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São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon

São Vicente de Fora · 0.9 km to the city center (Lisboa)

São Vicente de Fora, Lisboa, Portugal

Scores

Overall8.2Excellent

This address is in central Lisboa, in São Vicente de Fora, a very walkable area with excellent public transport. It is safe by day and night, but noisy, with lots of bars and nightlife; the area has a compact, historic character.

Walkability9.7/10 Excellent
Public transport9.8/10 Excellent
Safety7.1/10 Good
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet4.5/10 Poor

Safety by day 7.5/10, at night 6.8/10.

About São Vicente de Fora

Compact historic hillside area with old Lisbon streets, monastery grounds, and views over Alfama and Santa Clara. It feels residential and heritage-focused, with a slow pace away from the main sightseeing spots.

Good for

  • culture lovers
  • first-time visitors
  • public transport users
  • solo travelers
  • couples

Less suited to

  • families
  • business travelers
  • students
  • digital nomads
  • long stays

Watch out for

  • Steep streets and stairs can be tiring for walking with luggage or mobility issues.
  • Tourist foot traffic and occasional pickpocket risk are more likely around major sights and tram routes than on residential side streets.
  • Nighttime feels quieter than central nightlife districts, but the area is still part of an active historic center, so use normal city awareness after dark.

Sources

Getting around

  • Calçada de São Vicente Tram, 40 m
  • Calçada de São Vicente Bus, 40 m
  • Rua das Escolas Gerais Bus, 120 m
  • Rua das Escolas Gerais Tram, 120 m
  • Rua dos Remédios Bus, 170 m

0.9 km to the city center (Lisboa).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Mercadinho 7 Colinas 50 m
  • Alfama Viertel 90 m
  • Pastelaria Alfama Doce 140 m
  • Mini Larket 170 m
  • Frutaria 170 m

Restaurants

  • Beco a Sério 50 m
  • P.Tisco 50 m
  • Estacao Alfama 60 m
  • Chave D'Ouro 70 m
  • Ti Natércia 70 m

Cafés

  • São Vicente - Brunch and more 30 m
  • Copenhagen Coffee Lab 40 m
  • São Vicente Brunch&More 40 m
  • ... do Vigário 100 m
  • Fora Artisan Bakery 140 m

Bars and pubs

  • A Tasca do Senhor Matos 70 m
  • Tejo Bar 140 m
  • Ginjinha da Dona Alice 150 m
  • Rendezvous - more than wine 170 m
  • Central Café 230 m

Health

  • Farmácia Cruz de Malta 210 m
  • Clínica ISPA 220 m
  • Unidade de Cuidados de Saúde Personalizados das Mónicas 270 m
  • Farmácia Santa Apolónia 410 m
  • Farmácia Mourão 420 m

Parks

  • Jardim Botto Machado 470 m
  • Jardim da Cerca da Graça 550 m

Sights

  • Registo votivo na fachada da Igreja de Santo Estêvão 120 m
  • Miradouro de Santo Estêvão 150 m
  • Registo de azulejos com Nossa Senhora da Conceição/São Marçal 160 m
  • Registo de azulejos com São Marçal 160 m
  • Registo votivo de cristo Crucificado ladeado por Nossa Senhora da Conceição e Nossa Senhora do Carmo 170 m