It’s stylish, it’s plush, it beckons you off the street with its cheery yellow exterior. But perhaps the best thing about the Bairro Alto is the hotel’s choice location on Lisbon’s main square, Praça Luís de Camões. This central spot would make its poet namesake proud: serene by day, the square is home to a number of Baroque churches and historic cafés, with easy access to the nearby fashion district. At night, it becomes a hub for exploring the local clubs and watering holes that overflow onto the side streets through the wee hours of the morning. This beautifully preserved historical structure has seen two substantial interior renovations at the hands of the same dream team of architects and designers, and its spaces incorporate the work of contemporary Portuguese artists, such as the sculptor Rui Chafes, who created the two cast-iron works in the main lobby. Guest rooms, as well, feature original photography and paintings. If price is no object and you can’t survive a vacation without a lion-claw bathtub, you might consider upgrading to a suite. Just as inviting are the public spaces of the Bairro Alto, from the ground-floor patisserie to the bohemian-chic BAHR & Terrace, featuring panoramic views of the Tagus river. A quieter rooftop offers an even more elevated view, and the wellness center features a Susanne Kaufman spa.