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Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1

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Living area
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Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1

The charming apartment 'Alfama 1' is in the Alfama district, the area still true in the heart of old Lisbon. Nice and cozy apartment (70m2) on the 4th floor, no elevator, suitable for 2 / 4 people, with a nice terrace and furnished with everything you need for a pleasent staying in Lisbon, completely renovated by ourself in 2013.
The charm of the attic, with parquet floors, beamed ceilings, elegant furnishings, simple and refined details. From each of these 6 windows you can see a surprising view, the river Tejo, the Pantheon and the rooftops of the city. There is a small terrace where to rest, eating and drinking a glass in a silence that makes you forget to be in the center in a European capital.
Sleeping room with a double bed. In the living room there is a sopha bed suitable for two people.

Property manager

Susanna Sommalussi

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 4498/AL

About the neighborhood

Map
Lisboa, Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Lisbon Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Castle of São Jorge - 12 min walk
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 3 min drive
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 3 min drive
  • Rossio Square - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Apolonia Station - 4 min walk
  • R. Escolas Gerais Stop - 6 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sol Brasil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Novo Conceito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Allfama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arcaz Velho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Tasco do Vigário - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1 ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1 located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of National Pantheon, Lisbon Cathedral, and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Commerce Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Apolonia Station is only a 4-minute walk and R. Escolas Gerais Stop is 6 minutes.

Alfama, charming attic Terrace with river view - Lisboa vida boa 1 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 94 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host, space, location!
We had such a wonderful stay! Susanna and Maria were both so lovely. Apartment is exactly as described (even better) and located in the heart of Alfama. Thank you for a beautiful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Loved the apartment for its space, views and location. A wonderful stay in the heart of the old town. Such a lovely experience. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Lisboa!
My husband and I stayed at this apartment in Lisbon and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect - in Old Town next to a metro line and the Parthenon. The flea market was also close by. The apartment was clean and the check-in process was simple. Maria was there to meet us, give us great restaurant recommendations and provide invaluable details on getting around Lisbon. Highly recommend the public transportation system! Overall a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its lovely staying in the old part of Lisbon - the area is character filled with quaint narrow streets and local eateries. Set back from the road so very quiet Good for the fitness climbing the 4 flights of stairs each day
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evghenia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Alfama
We had a lovely stay in this apartment in the Alfama district. The apartment looks exactly like the online images. It’s a short walk to the subway and a reasonable walk to many attractions in Lisbon. We needed to leave our luggage a little bit later because of the time of our train and the hosts were very accommodating! There was a great guidebook with helpful tips in the apartment. The air conditions worked well and the view La from the terrace were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing view!!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Time
Had a great experience in Lisbon staying at this comfortable and well located property. Quiet and private! The patio is really nice to have, Close to so many things. The stairs are steep so don’t disregard that if you have any knee issues or whatever going up 90 ish stairs to get up to the front door. No problem for me, but it could be for those not fit for it :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mac M., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a week in Lisbon.
Beautiful, lively neighborhood for our week stay in Lisbon. The location was close enough to walk to the city center during the day but quiet and calm in the evenings. Amazing view of the city from the terrace to boot. The stairs to the apartment are a bit of a workout but over all a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Alfama apartment
Great Alfama apartment just off a popular thoroughfare. Amazing views, nice open floor layout with modern touches. Quiet but close to everything. Susanna and Maria communicated well and often/ as needed. As other reviews mention, it's a bit of a climb to the 4th floor. But let's be honest, if you want to stay in and explore Alfama you'll be doing a lot more climbing than 4 flights of stairs! The district and the apartment are worth every step.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The property is very clean, there are several beautiful but limited views. The four flights of stairs can be challenging if you are not in relatively decent shape but I enjoyed the breeze and being high in the building. While being deep in Alfama and surrounded by others it is surprisingly quiet. I do think you could sleep with the windows open. It is close to the Apolonia train station but is a decent walk to many attractions. I did not mind this as I enjoyed the journeys to and from. I never met Maria in person but she was very responsive via text. I would have enjoyed meeting her briefly but this may not be important to others. Also I enjoy being able to talk with someone regarding hidden gems so feel like that was a miss. Overall very enjoyable location and space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vesela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Nice location in the Alfama district and a very pleasant apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away in Alfama
We stayed here with our two kids. We have a 15 year old and a 4 year old. The apartment was gorgeous! It felt like a perfect combo of old and new. The location is amazing…it cannot be beat. The apartment is a HIKE up some stairs but it made it easy to justify the pastries and wine :) The check in process was good. I loved having access to a Washing machine especially when travelling with kids. I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in an authentic and unique space
My family and I felt like were transported back in time and enjoyed the authentic and unique experience. The location was very convenient near the fado bars, restaurants, metro and bus lines. The old-world charm of the apartment added to the experience. We really didn't mind the 91 steps to the top as we were rewarded with a nice breeze and stunning views. The place has amazing character. There are minor aspects we overlooked like navigating around a lower ceiling when entering one side of the bed, a tight shower and a smaller bathroom. Overall, we felt these aspects were manageable as we were rewarded with the feeling of being transported to old world Lisbon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay!
We loved the apartment in Alfama--it had incredible views and it was in a great location. The neighbourhood and building are charming. It was a bit short on extra cutlery and glasses for three people (only one for each person). Not recommended for people with poor knees--the 90 stair climb was a bit challenging at the end of a long day :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Portland Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
I had such a superb time staying here. I’ve stayed at many locations too, and this was by far the best! Three sides of apartment have tremendous views of the Pantheon, sunrises over the Tagus River, and moon rises over the third. The bed and bedding was extremely comfortable. The location in Alfama was perfect for my traveling itinerary. Check-in with Maria went smoothly, professionally and comforting. I struggled wit my heavy suitcase and she was kind enough to help me carry it up! I can’t say enough about how wonderful my experience was, thanks to MArie and Susannah. Obrigada!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

John M.

Very Tired
Firstly, please realize that this apartment is on the top floor of the building, up four flights of 21 steps (so, essentially up six “normal” flights. This is not a criticism of the apartment, just stating a fact you should know. If you have mobility issues or bad knees you may want to rethink staying here (or in Lisbon at all, for that matter! It is exceptionally hilly!) Once you have done the climb, you are treated to an amazing ing view of the Pantheon and the river. The flat was sympathetically renovated to highlight the rustic charm. That does seem to have been done some time ago, as the place is tired. The bedroom is in the eaves, so you must be careful not to bang your head. The paint job in the bedroom is just odd. The bed is incredibly low, so once again, consider your knees, as getting in and out with any mobility issues is a problem. This is actually the case with all the furniture, which is also tired. The patio with its amazing views has such potential! However, as it is with two metal chairs and a small metal table, it’s just depressing. The kitchen is not appropriately stocked with plates and glasses. For such a wonderful wine producing country, we were shocked to find only one wineglass in the kitchen!!! The plates are chipped and cracked. Communication with the hostess was very good, and the woman who checked us in was great. They allowed us to drop our bags before the cleaning was done, which was a great help. The location in Alfama is lovely. On the whole, with just a bit of care (and love) the flat could be a great place to stay for people that are fit. As it is, it needs some work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pilar V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solo traveler enjoying Lisbon's Alfama district
Beautiful apartment at the top of an historic building, perfect for one person or a couple, (perhaps with a young-ish child with lots of energy for stairs 😊). Idyllic views, and in a great Alfama district location. Be aware, the apartment has some petite features: the bathroom is not large, shower is quite modest, and the bedroom is built into a dormer with low angles along two sides. I say this only so you are aware--in case you are very tall or broad in size. ☺️ You will love the balcony! It is absolutely fantastic and very private. Another great bonus for long-term travelers is the washing machine! If you are making several stops in Portugal and you plan to launder your clothes, then you know how nice it is to have a washing machine! Susanna is a wonderful host, checking often before my arrival to ensure I had the information I needed. I never worried about anything. Last note...it's nearly 100 steps up to the apartment. And it's worth the effort. 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Alfama
We enjoyed everything about our stay. The location was amazing, the Alfama district had everything we needed within a short distance. It was so fun exploring the local restaurants, and sites close by. We would highly recommend staying here! Maxine & Joel Vancouver Canada
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Apartment
Maria, who checked us in, was wonderful to work with. The apartment is nice and we’ll equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alfama is the perfect location
Our stay at Sao Vicente was our first 5 day stay of 3 weeks in Portugal. It was situated in a great location with ocean views from the apartment and Susanna was an attentive and helpful host. It is tucked away from the busiest areas but close enough that you can be right in the middle of it, if that is what you are looking for. If your tall this apartment has some slopped roofs (especially the bedroom) so there will be some ducking and the shower is very small so if your a larger person….maybe not ideal. Come with a light load as this apartment is a climb. But all in all beautiful views, felt traditional and we did really like it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Checkin was smooth, property was lovely and well-located, restaurant recommendations were outstanding. Bonus points for beautiful weather for wine on the terrace.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans N., Södertälje, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel Alfama with view
Wonderful flat with balcony and great view. Alfama is breathtaking and you can walk and feel Lisboa. Near river, restaurants, sights and communication (Apolonia). Don’t miss listening to fado music
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Portland, Maine USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great play to stay in Lisbon. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Art C., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice loft
nice 6 week stay. very private with wonderful terrace and view of the river. very close to metro at santa apolonia and various small restaurants and little convenience stores close by.
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2022