Hidden Gems for Lisbon

1. Hidden Gem Lisbon: LX Factory

This place is one of the coolest hangout spots in Lisbon. In this old strip of factory buildings you’ll find great cafes, restaurants, eccentric stores and a busy little market. We recommend going there on a Sunday to ensure you’re there when all the cafes are open! Make sure you also have a look in the impressive bookstore! Where: Alcantara (closest station)

2. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Landeau Chocolate

This café has the best chocolate cake you’ll ever eat. It´s almost so good that you want to have one with an espresso in the café and take another for the road – it’s THAT soft and silky! You can either get in in LX Factory or in El Corte Ingles.

3. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Cemiterio dos Prazeres

It might be kind of weird for us to recommend to visit a cemetery, but trust us when we say this place really worth a visit. It comes close to being a standalone work of art. Famous Portuguese personalities are buried here – mainly actors, singers, writers and painters. Just stroll around a little bit and don’t miss the view of the River Tejo right next to the artists’ plot. Where: Prazeres (last stop of Tram 28)

4. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Park Bar

This rooftop bar is a secret spot on top of a car park in the Bairro Alto. It´s pretty hard to find, but absolutely amazing! You have to enter the car park and sneak your way through, up to the top. The decked-out garden terrace offers a chilled-out vibe, comfy seating, a great cocktail list and a view to die for. The perfect spot for a sundowner!

5. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Feira Da Ladra

Feira da Ladra is Lisbon’s oldest and most popular flea market. It is great for strolling around and hunting for little treasures. You will certainly leave with a small souvenir or gift. Sellers lay out blankets in rows and sell a variety of antiques, books, clothes, furniture, handmade goods and much more. It is held twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) in the Alfama district. Tram 28 will take you there directly.

6. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Manteigaria

Everybody who travels to Lisbon already knows about the delicious “pastel de nata” (custard tart). The most famous place to go to is probably in Belem, but we have another, perhaps even better suggestion: Manteigaria. The pastries are made right in front of the you and are freshly served throughout the day. The result is a crispy, crunchy crust and a cream filling with just the right amount of sugar. Try them with a little bit of cinnamon! The price for one nata is about 1€.

7. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Eight Café

This locale is more than just a healthy restaurant – it is a both a vegan café and a store which sells local, artisanal products. The ground floor showcases a variety of merchandise crafted by local artists and designers, whereas the quiet and stylish upper floor offers an area to relax and enjoy fresh meals. The menu is filled with smoothies, wellness shots, paninis, salads, energy balls and sweet snacks without sugar or honey – only fruit. The owners’ mission is to help transform the lives of others by sharing eight principles of healthy, whole living: Keep it bright, Keep it fluid, Keep it fresh, Keep it inspired, Keep it moving, Keep it relaxed, Keep it under control, Keep it whole

8. Hidden Gem Lisbon: Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Housed in a sublime 16th-century convent in the eastern part of Lisbon, the Museu Nacional do Azulejo has an impressive collection of decorative azulejo (hand-painted tiles), which spans from from the 2nd half of the 15th century to the present day. Also make sure to explore the nearby and equally breathtaking Chapel of St. Anthony . The museum’s entrance fee is about 5€.

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