Príncipe Real, Lisbon.
Lisbon’s most polished neighbourhood, concept stores, gardens, and the city’s best brunch.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Príncipe Real, Lisbon: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
It’s where Lisbon meets Lisbon’s designers. Beautiful but pricey.
I walk to the garden every morning. Worth the rent.
Brunch on Rua Dom Pedro V is the best in Portugal.
What you get
- Best concentration of design shops in Lisbon
- Jardim do Príncipe Real is a real green oasis
- LGBTQ+ scene without being a ghetto
What you give up
- Most expensive square-metre in the city
- Steep hills everywhere
- Tourist heavy on weekends
Is Príncipe Real a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Lisbon?
Príncipe Real is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 94/100 and median rent around €6,800 per m². It is best suited for couples, creatives, international residents. Lisbon’s most polished neighbourhood, concept stores, gardens, and the city’s best brunch.
How much does it cost to rent in Príncipe Real, Lisbon?
Median asking rent in Príncipe Real is roughly €6,800 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Lisbon neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Most expensive square-metre in the city. Steep hills everywhere
Is Príncipe Real a safe neighborhood?
Príncipe Real 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 Príncipe Real walkable?
Yes, Príncipe Real is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 94/100. Average ambient noise: 56 dB.
What is Príncipe Real known for?
A small hilltop with a famous garden, design-first restaurants, gay-friendly bars, and a steady creative population. The most expensive part of Lisbon, and the part that feels most international. Best concentration of design shops in Lisbon. Jardim do Príncipe Real is a real green oasis. LGBTQ+ scene without being a ghetto
Who is Príncipe Real best for?
Príncipe Real is best for couples, creatives, international residents. Lisbon’s most polished neighbourhood, concept stores, gardens, and the city’s best brunch.
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