A concierge that already knows Lisbon
NUM holds 25,686 places in and around Lisbon. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Two of us in Alfama on Friday around 9 pm. Where can we hear fado over dinner?
Three fado houses in Alfama with dinner for two at 9. Want me to ask which has a table?
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What is in the Lisbon directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Lisbon at a glance
Lisbon is Portugal's capital, built over hills on the north bank of the Tagus estuary. Much of the center was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, while the older Alfama quarter kept its medieval street plan. People come for the viewpoints, the yellow trams, fado, and the monuments of Belém.
Known for
Jerónimos Monastery Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Manueline monastery in Belém, begun in 1501, holding the tomb of Vasco da Gama; a UNESCO site together with nearby Belém Tower.
São Jorge Castle Castelo de São Jorge
Hilltop castle above Alfama with wall walks, a wide terrace over the city, and a camera obscura in the Tower of Ulysses.
Alfama
The oldest quarter, a maze of narrow lanes between the castle and the river that survived the 1755 earthquake, known for fado.
Tram 28 Elétrico 28
Vintage-style tram line from Praça Martim Moniz through Graça and Estrela to Campo de Ourique (Prazeres).
Pastel de nata
Egg custard tart first made by the monks of Jerónimos; the original Belém version has been baked near the monastery since 1837.
Getting there
Humberto Delgado Airport is about 7 km northeast of the historic center. The Metro Red Line starts at Aeroporto station, at the edge of Terminal 1 arrivals, and reaches Saldanha in about 20 minutes. Change at Alameda for the Green Line to Baixa and Cais do Sodré. Carris city buses also stop at arrivals, and a taxi to the center takes about 15 minutes.
Getting around
Four metro lines, Carris buses, trams and funiculars cover the city, with a rechargeable Viva Viagem card for all of them. Contactless bank cards work at metro gates, tapping in and out with the same card.
When to go
July and August are the driest months, with daytime highs of about 25 to 32 °C. November and December are the wettest, bringing about a third of the year's rain. Winters are mild, with January highs of about 14 to 19 °C.
Local tip
For Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery, take tram 15 from Praça da Figueira along the river instead of a taxi.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Lisbon
Jerónimos MonasteryPhoto: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 
São Jorge CastlePhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0 
AlfamaPhoto: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de 
Tram 28Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 
Pastel de nataPhoto: Fpenteado at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 
LisbonPhoto: Miguel · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Where NUM looks in Lisbon
Districts NUM covers here.
- Lisbon (whole city)
- Odivelas
- Loures
- Amadora
- Campo de Ourique
- Alcântara
- Areeiro
- Moscavide
- Penha de França
- Campolide
- Carnide
- Oeiras
How NUM works in Lisbon
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Lisbon
How many restaurants does NUM know in Lisbon?
3,982 in and around Lisbon, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Lisbon?
Yes: 442 street-food spots and 115 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Lisbon?
NUM knows 1,294 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from the airport to the center?
Take the Metro Red Line from Aeroporto station, about 20 minutes to Saldanha, and change for other lines. A taxi takes about 15 minutes.
Can I pay for the metro with my bank card?
Yes. Tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard at the gate going in and out, using the same card each time, one card per person.
What language can I message NUM in for Lisbon?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Lisbon
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
Lisbon eSIM: data on the local networks in Lisbon, installed before you land. Portugal eSIM plans.