Lisbon
Are you planning a trip to Lisbon? If you are, you probably have a lot of questions about the city. Our travel guide includes all the information you need to plan a great holiday in Lisbon.
Are you planning a trip to Lisbon? If you are, you probably have a lot of questions about the city. Our travel guide includes all the information you need to plan a great holiday in Lisbon.
Why visit Lisbon?
Lisbon is a fascinating city full of history, monuments, impressive bridges, and vintage street cars. These are just a few of the reasons that make it an extremely interesting city to visit and a place you'll want to return to.
In 2016, Lisbon was ranked number 7 in the top ten European cities to visit. Its cheap flights and relative closeness to major capital cities like Madrid, Paris, and London make it an ideal destination for a weekend break.
Visiting Lisbon is relatively inexpensive, and you can find low-cost flights from the UK for just £ 30 (US$ 39.30) and hotels for anywhere from £ 55 (US$ 72).
Where do I begin?
If you’ve never been to Lisbon before, we recommend you read about its history, followed by its neighborhoods and its top attractions. If you're only in Lisbon for two days, check out our 2-day Itinerary of the city.
Need accommodation?
If you still haven’t booked your accommodation, we recommend checking out the link below, where you’ll find all kinds of hotels, apartments, and hostels with the best rates guaranteed (with up to 75% discount). Moreover, you won’t have to pay until you get to your accommodation.
- Hotels in Lisbon – Find the best deals online.
Want to discover other places in Portugal?
If you're planning on visiting other cities in Portugal, why not check out our Porto travel guide?
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Why read our Lisbon guide?
Lisbon.net is written for travelers by travelers. With our guide you'll have all the knowledge you need, finding out not only what to visit, but equally how to save history such as the origin of the fado.
The information in this guide was updated in August 2022. If you find an error or something you think we should change, please contact us.