Holiday rentals in Belem, Lisbon

Belem is a district of Lisbon that has almost as much to offer as the heart of the city itself. With so much history and so many monuments on offer, any visitor will tell you it is an absolute must see when visiting Portugal's beautiful capital...and not just for its rather famous pastries. Yes, the traditional, much loved Portuguese cream pastry, commonly known as the Pastel of Belem, originally came from this part of town, though these days you can find it in every corner of Lisbon.

The authentic Pastel of Belem, though, can only be sampled in the district's bakery, Belem Pastries, where around an astonishing 20,000 pastries are made and sold every day. Yes, every day. It's not just tourists, either. The locals know where to find the best pastries in town, and many flock to the legendary bakery on a regular basis. to get their cream fix. After all, it's just a short tram away from the center, and there is plenty to see while you are there. Despite the high numbers of tourists that visit the district on a daily basis, Belem is a quieter part of town. Booking accommodation near Belem gives you the best of both worlds and a nice quiet place to retreat to after a long day of sightseeing.

There are lots of holiday rentals near Belem to suit different needs, whether it be for a big family or a couple. The district is served by tram, trains and buses, and, if you fancy, you can even travel by foot. The center of Lisbon is only around 6km a way, which is walk-able from the district of Belem, with many interesting sights on the way. However, if you are staying in one of our holiday apartments near Belem, you will find all the public transport you need practically on your doorstep, and the famous tram trip from Belem to the center of Lisbon is an essential and something that you will find in just about every guidebook for the city.

The biggest draw of staying in this area is that it is much cheaper than the center of the city, so you can you can make some great savings. It's not just the cost of accommodation, either. If you explore the district well and check reviews on sites like TripAdvisor, you will find that restaurants, bars and cafes are in general cheaper here than in Lisbon's center, too.

The district of Belem is overflowing with history and has plenty of monuments and photo opportunities to go with it. The most obvious of these monuments is the world famous Jeronimos Monastery, a truly breathtaking building and piece of art, even for those who are not religious or those that do not normally have interest in religion. The sheer size of it is outstanding, and it is unmissable in every sense of the world. If you are thinking of booking holiday lettings near Belem, take advantage of your location and get there early to beat the crowds. Remember, it closes on Monday, but you can still enjoy the view from outside, and the lush green gardens surrounding it.