Where to stay
Neighbourhood guides for the most visited cities in Spain and Portugal: the character of each area, transport, who it suits and the downsides, from official tourism sources.
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Where to Stay in Barcelona: 6 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Barcelona in 2026: Gothic Quarter, El Born, Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta or Poble-sec, with metro lines, airport transfer and tourist tax.
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Where to Stay in Lisbon: 6 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Lisbon in 2026: Baixa and Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real, Cais do Sodré or Belém, with hills, metro, airport fares and tourist tax.
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Where to Stay in Madrid: 6 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Madrid in 2026: Sol, La Latina, Barrio de las Letras, Malasaña, Chueca or Salamanca, with metro lines, airport transfer and apartment rules.
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Where to Stay in Málaga: 5 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Málaga in 2026: the old town, Soho, La Malagueta, Pedregalejo or El Perchel, with the airport train and bus and the new apartment rules.
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Where to Stay in Porto: 6 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Porto in 2026: Ribeira, Baixa, Cedofeita, Boavista, Vila Nova de Gaia or Foz, with metro lines, the airport metro fare and the tourist tax.
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Where to Stay in Seville: 5 Best Areas Compared (2026)
Where to stay in Seville in 2026: Santa Cruz, El Arenal, Triana, Alameda or Nervión, with tram and metro stops, the airport bus and tourist apartment rules.
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