Where to stay

Grand squares and a flatter base. Best for first visits; also the busiest.

Restaurants, river trains and nightlife. Uphill Chiado is more polished; avoid Pink Street if you need quiet.

Atmosphere, fado and viewpoints. Steep and cobbled — hard with heavy luggage or a stroller.

Leafy and stylish, strong for independent shops, cafés and evenings. Expect hills and boutique prices.

Residential rhythm, gardens and a market. Excellent for families; less direct by Metro.

Riverfront museums and calm nights; farther from the old-centre evening scene.

Modern, accessible and family-friendly near the airport and Oriente. Little old-Lisbon atmosphere.