Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit
What to do with Children in Tow

The great thing about Lisbon is that it’s full of the little things that can delight a child: the bumpy rides on the yellow trams to acting out dungeons and dragons at Castelo de Sao Jorge. In fact Lisbon is one of the most family-friendly cities around with free or half-priced tickets, small portions at restaurants and free transport for children under five. The best place to start their adventure is Parque das Naples where they can run around; nearby is Oceanario (/, +218 917 002, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, adult/children 4-12yrs €...

Basilica da Estrela
Castelo de Sao Jorge (St George’s Castle)
Convento do Carmo & Museu rqueologico
Elevador de Santa Justa
Igreja de Sao Domingos
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Mosteriro dos Jeronimos
Museu da Marioneta (Puppet Museum)
Museu do Chiado
Museu do Fado
Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum)
Nucleo Arqueologico
Padrao dos Descobrimentos (The Discovery Monument)
Palacio da Assembleia da Republica (Assembly of the Republic)
Panteao Nacional (National Pantheon)
Ponte 25 de Abril
Praca do Comercio
Praca do Municipio
Rossio & Praca da Figueira
Se (cathedral)
Torre de Belem (Belem Tower)
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Hotels
Casa de Sao Mamede

A lot more of an intimate setting is on offer here at this 18th century, family run villa. There are 28 large, quiet rooms with the hotel being a short stroll from Barrio Alto and the city’s botanical...

Hotel Avenida Palace

You’d think you’d stepped into a palace when you walk into this hotel. Chandeliers, polished marble and gilded mirrors decorate this establishment which offers a host of facilities: car/valet parking,...

Hotel Principe Real

A small boutique hotel hidden in a quiet area of Bairro Alto and only a 5 minute walk to Chiado, this establishment has 18 rooms of very stylish design. Facilities on offer are a 24h front desk, daily...

Jeronimos 8

The first boutique hotel in that area of Lisbon, Jeronimos 8 goes for the top in style with designer decorative touches. Boasting 61 rooms and 4 suites, all are furnished with the furniture of Wengé –...

Lisbon Calling

The original frescos, azulejos and hardwood floors decorate this popular hostel in Barrio Alto, near Santa Catarina. It has bright, spacious rooms and offers these facilities: secure storage (individu...

Lisbon Poets Hostel

The building dates back to the 17th century but there is nothing old about this hostel, boasting an impressive number of facilities. With only eight rooms this hostel is small but all the rooms are co...

Lounge Hostel

While the 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms of this hotel are immaculate this is a party hostel which makes full use of its surroundings in Baixa. The fun staff regularly organises events like Portuguese din...

Olissippo Castelo

Coming up a cobblestone driveway you’ll find this bubblegum pink hotel which offers beautiful views of the city and spacious rooms. It has 24 rooms, all equipped with individual air-conditioning, a di...

Pensao Galicia

Right in the middle of central Braxia, this hostel is a no-frills guest house that is rated highly with travellers. It has 11 rooms which are small but are comfortably furnished with old style furnish...

Pensao Luar

A warm welcome is given here with 10 simply decorated rooms, distributed over 1 floor. There is also a small living room and a mini-bar in the lobby. No breakfasts are served but a laundry service is ...

Pensao Residencial Camoes

Address: Travessa do Poco da Cidade 38, 1st floor Tel: +351 213 467 510 Website: www.pensaoresidencialcamoes.com You’ll have to climb a hill of cobblestone steps but it’ll be worth it to ge...

Residencial Alegria

Overlooking Praça da Alegria, this cheery hotel offers 35 soundproofed rooms with full amenities including: air conditioning, cable TV, heating and a personal safe; bathtubs are installed in all but t...

Residencial Florcente

A 2 minute walk from Rossio, the Residêncial Florescente is located on a particularly great location on a popular pedestrian street near the Restauradores metro stop. All rooms are comfy with private ...

Se Guesthouse

This 5 room establishment is centrally located, being only a 2 minute walk from Tram 28 and only 5 minute walk from the shops. The bright, eclectically furnished rooms here have bathrooms little balco...

Travellers House

Within walking distance to all major attractions, this hostel is set in a converted 250-year old house. While the rooms are dorms they are cosy and other facilities include 2 bathrooms containing 4 sh...

Casa de Sao Mamede

A lot more of an intimate setting is on offer here at this 18th century, family run villa. There are 28 large, quiet rooms with the hotel being a short stroll from Barrio Alto and the city’s botanical...

Hotel Avenida Palace

You’d think you’d stepped into a palace when you walk into this hotel. Chandeliers, polished marble and gilded mirrors decorate this establishment which offers a host of facilities: car/valet parking,...

Hotel Principe Real

A small boutique hotel hidden in a quiet area of Bairro Alto and only a 5 minute walk to Chiado, this establishment has 18 rooms of very stylish design. Facilities on offer are a 24h front desk, daily...

Jeronimos 8

The first boutique hotel in that area of Lisbon, Jeronimos 8 goes for the top in style with designer decorative touches. Boasting 61 rooms and 4 suites, all are furnished with the furniture of Wengé –...

Olissippo Castelo

Coming up a cobblestone driveway you’ll find this bubblegum pink hotel which offers beautiful views of the city and spacious rooms. It has 24 rooms, all equipped with individual air-conditioning, a di...

Lounge Hostel

While the 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms of this hotel are immaculate this is a party hostel which makes full use of its surroundings in Baixa. The fun staff regularly organises events like Portuguese din...

Pensao Luar

A warm welcome is given here with 10 simply decorated rooms, distributed over 1 floor. There is also a small living room and a mini-bar in the lobby. No breakfasts are served but a laundry service is ...

Residencial Alegria

Overlooking Praça da Alegria, this cheery hotel offers 35 soundproofed rooms with full amenities including: air conditioning, cable TV, heating and a personal safe; bathtubs are installed in all but t...

Residencial Florcente

A 2 minute walk from Rossio, the Residêncial Florescente is located on a particularly great location on a popular pedestrian street near the Restauradores metro stop. All rooms are comfy with private ...

Se Guesthouse

This 5 room establishment is centrally located, being only a 2 minute walk from Tram 28 and only 5 minute walk from the shops. The bright, eclectically furnished rooms here have bathrooms little balco...

Lisbon Calling

The original frescos, azulejos and hardwood floors decorate this popular hostel in Barrio Alto, near Santa Catarina. It has bright, spacious rooms and offers these facilities: secure storage (individu...

Lisbon Poets Hostel

The building dates back to the 17th century but there is nothing old about this hostel, boasting an impressive number of facilities. With only eight rooms this hostel is small but all the rooms are co...

Pensao Galicia

Right in the middle of central Braxia, this hostel is a no-frills guest house that is rated highly with travellers. It has 11 rooms which are small but are comfortably furnished with old style furnish...

Pensao Residencial Camoes

Address: Travessa do Poco da Cidade 38, 1st floor Tel: +351 213 467 510 Website: www.pensaoresidencialcamoes.com You’ll have to climb a hill of cobblestone steps but it’ll be worth it to ge...

Travellers House

Within walking distance to all major attractions, this hostel is set in a converted 250-year old house. While the rooms are dorms they are cosy and other facilities include 2 bathrooms containing 4 sh...

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Restaurants
Casanova

A traditional Italian pizzeria with a lovely riverside terrace that is heated in winter. Address: Cais da Pedra a Bica do Sapato Tel: +218 877 532 Type: Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat ...

Cha do Carmo

Address: Largo do Carmo 21 Tel: +213 421 301 Opening Times: 10am-8pm Mon-Sat A low-key spot to enjoy teas, sandwiches and ice cream on one of Chiado’s beautiful squares.   ...

Cravo e Canela

Address: Rua da Barroca 70 Tel: +213 431 858 Type: Dinner Tues-Sun An innovative restaurant that is pure theatre: chandeliers, gilt mirrors and dark maroon walls. The food is served Asian s...

El Gordo II

Tapas like octopus in smoked paprika, pimento peppers and cod pastries make this place hard to resist; you can also eat alfresco here. Address: Travessa dos Fieis de Deus 28 Tel: +213 426 372 ...

El Rei D’Frango

A restaurant specialising in grilled meat from salmon and febras (sautéed pork strips), it is promised that you’ll get so full you’ll roll down the street afterwards! Address: Calcada do Duque 5 T...

Everest Montanha

Location: Calcada do Garcia Type: Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat Lamb kormas, gobis and smooth mango lassis are on the menu here in this restaurant which is tucked up north of Praca da Figueira. ...

Gambrinus

Address: Rua das Portas de Santo Antao 23-25 Tel: +213 421 466 Arguably the place that serves the best seafood in Lisbon, this restaurant has been in existence since the 1930s. You’ll have to ...

Martinho da Arcada

Address: Praca do Comercio 3 Tel: +218 879 259 Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat Once a hang-out for poet Fernando Pessoa, this old world restaurant serves pepper steak and grilled cod. ...

Nood

Address: Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 20 Tel: +213 474 141 Opening Times: Noon-midnight Sun-Thu, noon-2am Fri-Sat A Japanese restaurant, this place is quite buzzy but they don’t accept res...

O Faz Figura

Address: Rua do Paraiso 15B Tel: + 218 868 901 Type: Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun, dinner Mon Polished wood, walls filled with art and crisp linens make up this restaurant that serves tradition...

Olivier

Address: Rua do teixeira 35 Tel: +213 431 405 Type: Dinner Mon-Sat The restaurant of Lisbon masterchef Olivier da Costa and hosted by his sister Nathalie, this place requires advanced booki...

Pao Pao Queijo Queijo

Address: Rua de Belem 124 Tel: +213 626 369 Opening Times: 8am-midnight Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun You’re going to need both hands to devour some of the tastiest falafel, sardine baguettes and Me...

Pois Cafe

A laid-back establishment that is Austrian-run, this place serves salads and sandwiches with pungent juices. There is also a kid’s play area. Address: Rua de Sao Joao da Praca 93 Tel: +218 862 497...

Sul

Address: Rua do Norte 13 Tel: +213 462 449 Type: dinner A fixture on the late night dining trail, this place serves Italian dishes like shitake risotto and even zebra steaks!   ...

Toma La-Da-Ca

Address: Travessa do Sequeiro 38 Tel: +213 479 243 Type: Lunch and dinner A popular spot, this place serves traditional Portuguese food like baked carp, with some international flavours lik...

Gambrinus

Address: Rua das Portas de Santo Antao 23-25 Tel: +213 421 466 Arguably the place that serves the best seafood in Lisbon, this restaurant has been in existence since the 1930s. You’ll have to ...

Martinho da Arcada

Address: Praca do Comercio 3 Tel: +218 879 259 Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat Once a hang-out for poet Fernando Pessoa, this old world restaurant serves pepper steak and grilled cod. ...

O Faz Figura

Address: Rua do Paraiso 15B Tel: + 218 868 901 Type: Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun, dinner Mon Polished wood, walls filled with art and crisp linens make up this restaurant that serves tradition...

Olivier

Address: Rua do teixeira 35 Tel: +213 431 405 Type: Dinner Mon-Sat The restaurant of Lisbon masterchef Olivier da Costa and hosted by his sister Nathalie, this place requires advanced booki...

Sul

Address: Rua do Norte 13 Tel: +213 462 449 Type: dinner A fixture on the late night dining trail, this place serves Italian dishes like shitake risotto and even zebra steaks!   ...

Cravo e Canela

Address: Rua da Barroca 70 Tel: +213 431 858 Type: Dinner Tues-Sun An innovative restaurant that is pure theatre: chandeliers, gilt mirrors and dark maroon walls. The food is served Asian s...

El Gordo II

Tapas like octopus in smoked paprika, pimento peppers and cod pastries make this place hard to resist; you can also eat alfresco here. Address: Travessa dos Fieis de Deus 28 Tel: +213 426 372 ...

Everest Montanha

Location: Calcada do Garcia Type: Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat Lamb kormas, gobis and smooth mango lassis are on the menu here in this restaurant which is tucked up north of Praca da Figueira. ...

Nood

Address: Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 20 Tel: +213 474 141 Opening Times: Noon-midnight Sun-Thu, noon-2am Fri-Sat A Japanese restaurant, this place is quite buzzy but they don’t accept res...

Pao Pao Queijo Queijo

Address: Rua de Belem 124 Tel: +213 626 369 Opening Times: 8am-midnight Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun You’re going to need both hands to devour some of the tastiest falafel, sardine baguettes and Me...

Casanova

A traditional Italian pizzeria with a lovely riverside terrace that is heated in winter. Address: Cais da Pedra a Bica do Sapato Tel: +218 877 532 Type: Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat ...

Cha do Carmo

Address: Largo do Carmo 21 Tel: +213 421 301 Opening Times: 10am-8pm Mon-Sat A low-key spot to enjoy teas, sandwiches and ice cream on one of Chiado’s beautiful squares.   ...

El Rei D’Frango

A restaurant specialising in grilled meat from salmon and febras (sautéed pork strips), it is promised that you’ll get so full you’ll roll down the street afterwards! Address: Calcada do Duque 5 T...

Pois Cafe

A laid-back establishment that is Austrian-run, this place serves salads and sandwiches with pungent juices. There is also a kid’s play area. Address: Rua de Sao Joao da Praca 93 Tel: +218 862 497...

Toma La-Da-Ca

Address: Travessa do Sequeiro 38 Tel: +213 479 243 Type: Lunch and dinner A popular spot, this place serves traditional Portuguese food like baked carp, with some international flavours lik...

MK Halal

This place serves Middle Eastern cuisine with a full halal menu; reservations are not necessary and there is a take-away option. The establishment is wheelchair accessible and is across from the Terre...

Real Indiana

The food here is of a Punjabi sensibility with partial halal dishes – the staff will show you the halal certificate on request but it’s in Portuguese. Reservations are required however the restaurant ...

Restaurante Piramide

Specialising in Egyptian food, this establishment is located in a shopping centre near the Saldanha metro station.  The food can be served with alcohol and there is parking available. Address:...

Zaafran

An Indian restaurant that provides catering and alcohol; it is also wheelchair accessible and child friendly premises. It is located on a roundabout, right in the middle of metro stations Picoas and...

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