IntroductionPortugal was high on my bucket list, so when I found a cheap ticket almost a year out I just had to buy it. With COVID-19 still raging, I didn’t think that this trip was going to happen but I’m so glad it did. Lisbon is an interesting city with lots to do and see, and I highly recommend visiting.
I stayed in an Airbnb for 1 night and at the Yes! Lisbon Hostel. The Airbnb was great if you just need to stay close to the airport or if you have a long layover. The hostel was a great experience! I stayed in a 6-bed room and met some interesting people. I liked how the beds had privacy curtains and a small light. However, I found it strange that the bathrooms on my floor didn’t have any paper towels (ex. nothing to dry your hands after you wash them). I would say this was the only strange thing. I would recommend getting a Viva Viagem card at the airport, which is Lisbon’s transportation card. You can either buy passes per day, or have a stored value. I just put ~15 euros on the card and just used it throughout the time I was there. The city was very walkable, so I would only take the bus/tram/metro occasionally vs. all the time.
Day 1Attractions
For most of these attractions, they are either just things you can see for a short bit, or you just look at the outside (since you may not want to go inside, etc.).
Just passing through
Nature
Food
Day 2Attractions
Just passing through
Nature
Food
Day 3Attractions
Food
Nighttime
Day 4 (sintra day trip)If you have more time during your trip, I would definitely recommend doing a day trip to Sintra. It’s very easy to do yourself since there are direct trains that go from Lisbon to Sintra and back, but I opted to do it through a tour the hostel did.
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