Bairro Alto Travel Guide

Lisbon District

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Stay near popular Bairro Alto attractions

Fado in Chiado

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Fado in Chiado during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Belem Tower

Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações

฿2,943
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
Lisbon Card

Lisbon Card

฿1,185
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lisbon Card
Castle in Lisbon

Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk

฿3,058
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Picture 3 for Activity Lisbon: Guided Day Tour of Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cascais

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo Roca & Cascais Coast

฿925
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo Roca & Cascais Coast
Escape Hunt Experience

Escape Hunt Experience

฿1,051
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Hunt Experience
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Walking Tour

Best of Lisbon Small-Group Walking Tour

฿841
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Bairro Alto

Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel

Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel

5 out of 5
R. de São Pedro de Alcântara Lisbon Lisboa
The price is ฿16,283 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿16,283
฿17,567 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
"Great spot"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel
Lisbon Colours Bairro Alto Apartments

Lisbon Colours Bairro Alto Apartments

4 out of 5
Travessa da Queimada, 46 Lisbon
The price is ฿6,484 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿6,484
฿7,180 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (926 reviews)
"Bring earplugs, as the area noise absurd, especially on the weekends, and even on the 3rd floor. But that was a small price to pay to be in the heart of all the action, as long as youthful debauchery makes you smile. Anyway, the staff was attentive and helpful, the breakfast was fine, and the place ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Lisbon Colours Bairro Alto Apartments
9Hotel Mercy

9Hotel Mercy

4 out of 5
Rua da Misericordia, 76 Lisbon
The price is ฿6,868 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,868
฿7,586 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9Hotel Mercy
Independente Príncipe Real

Independente Príncipe Real

3 out of 5
Rua São Pedro De Alcântara 81 Lisbon
The price is ฿4,952 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,952
฿5,555 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (513 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff and location. Rooms and washrooms were a bit outdated."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Independente Príncipe Real
Pensao Residencial Camoes

Pensao Residencial Camoes

2 out of 5
Tv. Do Poço da Cidade, nº38 Lisbon Lisbon
The price is ฿1,626 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿1,626
฿2,030 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (421 reviews)
"This hotel is in a very vibrant pedestrian neighborhood. The staff were very friendly and switched us to a room on the first floor when they saw I was walking on crutches, so I only needed to go up one set of stairs instead of three. Our room was at the back of the hotel so we didn't have any noise ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Pensao Residencial Camoes
Inn Bairro Alto - BA Sweet

Inn Bairro Alto - BA Sweet

3 out of 5
Travessa das Mercês, 52-50 Lisbon
The price is ฿2,895 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,895
฿3,375 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Lisbon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Inn Bairro Alto - BA Sweet
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Where to stay in Bairro Alto

Find the best Bairro Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Lisbon City Center

Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.

A historic archway with intricate carvings and statues, flanked by yellow buildings with arched windows.

Baixa

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Chiado

Spend some time visiting places like Camões Square 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.

A cathedral with tall, arched windows and stone columns.

Lisbon Old Town

Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.

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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.

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