key disconnected every day.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto
Front desk staff was very helpful and accommodating. We took the free shuttle between Lisbon airport and hotel. There was some communication problems with using the shuttle but shuttle staff was super helpful with making connections. I would stay at this hotel again.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Locke de Santa Joana
Great location! Clean hotel! Pool and bar area were great! Navigating the property and the elevators were a bit of a challenge. Rooms are clean and compact.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
SANA Metropolitan Hotel
Very nice hotel with everything you would want for your stay. Breakfast had a lot of variety. Lunch from the bar menu was delicious also. Great location. Train station is a 15 minute walk. Uber is abundant and reasonably priced also. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
EXE Liberdade
Room was too small.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto
It's close to the airport. That's all I can recommend. It's a two-star facility pretending to be three and charging four-star prices. My Executive Room was small...small like you had to open your suitcase on the bed. The walls were thin. As a travel website VIP member I was promised a "free bottle ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Azenhas do Mar
While there might not be top attractions in Azenhas do Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magoito Beach and Macas Beach.
Estoril
Estoril is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Estoril Golf Club or Estoril Casino while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Carcavelos
Visitors to Carcavelos enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carcavelos Beach is worth a stop.
Campo Pequeno
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Campo Pequeno. Top attractions like Campo Pequeno Bullring and Gulbenkian Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Pequeno Station or Saldanha Station to see more of the city.
Lisbon City Center
Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.
Santos
Museums, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some notable features of Santos. Make a stop by National Museum of Ancient Art or Puppet Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rua de São João da Mata Stop or Santos-o-velho Stop to get around town.
