Lisbon doesn’t have many must-see attractions, but the whole place is charming and is an excellent travel bargain compared to similar cities in Europe. Hotels and hostels are unusually affordable considering the high standards here, and bargains are usually easy to find outside of the busiest summer months.
Most of the attractions are free or cheap, and don’t forget about the famous Tram 28 that trundles through all of the interesting tourist neighborhoods in one loop as you get to ride along with locals for a normal tram fare.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 18.28 - 59.14 |
| 20.43 - 91.40 |
| 29.03 - 155.91 |
| 47.31 - 210.75 |
| 84.95 - 321.51 |
Lisbon City Hotel Doubles from €76/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Lisbon |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 12.90 - 27.96 |
Urban Garden Hostel Beds from €12/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Lisbon |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo de São Jorge | This castle overlooks the city from a hill so the views are as nice as the castle itself. | adults children | 16.13 7.53 |
| Santa Justa Elevator | This gorgeous downtown elevator saves a lot of climbing up to the Bairro Alto neighborhood. Price is for 2 trips, but it's included with various travel cards. | adults | 5.38 |
| Tram 28 | This famous tram route does a loop through all the main tourist areas and is a popular way to see the city all at once. Costs much more if ticket bought on board. | adults | 3.23 |
| Sintra Palace | The National Palace is one of the many good sights in nearby Sintra - a popular day trip from Lisbon. | adults children | 15.05 12.90 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Breakfasts are often included with your room or bed. If not, finding a local cafe will be easy. | 4.30 - 7.53 |
| Budget lunch | There's very little fast food or take-away in Lisbon, but budget options are there if you look. | 5.38 - 10.75 |
| Budget dinner | Assuming this is your big meal of the day, you can get good continental cuisine all over the city. Fado restaurants are near the top of this range. | 9.68 - 19.35 |
| Beer (pint) | There are many pubs in the Bairro Alto district. Prices at nightclubs will be higher. | 4.30 - 6.45 |
| Port (glass) | Good local port wine can be cheap, but the best aged stuff can be extremely expensive. | 2.15 - 9.68 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 9.68 - 16.13 |
| Aerobús from airport to city center | 3.23 |
| Public bus from airport to city center | 2.15 |
| 3km taxi ride in Lisbon | 7.53 - 10.75 |
| Public bus, metro, or tram ride | 1.08 - 1.08 |