The Lumiares

Stay at Lumiares for the sheer proximity to its rooftop restaurant Lumi, one of the best in Lisbon. Its spicy garlic king prawns and pica-pau (traditional Portuguese beef strips in pickle sauce) are must-try dishes, best enjoyed with a glass of well-priced wine and jaw-dropping rooftop views of Bairro Alto and beyond. The digs are spectacular too – this is a former palace after all, converted into several thoroughly modern apartments, studios and mezzanine suites. Highlights include SMEG appliances, a great little gym, treatment rooms and fabulous artwork throughout. Downstairs you’ll find Rebel Cafe, where an iced coffee and mortadella ham and egg brioche bun should be immediately consumed upon arrival. On the streets outside, you’ll catch the iconic 28 Tram rolling by.