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

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
Commerce Square which includes a statue or sculpture

Commerce Square

Spend time people-watching as you enjoy a coffee and lunch in the same café that Lisbon’s literati once frequented.

Commerce Square
Santa Justa Elevator which includes outdoor eating, night scenes and nightlife

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.

Santa Justa Elevator
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
Lisbon which includes a city and heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Rua Augusta

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua Augusta during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rua Augusta

Activities

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

Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon

AU$84
per adult
96% 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

AU$626
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon with Boat Ride
Sintra/Lisbon: Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira Tour with Ticket

Sintra/Lisbon: Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira Tour with Ticket

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sintra/Lisbon: Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira Tour with Ticket
Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos Small Group Tour From Lisbon

Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos Small Group Tour From Lisbon

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos Small Group Tour From Lisbon
Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

AU$63
per adult
Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
Our favourite palace - Regaleira Palace and its Initiation Well!

Sintra Daytrip - Regaleira Palace | Cabo da Roca | Small Groups

AU$126
per adult
Sintra Daytrip - Regaleira Palace | Cabo da Roca | Small Groups
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Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals

Rossio Plaza Hotel

Rossio Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua do Ouro, 266, Lisbon
The price is AU$234 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$234
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,307 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great area in the heart of everything. The view from our little balcony of the city looking down to the water was stunning. At check-in, we got upgraded to a bigger room. The room was super comfortable and quiet."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

4 out of 5
Rua da Madalena, 195, Lisbon
The price is AU$199 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$199
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,015 reviews)
"All fabulous"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG

Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG

4 out of 5
Rua Dom Antaoo de Almada, 4, Lisbon, Lisbon District
The price is AU$349 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$349
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
"Great breakfast, great location."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa

Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa

4 out of 5
Rua do Comércio, 93 - 63, Lisbon, Lisboa
The price is AU$278 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$278
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
"Great property. Friendly staff. You will need earplugs if you plan to sleep before 11pm. No soundproofing can help with cheering singing crowds outside. They are so happy you cannot even get mad. Plan to join them."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Lisboa Carmo Hotel

Lisboa Carmo Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Oliveira ao Carmo 1-3, Largo do Camo, Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$305 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$305
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Exalent choice for breakfast, staff at the front counter very helpful. Room clean and practical. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Lisboa Carmo Hotel
Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado

Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado

4 out of 5
57 Rua do Crucifixo, Lisbon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$196 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$196
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)
"We liked the way the hotel was decorated - nice but not formal. Our room was spacious. The ac was on a timer of sorts and it kept getting hot. The pillows were not comfortable, but the bed was. The breakfast was very tasty. Our room was not sound proofed from the outside and it was terribly noisy ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado
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Other neighbourhoods around Baixa

Chiado showing views and a sunset as well as a couple

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.

Chiado
Castle of Sao Jorge featuring a coastal town and heritage architecture

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.

Castelo
Lisbon Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture

Sé

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Santo Antonio Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Sé
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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.

Mouraria
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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 Fado in Chiado, 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 featuring 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

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