Spacious, newly-renovated pad in the heart of Lisbon’s bohemian/party district. Forget public transport; see it all on foot with this as your base.

Quirky, modern decor (check the transformable Death Star lamp in the blue room and the old lantern hanging in the hall) make the space bright and interesting. Comfortable beds and everything else you’ll need are baked in.

As mentioned, this is the social epicentre of Lisbon: there are bars almost directly downstairs (four floors down). There’s probably not a better location in the city for partying... but it’s not so great if you’re in one of the two front rooms and want to sleep, especially at the weekend. It’s an old building (1850s), so while the space is charming the noise insulation isn’t very effective. Needless to say, the back rooms don’t have the street problem (though you can still hear the footsteps of those above you in the top floor apartment).

Ana and Pedro gave us a tour of the apartment, booked our cabs, and gave us tips. A great welcome and a really pleasant stay! I would choose it again.