Guide · 4 Places

Lisbon

Portugal

Before You Go

When to Visit

March to May and September to October offer ideal weather (18-25°C/64-77°F). Summer is warm and busy. Winter is mild but rainy.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area. Check www.schengenvisainfo.com.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) 7km from center.

By Train: From Porto (3 hours), Spain, and across Europe.

Language

Communication

Portuguese is official. English widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency

Money matters

Euro (EUR). Cards accepted widely, cash preferred at smaller cafés.

Getting Around

Local transport

Metro: 4 lines covering city (€1.50).

Trams: Historic tram 28 is iconic.

Walking: Central Lisbon very walkable despite hills.

From the Airport

Arrival info

Metro Red Line: 25 min to center (€1.50).

Aerobus: 30-40 min (€4).

Taxi/Uber: €15-25 (20 min).

Accommodations

Accommodations

Memmo Alfama Hotel

Boutique hotel with Tagus River views in historic Alfama. Rooftop terrace and contemporary Portuguese design.

Bars and Rooftops

Bars and Rooftops

Topo Chiado

Coffee and Tea

Coffee and Tea

Fábrica Coffee Roasters

Restaurants and Food

Restaurants and Food

A Cevicheria