Where to stay
Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base.
Portugal · Where to stay
Where to Stay in Lisbon
Lisbon's hills mean the neighborhood you book determines how much climbing, noise, and transit effort your trip involves.
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Japan · Where to stay
Where to Stay in Tokyo
First-time visitors to Tokyo pick a district built around a major railway station, and the station determines how many train changes separate the bed from the sights.
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Spain · Where to stay
Where to Stay in Barcelona
For a first visit to Barcelona, stay in Eixample. This 19th-century grid of wide streets lies north of the old city, has a metro station every few blocks, and puts Gaudí's buildings within walking distance.
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