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How to spend 72 hours in Lisbon

Lisbon has everything going for it… But where to start? Read on for your 3-day Lisbon itinerary – long weekend, sorted.

Lights on at Locke: How to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh.

A blow-by-blow itinerary for celebrating New Year’s Eve with gusto in the Scottish capital.

Sounds of Lisbon with Mario Valente.

Get to know the ‘Sounds of Lisbon’ with Mario Valente, DJ and programmer of Locke’s latest bars Spiritland and The Kissaten.

How to spend 5 days in Lisbon.

Who’s got time to plan trips, anyway? Put your Portuguese travels in the trusty hands of Locke’s local Hosts.

City Spotlight: Zurich.

This month we're celebrating Zurich, the home to Locke am Platz and Europe's capital of cool. With its destination dining, rich culture, and dynamic, ever-evolving bar scene, it's a must-visit.

Cultural Connections: Celebrating Community Within Our Properties.

At Locke, we believe in the power of community and open up our spaces to bring people together.

What's on in Munich.

Munich has a packed events calendar. Stay in our two aparthotel locations this summer.

Berlin Awakens, Springtime Hotspots around Locke at East Side Gallery.

Berlin local, creator and friend of Locke, Lorena Schi shares her favourite spots around Locke at East Side Gallery, perfect for the new season.

Spring in the city: Lisbon.

To get to know our new home, Lisbon local and photographer Luísa Bravo showed us her favourite springtime spots.

My Global Studio: Logging on from Locke with Aiden Ryan.

We spent the day in Manchester, working alongside Aiden Ryan, the founder of Loaf, home to some of Manchester’s best cakes and a regular at Whitworth Locke.

My Dublin: St Patrick's Day 2025 special.

We headed over to the Emerald Isle ahead of St Patrick’s Day to explore some of Dublin’s best locations for pre and post St Patrick Day.

Beyond Blueprints with Atelier Ochre and House of Dré.

Ember Locke designers Atelier Ochre and House of Dré take us through some of their favourite design aspects you’ll find on property. From chubby chairs to vintage ceramics.