São Bento Travel Guide

Lisbon District

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A cobblestone street lined with pastel-colored buildings, a cyclist, parked cars, and a blue parking sign.
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A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, parked cars, and a sign for "Casa Achille."
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Stay near popular São Bento attractions

São Bento Palace

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This magnificent 16th-century building was once a monastery but is today the seat of the Portuguese government.
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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: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

฿1,193
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais
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
Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour

Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour

฿2,408
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Optional Bus Tour Combos

Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Packs

฿963
per adult
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Packs
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Where to stay in São Bento

Find the best São Bento 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.

A cityscape with a hilltop fortress, a park with benches and flowers, and a couple kissing on a bridge railing.

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 Portas do Sol Viewpoint.

São Bento Travel Guide