Choosing between Lisbon and Porto can feel like choosing between pastel de nata or francesinha. Both cities are full of character, deeply rooted in history, and incredibly welcoming to backpackers. Travelers often compare their vibes, food, nightlife, walkability, and overall backpacker scene, but the real difference comes down to how you experience each city. Lisbon…
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Unmissable Day Trips From Lisbon For Travelers In 2026
Lisbon is a city of captivating charm, with its historic neighborhoods, vibrant Fado music, and delicious cuisine. While the Portuguese capital offers endless exploration, some of Portugal’s most enchanting experiences lie just a short journey away. Taking day trips from Lisbon allows you to discover diverse landscapes, ancient history, stunning coastlines, and unique cultural gems,…
Where to Stay in Lisbon First Time: A Guide to the Best Areas
Visiting Lisbon for the first time? Portugal’s vibrant capital offers diverse neighbourhoods, each with its unique charm. From bustling nightlife to historic districts and scenic viewpoints, finding the best area to stay in Lisbon for first-time visitors can shape your experience. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a family, or a group of friends, this guide…
The Best Hostels in Lisbon: A Mecca for Luxury Hostel Worshippers
This article was last updated Apr 23 How to find the best hostels in Lisbon for your trip Want to find the best hostels in Lisbon? We’ve put together a list of the best places to stay in the city where you can explore and soak up the Portuguese sun. Whether you’re looking for…
12 reasons why everybody is obsessed with Lisbon right now
Lisbon, we wish we knew how to quit you. It started with a cheeky city break, nothing serious. We came back with a tan and some of those little custard tarts. Next thing we know we’re spending hours on Instagram stalking #lisbon, and begging our boss to relocate Hostelworld HQ. And it seems we’re not…
The best restaurants in Lisbon to eat like a local
Portugal’s capital lives up to its reputation as an ‘it’ place in Europe, with elegant Pombaline architecture, more historical attractions than you can poke a stick at, and a magical glow come sundown. Oh yeah and food – it has mighty fine food. Whether you want to save or splurge (because let’s face it, if…
Want a more authentic travel experience in Lisbon? Be a responsible tourist
Tourism injects money into local economies, creates new jobs and helps to improve a city’s infrastructure. But what happens when tourism is so successful a city struggles to support the influx of visitors? Lisbon is one such city. Visitors are drawn by the cheap prices, warm climate and ancient neighbourhoods but a sharp increase in…
Where to stay in Lisbon: a local’s guide to the coolest neighbourhoods
When I first visited Lisbon almost three years ago, the city still felt relatively under the radar. And even though its popularity has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years, when you wander through the maze of streets in neighbourhoods like the Alfama and Graça, it stills feels like there is so much…
What to Eat in Lisbon: Tips on Typical Portuguese Cuisine
If one says ‘what to eat in Lisbon’, codfish immediately comes to mind, this is true, in fact legend has it that they have at least 365 different recipes for cooking it, one for each day of the year, but in reality there are many other typical Lisbon dishes! This culinary journey starts with the…
How to get off the beaten track in Lisbon – parkour style!
As you know, we’re totally obsessed with Lisbon here at Hostelworld HQ. But did you know that the city is also a parkour lover’s dream? We asked free- runner Luis Alkmim , the superhero behind our hair-raising Lisbon video, to share some of his secrets on how to get a unique perspective on Lisbon… Find a local parkour buddy This really is…
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