Porto, Porto, Portugal

REFNO:520475. Cute and colourful, this apartment in the Sé neighbourhood offers a privileged position from which to explore the city. The Church of Saint Ildefonso is just a five-minute walk away, and the Mercado do Bolhão, the Livraria Lello bookshop and Porto Cathedral are all reachable on foot as well. There’s not much storage space in this studio-style pad, so you’ll want to pack light. But a generously sized kitchen offers flexibility with mealtimes when you’re not sampling the many local restaurants. And the large French windows are perfect for perching by with a glass of Port each evening. Home truths: *This home has a studio-style layout with no real separation between the sleeping and living areas. It's short on wardrobe space, so we'd recommend packing light. *Given the home's central location, you may hear some street noise. Light sleepers might wish to pack earplugs. *If you're travelling for work, you won't find a dedicated desk here. However, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace. *We recommend skipping the car here and exploring Porto on foot or by public transport instead.