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The best coworking spaces, cafes and nightlife, and places to live and stay in Lisbon
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Cais is one of the most central neighborhoods in Lisbon, close to the Time Out Market, the port, and Pink Street. This is a great place to stay if you're new to Lisbon, and keen to get a feel for the city. Check out Outsite Cais do Sodre.
Príncipe Real is best known for it's boutique stores, speakeasy style bars and highly rated restaurants. It's located on one of Lisbon's 7 hills, meaning there are plenty of great viewpoints.
If you've been researching places to stay in Lisbon, it's guaranteed images of Alfama will show up - this is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Lisbon. There are plenty of fado bars, and it's home to Sao Jorge Castle.
Intendente first shot to fame in a New York Times article, this used to be a neighborhood avoided by travellers - but now, it's an 'up and coming' neighborhood, full of bars and restaurants. This is an easier, quieter place to live in Lisbon, and home to Outsite Intendente.
Santos is very close to Cais do Sodre, however it's slightly less connected to public transport, and further from the city centre action. There are plenty of beautiful places to stay here, and it's ideal for many remote workers choosing to stay in Lisbon.
There are a lot of digital nomads in Lisbon looking to foster a great community. You can meet fellow Lisbon digital nomads at Outsite, whether you’re staying as a guest or working in the coworking space. There are a bunch of other coworking spaces throughout the city where remote workers plant themselves to work, and these spaces often hold networking events that are open to people who aren’t members of the coworking space. The Lisbon Digital Nomads group on Meetup organizes events ranging from casual meet ups to coworking days to nomad parties! Not to mention, you’re bound to meet other nomads in coffee shops while you’re working from there.
There are plenty of coworking spaces in Lisbon, wherever you're staying. Second Home, Cowork Central and Resves are some of the most popular ones. Outsite Cowork Cafe is located on the ground floor of Outsite Cais do Sodre.
Check out our full guide to cafes in Lisbon.
Mini Preco is a local chain of convenience stores in Lisbon, and this is where you'll find the basics. Continente Supermarkets are slightly bigger, and better for niche products.
It's easy to find health food products in Lisbon. Celeiro have a number of branches in the city.
As far as European countries go, Portugal is on the more affordable side, making it even more attractive to digital nomads who want to spend some time in Western Europe! Nomad List estimates the monthly cost of living in Lisbon to be $2,558, which is less than the cost of living in other nearby European cities like Barcelona, Paris, or London.
Portugal is considered to be a very safe country, and Lisbon has great safety scores. You are at very low risk for major crimes in Lisbon, however, you should always keep an eye out for pickpockets. Hold on to your valuables when riding the tram, as this is where pickpockets tend to target tourists.
Lisbon is an extremely walkable city. You’ll want to walk because the streets are so vibrant and charming. You never know what adorable cafe or cool boutique you might come across around the corner. The metro is very affordable, easy to navigate, and is the fastest way to travel longer distances in the city. It’s also one of the cleanest metros in Europe! The bus is another option, though not as speedy as the metro. Of course, you can also get around by taking the famous tram, for a more tourist-y experience. Uber is also readily available.
For US citizens, no visa is required for stays under 90 days. For Europeans, Portugal is part of the The Schengen Area, making it extra simple for citizens from Schengen Area counties to travel to Portugal.