Spring is particularly scenic if you’re looking to admire Jardim da Estrela in bloom, and autumn wins for its cooler temperatures and golden light.
Getting there
Planes
International flights land into Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, around 20 minutes from Lapa by car.
Trains
Routes don’t run straight through Lapa, but Tram 28 has stops along the neighbourhood’s Rua de São Domingos à Lapa and its surrounding streets for easy access to Baixa, Chiado, Alfama and Graça. If you’re looking to catch the metro, your nearest stop is Cais do Sodré — around a 30-minute walk away.
Automobiles
With trams and taxis readily available, a car won’t be essential in Lapa. Most central areas of the city are also walkable from your neighbourhood.