We discovered Lisbon for the first time last weekend and we fell in love. This city located on hills by the sea is just top notch. There are plenty of ultra touristy spots that, in the end, are not overcrowded with tourists. The views from above are all completely different, ranging from the gardens of the Castle to the rooftop on top of a parking garage, not to mention the panoramic views from the elevators. The restaurants are little wonders, enjoy them without moderation, and the Time Out Market is a killer. The fish restaurants on the other side of the river are great too. We extended our trip to Sintra, which is 30 minutes by train from Lisbon, and it is a total change of scenery. You g…

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We stayed at this hotel for our first anniversary and we found the price a bit steep compared to the quality of the room. The room itself was very nice, good mattress, nice shower, but we ended up with a view of a wall, and no special touches like a little chocolate on the pillow when we arrived. So, a bit of a letdown in that regard. That said, the pluses of the hotel are clearly its location and the help provided by the hotel staff. We received excellent advice from several people at the front desk about places to visit, restaurants to try, and other little tips day by day.