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If you are heading to Lisbon for your first adventure in the city it can be helpful to have a few local tips on where to stay and what to do when you are there. Here are some of ours to help you with your planning….
Where to stay
Three recommendations from us to you:
https://www.martinhal.com/chiado/ - great for families. Also great for apartments not just hotel rooms. Super central in the city. Very near Pink Street.
https://www.sheratoncascaisresort.com/en/ - great for being out of town and travelling in. An Oasis in Cascais, near surfing and other relaxing stuff. Train commute is easy and reasonable.
https://hotelgatrossio.com/en - great for budget. Its 2 star but great service. Central to the city. Easy public transport on the doorstep.
Members of our community have stayed in all of these three hotels and can highly recommend them for how they look after you.
Something to eat
https://lisbonguide.org/ramiro-lisbon-restaurant/ - Great seafood restaurant. You cant book so be prepared to queue.
https://www.timeoutmarket.com/lisboa/en/ - the most popular tourist location in Portugal? Crazy but true. Well worth a visit, but be prepared for prices. Don’t rush. Hang out in the central area and meet some folks while you are there.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189158-d5823036-Reviews-Vestigius-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html - Awesome view. Great burgers. Just sit by the window and admire the river to aid the digestion.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189158-d1151321-Reviews-Galeto-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html (Caution prices change after 10:30 pm) (is open v late) - Love this place. Very traditional food and service. Atmosphere changes at different times of the day and night.
Some stuff to see
https://www.lisbonportugaltourism.com/guide/miradouro-da-graca.html - there are several view / vantage points around Lisbon which deserve some time while you are in town. This is a great one to start with.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189158-d548451-Reviews-Bairro_Alto_Hotel-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html - Go for drinks on the roof terrace and enjoy the amazing view.
https://www.lisbonportugaltourism.com/guide/belem-tower.html - You cant go to Lisbon and not go to the tower of Belem. Its iconic. Selfie time.
http://www.lisbon-tourism.com/en/lisbon-attractions/parks-and-gardens-in-lisbon/monsanto-forest-park.html - this is a bit of an uber trip but well worth it for a walk around and some fresh air.
Stuff to do
https://www.lisbonportugaltourism.com/transportation/tram-24-route-and-stops.html - for some this is a cliche but it never gets old. Make the time to sit on the tram for the full route.
https://www.facebook.com/BORDALOII - exhibits in and around Expo area and special installs at Eduhub. Wonderful! Inspiring!
Out of Lisbon a bit
https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-monuments/national-palace-of-sintra/ - Sintra is accessible by train and public transport. Lots of palaces to visit and amazing views
https://www.cascaisportugaltourism.com/guide/parque-marechal-carmona.html - lovely park in Cascais - a 30 minute train from the South station. Drop in and enjoy a walk and visit the marina close by
https://moanasurfschool.com/ - take a day to go surfing at Guincho. It’s stunning.
There’s so much to see and do in and around Lisbon you wont be short of ideas. We hope that you find these little inspirations useful and that you have a great time while you are visiting. If you get chance please leave a comment below to help others in their own quest.