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Cheap city break Lisbon

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Lisbon is one or the most affordable capitals in Western Europe, with a Mediterranean climate, colorful neighborhoods on seven hills and a vibrant Fado culture. From Schiphol costs a flight doorg

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When is the best tijd to go?

April to June and September to October are ideal: pleasant temperatures around 20-25°C and fewer crowds. July and August are warm (30°C+) and more expensive. December and January are the cheapest months, hotels often go for less than €60 per night.

The best neighborhoods in Lisbon

  • Alfama The oudste neighborhood, with narrow straatjes, Fado-bars and view from Miradouro Santa Luzia.
  • Baixa & Chiado Central, perfect for first keer, shops, brasseries and the tram 28.
  • Bairro Alto Studentenwijk with cheap tasca's overdag and bruisend nachtleven 's avonds.
  • Belém Beach-zijde with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre the Belém and the originele pastel the nata at Pastéis the Belém.
  • LX Factory Creatieve industrial neighborhood with boutiques, restaurants and street art below the 25 the Abril-bridge.

Top 5 things to do in Lisbon

  • Tram 28 The gele tram through Alfama is free with a Lisboa Card; anders €3 for a rit.
  • Time Out Market 20+ topkoks below één dak in Mercado da Ribeira, gerreallyen from €8.
  • Sintra dagtrip Sprookjeskasteel Pena and Quinta da Regaleira, treintje from Rossio (€4 return).
  • Pastel the Nata-tour The originele at Pastéis the Belém, modernere variant at Manteigaria.
  • LX Factory & 25 the Abril-bridge Industrial-chic shopping plus the best photos or Lisbon.

Flights + transport from the Netherlands

Direct from Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon Portela (LIS) in 2 hours 50 minutes. TAP Portugal, KLM, Transavia and Ryanair fly daily. Locally: metro and tram for €1,80 per ride or a 24-hour pass for €6,80.

What costs a trip to Lisbon?

Hostel beds from €18, mid-range hotels around €70-100, vacation rentals via Vrbo around €90 per night for two people. Food: lunch with wine from €10, dinner €15-25.

Hostel
from €15
Hotel mid-range
€60-150/night
Flight return
from €60
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Frequently asked questions about Lisbon

When is the best tijd around to Lisbon te go?

April to June and September to October are ideal: pleasant temperatures around 20-25°C and fewer crowds.

Which neighborhood is the best around in Lisbon te stays?

Alfama is a goede first chice: The oudste neighborhood, with narrow straatjes, Fado-bars and view from Miradouro Santa Luzia.

How do I get from the Netherlands in Lisbon?

Direct from Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon Portela (LIS) in 2 hours 50 minutes.

What costs a trip to Lisbon?

Hostel beds from €18, mid-range hotels around €70-100, vacation rentals via Vrbo around €90 per night for two people.

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