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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama)

Just renovated 2nd floor flat in City Center, beside St George’s castle, in a traditional house among local people where you can fully enjoy the flavour of the city. Same owners as 1st floor whose feedback please see.
Description:

Well situated in the heart of old Lisbon, City Center district of Castelo and Alfama, near the Santa Luzia viewpoint (Sun Doors), and next to the Church of The Infant Jesus and beside the castle of St George. Were you can live like a Local and feel the best Lisbon can give.

We will be there to give you the keys, and tourist information when you arrive.

We will do our best to make sure that your stay in Lisbon is truly memorable and with out having to worry about your accommodation.

Information about the apartment:

A cozy, just renovated south-facing flat on the second floor. The stairs are steep as normal for a 300-year-old Lisbon city. The flat is fully equipped and appropriately decorated.

The apartment has a living room with a big double sofa-bed .
There are two bedrooms with double beds - sheets and towels are provided.
There is one bathroom with a shower.
The kitchen equipment is new.

Included in the rent are:-
Wi-Fi internet, Cable TV with international channels
Sheets, towels, etc

Transport: Thirty metres from buses and trams(12,28), Subway 600 metres away (Martim Moniz Station)
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping nearby.

The flat is normally available from 3pm on the day of arrival until 11am on the leaving date

PS: Late Check-in that 21:00 (9 PM). Check-in after this time is subject to confirmation and has an extra 25 euros payable on arrival.

Property manager

Fabíola and António

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 20 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Colocamos uma cama extra de bebé (berço)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 19315/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

City Center In the Heart of old Lisbon
City Center In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama)
City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama) Lisbon

About the neighborhood

Map
Lisboa, Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Castle of São Jorge - 5 min walk
  • Lisbon Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 13 min walk
  • Rossio Square - 14 min walk
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • São Tomé Stop - 1 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 10 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quiosque Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Altar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frei Papinhas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Prego - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aura Dim Sum - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama) located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Portas do Sol Viewpoint, Castle of São Jorge, and Lisbon Cathedral. Rossio Square and Commerce Square are also within 15 minutes. São Tomé Stop and R. Escolas Gerais Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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City Center - In the heart of old Lisbon (Castle/Alfama) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We’ll located and surprisingly quiet being so close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean beautiful flat
Easy walking distance to sights and restaurants. Be ready for stairs. Beautiful clean flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment and location
We stayed in this lovely apartment from April 26 to May 1..the location is amazing, walking to all the neighborhoods and attractions and restaurants . Our favourite and possibly one of the best meals we have ever had was at 28 restaurante, just a 5 minute walk from the apartment.The apartment is so cute and met all of our family of 5 needs . Communication with Antione and Fabiola was great. Totally recommend this lovely apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
We enjoyed our stay, it was a great location, easy access to everything, including Ubers. Apt was clean and felt safe. Only minor issue was bathroom smell but it seems to be a common theme with a lot of lisbon apts..that being said I still recommend due to the other pros.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine
Tres agreable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Fantastic!
We have spent a fantastic holiday in this house. It is beautiful, newly renovated and with everything you may need. It is located near the city town in a very quiet area with all services. Antonio and Fabiola, the owners, treated us very well. We will come back!! 100% recommended .

8/10 Good

Juha

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice location in Alfama close to several attractions. Lot’s of space for a couple and even for a family. The weak electric capacity was something we did not know when doing the reservation. When checking in we were informed about the limited use of electric devices at the same time. For instance we couldn’t use the both heaters which were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stairs
Apartment was very good however the stairs to the door of the apartment are very steep and tricky. As a senior it was difficult to maneuver up and down especially with luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to explore Old Lisbon
A perfect spot to stay for our first visit to Lisbon. Carlota and a bottle of wine welcomed us in our arrival. Great communication and advice for our stay (ask about Fado!). We cooked some meals in the well-equipped kitchen and the laundry worked well. We even got to hang our clothes from the line outside the window like the natives! Short walk to the castle and the cathedral (<10 minutes). A bit further to the metro and a 20 minute walk from the Santa Apolonia train station. The stairs are crazy steep and narrow as others have noted. So it would be a tough spot for anyone with mobility issues or who likes to pack heavy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J., Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two Cdn's
Enjoyed experiencing an authentic Alfama neighbourhood. Location was terrific. The stairs to the apartment a challenge with lots of luggage...and not for anyone with mobility issues. We did fine. The weather was hot so be prepared for no air conditioning. The apartment had two fans which worked great for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pilar V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Mother, Daughter, and I traveled Portugal
I travel extensively, and usually book local accommodations or small hotels. This trip was a very special one with my daughter (25) and mother(72). The apartment was very clean, exactly as described. Carlota met us at check in and explained all details to us, making sure we had no questions. Excellent service. Do be aware of the location, as there are steep stairs. It was a little difficult for Mom, and she is strong at 72. Would recommend if you like clean, simple, and steps are ok. 😄
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Anya

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for three days and for the first two days we were struggling to take a hot shower. The how water ran out after the first person took a 5 minutes shower and the rest of the group weren’t able to use the shower after we waited for an hour. We need to wait until the next day morning, and at night the water is cold again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely Apartment
Our stay was for 3 months. And, the owner, Antonio, was the kindest and most considerate of landlords. Carlota, who met us was efficient and extremely helpful. There was not much that was negative about this experience, but the area, we found was much too busy with tourists, for what we like, but it was bustling and besides being careful of pick-pockets (which are everywhere in Alfama), it was pleasant. I would definitely recommend this apartment. It had a real stove, and the bathroom was bigger than most Alfama Apartments, so we were happy!
Stayed 92 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mari O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Location
Carlota met us at the apartment and they were accommodating in allowing us to check in a little early. The location is great, but not close to the train, so we took Uber mostly to get around. As other reviewers noted, there are a set of very steep stairs to get to the apartment, so it was challenging for my parents to go up and down the stairs. There was a strong smell coming from the bathroom, which seems to be common in these old building. Also in these old buildings there is no air conditioner. Otherwise, the apartment was clean and we had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chill Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location is very convenient right by popular tourist attraction. Nice apartment and host is wonderful meeting us in person and patiently gave us orientation upon our arrival. One thing I must warn folks- especially if you have mobility issues, knee problems, or on the heavier side or simply have a large luggage - I stress this - I read other reviews and thought we are physically active and this can’t be this hard- the apartment is located on the 3rd ( not 2nd!!!) floor of a building near top of steep hill - everyday we walked up and down hill to sight see - it was a nice cardio. We packed light only 15lb carryon and a small backpack each- getting to the building and going up the stairs were surprisingly a struggle for us. So if you have more luggage than this, you should Take a taxi or tuk tuk ( you still need to get up the narrow and steep stairs though ) the streets in the Alfama district are narrow- narrow sidewalks and bumpy ground and sometimes steep stairs -you will need to carry your luggage sometimes. So be warned. Otherwise we throughly enjoy the stay and will recommend the place ! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux séjour
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Lisbonne. Nous avons profité d'un bel appartement et de très bons conseils de nos hôtes. Merci beaucoup!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bulli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice place but mind the stairs
The flat is good in all respect. The website info should point out the state of the flight of stairs. They are very steep and not in good condition. We could not get the tv working. Found good fado and flamenco music on radio instead
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Location
Very nice Location, nice contact
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisboa 2024
Merveilleuse découvert de cette belle ville ! Appartement très bien situé dans un quartier touristique et pittoresque mais très au calme. Hôtes attentionnés ! Merci pour les adresses !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement coquet
Situé dans un quartier pittoresque, proche de toutes les curiosités, des transports et du mythique Tram 28. Très bon accueil de Carlota. Appartement propre et très bien équipé
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alfama
Nous avons passé un superbe séjour dans cet appartement. L’accueil a été parfait. Nous avons reçu de bonnes explications sur l’´appartement, les loisirs, les transports, les restaurants. Au départ nous avons rencontré les personnes du ménage, très sympathiques. Nous recommandons ce logement, propre, spacieux et très bien situé dans l’Alfama.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super séjour
Appartement très bien placé, propre, idéal pour une famille, très bon accueil. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Way to see Lisbon
Our host could not have been more accommodating and made himself available when the only Real problem happened: our refrigerator “ died” . Antonio was at the apartment within the hour and worked diligently until he got it replaced. He had someone ( Carlota) at the apartment to meet us, which is so comforting when you fly overseas, are running on very little sleep, and in a new country. We walked… oh, did we walk, just about everywhere. Took the train out from Rossio to Sintra one day ( a Must do, and easy to do via train) . Literally, had a light agenda , on purpose, and created our own adventure every day!! What an amazing trip/ vacation, made only better by our hosts!! Thank you again, Antonio!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022