Description Paolo Patina: Lisbon

Located midway between leafy Estrela and trendy Alcântara, this apartment overlooks the 25 de Abril bridge and Tejo River. Inside, the pared-back design keeps your attention firmly on the sweeping views. Watch the water shimmer in the morning sunshine as you tuck into a traditional Portuguese breakfast at your dining nook. The open floor plan creates a sociable space, so you can chat to the chef of your group from the comfort of the L-shaped sofa as they cook up a storm in the kitchenette. The home’s final flourish is the high thread-count bedsheets – there’s nothing quite like snuggling up in premium linens at the end of an eventful day. It’s a twenty-minute bus or tram ride to downtown and the city’s attractions. But if you fancy staying local, you’ll find a number of cafes, breweries and artisanal bakeries all within walking distance.

Home truths:
*Access to this third-floor apartment is by stairs only
*Paid street parking is available
*When we visited, the beds had feather duvets – this may be an issue for those with allergies
*Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm
*A linen change service, daily maid service and airport transfers are available for an additional cost
*There’s no air conditioning unit in the bedrooms