There are plenty of great options for Expats in Lisbon when it come to finding a great neighborhood. The hardest part is likely to be prioritizing what is most important to you. Some people elect to live near the city center, while others choose the outskirts and rely on public transportation to dip into the action from time-to-time. Other considerations include proximity to work or an international school, walkability, or an up-and-coming neighborhood with lots of buzz. Lisbon has all of these and more! Here are a few of the 11 Best Neighborhoods in Lisbon:
Chiado
Chiado is widely regarded as a great shopping area, and it has its attractions, such as the Cafe A Brasileira and the Chiado Museum. It is not an inexpensive place to live, but it has excellent public transportation and offers plenty in terms of entertainment, history and commerce. Here are a few other things to do in Chiado.
An expat wrote that "Baixa and Chiado are often listed as being flat, but only if you don't need to go shopping. Rent is higher and there are a lot of tourists when tourism is on. Good transit, community feel on the back streets but the main streets feel like a tourist and shopping district."
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Graca
Graca is known for its stunning views from atop the highest part of Lisbon and the restaurants that attract tourists and locals alike for their authentic and affordable cuisine. You're sure to love the cobblestone streets, classically-tiled houses and so much more. It's located in the parish of Sao Vicente and close to the city center.
Alcantara
Alcantara is to the east of Ajuda and Belem and west of Estrela and Campo de Ourique. It's popularity has been increased considerably by the LXFactory. While the neighborhood used to be home to textile and other industrial and commercial enterprises, bars and discotheques began to make inroads in the early 1990s. LXFactory is a "creative hub fuelled by companies and industry professionals, but it has also been brought to life by an array of different events in fields such as fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture and music, among others."
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