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.
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.
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.
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
Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
From Lisbon: Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazaré & Óbidos
Top hotels in Baixa
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
After a long flight, they had our room ready and let us check in very early(around 11am). The staff were very pleasant, room was very clean and the complimentary mini-bar was a nice touch.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Very clean modern room with great view. Friendly breakfast staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Good staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Pensão Praça da Figueira
Clean, convenient location, free breakfast
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
The staff on checkin where fabulous, but the hotel is a bit run down. Hallway carpets were dirty.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Browns Central Hotel
Great central location, friendly staff, nice vibe and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baixa
Chiado
Spend some time visiting places like Bertrand 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 Casa dos Bicos 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.
