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Small, modern, sustainable — coworking space upstairs. 💻

Specialty: Fair trade espresso, cold brew, single origin filter

Pro tip: Grab a seat upstairs for work — fast wifi, low noise

Minimalist and intimate, beans roasted on-site, expert staff

Specialty: Kenyan pour-over, sharing pots, specialty tea and matcha

Pro tip: Ask about the bean of the week — staff give a full breakdown of origin and roast

Gaia side, river views from terrace, best flat white in the area

Specialty: Flat white, V60, house blend designed by head barista

Pro tip: Combine with a sunset walk along the Gaia riverfront after your coffee

Artisan bakery with local morning crowd — smells incredible inside

Specialty: Fresh sourdough, pastries, coffee paired with their own bakes

Pro tip: Go early — best breads sell out by mid-morning

Vaulted ceilings, vintage tiles, forward-thinking baristas

Specialty: Coffee flights, nitro cold brew, Aeropress and Chemex

Pro tip: Try the tasting flight — lets you compare multiple single origins at once

Converted garage, floor-to-ceiling glass, coworking vibe weekdays

Specialty: Single origin pour-over, roasted weekly on-site

Pro tip: No laptops on weekends — go weekday for work and coffee

Cozy, inclusive café with organic, plant-forward energy

Specialty: All-day brunch, açaí bowls, charcoal latte

Pro tip: Weekend brunch runs all day — weekdays stop at 12:30

Small downtown spot, espresso-focused, fast and friendly

Specialty: Espresso drinks, toasts, simple breakfast options

Pro tip: Best quick coffee stop in the center — no queue, no fuss

Warm wood panelling, vintage-modern, seasonal food from scratch

Specialty: Espresso drinks + seasonal brunch bowls and eggs

Pro tip: Come on weekends for dinner — one of the few spots open evenings in Cedofeita

Light-filled two-storey roastery — watch beans roast upstairs

Specialty: Flat white, filter coffee, homemade croissants

Pro tip: Opens at 8:30 only — don't plan this for an early morning rush

Reservation-only speakeasy, bespoke cocktails, Portuguese-Asian fusion

Specialty: Cocktails created individually for each guest by the barman

Pro tip: Book in advance — this place only operates with prior reservation

Elegant terrace overlooking Porto and Douro — the most scenic wine bar

Specialty: Symington wines and Portuguese oysters from Ria Formosa

Pro tip: Open daily noon-midnight — perfect for a sunset glass after the cable car

Cozy locals' wine bar — wooden tables, conversation and Portuguese wine

Specialty: Portuguese wines by glass + petiscos — tremoços and regional cold cuts

Pro tip: If the terrace is full, grab your drink and sit on the street — locals do it

Open-air rooftop terrace on top of a shopping center — olive trees, 360° views

Specialty: Beer, vermut and charcuterie boards — Clérigos Tower in the background

Pro tip: Go late afternoon for golden light over the towers — best free views in center

19th-century chapel converted into wine bar — altar and wooden pews intact

Specialty: Port and Madeira wines, Portuguese tapas, fado every other Thursday

Pro tip: Visit Thursday for live fado — book ahead, fills up fast

Cultural port wine space — fado, art, rooftop panoramic views

Specialty: Port wine cocktails, tastings, live fado events

Pro tip: Check the events calendar — some nights have fado or wine workshops

Art deco rooftop carpark, terrace, DJs and live jazz most nights

Specialty: Caipirinhas and Italian food — open until 6AM on weekends

Pro tip: Check their schedule — live music almost every night, varies by genre

Low-lit marble bar, intimate, cocktail-forward crowd

Specialty: Seasonal signature cocktails — the D. Pedro with port and beetroot

Pro tip: Pricier than most Porto bars but worth every euro — best cocktails in the city

Own Douro vineyard, organic wines, candlelit and zero pretension

Specialty: Natural wines from their own estate paired with seasonal petiscos

Pro tip: Get there before 7PM — no reservations and fills up fast every night

Riverside terrace, Dom Luís bridge views, wine connoisseur crowd

Specialty: 150+ Portuguese wines, 60 by the glass — Douro and Vinho Verde focused

Pro tip: Cash only. Grab a terrace seat early — best sunset view in Ribeira

• ✓ Only 8 rooms — pink mansion right on the Douro with Dom Luís I Bridge views
• ✓ Stone walls, original wood floors, fireplace headboard — every room unique
• ✓ Free beer on tap in the evening, homemade breakfast, 9.8/10 location on Booking

Pro tip: Book the river view room early — only a few rooms face the Douro directly

• ✓ Boutique hostel inside a 19th-century building — art exhibitions on site
• ✓ Free walking tours, cinema room, rooftop terrace and Portuguese dinners
• ✓ Ensuite dorms and private rooms — feels like a hotel at hostel prices

Pro tip: Book directly on their website — includes breakfast and gets you into events

• ✓ Bourgeois residence from 1900 — original azulejos, high ceilings, private art gallery
• ✓ Only 5 suites, each individually decorated — garden and terrace included
• ✓ 4 min walk to Bolhão metro, 5 min to Capella das Almas and Bolhão Market

Pro tip: Arrive before 6PM — late check-in has a €30 surcharge. Book directly for best rate

• ✓ Welcome glass of port wine at check-in — every room named after a port type
• ✓ Balcony with views of Cordoaria Garden and Clérigos Tower
• ✓ Wine bar with port tastings, piano and guitar in the lounge

Pro tip: Ask for a balcony room — the Clérigos Tower view at sunset is unbeatable

• ✓ Art Deco 1930s building designed by the same architect as Livraria Lello
• ✓ 13 rooms each themed after a different film — rooftop terrace with pool in summer
• ✓ 2 min walk to Aliados metro and São Bento station — best location of any hostel

Pro tip: Ask for a room themed after your favourite director — they'll try to match it

16-seat family gem — husband explains, wife cooks, daughter serves

Specialty: Traditional petiscos with regional products — jamón, tostas, cheese boards

Pro tip: Cash only. Ring the bell to enter. Reserve — only 16 seats total

Candlelit, intimate fusion spot with Latin energy and vinyl

Specialty: Creative small plates — Black Angus carpaccio, fish tiradito, empanadas

Pro tip: Book online — fills up fast. Ask staff to choose for you

Chef-led restaurant with garden, seasonal menu, zero pretension

Specialty: Chef's seasonal tasting menu — ingredients sourced daily from local farms

Pro tip: Weekday lunch is insane value — 3 courses for ~€11. Book ahead

Intimate tavern, own organic Douro wines, unpretentious and local

Specialty: Seasonal petiscos + natural wines from their own Douro vineyard

Pro tip: No reservations. Get there before 7PM or queue outside

No-frills local institution, cash only, queue outside

Specialty: Sándwich de pernil — roast pork with goat cheese and port onions

Pro tip: Go to the original Poveiros Square location, not the touristy copy

Tiny French-run spot reinventing a Portuguese classic — queue outside

Specialty: Oven-baked rissóis with creative fillings — chorizo, green curry, caprese

Pro tip: Get the chocolate mousse for dessert. Best rissóis in Porto, hands down

Local sandwich spot, rustic wooden crate decor, no frills

Specialty: Prego — thick-cut juicy steak sándwich with housemade mustard

Pro tip: Order the prego with mustard — their best version by far

Hole-in-the-wall local spot, cheap and very popular with locals

Specialty: Bfina — thin-sliced pork in spicy broth in a crusty roll

Pro tip: So good they went twice in one trip. Also order the codfish cakes

5-table family tavern, queue outside at opening — totally worth it

Specialty: Bacalhau à Brás, tuna profiterole, octopus à lagareiro

Pro tip: No reservations. Arrive at opening (12PM) or expect a wait

Best time: Sunset — best light hits the Dom Luís Bridge from 7PM in summer

Pro tip: Cross from Porto side on foot — the walk over the bridge is half the experience

Best time: Sunset — locals arrive with wine and blankets from 7PM

Pro tip: Bring your own drinks — street musicians usually show up at dusk

Best time: Sunset facing the Atlantic — open Atlantic horizon, no buildings blocking the view

Pro tip: Skip the food — come for cocktails and sunset only. Best view of the open sea near Porto

Best time: Sunset — golden light hits Porto's ribeira and tiled rooftops perfectly

Pro tip: Combine with the Gaia cable car down to the riverfront for the full experience

Best time: Sunset year-round — gate open 9AM–8PM only

Pro tip: Arrive 20 min before sunset — fills up fast. Bring a drink from a nearby shop

Tiny, bold, laptop-friendly — specialty roastery hidden in the city center

Specialty: Espresso, pour-over, homemade sweets — pet-friendly too

Pro tip: One of only 2 specialty coffee spots in Aveiro — don't miss it

Living room atmosphere, owner behind the bar, locals at every table

Specialty: Single origin V60, Aeropress, flat white — best specialty in Aveiro

Pro tip: Chat with the owner — he knows every bean and roaster on his menu

Australian-inspired café, cozy and bright — favourite spot of Aveiro's students

Specialty: Bubble waffles, flat white with oat milk, açaí bowl, cheesy toasted sandwiches

Pro tip: Go on weekday mornings — quieter, faster service and the waffles come out fresher

Art Nouveau building, handmade sweets, old-school café energy

Specialty: Ovos moles (Aveiro's signature sweet), Madre — almond, lemon, egg cream

Pro tip: Try the Madre over the ovos moles — it's the real hidden gem of the house

Family pastry shop open for generations — always packed with locals

Specialty: Cartuchos de nata, ovos moles, croissants — best traditional pastries in Aveiro

Pro tip: Try the cartucho — a cream-filled chocolate cylinder that's been a house icon for 90+ years

Outdoor bar in the park next to the canal — best sunset drinks in Aveiro

Specialty: Tapas, sandwiches, cocktails — relaxed afternoon and evening vibe

Pro tip: Come at golden hour — the canal reflection at sunset from the park is stunning

Craft beer shop and pub — art on the walls, very local crowd

Specialty: Portuguese and international craft beers, ciders and mead on tap

Pro tip: Ask about the Portuguese craft beers on tap — staff are passionate experts

Large lounge, 3 rooms, outdoor terrace — the go-to spot in Aveiro

Specialty: Cocktails, wines and craft beers — full menu of drinks and snacks

Pro tip: Arrive early evening for a terrace table before the nightlife crowd arrives

Cozy living room vibe, local artists perform, sunny terrace

Specialty: Portuguese wines, craft beers, spirits — live music most nights

Pro tip: Check their schedule — local acts play regularly and the vibe is special

A square surrounded by dozens of bars — the beating heart of Aveiro's nightlife

Specialty: Student bars, cheap drinks, different music every door — pick your vibe

Pro tip: The market sells fish by day and hosts the entire city's nightlife by night

Open kitchen, lively terrace overlooking canal and fish market square

Specialty: Creative risottos — octopus nero, bacalhau com hummus, seafood soup

Pro tip: Book ahead — terrace fills fast on warm evenings. Great wine selection

8-table family gem — husband grills, wife cooks, daily changing menu

Specialty: Grilled squid, bacalhau com natas, veal stew — all homemade

Pro tip: No reservations. Arrive at opening — queue forms fast and it fills in minutes

Modern open kitchen, father-son duo, football jerseys on the wall

Specialty: Ceviche, leitão croquetas, arroz de mariscos, petit gâteau

Pro tip: Chef Luís was chef of the Portuguese National Football Team — reserve ahead

Bustling classic seafood house — live tanks, locals only, zero fuss

Specialty: Caldeirada de enguias (eel stew), tiger prawns, arroz de marisco

Pro tip: Ask for the eel stew — it's the most authentic dish in Aveiro, full stop

Tiny local taberna, reggae music, counter seating, zero pretension

Specialty: Garlic shrimp, alheira, migas, clams — petiscos for sharing

Pro tip: Cash only. Reserve ahead — tiny space fills up every single night

Best time: Sunset — golden Atlantic light hits the candy-stripe houses from behind

Pro tip: Walk to the lagoon side for the striped houses — the beach side faces the open Atlantic

Best time: Sunset — golden Atlantic light hits the striped houses from behind. Also stunning at golden hour any time of day

Pro tip: Lagoon side for the striped houses — then cross to the Atlantic side for the wild beach and open ocean

Best time: Sunset — salt flats turn pink and gold as the sun drops

Pro tip: Arrive 30 min before sunset — the reflection in the pools is unlike anything else in Portugal

Best time: Anytime — open Wednesdays for the full 62m climb. Golden hour is special

Pro tip: Tallest lighthouse in Portugal — climb on Wednesdays for panoramic Atlantic views

Best time: Sunset — moliceiro boats reflect on the still water at dusk

Pro tip: Rent a BUGA free city bike — the full route is flat and stunning at golden hour

Photo spot: From the sandbar between lagoon and ocean — Atlantic on one side, still lagoon water on the other, sun dropping behind both

Pro tip: Lagoon side is warm, calm and perfect for kids — Atlantic side is wild. Sunset over the lagoon with kitesurfers in the air is the shot

Photo spot: From the base of the cliffs at golden hour — erosion-sculpted golden rock formations and empty sand in both directions

Pro tip: Walk the cliff path heading south — the 11km stretch to Baleal is one of the most dramatic coastal walks in central Portugal

Photo spot: From the cliff top path looking down — red clay cliffs, rock formations and wild Atlantic in one shot

Pro tip: No facilities — bring water and food. Check tide tables before going, the rock formations at the base of the cliffs are only accessible at low tide

Photo spot: From the rocky headland at the north end — village, causeway and Atlantic all in one frame

Pro tip: Park outside the village and walk the causeway in — one of the most photogenic approaches to any beach in Portugal

Surf vibes, colorful, chill — father and son duo who explain every ingredient with passion

Specialty: Best açaí bowl in Portugal, homemade sandwiches, fresh juices, banana pie

Pro tip: Go for the full Aloha Brunch — açaí + sandwich + juice combo. Vegan and gluten-free options available

Cozy side-street spot run by a husband and wife team — multilingual owner, zero pretension

Specialty: Avocado with smoked salmon, bacon & eggs, crepes with banana and peanut butter

Pro tip: Brunch menu until 1pm only — arrive before noon. Everything made fresh to order, worth the wait

Tiny hidden gem — two girls, books to read, best espresso in Nazaré by far

Specialty: 100% Arabica specialty coffee, flat white, cappuccino, homemade cakes and toasts

Pro tip: The only specialty coffee in Nazaré — if you need a real coffee, this is your only option

New specialty café in Nazaré — the hidden gem the locals haven't fully discovered yet

Specialty: Specialty coffee, artisan brews — featured on European Coffee Trip as a top pick

Pro tip: One of the very few specialty spots in Nazaré — go before everyone else finds it

Bright and casual, great for mornings — popular with surfers and visitors alike

Specialty: Good coffee, sandwiches, fresh juices and light brunch — consistent quality

Pro tip: Best spot for a working morning in Nazaré — reliable WiFi and friendly staff

Lively, loud, local crowd — the classic nightlife bar of Nazaré since forever

Specialty: Cocktails, shots, ginja — the place where Nazaré's night ends up

Pro tip: Comes alive after midnight — earlier it's relaxed, later it's the whole town in one bar

Open terrace, ocean views, surf culture — the social hub of Nazaré's evenings

Specialty: Cocktails, local wines and craft beers — best sunset spot by the water

Pro tip: Arrive at sunset — the view of the lighthouse from the terrace is the one

• ✓ Eco-design boutique — suites semi-buried with floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor fireplace and garden patio
• ✓ Restaurant uses vegetables from their own greenhouse. Free electric bikes to explore the lagoon
• ✓ Spa, pool and bonfire evenings — Fodor's Choice and one of the most unique stays in Portugal

Pro tip: Request the outdoor fire pit at booking (€20 extra) — guests gather around it every evening before dinner

Warm family atmosphere, ceramic tiles, owner shows you the fresh catch before cooking

Specialty: Grilled daily catch, octopus, percebes — fresh fish as good as it gets in Portugal

Pro tip: Ask to see the fish of the day before ordering — they bring it to your table to choose

Family-run 65+ years, always packed, zero tourist trap — locals eat here daily

Specialty: Grilled sardines, squid, arroz de marisco — catch of the day, cooked perfectly

Pro tip: Arrive at opening — queue forms fast and owner Carlos runs out of tables quickly

Multi-generational family restaurant — Marina has been grilling fish here for 33+ years

Specialty: Fresh catch presented at your table to choose, clams, caldeirada de peixe

Pro tip: Come early — no reservations, fills up fast and Marina remembers regular customers year after year

Retro decor, bay views from O Sítio — the only good restaurant in the upper town

Specialty: Tuna ceviche, black pudding with cumin, sea eel stew — creative petiscos

Pro tip: Reserve ahead — tiny spot with views of the Atlantic and the bay below. Worth the climb

Casual grill house, charcoal smell, locals and surfers mixed — genuine and loud

Specialty: Grilled squid skewers, arroz de tamboril, canastra-style shellfish feijoada

Pro tip: Best value seafood in Nazaré — generous portions at prices the beachfront can't match

Best time: Oct–Mar for giant waves. Any sunset for brutal Atlantic views from the battlements

Pro tip: Inside the fort: a surf museum with boards and footage of the record waves. Worth every cent

Best time: Sunset — the lagoon turns gold and pink as the sun sets over the Atlantic behind the dunes

Pro tip: Atlantic on one side, calm lagoon on the other — two completely different beaches separated by a sandbar

Best time: Sunset — 110m above sea level with 360° views over the Atlantic and the entire bay

Pro tip: Free entry. Arrive 30 min before sunset — the light on the bay is extraordinary and the crowds thin out fast

Best time: Sunset year-round — sun drops into the Atlantic behind the barrels. Oct–Mar for giant surf

Pro tip: Voted one of Portugal's 7 Natural Wonders — the WSL Pro competition waves reach 4m. Worth the drive

Best time: Oct–Mar for giant waves at dawn. Sunset year-round — wild, empty and no crowds

Pro tip: Guinness record waves reach 30m+ here in winter. In summer it's deserted and raw — two completely different beaches

Modern cozy coffee place

Specialty: Brunch options and coffee

Pro tip: Benedictine eggs, avocado toast and acai bowl

Small cozy Lebanese restaurant for brunch

Specialty: Brunch options but also meals

Pro tip: Hummus, baclava and falafel

Really small cozy coffee place. Nice vibe with good music

Specialty: Coffee specialty confectionery

Pro tip: Flatwhite and french bread

Small cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty confectionery

Pro tip: Flatwhite and banana bread. Quite small but good option if you are nearJardim Botanico

Modern small coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty and confectionery

Pro tip: The flatwhite

Small cozy coffee place. Nice vibe

Specialty: Coffees with any bakery option

Pro tip: The pao de queijo, banana bread and a great coffee

Small cozy French style place. Nice vibe

Specialty: Crepes and galletes

Pro tip: Fully recommended, top place in Lisbon

Cozy coffee place

Specialty: Brunch and coffee

Pro tip: Nice place to start the day in Alfama. Acai bowl (tigela) is great

Small cozy coffee place. Nice atmosphere

Specialty: Coffee specialty and many different brunch options

Pro tip: Flatwhite, avocado toast, pancakes, acai bowl... Everything is great. Few places outside, if the weather is nice try to get that places

Small cozy coffee place. Nice atmosphere

Specialty: Coffee specialty and brunch options

Pro tip: Flatwhite, avocado toast and syrniki

Modern cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty and confectionery

Pro tip: Flatwhite, pastel de Belem and croissants

Cozy coffee place

Specialty: Brunch and coffee

Pro tip: Nice place to start the day in Alfama having a breakfast there. Pancakes and the eggs the best

Classic small coffee place

Specialty: Brunch and coffee

Pro tip: Nice place to start the day in Alfama having a breakfast in the terrace (also meals available)

Modern cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty confectionery

Pro tip: Flatwhite and banana bread

Modern small coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty and confectionery

Pro tip: The flatwhite

Modern coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty confectionery. 💻

Pro tip: Flatwhite and avocado toast

Small cozy place

Specialty: Chocalate products place

Pro tip: Chocolate cake and choco with milk

Cozy coffee place

Specialty: Brunch and coffee. 💻

Pro tip: Nice place to start the day in Alfama. There is a quite big terrace

Small cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty and brunch options

Pro tip: Flatwhite and banana bread. There is a small terrace outside

Modern Coffee place for Acai. There are many options in the city (x4)

Specialty: Healthy food place

Pro tip: TIf you are in LX Factory, try the acai

Cozy artisan bakery, local crowd, relaxed morning energy

Specialty: Sourdough bread, creative pastries, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Go on weekdays — weekend queues stretch out the door

Quite big cozy coffee place. There are more places in Lisboa

Specialty: Coffee specialty with brunch options. 💻

Pro tip: Pancakes and also vegan options

Cozy coffee place. Brunch & work

Specialty: Coffee specialty and bakery. 💻

Pro tip: Flatwhite, avocado toast and croissants

Modern cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty confectionery. 💻

Pro tip: Flatwhite and avocado toast. There is a terrace outside

Modern cozy coffee place

Specialty: Brunch options and coffee

Pro tip: Benedictine eggs and pancakes

Modern coffee place

Specialty: Coffee specialty and bakery. 💻

Pro tip: Flatwhite and cupcakes

Modern cozy coffee place (many in Portugal and Brazil)

Specialty: Specialty coffee

Pro tip: The flatwhite

Classic cool speakeasy place

Specialty: Cocktails and good vibe, fully recommended

Pro tip: To get into you must ring the bell

Cool bar for drinks

Specialty: Cocktails and good vibe

Pro tip: One of the top cocktails bar in the city

Modern cozy bar

Specialty: Cocktails and meals. Good vibe

Pro tip: Bloodymary and oysters

Small cozy place for a chill drink

Specialty: Cocktails and meals for dinners

Pro tip: Fully recommended top place in Alfama, depends on the day difficult to get a place

Cozy art deco pub

Specialty: Top5 bars for cocktails in Lisboa

Pro tip: Try the cheesecake cocktail

Classic portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional local food and portuguese wines

Pro tip: Good option if you want good atmosphere for wines or food

Modern cool place

Specialty: Cocktails for a chilled vibe

Pro tip: Any cocktail

Classic speakeasy place. Chilled vibe

Specialty: Cocktails old fashioned

Pro tip: To get in is through a secret door

Modern cool speakeasy place

Specialty: Cocktails and good vibe

Pro tip: Check their instagram to get the password

Classic craft beer bar

Specialty: Great selection of beers

Pro tip: Great option for a good beer in a great bar. There are few options of "tapas"

Classic local bar

Specialty: Cocktails and good vibe (vintage)

Pro tip: Any cocktails and oysters

Classic bar for drinks

Specialty: Cocktails in a good vibe

Pro tip: Caipirinhas and pao de queijo

Modern cool speakeasy place

Specialty: Cocktails and good vibe

Pro tip: Close to Red Frog, if it is full could be good option for premium drinks

Classic bar

Specialty: Cocktails and meals

Pro tip: The gintonic and the burger

• ✓ Location, near Praca Comerco
• ✓ Super cozy boutique hotel
• ✓ The breakfast

Pro tip: One of the best option to stay in Lisbon. Fully recommended

• ✓ Location, you can walk mostly everywhere
• ✓ Super cozy place guesthouse
• ✓ The breakfast

Pro tip: One of the best option to stay in Lisbon. Fully recommended

• ✓ Location, in the middle of Chiado
• ✓ Classic cozy place
• ✓ Unique decoration, it deserves to visit and stay

Pro tip: Try to get a room with terrace. Fully recommended place. The yard is super cool

• ✓ Location in between Pombal, Alfama and Bairro Alto
• ✓ Modern rooms
• ✓ The rooftop, great to chill there

Pro tip: Fully recommended, nice place with a good price

• ✓ Location, near Praca Comerco
• ✓ Super cozy classic apartments
• ✓ Nice apartments full equiped

Pro tip: Great to go with friends of family (kids). Fully recommended

• ✓ Location, near Eduard VII park and close to a metro station
• ✓ Nice hostel. Private room with share bathroom
• ✓ Best price for a hotel not that far from old town

Pro tip: The breakfast is included and is great. If you want nice place, easy to move (metro or walking) and adjusted budget this is your place

• ✓ Location, in Eduard VII park
• ✓ Modern hotel
• ✓ The rootop with the pool

Pro tip: If you want a modern nice hotel with a good price, this is your option. Try the pool on the rooftop

• ✓ Location, near Praca Comerco
• ✓ Modern new hotel
• ✓ Good quality price ratio

Pro tip: Super located, good choice to have a balance between doing tourism and nightlife

• ✓ Location, in the middle of Alfama
• ✓ Nice small hotel
• ✓ Great price quality ratio

Pro tip: You can go walking everywhere. Breakfast options available

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food. Good for meat and fish (specially)

Pro tip: Risotto with octopus and the ceviche

Classic Portuguese restaurant with live Fado music

Specialty: Traditional rice and seafood

Pro tip: If you want to see a Fado show in the dinner, this is your place

Classic small Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: The best restaurant for vegans in Lisboa

Pro tip: Tasting menu and some cocktails after dinner

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food

Pro tip: Really good price, but only cash. The bacalhau

Asian style restaurant

Specialty: Traditional korean food

Pro tip: If you want to try a good korean restaurant to change the style, this is your place. Kimchi jjigae the best

Classic restaurant in an amazing park. Outside terrace is amazing

Specialty: International cuisine, burger and pizza

Pro tip: The pizza. Try to go there in a sunny day to enjoy the meal outside with the views of the park

Modern restaurant in LX Factory

Specialty: Napoletanean pizzas and cocktails

Pro tip: One of the best pizza options in the city. Try the prosecco. If the weather is good, find place outside

Classic small Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food. Octopus and fish (specially)

Pro tip: Recommended if you want to try a very local restaurant (there are many in Lisbon, but it is really good option). Small place but there is a terrace outside

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Famous bifanas (some kind of bread with any kind of mix)

Pro tip: Recommended to try it, but there are large queues. Bifana with spicy pork good option

Classic Balinese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional Indonesian food

Pro tip: Recommended if you want to try a different food. Nasi Goreng is always the best option for breakfast or lunch

Cozy Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional cuisine, fish and seafood

Pro tip: The octopus risotto and the crumble. Big terrace outside

Modern asian style restaurant

Specialty: Fusion food, asian and peruvian

Pro tip: The pad thai and the nasi goreng

Classic small Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food. Rice with octopus and fish (specially)

Pro tip: Recommended if you want to try a very local restaurant (there are many in Lisbon, but it is really good option)

Classic Portuguese wine bar

Specialty: Great wines with a small kitchen

Pro tip: The octopus, cheese or ham dishes with a good portuguese wine

Modern restaurant

Specialty: Traditional italian food, pasta and pizza

Pro tip: The burrata, any pizza and the tiramisú

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional cuisine, fish and seafood

Pro tip: The octopus and clams

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional rice and seafood

Pro tip: Probably one of the best rice places in the city. Famous soupy rice or seafood rice

Big modern restaurant

Specialty: Classic menu, meat and cocktails after dinner

Pro tip: Pasta with truffle and steak

Cozy modern restaurant

Specialty: It is a author kitchen of modern traditional Portuguese food. Good for meat and fish

Pro tip: It is a one Michelin star, so more expensive option

Classic cozy restaurant

Specialty: Traditional cuisine, fish and meat

Pro tip: Try desserts and the meat

Classic Portuguese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food. Good for meat (specially) and fish

Pro tip: Recommended if you want to try a very local restaurant (there are many in Lisbon, but it is really good option)

Best time: Anytime but good view in the evening (sunset)

Pro tip: Iconic photo looking at 25 Abril bridge with the view of the city

Best time: Anytime but good view in the evening (sunset)

Pro tip: Iconic photo looking at 25 Abril bridge

Best time: Anytime but good view in the evening

Pro tip: Iconic photo looking at the bay

Best time: UNESCO fortress. Currently closed for renovation until spring 2026

Pro tip: 16th-century Manueline masterpiece. Once reopened, climb narrow stairs for Tagus views and historic rooms

Best time: Anytime but good view in the evening

Pro tip: Iconic photo looking at S. Vicente Fora monastery

Best time: Morning or late afternoon for best Tagus views

Pro tip: Hidden gem inside Parque Moinhos de Santana with historic windmills and peaceful atmosphere

Best time: Anytime it is a 360º viw, but better for the sunset

Pro tip: Great view of the city, not as cool as Alfama view but you can see wider view of Lisboa