The House of Blue

From the street, this azulejos-clad apartment building set right in the heart of the happening Santos district is as quintessentially Portuguese as it gets. And inside this smart home, things only get better.

Immaculately styled from all corners, the apartment effortlessly fuses mid-century-inspired furniture and rattan textures. While occasional pops of colour from the traditional Portuguese-tiled splashback and modern textiles keep things vibrant and fresh. And there's no need to tussle for the best room here – both bedrooms are as beautiful as the next, with Juliet balcony doors opening out onto charming scenes of the cobbled streets below.

When the buzz of this waterside district finally lures you, you won't be disappointed. One of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods, architects and artists have reimagined its ancient buildings into a hip community of glossy shops, eateries, and clubs to keep the night flowing.

And when it's time to hit the city's other must-sees, the cobbled streets of Avenida da Liberdade and the dizzy heights of Basílica da Estrela are both within walking distance. Or hop on the nearby tram to blaze a trail to another corner of this captivating city.

Home truths:
*You'll check-in with a smart lock and share an entrance to this apartment building *There is lift access in the building *This home sleeps six guests with the last two guests sharing a double sofa bed in the lounge space – if you’d like ample space for socialising, we’d recommend this home for four guests *There’s a laptop-friendly desk space and fiber optic high speed Wi-Fi for remote working *This is a residential building and as such your host politely asks you respect quiet hours from 10pm till 8am *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected