Baixa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Spend time people-watching as you enjoy a coffee and lunch in the same café that Lisbon’s literati once frequented.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon
Sintra, Cascais & Estoril Small-Group Full-Day Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours
Lisbon Sailing Tour: 2-Hour Cultural Scenic Cruise with Wine
Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Special mention of Ugo/ Hugo at receptiin
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Browns Central Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived at 8Am so they stored our luggage and gave me a call when our room was ready (earlier than promised). This is a lovely boutique hotel centrally located in Baixxa neighborhood. They offered us a complimentary cocktail. We were able to walk to most places ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
Good location. Friendly staff - always there to help. Pool a bit small. Nice sauna
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Location was great
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Altis Avenida Hotel
Best location to walk everywhere , and great service from staff .
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baixa
Chiado
Spend some time visiting places like Camões Square 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.
Sé
River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Fundacao Jose Saramago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.
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.
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.
Cais do Sodré
If you're spending time in Cais do Sodré, check out sights like Pink Street or Mercado da Ribeira and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rua de São Paulo Stop or R. Vitor Cordon Stop.
