Street view of Lisbon building facades with outdoor cafe seating and pedestrians

Historic · Touristy

Santa Maria Maior

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Alfama, Baixa, Castelo and Mouraria bring several contrasting layers of Lisbon’s oldest urban fabric into one area. Steep, irregular lanes around the hills meet Baixa’s ordered grid, while dense pre-modern buildings and monumental spaces reveal radically different approaches to shaping the city.

Stands out

  • Wide metro coverage enables fast, convenient, car-free connections.
  • An exceptional concentration of restaurants for everyday dining choices.

Who it's for

  • You want car-free living with reliable metro access.
  • You value a diverse, international community in daily life.

Think twice if

  • You need plenty of local school options for children.
  • You are renting on a tight budget and watching monthly costs.

METRO

Metro coverage

Share of the area within 500 m of a metro station.

62%

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Housing

Average property price

2025 year

5,000€ / m²

€6.8K
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Average rent price

2025 year

18.61€ / m²

€20.9
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Demographics

Population

2021 year · total residents

10,051

46.3K
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Foreign population

2021 year · share of foreign residents

33%

33.3%
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Aging index

2021 year · elderly per 100 children

232

255.4
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Reviews

  • From Tripadvisor
    February 2026
    TourismShort trip
    Chiado is one of Lisbon’s most charming and elegant neighborhoods. It blends historic architecture, classic cafés, theaters, and stylish boutiques with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for str… Learn more
  • From Tripadvisor
    December 2025
    TourismShort trip
    Another "must see" location in Lisbon--located here are many of the key sites you would want to see/tour--Convento de Carmo, Gloria funicular, Alcantera viewpoint, Santa Justa elevator, Guarda Naciona… Learn more
  • From Tripadvisor
    November 2025
    TourismShort trip
    Baixa district is in the heart of the old part of Lisbon and a perfect base to explore on foot or by tram. November might not seem the most inviting month to visit, but we had the Christmas lights and… Learn more
  • From Tripadvisor
    November 2025
    Tourism
    This is the lower part of the city by the river and where you will spend some time because of the history and the monuments and museums here. Also a lot of tourist shopping and a lot of tourist restau… Learn more