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T he Príncipe Real neighbourhood is not be missed by any visitor to Lisbon. Named “Royal Prince” in honour of Queen Maria II’s first born, the district is both residential, filled with gardens, tranquil plazas, and impressive mansions, and also one of liveliest areas in the capital, full of hip boutiques, bars and buzzy restaurants. The aristocratic palaces of the 19th century, once home to the city’s elite, have been adopted by the latest wave of young entrepreneurs, artists, and designer/ makers. It’s here, in this quarter, where the contrast between the historical side of the city and its antiquaries, and the contemporary Lisbon bustling with all that is modern and of the moment, is most appealingly present. And it is here that the third Memmo hotel resides—the Memmo Príncipe Real. The Memmo Príncipe Real Lisbon 152 | Simply Abu Dhabi