Estrela, Lisbon.
Lisbon’s embassy district, calm, leafy, and centred on its own Basílica and park.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Estrela, Lisbon: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Calm, beautiful, and you can hear yourself think.
Best for families in central Lisbon.
Wonderful park, wonderful basilica, wonderfully boring.
What you get
- Real park inside the city
- Quietest of the central neighbourhoods
- Beautiful basilica and surrounding streets
What you give up
- Less nightlife than central
- A bit removed from the action
- Pricier than Graça
Is Estrela a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Lisbon?
Estrela is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 90/100 and median rent around €5,800 per m². It is best suited for families, people who want quiet, older residents. Lisbon’s embassy district, calm, leafy, and centred on its own Basílica and park.
How much does it cost to rent in Estrela, Lisbon?
Median asking rent in Estrela is roughly €5,800 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Lisbon neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Less nightlife than central. A bit removed from the action
Is Estrela a safe neighborhood?
Estrela is generally safe. Our safety grade is B+, based on official Portugal police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Estrela walkable?
Yes, Estrela is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 90/100. Average ambient noise: 52 dB.
What is Estrela known for?
A residential pocket west of the centre with a real park (Jardim da Estrela), a network of trams, and a population that skews older and wealthier. The quietest central neighbourhood in Lisbon. Real park inside the city. Quietest of the central neighbourhoods. Beautiful basilica and surrounding streets
Who is Estrela best for?
Estrela is best for families, people who want quiet, older residents. Lisbon’s embassy district, calm, leafy, and centred on its own Basílica and park.
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