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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais Full Day Tour from Lisbon
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours
From Lisbon: Fatima Óbidos Batalha & Nazaré Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Baixa Hotel Deals
Rossio Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Avenida Palace
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Lisboa Carmo Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
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.
Sé
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.
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 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.