Lisbon · Portugal
4 days in Lisbon
foodie · nightlife
A 4-day Lisbon trip built from 6 hand-picked places across Belém, Cais do Sodré, Intendente, 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
Belém
4 nightsMost of your picks cluster around Belém, so base there and you walk to more of your trip. The links find live rates and exact properties.
Belém hotel
mid~$170/night · 4.5★
A mid option in Belém — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
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Belém boutique stay
boutique~$280/night · 4.4★
A boutique option in Belém — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
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Day 1: 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.
Day 2: 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 3: Intendente
A day in Intendente. Cervejaria Ramiro 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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Day 4: Príncipe Real
A day in Príncipe Real. A Cevicheria is the meal to plan around.
- 🍽19:30
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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Getting around
Belém & Alfama is your most walkable stretch. Between neighborhoods, use local transit.
Practical things
112
C / F · 230V
Round up or leave 5-10% for good service.