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Baixa

Lisbon

Lisbon's flat, elegant downtown, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, running from Rossio to the riverside Praça do Comércio.

Best for First visit · Families

Transport
5/5
Sights
5/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
2/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$200/night · 5 min to Rossio

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Baixa on the map

Why stay here

  • Flat streets in a hilly city
  • Walk to Alfama, Chiado and the river
  • Metro, trams and ferries close by

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors
  • Families
  • Travellers who dislike hills

Not ideal if…

  • You want a neighbourhood feel
  • You want quiet nights on the main squares
  • You want to avoid crowds

What it's like

The Baixa is a grid of handsome 18th-century streets between Rossio and Praça do Comércio, with the triumphal Rua Augusta arch, the Santa Justa lift and cafés on every square. It's flat, which is rare in Lisbon, and sits between the hills of Chiado and Alfama, so most sights are a short walk or tram ride away.

It's the most convenient base for a first visit, with metro lines, trams and ferries close by. Rua Augusta is touristy and crowded, and some streets empty out at night.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Rua Augusta

    Pedestrian street to the triumphal arch.

  • Rossio

    Lively square with wavy cobbles and cafés.

  • Praça do Comércio

    Vast riverside square.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Baixa-Chiado, Rossio and Terreiro do Paço metro stations, trams 15E and 28E, and river ferries.
To Rossio
About 5 minutes
From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
About 30 minutes: Metro Red Line to Alameda, then the Green Line to Baixa-Chiado or Rossio; about 20 minutes by taxi.

Nearby attractions

  • Praça do Comércio

    Grand square opening onto the Tagus.

  • Santa Justa Lift

    Iron lift up to Carmo, with views.

  • Rua Augusta Arch

    Viewpoint at the top of the arch.

Where to eat and drink

  • Rossio cafés

    Ginjinha cherry liqueur and pastries.

  • Praça do Comércio

    Arcade restaurants by the river.

Where to stay in Baixa

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Pousada de Lisboa

Why we like it: Former ministry building on Praça do Comércio, with an indoor pool.

Typical luxury rate in Baixa: ~$470/night

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Luxury pick

Hotel Avenida Palace

Why we like it: Belle Époque grand hotel by Rossio station.

Typical luxury rate in Baixa: ~$470/night

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Best value

Pestana CR7 Lisboa

Why we like it: Modern hotel themed on Cristiano Ronaldo, near the river.

Typical mid-range rate in Baixa: ~$200/night

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Hotels in BaixaMid-range from ~$200/night

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