Earlier this summer, I decided to do something totally unoriginal—I joined the hordes of Americans working remotely from Lisbon. I had a wedding in Tuscany to attend, and my flight home on TAP offered me a free stopover for up to 10 nights. I decided I'd stay a week and get a taste of life in Portugal. How could I resist?
Where to stay in Lisbon
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If you want to know where to stay in Lisbon take a look at our district by district accommodation guide and don't forget the real bargains are found off-season. Lisbon is busiest from June to September so prices are always highest during summer. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.
Flanked by Praças Rossio, Figueira and Praça do Comércio, downtown Baixa is packed with handsome buildings. Many traditional shops still flourish here and some date as far back as the 18th century. However, most commercial buildings in Baixa are now hotels or guesthouses, so it's a good area for accommodation, as is neighbouring Chiado.
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Alfama is Lisbon's oldest district, first settled by the Moors in 7AD. Here steep and narrow streets thread through closely packed houses and life often seems to be lived as it has been for centuries. If you're pondering Porto versus Lisbon, which city to see first, Alfama could definitely tip you in favour of the latter.
For a deep dive into the area's history, as well as spectacular views, head up to Castelo de São Jorge. From the castle walls you can gaze right over Alfama's rooftops to the River Tagus. São Jorge may not be one of the 30 best places to go with kids in the world, but it's certainly on the top 10 list in Lisbon.
Apart from ancient castles and a very pretty cathedral, you can look forward to a lot of authentic charm here too, although you should also expect plenty of Fado restaurants and tourist shops.
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Alfama is Lisbon's oldest and most atmospheric district © Sean Pavone/Shutterstock
Wide Avenida da Liberdade is a mile of Portugal’s priciest real estate which slopes downhill from Parque Eduardo VII to Baixa. This is where most embassies and consulates are located and it's certainly not the district for the world's weirdest hotels. However, it is the area for upmarket accommodation, designer shopping and major Lisbon attractions within walking distance.
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Parque Eduardo VII, where to stay in Lisbon for great city views © JoaoKrull/Shutterstock
Lisbon's boho quarter, High District Bairro Alto is a dense grid of streets packed with a mix of shops, bars, restaurants and houses. Quiet by day, the district comes alive after midnight and during
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