Places to Visit in Lisbon

We have all the latest sightseeing tips for your impending trip to Lisbon. Grab your travel organizer and get ready to start working on your itinerary.

A truly unmissable attraction, Castle of Sao Jorge is guaranteed to impress. You won't have to travel far from your hotel to lay eyes on it if you decide to stay here in Lisbon.

You'll have a few fantastic attractions nearby if you are thinking of staying in this area. Lisbon Cathedral and Santa Justa Elevator are within strolling distance, so there's no reason not to see them!

Public squares have many secrets to tell. Wander well-trodden pathways and try to sniff out some clues to the area's history at Rossio Square. There's an excellent range of things to keep you busy in this destination. Many weighty issues have been negotiated within the walls of Parliament. Take it in from afar or up close on a guided tour. Still have time on your hands? Our planet abounds with many wondrous creatures, plants and discoveries. A visit to National Museum of Natural History will illuminate the science of our natural world.

Life is either an extraordinary adventure or nothing at all, so why not open yourself up to some new and thrilling experiences?

This place has loads of activities. Here are some suggestions to jump start your trip to Lisbon:

• VIP BEST of Lisbon Full-Day Private Tour (8h approx)
• Twizy Electric Car Rental: Age of Discovery Tour
• Walking Tour of Belém District
• Combo Saver: Private Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais Full-Day Tour
• Wine Tasting & Sailing on the Tagus River
• Private Lisbon Walking Tour with the Best Custards in Town

For a more complete range of activities, take a look at our Lisbon things to do page.

Lisbon Accommodation

The key to the ideal cheap holiday or luxury getaway is knowing you've got a decent place to go back to after a long day. You'll discover around 261 properties in Lisbon that can offer you just that.

Pondering where to base yourself? Just remember — cheap doesn't have to mean dust under the bed and outdated linen! You'll discover clean, low-price options like the Alfama Patio Hostel (Rua das Escolas Gerais, 3) and The Independente Hostel & Suites (Rua Sao Pedro De Alcântara 81). If Champagne and caviar are more to your tastes, pack your designer luggage and indulge yourself at the Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites (Rua das Flores, 44) or the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon (Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 88).

Castle of Sao Jorge needs to be seen, and Lisbon offers some great places to kick your feet up if you'd like to stay as close as possible. The Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei and the Pousada de Lisboa, Praça do Comércio - Monument Hotel are both a mere stroll away.

Nearest Airports to Lisbon

Let's be honest, nobody likes wasting time at the airport. However, if you start to imagine the exciting trip to Lisbon that you're about to have, it becomes less grating. After all, you'll be only 4 miles to the north of the neighbourhood centre when you disembark the plane at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).