Lisbon’s maze of seventh-century Alfama streets hums with fado music beneath pastel tiles, while Tram 28 winds past tricolor tiles for under €2. Budget travelers savor custard-filled pastéis de nata from Pastéis de Belém, sip coffee at grafited cafes in Graça, and claim free panoramic views from miradouros like Santa Catarina. Affordable hostels nestle near rooftop bars, and gelato at Gelato Patachou tastes like summer saved for sunny days.