Hotel das Amoreiras

This low-key boutique hotel is set in Praça das Amoreiras square, which is planted with 332 mulberry trees. It also skirts the Jardim das Amoreiras, a peaceful garden with a kiosk from which to watch the world go by with a local Super Bock lager in hand. There are 17 rooms and two attic suites, all filled with art and furnishings lovingly handpicked by owners Pedro and Alicia. It feels truly homely, if your home was put together by talented and discerning designers. You’re placed right by two museums – the Arpad Szenes-Vieira da Silva Foundation, dedicated to the two artists, and the Water Museum – if you feel like sprinkling a little culture into your itinerary. The 18th century Águas Livres Aqueduct, where the renowned Chapel of Our Lady of Monserrate can be found, is right in front. Set back from the noise of Bairro Alto and the crowds of Cais do Sodre, Hotel das Amoreiras is an excellent choice for a reflective, peaceful trip. Wander beneath the mulberry trees, then dip into Forno d’Oro, one of the city’s best Italian restaurants, for dinner. Turn things up a notch with rooftop drinks and DJ sets at buzzy Mama Shelter nearby. A short walk away is the Parque Eduardo VII, a glorious green space right in the middle of the luxurious shopping area Avenida Liberdade.