Baixa
Lisbon District





Popular places to visit

Rossio Square
See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.

Santa Justa Elevator
Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.

Commerce Square
People-watch in this historic square while you enjoy a coffee and pastry in the café where the city’s literati once gathered.

Restauradores Square
A popular meeting point and landmark, this vast square is most easily recognized by the towering obelisk monument that commemorates Portuguese independence from Spain.

Rua Augusta Arch
Ride an elevator to the top of this imposing triumphal arch, which was built to celebrate the rebirth and rebuilding of Lisbon following the 1755 earthquake.

Lisboa Story Centre
Get an introduction to the city of Lisbon and its history through visual displays and audio description providing an interactive look into its past.
Baixa Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Justa Lisboa
Clean, big, modern room and quiet.friendly and accommodating. When requests were made, they come right away. Great location, close to many restaurants and tourist attractions. Check in and out was quick. We were able to check in early as well. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely go back ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Esqina Cosmopolitan Lodge
Hotel staff were very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Rossio Plaza Hotel
clean room, great location, excellent breakfast, friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hotel da Baixa
Everything about our stay was fantastic. The location was very central, and easy to get to with public transport. The room was brilliant and the breakfast was out of this world
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Pensão Praça da Figueira
Excellent room ovetlooking the square .
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection by IHG
It was perfect!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Baixa

Chiado
Immerse yourself in a cultural and commercial hub, boasting luxury shopping, historic landmarks, and a variety of theatres and museums. Explore Chiado Museum, Carmo Convent, and Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, while enjoying easy access to the Baixa-Chiado metro station.

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 the city at Socorro Stop or Martim Moniz Station.

Sé
River views, historic sites, and bars highlight some notable features of Sé. Make a stop by Lisbon Cathedral or Fundacao Jose Saramago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Limoeiro Stop or Sé Stop to get around town.

Bairro Alto
Spend some time visiting places like Fado in Chiado while getting to know Bairro Alto, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Elevador da Glória Stop or São Pedro de Alcântara Stop to see more of the area.

Alfama
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, Alfama boasts historical attractions like Castle of São Jorge and Lisbon Cathedral, while offering a labyrinth of narrow streets, Fado bars, and restored houses.
