Guidebook for Lisboa - Alfama
Sightseeing
Our personal favorite viewpoint in town as it has the biggest view over beautiful Alfama and the river
277 locals recommend
Miradouro Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaOur personal favorite viewpoint in town as it has the biggest view over beautiful Alfama and the river
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéA rare medieval building. Majestic both in&outside.
Parks & Nature
Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaJardim Botto Machado
26 Campo de Santa Claranext to the flea market with a nice kiosk
Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VIIWinter jungle in the heart of Lisbon
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaPortuguese super market with fair prices
CLOSED FOR WORKS ! Better quality food & drinks shopping. There is also a small snack to eat a sandwich with a variety of juices.
26 locals recommend
Mercado da Figueira
11C Praça da FigueiraCLOSED FOR WORKS ! Better quality food & drinks shopping. There is also a small snack to eat a sandwich with a variety of juices.
Arts & Culture
Great museum in a beautiful brutalist building with nice gardens and an Olaio restaurant
185 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
45 A Av. de BernaGreat museum in a beautiful brutalist building with nice gardens and an Olaio restaurant
A small castle in the middle of Lisbon. For lovers of 18 and 19th century interiors.
34 locals recommend
Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva
90 R. São ToméA small castle in the middle of Lisbon. For lovers of 18 and 19th century interiors.
Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosFood & Fado
Casa de Linhares - FADO
2 Beco dos Armazéns do LinhoFood & Fado, higher end
Food Closeby
Alpendre
34 R. Augusto RosaTypical tasca. Cheap & cheerful
Basic & modern with traditional kitchen at cheap prices. Only if you like it noisy.
16 locals recommend
Santa Rita
24 R. de São MamedeBasic & modern with traditional kitchen at cheap prices. Only if you like it noisy.
Prado
2 Tv. Pedras NegrasHigh end. Contemporary Portuguese food. Beautiful interior
Slightly more expensive than a 7€ tasca but with more eye for detail on the traditional Portuguese kitchen
25 locals recommend
Velho Macedo
117 R. da MadalenaSlightly more expensive than a 7€ tasca but with more eye for detail on the traditional Portuguese kitchen
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloFood yes but definitely the view and the interior
Gelato Davvero Rio Tejo
36 R. Cais de SantarémDelicious Italian icecream
Quase Café
32 Rua do SalvadorDelicious breakfast
Maria Limão Brunch, Crepes, Limonadas Lisboa
127 Rua da GraçaModern breakfast and brunch
Dear Breakfast - Alfama
16 Largo Santo António da SéStylish breakfast with Benedictine eggs specialty
Break Sé
Harty breakfast with tons of juices and smoothies
Farol de Santa Luzia
5 Largo Santa LuziaTypically Portuguese
Estrela do Minho
Ideal for a snack, tons of freshly made food
Maria Catita
30 Rua dos BacalhoeirosMore refined Portuguese kitchen with big wine selection
Pateo 13
N°13 Calçadinha de Santo EstêvãoTypical Portuguese in the old heart of town, Alfama. Big cosy terrace
Has become so famous in last years. And rightfully so. The owner treats his bifanas as true gems.
13 locals recommend
As Bifanas Do Afonso
146 R. da MadalenaHas become so famous in last years. And rightfully so. The owner treats his bifanas as true gems.
Pastry Santo António
10 R. do Milagre de Santo AntónioThe best fresh Pasteis de Nata close to the apartment
15 mins walk of Casa Augusto Rosa but worthwhile if you would like a good vegan kitchen with a cute terrace on the stairs
90 locals recommend
The Food Temple
18 Beco do Jasmim15 mins walk of Casa Augusto Rosa but worthwhile if you would like a good vegan kitchen with a cute terrace on the stairs
Hidden away in a theater on the -1 floor you suddenly see a terrace over viewing the city from a different angle. Nice snacks and drinks on top.
29 locals recommend
Café da Garagem
75 Costa do CasteloHidden away in a theater on the -1 floor you suddenly see a terrace over viewing the city from a different angle. Nice snacks and drinks on top.