Azure Alley

If you want to stay in the heart of Lisbon's charming old town, then this apartment is a great choice. It's a petite home located in a 200-year-old building that has been meticulously updated to please modern travellers. The ingenious use of space means that this studio has room for a dining table, kitchen, and a hangout spot by the window. There's even a tiny balcony offering incredible views across the orange rooftops of Alfama right over to the River Tagus. Outside, you can explore this neighbourhood's famously winding streets. It still feels very much like a village, and getting lost in the alleyways is part of the fun – that's how you find the best local restaurants and bars. The Sé Cathedral is only a ten-minute walk away, and three more minutes will bring you to Praça do Comércio. Don't forget to take a ride on one of the iconic streetcars too – there are several stops just a few minutes walk away.

Home truths:
*This is a studio apartment, so the sleeping space, living space and kitchen are all in the same room
* There's no elevator to this first-floor home – so it might not suit those with limited mobility or heavy luggage
* The staircase up to this home is quite steep and narrow
* A third guest can sleep in this home, but they'll need to settle for the sofa-bed
* Due to the narrow pedestrian streets there's no vehicle access to the doorstep
* As with most homes in Alfama, the internet is quite slow