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
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
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
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$83
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon
Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Optional Bus Tour Combos

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos

AU$50
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos
The remarkable Pena Palace

Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

AU$160
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Cultural Sail Tour Lisbon

Cultural Sail Tour Lisbon

AU$38
per adult
Cultural Sail Tour Lisbon
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours

AU$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours
From Lisbon: Fatima, Obidos, Batalha and Nazaré Group Tour

From Lisbon: Fatima Óbidos Batalha & Nazaré Small Group Tour

AU$129
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Lisbon: Fatima Óbidos Batalha & Nazaré Small Group Tour
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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$349 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$349
25 Aug - 26 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! (1,292 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Location was amazing, we were walking distance to all shopping, restaurants, and sights. Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Rossio Plaza Hotel
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge

4 out of 5
Rua da Madalena, 191-197, Lisbon, Lisbon
The price is AU$201 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$201
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Had a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa

Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa

4 out of 5
Rua do Comércio, 93 - 63, Lisbon, Lisboa
The price is AU$322 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$322
7 Aug - 8 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! (562 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with amazing staff! We were celebrating our dual birthdays and got upgraded to an exterior view room with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and wine upon check in. Parking was also convenient (we rented a car) - only a few minutes walk down the street. Rooms were clean, the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado

Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado

4 out of 5
57 Rua do Crucifixo, Lisbon
The price is AU$264 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$264
18 Aug - 19 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! (346 reviews)
"Amazing location!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Lisboa Centro Chiado
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$336 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$336
19 Aug - 20 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! (270 reviews)
"The property was clean and most of the staff was very helpful. The room was a bit small but comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
Esqina Urban Lodge

Esqina Urban Lodge

4 out of 5
Rua dos Sapateiros 92, Lisbon
The price is AU$235 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$235
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Lisbon. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Located at the center of the tourist attractions. Bed was so comfy. A couple of mins walk to Baisha-Chiado station. Friendly staff, clean and neat room, ac and water pressure was awesome! The hotel made travelling with a teenager much easier and happier."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Esqina Urban Lodge
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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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