Rua Nova do Carvalho or "Pink Street" is exactly that--a pedestrian street that is painted pink…read more Located in the Cais do Sodré district, it used to be a red-light district, but today it is lined with restaurants, bars, and clubs and is covered with colorful umbrellas. When my husband and I were on vacation in Lisbon, our tour guide drove us here, and he offered to take a photo of me under the pretty umbrellas. We were there during the daytime, and many strangers were standing on the street and ended up in my photo, and I could Magic-Eraser only some of them. I hear that this street bustles even more for nightlife. The street is not long, so we were there for just a short time.

We happened to walk past. The street has restaurants lined on either side and needed a fresh coat…read moreof paint. I don't feel like there was anything special about the street, besides it being pink and having rainbow umbrellas hung.

We walked in this neighborhood and it was surrounded by many nightclub and bar options. Most…read morebecome alive later in the night but walking through the streets is a treat. We came back later and the place was thriving with vendors and an awesome DJ! The food was amazing and i had the best churros I've ever tasted! Walking around the park and dancing to the incredible music the DJ played made for a very memorable evening. And you can see a beautiful view of the entire city!

Man, what a great discovery. We had an amazing evening there enjoying a fantastic live band that…read moreplayed everything from amazing blues to Jimi Hendrix' foxy lady. Great music loving crowd. Inexpensive drinks. If you're in Lisbon you've got to visit this place.

You want some Portugal History starting from the 11th…read morecentury! Cone here and read and see from all the viewing areas lots of pics!

Don't you dare do this if you have 2 legs and walking capability. Just go to the Carmo Convent and…read morewalk over for the view. Santa Justa Elevator is Lisbon's wildly unnecessary yet somehow charming vertical solution to the city's geography problem. This iron beauty connects the Baixa district to the Bairro Alto, which is code for flat ground to very not flat ground. Lisbon, famously built on seven hills, decided stairs were too obvious. So they commissioned Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, a student of Eiffel, to drop a mini Eiffel Tower in the middle of the city and call it an elevator. Classy. The view at the top is worth but go with the photo you could've taken from the top of a free hill. Ha!

I am SO glad someone from our hostel took us here! Not only is the view absolutely amazing, but…read moreit's a perfect place to hang out with a couple of beers and enjoy the live music. Even though it was packed, everyone seemed to find a place to sit, perch, or dance, and there were just generally good vibes all the way around. Don't be surprised if you run into familiar faces! Sunset seems to be the most popular time to be there, so if you're looking to get a bit more space to sit or are with a larger group, definitely get there early. It got cooler at night, also, so you could always just layer up and bring a sweater with you. I would also recommend a mini stash of toilet paper/tissue and some hand sanitizer, as the washrooms are pretty gnarly if you plan on squatting :)

Ah, Miradouro de Santa Catarina! This simple little lookout, a patio filled with street musicians,…read moreand kids with open containers... taking in the intoxicating sites. I think this was my favorite spot in the city. It wouldn't be a Miradouro without a view, and you get a great 180-degree gander of the Tagus river and the Ponte 25 Abril bridge, from this spot. Located in the Barrio Alto neighborhood of Lisbon, near the Ascensor da Bica, this is a must-see hangout. There is an outdoor cafe literally on the patio, or a little more formal dining at Madame Petisca, on the rooftop of an adjacent hotel, or visit the nearby grocery store and make a little picnic. But find some time in your visit to Lisbon to stop and see the view, day or night. Any time between noon and late night, there is likely to be a musician playing, to improve the ambiance even more. A very cool, romantic spot to sit and take in the city.

This is one of Lisbon's major squares and in the evenings, it's quite crowded. I was here in…read moremid-December and it was decorated with a huge lighted Christmas ball. So very pretty! The trams and buses circle the plaza, the tourists are walking all through and there are restaurants all around. There is underground parking here and a public toilet. I suggest popping in to O Trevo for "bifana e cerveja" - it's a pork sandwich and a small beer. It was one of Anthony Bourdain's stops during his only visit to Lisbon. Pour some peri peri sauce on it for a kick. [Review 18996 overall - 194 in Portugal - 2520 of 2022.]

What a lovely place right outside the hotel where we stayed (Le Consulat). This plaza is a meeting…read moreplace for many people before heading out somewhere else. Every night there was someone in the plaza singing and playing guitar for the crowd.

Definitely a castle you should visit when you're visiting Lisbon. If you're staying in Lisbon,…read moreyou'll see it when you are in the downtown area. Do you see it? Seeing a piece of Portuguese history in person is something I've always wanted to do. Since this castle is atop the city, it offers some of the best views of this bustling town. You probably just need a couple of hours to tour the grounds.

Well worth the hike up the hill and price of admission! I really enjoyed visiting Castelo de S…read more Jorge on one of our last days in Lisbon. The views from the top are spectacular. There's a small museum on the garden grounds which features information about the castle's former residents and very cool artifacts like pottery and even bones. I learned a lot about the castle and Lisbon itself including its roots in Islam which I found very interesting. The castle itself is merely ruins at this point but you can still climb up to many of the towers for even better viewpoints of the city below. The peacocks on the grounds were amazing too and we got to see baby peacocks! There's snacks and a gift shop too but we didn't stick around for more than the sightseeing. It was about 15 euros per person for entry, as far as I can remember. I'd recommend visiting this spot!

Praça do Rosário. I just checked in here because every city needs that one random square where…read moreabsolutely nothing happens and yet somehow you still end up there. A couple palm trees, a bench or two, and the ghost of someone's Wi-Fi signal. Blink and you'll miss it.

People's square to be center of gathering!…read more City lights of Lisbon. Rustic and charming. One can be here to admire and lounge!

The viewpoint is steps away from the more popular Santa Luzia viewpoint. The big balcony above…read moreAlfama gives you views of the red tiled rooftops. Honestly, you can find this view in many locations around Lisbon so I didn't feel as if it's a must stop.

I would say the only good thing we experienced in the Alfama district was Portas do Sol and…read morealthough it was a struggle to reach with the typical Alfama inclines, it's breathtaking panoramic views at dusk was worth it. We sat on the terrace with a drink in hand to recover and enjoy the view.