{"id":1164,"date":"2025-10-10T14:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthfulproject.com\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:50:42","slug":"neighbourhoods-and-areas-in-lisbon-where-to-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthfulproject.com\/?p=1164&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Neighbourhoods and areas in Lisbon where to live"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Map of Lisbon’s Freguesias <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important in this article to mention the differences between \u201cFreguesia\u201d and \u201cBairro\u201d.

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A freguesia can encompass multiple neighborhoods, while bairro is a more informal, localized area with a unique character, history, and traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighbourhoods recommended the most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arroios  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a central neighbourhood in Lisbon and was named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Time Out magazine in 2019. It\u2019s very multicultural and lively, on the streets you can find a lot of cafes and shops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green line stations: Arroios, Anjos and Intendente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green and red line station: Alameda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 736 (Cais do Sodr\u00e9 \u2013 Odivelas) \u2013 One of the most useful routes, passing through Baixa and Marqu\u00eas de Pombal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 708 (Martim Moniz \u2013 Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es) \u2013 Connects downtown to the Expo area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 730 (Picheleira \u2013 Alc\u00e2ntara) \u2013 Passes through Arroios and the riverside area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 735 (Cais do Sodr\u00e9 \u2013 Hospital Santa Maria) \u2013 Goes through key central spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tram 28E (Martim Moniz \u2013 Campo de Ourique)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For studio apartments<\/strong> the rent prices range from 850 to 1800 euros a month<\/strong>. Prices for rooms<\/strong> start from 350 euros a month<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anjos  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gra\u00e7a <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon, known for its stunning viewpoints and architecture. It\u2019s located on one of the city\u2019s highest hills, close to popular and touristic Alfama and S\u00e3o Jorge Castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s 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). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 734 (Martim Moniz \u2013 Santa Apol\u00f3nia) \u2013 One of the most useful lines, connecting Gra\u00e7a to the metro (blue line at Santa Apol\u00f3nia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 712 (Santa Apol\u00f3nia \u2013 Amoreiras) \u2013 Passes through key central areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus 735 (Cais do Sodr\u00e9 \u2013 Hospital Santa Maria) \u2013 Connects Gra\u00e7a to the riverfront and university areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tram <\/p>\n\n\n\n

28E \u2013 The most famous tram in Lisbon, running through Gra\u00e7a and connecting it to Martim Moniz, Alfama, Baixa, and Campo de Ourique. It\u2019s scenic but often crowded with tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tram 12E \u2013 A shorter loop that also stops in Gra\u00e7a, connecting to Martim Moniz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alameda (Alvalade)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s close to Instituto Superior T\u00e9cnico (IST), one of Portugal’s top universities, it\u2019s popular among the students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alameda metro station serves both green and red lines, making it easy to reach the city center and also the airport. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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