The Bairro Alto housing market report in 2022-2023 summarises key trends in real estate prices in this area of Lisbon. The analysis covers residencial prices (houses, villas, apartments) and new developments. The report primarily draws on publicly available datasets. This housing market report is updated regularly.
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Information on the average purchase price for a home in Bairro Alto. Average property prices per sqm and by category of property (flat/apartment/villa/house)
| Location | Property type | Average selling price per sqm |
| Bairro Alto | Flat / Apartment | 6 500€/sqm |
«Bairro Alto is located in the historic heart of Lisbon Bairro Alto is busy day and night, reasonably priced apartments can be found, but they are small and generally without parking in this central district of Lisbon. The purchase prices being already quite high, the potential for growth may be quite limited.»
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Welcome to Bairro Alto
The high district (in Portuguese) is a popular neighbourhood of Lisbon composed primarily of cobbled streets, old houses and small shops. Built at the end of the 16th century following a roughly octagonal shape, Bairro Alto is one of the most picturesque districts in the city. With countless bars, restaurants, fado venues, it has been the best-known area of Lisbon’s night life since the 1980s, and is now highly prized as a living district by the younger generation. The price per square metre in Bairro Alto remains reasonable.
There are good deals to be had in Lisbon and quality properties available, even if, often, a lot of work is required.
Depending on the notoriety of the district, the quality and the location of the building, prices can double.
Things to see and do in Bairro Alto!
Characterised by the alternative countercultures of the city, all tastes are catered for here: punk, gay, metal, goth, hip-hop and reggae to name a few. Fado also contributes in large part to the charm of the district, but avoid the more touristic fado venues where passers-by are enticed into expensive fado bars owned by chic owners. Fado is often performed in restaurants and clubs around Bairro Alto, but the best fado venues are generally found off the beaten tracks. A new interesting characteristic of Bairro Alto is its status as a fashion centre for the new upcoming Portuguese designers.
Every year, the district presents a generation of new designers during the annual fashion event of Lisbon, Moda Lisboa, an event that showcases the collections of its most renowned design houses to the world. Take a stroll, walk up and down the streets and typical alleys full of charm. Enjoy the atmosphere of the Place LuÌs de Camıes in the old lower district, adjoining the chic Chiado, then go up the narrow streets of Bairro Alto and its trendy bars and small original boutiques. Among the trendy bars are located many picturesque locations, such as the cafe Adega do Ribatejo.
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