The Lagoon is a minimalist haven. It’s within walking distance to Praça do Comércio and many of Baixa’s liveliest spots. This home isn’t for travellers expecting the a very personal experience, but it’s comfortable, and we like that the communal area is so bright. It exudes Scandinavian elegance while retaining some of that Lisbon charm, with the balcony, decorative tiles in the bathroom, and stucco ceilings.

Home truths:
*There aren’t a lot of entertainment options – no TV, magazines or books
*When we visited, we noticed that the dining table is a little worn
*There’s currently no home manual
*The walls are a bit bare
*The bedrooms are very different when it comes to their sizes – the master bedroom is huge, bedroom two is very small
*Both bedrooms don’t get a lot of natural light as they face an interior courtyard
*The bed in the second bedroom is made up of two singles pushed together making a double
*Tall people beware – both showers are quite low (between 192 and 195cm)