Chiado

Chiado is a safe, central area with good shopping, restaurants, and cultural sites. It's well-connected to other neighborhoods and has a nice balance of local life and tourist amenities without being too chaotic.

Chiado is one of Lisbon's safest and most elegant neighborhoods, perfect for solo female travelers. The pedestrianized Rua Garrett creates a secure shopping and cultural area with regular police patrols, especially in the evenings when restaurants are busy. Historic cafes like A Brasileira are welcoming to solo visitors, and the area has excellent lighting with the dramatic Convento do Carmo ruins beautifully lit until midnight. The concentration of upscale shops, theaters, and restaurants means there's always activity and good security. The funicular connection to Bairro Alto runs late and provides safe transport between neighborhoods. This area feels very European and sophisticated, where solo female travelers blend in easily among locals and tourists enjoying the cultural attractions and dining scene.