Neighbourhoods and areas in Lisbon where to live
Map of Lisbon’s Freguesias
It’s important in this article to mention the differences between “Freguesia” and “Bairro”.
In Lisbon, a “freguesia” is an administrative subdivision of a municipality, while a “bairro” (neighborhood) is a non-administrative area with a distinct character, often overlapping with or contained within a freguesia.
A freguesia can encompass multiple neighborhoods, while bairro is a more informal, localized area with a unique character, history, and traditions.
Neighbourhoods recommended the most:
Arroios
It’s a central neighbourhood in Lisbon and was named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Time Out magazine in 2019. It’s very multicultural and lively, on the streets you can find a lot of cafes and shops.
Transportation
Metro
Green line stations: Arroios, Anjos and Intendente.
Green and red line station: Alameda
Bus
Bus 736 (Cais do Sodré – Odivelas) – One of the most useful routes, passing through Baixa and Marquês de Pombal.
Bus 708 (Martim Moniz – Parque das Nações) – Connects downtown to the Expo area.
Bus 730 (Picheleira – Alcântara) – Passes through Arroios and the riverside area.
Bus 735 (Cais do Sodré – Hospital Santa Maria) – Goes through key central spots.
Tram
Tram 28E (Martim Moniz – Campo de Ourique)
Rent
For studio apartments the rent prices range from 850 to 1800 euros a month. Prices for rooms start from 350 euros a month.
Anjos
Most recommended area in Lisbon by the answers. Anjos is part of Arroios neighbourhood, just north of the city centre. Historically a working-class neighbourhood but has become a trendy and diverse place to live. Anjos has the green metro line (Linha verde) nearby which gives access to the city centre and other important places.
Graça
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon, known for its stunning viewpoints and architecture. It’s located on one of the city’s highest hills, close to popular and touristic Alfama and São Jorge Castle.
Metro
It’s not connected to the metro stations that well but the closest metro stations are Matim Moniz (the green line) and Santa Apolonia (the blue line).
Bus
Bus 734 (Martim Moniz – Santa Apolónia) – One of the most useful lines, connecting Graça to the metro (blue line at Santa Apolónia).
Bus 712 (Santa Apolónia – Amoreiras) – Passes through key central areas.
Bus 735 (Cais do Sodré – Hospital Santa Maria) – Connects Graça to the riverfront and university areas.
Tram
28E – The most famous tram in Lisbon, running through Graça and connecting it to Martim Moniz, Alfama, Baixa, and Campo de Ourique. It’s scenic but often crowded with tourists.
Tram 12E – A shorter loop that also stops in Graça, connecting to Martim Moniz.
Trams
Alameda (Alvalade)
The area is centered around Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques, a large park with fountains and open spaces, popular for walking, jogging, and socializing. Because it’s close to Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), one of Portugal’s top universities, it’s popular among the students.
Alameda metro station serves both green and red lines, making it easy to reach the city center and also the airport.
