What's life in Castelo like? It's a bit like stepping back through time to a Lisbon that's stuck somewhere between 1500 and 1924. Costa do Castelo is the top of the hill where Lisbon started, and so it's near all the other typical, postcard-perfect neighbourhoods like Alfama, Graça and Mouraria. In fact, it's very similar to Alfama, so you might not even notice one ending and the other beginning - but it's a little less touristic and more authentic. You'll live in a neighbourhood with some iconic restaurants and a dozen cool little bars. It's a great experience if you are looking for the authentic, old Lisbon. Getting around Costa do Castelo might be the tricky part. After all, you only have the trams (12E and 18E) or a bus (737). If they're not going where you're going, you have to walk.