Historic Center Travel Guide
Lisbon District
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do
Sintra: Park and Palace of Monserrate E-Ticket & Audio Guide
National Sintra Palace E-Ticket and Audio Guide
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
Explore Sintra Your Way: Palaces & Mystical Gardens
Sintra Moorish Castle Entry Tickets
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Top hotels in Historic Center
Locke de Santa Joana
"Overall great experience - would have liked if they cleaned the room more often."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Hotel Acta Moa
"In terms of having everything you need, this hotel has got it. Staff and friendly and it is not far from the airport. Restaurant staff were friendly, food was ok. All spaces look like the photos online. One downside is my room smelled like stale cigarettes. Remedied by opening the window, but was ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Ouro Rossio Hotel
"Really good! Loved the staff"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Hotel Star Inn Lisbon Aeroporto
"The room was very small but we were only there for one night so it was adequate. We were struck by the cleanliness, friendly staff and the beautiful dining room. We did use the dining room in the evening but unfortunately didn’t have time in the morning to take advantage of the continental breakfast. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
B&B Hotel Lisboa Aeroporto
"No restaurant"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto
"We stayed at this location prior to returning to Canada given it was close to the airport. Although we were there for approx. 11hrs or so, we were well greeted at our arrival and the reception staff (midnight crew if you will) went out of their way to ensure that we got to the airport in time for ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center
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.
Baixa
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
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.
