| Lisbon on a Budget | | | | blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. |
| As one of the cheapest cities in Western Europe, | | | | In addition, the remains of the Roman amphitheatre at |
| Lisbon has long been a popular destination for | | | | Patio do Aljube - and the museum that showcases |
| travelers exploring the continent on a budget. However, | | | | the excavations - are similarly free to enter. |
| there's much more to recommend the city than its | | | | Affordable Eats |
| sheer affordability alone! | | | | Backpackers will find that eating and drinking in Lisbon |
| From its attractive historic streets to its lively nightlife, | | | | is just as budget-friendly, with coffee from an |
| Lisbon combines all the excitement and culture of a | | | | old-fashioned kiosk or a copo of wine costing as little |
| great capital city with a laidback vibe that sets it apart | | | | as $2 across the city. |
| from much of urban Europe. | | | | Home to dozens of reasonably priced restaurants - |
| Cheap Hostels | | | | particularly those selling Portuguese cuisine - Lisbon is a |
| As you would expect in such an inexpensive city, | | | | great city for budget travelers looking to treat |
| budget accommodation is plentiful in Lisbon, starting at | | | | themselves to a few meals! |
| just $20 a night. | | | | The best value spots tend to be around the Rua dos |
| In fact, Lisbon hostels include some of the best | | | | Correeiros (east of Rua Augusta) or Rua das Portas |
| available in Europe, from the well-equipped Oasis | | | | de Sao Antao to the north of the city center. The |
| Backpackers' Mansion perched above the river on the | | | | latter is known for its quality fish restaurants where |
| Miradouro do Santa Catarina, to the super-stylish | | | | local specialties such as sardinhas asadas (chargrilled |
| Lisbon Lounge Hostel a little further to the north. | | | | sardines) are served. |
| Lisbon for Free | | | | East of Alfama, Graca is another great place to head |
| When it comes to sights and museums, there's even | | | | for a meal. Here the district's large Brazilian population |
| more good news for budget travelers - Lisbon is full of | | | | has influenced the culinary scene, and as a result |
| free attractions! The international collection at the | | | | there's a cluster of excellent restaurants offering |
| Centro Cultural Belem is free to explore, as are the | | | | traditional Brazilian fare. |
| masterpieces at the Museu de Fundacao Calouste | | | | Nightlife |
| Gulbenkian every Sunday. | | | | Aside from the great culture and restaurants, Lisbon is |
| There's also plenty of free architecture and heritage, | | | | worth visiting for its nightlife alone! Home to one of the |
| including the beautiful and ancient Convento do Carmo | | | | liveliest scenes in Europe, Lisbon's numerous venues |
| church (which also houses a small museum of | | | | cluster among the city's historic narrow streets, and |
| archaeological treasures from the monastic era), and | | | | allow jubilant revelers to party until dawn finally comes. |
| the 16th century Jeronimos Monastery with its unique | | | | |