Lumiares

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


One of Lisbon's standout newcomers and yet another converted former palace (this one from the 18th century), design-forward and UK-managed Lumiares has a rich sense of place. Everywhere you turn there's Portugal's finest: hand-woven wall tapestries by Ferreira de Sá, one of Europe's oldest handmade rug producers; abstract photography by Vasco Celio; Vista Alegre porcelain; and wool throws from Burel Factory.

From studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments – all with full kitchens – the lodgings are high style and meant to be lived in; and with the Lumini rooftop bar and restaurant, courtesy of highly-respected Lisbon chef Miguel Castro e Silva, a trendy and satisfying meal is just an elevator ride away.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré attractions

1. Igreja & Museu São Roque

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The plain facade of 16th-century Jesuit Igreja de São Roque belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos – bankrolled by Brazilian…

2. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

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Hitch a ride on vintage Ascensor da Glória from Praça dos Restauradores, or huff your way up steep Calçada da Glória to this terrific hilltop viewpoint…

3. Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara

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This convent is small in size but grand in baroque decor. The inconspicuous box-like facade hides a chapel (1690s), and a church (1681) that survived the…

4. Convento dos Cardaes

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The inconspicuous, graffitied white facade of this 17th-century fort-like convent contrasts with the rich blue-and-white tiles and gilded carvings of the…

5. Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas

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The eye-catching Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas dates to 1864. Its trompe l’œil azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depict allegorical figures and the elements.

6. Convento do Carmo & Museu Arqueológico

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Soaring above Lisbon, the skeletal Convento do Carmo was all but devoured by the 1755 earthquake, and that's precisely what makes it so captivating. Its…

7. Igreja de Santa Catarina

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Igreja de Santa Catarina is a gilded baroque masterpiece, originally part of a convent built in 1647. Pay particular attention to the stucco rococo…

8. Rossio

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Simply known as Rossio to locals, Praça Dom Pedro IV has 24-hour buzz. Shoeshiners, lottery-ticket sellers, hash-peddlers and office workers drift across…