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 acclaimed art galleries 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 culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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 fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Restauradores Square
You can learn about the history of Santa Maria Maior with a trip to Restauradores Square. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant 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
Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Perfect Location. Food for breakfast and dinner was excellent. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Highly recommend you stay here.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Rossio Plaza Hotel
had the best experience staying at the Rossio Plaza Hotel for my birthday! From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel special—they even surprised me with a birthday cake, which was such a thoughtful touch. The hotel itself was spotless, modern, and very comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
This is such a wonderful place. Updated, modern rooms in an older building on a quiet street. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful, the breakfasts were delicious and cocktail hour was great. I highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Pensão Praça da Figueira
Positives were that the beds were comfortable, the breakfast was ok and the staff did their best to help. However, for a multi floor hotel, it’s dreadful that there isn’t an elevator. We had to cary two very heavy cases up six flights of stairs. The hotel is in the centre of Lisbon but the main entrance ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Pestana Rua Augusta - Lisboa
Superb hotel, perfectly located and very clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Browns Central Hotel
The staff was wonderful! Bar life was really nice. Great music. Affordable craft drinks.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baixa
Chiado
Spend some time visiting places like Bertrand 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 Glória 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 Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
