Lisbon · Portugal
3 days in Lisbon
foodie · nightlife
A 3-day Lisbon trip built from 6 hand-picked places across Cais do Sodré, Príncipe Real, Belém, arranged to keep each day in one part of town. It leans foodie and nightlife.
Pre-trip
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Packing
- Pack for Spring and fall. June has long days and warm nights without the August crush.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Plug type C / F, 230V
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Where to stay
Cais do Sodré
3 nightsMost of your picks cluster around Cais do Sodré, so base there and you walk to more of your trip. The links find live rates and exact properties.
Cais do Sodré hotel
mid~$170/night · 4.5★
A mid option in Cais do Sodré — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
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Cais do Sodré boutique stay
boutique~$280/night · 4.4★
A boutique option in Cais do Sodré — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
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Day 1: Cais do Sodré & Bairro Alto
A day between Cais do Sodré and Bairro Alto.
- 🚶12:30
Time Out Market
Time Out Market · Cais do Sodré
A curated food hall of Lisbon’s better kitchens under one roof. Touristy, yes, but a fast way to taste a lot. Go off-peak to get a table.
- Order: A pastel de nata from Manteigaria’s stall, then split plates.
- 🍸19:30
Park Bar
~$38Park Bar · Bairro Alto
A rooftop bar on top of a car park in Bairro Alto, looking over the rooftops to the river. Finding the entrance is half the fun.
Day 2: Príncipe Real & Intendente
A day between Príncipe Real and Intendente. A Cevicheria is the meal to plan around.
- 🍽19:30
Cervejaria Ramiro
~$80Cervejaria Ramiro · Intendente
The seafood institution. Garlicky prawns, percebes, and a prego sandwich to finish. Expect a wait; it earns it.
- Order: Tiger prawns, clams à Bulhão Pato, finish with the steak prego.
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- 🍽21:00
A Cevicheria
~$80A Cevicheria · Príncipe Real
Peruvian-Portuguese ceviche under a giant ceramic octopus. No reservations — put your name down and have a pisco sour while you wait.
- Order: The classic ceviche; the tiger’s milk is the point.
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Day 3: Belém & Alfama
A day between Belém and Alfama.
- 🚶09:30
Feira da Ladra
Feira da Ladra · Alfama
The city’s flea market behind the Pantheon — azulejo tiles, old cameras, genuine junk. Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
- Typically closed: Sun–Mon, Wed–Fri
- ☕11:00
Pastéis de Belém
~$14Pastéis de Belém · Belém
The original custard tart, made to a guarded 1837 recipe. The takeaway line moves fast; the back rooms are huge — sit and have them warm with cinnamon.
- Order: Two pastéis, warm, with cinnamon and a bica.
Getting around
Cais do Sodré & Bairro Alto is your most walkable stretch. Between neighborhoods, use local transit.
Practical things
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C / F · 230V
Round up or leave 5-10% for good service.