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São Lázaro in Macau

Things to Do in São Lázaro, Macau

Home to the Ruins of St. Paul's, a 17th-century Jesuit cathedral façade, and Guia Fortress, a colonial fort, chapel, and lighthouse complex. The macrohood also offers Portuguese restaurants like 3 Sardines and Amália, plus coffee shops and churches.

Home to the Ruins of St. Paul's, a 17th-century Jesuit cathedral façade, and Guia Fortress, a colonial fort, chapel, and lighthouse complex. The macrohood also offers Portuguese restaurants like 3 Sardines and Amália, plus coffee shops and churches.

  • Macao MuseumMacao MuseumArt Museum
  • Ruins of St. Paul'sRuins of St. Paul'sHistoric Church
  • Guia FortressGuia FortressCastle
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Top things to do in São Lázaro

  • Macao Museum in São Lázaro, Macau

    Macao Museum

    4.3 · 708
    Art Museum

    Sophisticated museum offering exhibitions on religious relics from churches & convents, plus crypts.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Ruins of St. Paul's in São Lázaro, Macau

    Ruins of St. Paul's

    4.4 · 26.4k
    Historic Church

    The single most-photographed façade in Macau — what remains of a 17th-century Jesuit cathedral that burned down in 1835, now a free-standing baroque stone front. Climb the staircase behind it for harbour views.

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Guia Fortress in São Lázaro, Macau

    Guia Fortress

    4.5 · 982
    Castle

    building in Macau, China

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in São Lázaro

  • Albergue 1601 in São Lázaro, Macau

    Albergue 1601

    4.6 · 1.9k
    Portuguese· $$$

    The yellow façade of the century-old building contrasts well with the splashes of red adorning the stylish interior.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • 3 Sardines 三沙丁 Portuguese Restaurant in São Lázaro, Macau

    3 Sardines 三沙丁 Portuguese Restaurant

    4.8 · 846
    Portuguese· MOP 200–450

    Portuguese small plates & wine in a laid-back locale with warm decor & traditional music.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Single Origin - pour over and espresso bar in São Lázaro, Macau

    Single Origin - pour over and espresso bar

    4.4 · 250
    Coffee Shop· MOP 1–50

    A tiny, cozy specialty coffee shop in Macau known for its unique "-86°C Dirty" drinks and a variety of single-origin beans.

    Every day
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Amália Portuguese Restaurant in São Lázaro, Macau

    Amália Portuguese Restaurant

    4.8 · 701
    Portuguese
    Every day
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Map
  • The Huai Yang Garden in São Lázaro, Macau

    The Huai Yang Garden

    5.0 · 107
    Restaurant· MOP 500+
    Mon–Tue
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Hiro by Hiroshi Kagata in São Lázaro, Macau

    Hiro by Hiroshi Kagata

    Japanese· MOP 500+ per person
  • Blossom Palaces (Galaxy Macau) 花悦庭 (澳门银河) in São Lázaro, Macau

    Blossom Palaces (Galaxy Macau) 花悦庭 (澳门银河)

    Chinese· MOP 200–250
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
  • 日Rise in São Lázaro, Macau

    日Rise

    Coffee Shop· MOP 50–100

    A quiet cafe known for its freshly made vegan egg waffles, plant-based dishes, and local artist products, offering a relaxing space with literature and art.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Map
  • Fika Life Coffee in São Lázaro, Macau

    Fika Life Coffee

    Coffee Shop

    A small, cozy coffee shop in Macau, known for its specialty coffees, handmade pastries, and all-day breakfast options.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 7 PM
    Map

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Map of São Lázaro with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Macao Museum
  2. 2Ruins of St. Paul's
  3. 3Guia Fortress
  4. 4Albergue 1601
  5. 53 Sardines 三沙丁 Portuguese Restaurant
  6. 6Single Origin - pour over and espresso bar
  7. 7Amália Portuguese Restaurant
  8. 8The Huai Yang Garden
  9. 9Hiro by Hiroshi Kagata
  10. 10Blossom Palaces (Galaxy Macau) 花悦庭 (澳门银河)

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