Although my stay at Maria's flat in Bica/Bairro Alto was short (I was there for only one night and had to catch an early morning the flight the next day), it was incredible. The flat is well-appointed and central, central, central to everything Lisboa has to offer!

You're steps from the famous Elevador da Bica. A few more steps and you're at the TimeOut Market and the central train station. You're 15 minutes walking distance from the popular Chiado shopping district. You're surrounded by tons of great restaurants, cafes, wine bars and shops.

When I head back to Lisboa, I will definitely be calling on Maria again!