4-star hotel in the business and commercial centre of Lisbon, an easy metro or bus ride from all the sights.

Decorated in old-world style, the 90 rooms at Hotel VIP Executive Diplomático all include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, extra-long beds and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Car rental and buffet breakfast are among the additional services on offer for a fee.

The hotel is just down the road from Marquês de Pombal metro station, from where you can zip down to Lisbon's tourist heart in a flash.

Also close by, be sure not to miss the Parque Eduardo VII, easily the largest park in the city centre. A regular event venue and a great place to relax in the open air, it also features a greenhouse and a hothouse full of tropical plants.