"For a change of pace Santa Clara 1728 offers something a little different than anywhere else. Unlike the many converted palaces or even charming townhouses found in the old town, this six-bedroom property in the old cultural quarter, atop one of Lisbon’s seven hills, removes the feeling of being a traveler in a foreign city, managing what so many promise but don’t deliver: to be a home from home.The rooms are aesthetically minimalist. From the open-plan bathtub hewn from one piece of limestone to simple (but sumptuously comfortable) beds, it’s what so many achieve but most don’t quite make it; welcoming. Price: Doubles from $727 Address: Campo de Santa Clara, 128 1100-473 Lisbon, Portugal" - Abigail Malbon