Baixa Travel Guide
Lisbon District
Popular places to visit
Rossio Square
Find out about the history of Rossio Square, one of the top monuments in Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Santa Justa Elevator
You can learn about the history of Santa Maria Maior with a visit to Santa Justa Elevator. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Commerce Square
You can find out about the history of Santa Maria Maior when you stop by Commerce Square. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Rua Augusta Arch
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria Maior when you spend time at Rua Augusta Arch. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.
Restauradores Square
You can learn about the history of Santa Maria Maior with a trip to Restauradores Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Lisboa Story Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Lisboa Story Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Baixa
Avenida Palace
A beautiful place to stay with wonderful staff and evening live piano music!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Clean room, courteous staff and amazing location.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Rossio Plaza Hotel
This was a great stay for the location alone and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again next time in Lisbon. Staff were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Our room was a little on the warm side and we were immediately provided a fan as soon as we communicated this to the front desk. Room was ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Everything was excellent!! The reception are very very helpful.. Magda and anither girls and guys were fabulous..i will be back and definitely recommend..
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Internacional Design Hotel
I like my room . Staff clearly offer the extra bed with the price - I booked a wrong day but when I came the staff tried to accommodate with the room very clean. And restaurant 50% discount and really good and fresh sushi. Staff are nice.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Pensão Praça da Figueira
Fantastic location. Great staff. Can’t wait to come back
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baixa
Chiado
Spend some time visiting places like Fernando Pessoa Statue while getting to know Chiado, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.
Castelo
Castelo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Castle of São Jorge or Olisipónia.
Mouraria
While you're in Mouraria, take in top sights like Martim Moniz Square or Avenida Almirante Reis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Socorro Stop or Martim Moniz Station.
Sé
River views, historical sites and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Casa dos Bicos while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.
Bairro Alto
You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Bairro Alto. Spend some time visiting top spots like Fado in Chiado, and catch the metro at Elevador da Gl ória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.
Alfama
Alfama is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Portas do Sol Viewpoint.
