Casa Balthazar

The term ‘hidden gem’ is grossly overused, but it was surely invented for spots like this. Tucked away behind an unassuming door on a winding street, in the hubbub of bustling Baixa, you’ll find Casa Balthazar’s quiet courtyard with a swimming pool, an airy breakfast area stacked with trinkets, and a handful of highly polished rooms with balconies and terraces – some of which include a hot tub. Steps away are some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and clubs. Hit as many of them as you can, before rolling home to toast the holiday overlooking Lisbon’s terracotta rooftops. If you’ve been thinking about asking someone in your life a rather big question, might we suggest you do it here?