9 reasons to work on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon
Updated October 2026
Avenida da Liberdade is Lisbon’s best-known avenue and one of the most sought-after business addresses in Portugal. But what makes it the best place to work in the city? In this article we give 9 concrete reasons, from transport to the image of the address, and show how you can have your office, a coworking desk or your company’s registered office a few steps from the avenue, on Rua Castilho, with Giraldo Works.
In short
- City centre: the avenue runs from Restauradores to Marquês de Pombal, in the heart of Lisbon.
- Metro and trains: Restauradores, Avenida and Marquês de Pombal stations, with Rossio train station a few steps from Restauradores.
- Image: company headquarters, hotels and international brand stores make it Lisbon’s best-known business address.
- At Giraldo Works: private offices from €160/person + VAT, coworking from €160/month + VAT and virtual offices from €20/month + VAT, on Rua Castilho.
1. It is in the centre of Lisbon
Avenida da Liberdade starts at Restauradores, next to Baixa, and climbs to the Marquês de Pombal roundabout, where the Avenidas Novas begin. If you work here, you are halfway between the historic centre and the main office districts. For meetings, lunches or client visits, almost everything is close, and many trips can be made on foot.
2. Metro, trains and buses on the doorstep
There are three metro stations along the avenue: Restauradores and Avenida, on the blue line, and Marquês de Pombal, where the blue and yellow lines meet. Rossio train station is a few steps from Restauradores, and several bus routes run along the avenue. For clients arriving by plane, the airport connects to Marquês de Pombal by metro, with one change of line.
3. It is the city's best-known business address
Company headquarters, law firms, banks, hotels and international brand stores have all chosen Avenida da Liberdade. An address in this area is easy for Portuguese and international clients to recognise, and it builds trust on your invoices, website and contracts. We explain why it is still Lisbon’s most premium office area in our article why Avenida da Liberdade is still the most premium office area in Lisbon.
4. It is where companies want to be
Demand shows in the price. According to Cushman & Wakefield, in Q2 2026 prime rent in Lisbon’s central business district (Prime CBD) reached €32/m² per month, the highest in the city, and the vacancy rate in that zone was only 3.3%. We compare the city’s office areas in our guide to the best areas for office space in Lisbon.
5. Every service you need is nearby
Restaurants, cafés, banks, hotels and shops are a short walk away. That makes a difference day to day: business lunches, a hotel for a visiting client or a trip to the bank can all be handled without leaving the area.
6. Green spaces for a break
The avenue is tree-lined, with wide pavements, gardens and outdoor cafés. At the top, next to Marquês de Pombal, is Parque Eduardo VII, one of the largest parks in central Lisbon and ideal for a walk after lunch.
7. History and culture
Opened at the end of the 19th century, Avenida da Liberdade has historic buildings, statues and monuments, such as the Restauradores monument, and venues such as Cinema São Jorge and Teatro Tivoli. It is a setting that impresses clients and partners, especially those visiting Lisbon for the first time.
8. It makes meeting clients and partners easy
With hotels, restaurants and transport nearby, organising a meeting is simple. And if you don’t have your own office, you can book a meeting room by the hour, for up to 8 people, with your guests welcomed at reception.
9. You can work here without renting a whole floor
Giraldo Works is on Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, between the Marquês de Pombal and Parque metro stations. You get the avenue’s address on a quieter street, and several ways to work there:
- a furnished private office for teams of up to 20 people, from €160/person + VAT, with electricity, water, internet, security, reception and cleaning included;
- coworking from €160/month + VAT, with a view of the Tagus river and São Jorge Castle;
- a virtual office from €20/month + VAT on the annual plan, with no sign-up fee, if you only need an address for your registered office.
Work next to Avenida da Liberdade, with running costs included.
What it costs to work next to Avenida da Liberdade
| Option at Giraldo Works | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Private office | From €160/person + VAT | Teams of up to 20 people who want their own room |
| Coworking | From €160/month + VAT | Freelancers and very small teams |
| Virtual office | €20, €30 or €70/month + VAT (annual plan); €25, €35 or €85/month + VAT (monthly plan) | Companies that only need a registered office address |
VAT is added at the applicable legal rate. The annual virtual office plan is paid upfront, with a 12-month minimum term. No sign-up fee. Premium virtual office clients get meeting rooms at €8/hour + VAT, and Premium Plus includes 2 hours per month.
To compare these prices with a traditional lease, see private office in Lisbon: what it costs vs a traditional lease.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Avenida da Liberdade the best area to work in Lisbon?
Because it combines a central location, three metro stations, the city’s best-known business address and every service nearby, from restaurants to hotels and banks.
Which metro stations serve Avenida da Liberdade?
Restauradores and Avenida, on the blue line, and Marquês de Pombal, where the blue and yellow lines meet. Rossio train station is next to Restauradores.
How much is an office next to Avenida da Liberdade?
At Giraldo Works, on Rua Castilho, a private office costs from €160/person per month + VAT, furnished and with the main running costs included. Coworking costs from €160/month + VAT.
Can I have my registered office next to Avenida da Liberdade without an office?
Yes. With a virtual office, your registered office is on Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, from €20/month + VAT on the annual plan, with no sign-up fee. Non-residents and foreign companies can also sign up.
Where is Giraldo Works?
On Rua Castilho, next to Avenida da Liberdade, between the Marquês de Pombal and Parque metro stations.
Your workspace next to Avenida da Liberdade
Private offices from €160/person + VAT, coworking from €160/month + VAT and virtual offices from €20/month + VAT, on Rua Castilho. More than 250 companies already trust Giraldo Works.
