Bairro Alto translates to ‘Upper District’. The neighbourhood is very central and densely populated, home to many small bars and restaurants, huddled together upon cobbled streets. Bairro Alto comes alive at night when the clubs and bars become inundated with locals and tourists alike.

This centrally located neighbourhood in Misericórdia is popular with tourists, who wander the streets by day and party by night. Bairro Alto is conveniently located next to the metro station, as well as offering access to trams 28 or 24.