In the perfect position, between Baixa and Alfama, and with beautiful views across the city and down to the river, Pinocchio is a gem of an apartment. Telmo and his family lived here until recently, and you can tell from the way that everything is in the right place. There are none of those glitches that arise when a house was designed to be rented – it all just works. The stairs are the only thing to be aware of, but when given the opportunity to stay in a place as nice as this, you shouldn’t turn it down.


Home truths:
*It's on the 4th floor and there's no lift – get ready for a lot of stairs
*There's no air conditioning in the flat
*The second bedroom has bunk beds, so would be best for two children