Lisbon hotels — Expedia and Hotels.com

One of Europe's best-value capitals — a central 4-star can drop below £80/night in February and March, the wettest months but a useful price window for short breaks. Stays in Bairro Alto and Alfama deliver the most atmospheric experience (narrow streets, fado bars, river views) but expect uphill walks and limited car access; Avenida da Liberdade is the modern grid option with the metro on the doorstep and easy walks to Marquês de Pombal. Belém — home to Pastéis de Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery — is 20 minutes by tram 15 from the centre. Web Summit (November) and the Champions League final in years it hosts both push prices up sharply; book at least 4 months ahead for those dates. The metro from Lisbon Airport reaches Saldanha in 25 minutes for €1.85.

Typical nightly rate: £70–£200