Located in a narrow alley of old Alfama, this 1st-floor apartment is tranquil and stylish. Tall windows with original wooden shutters and fresh white floral curtains, exposed stonework on the walls of the kitchen and cozy bedrooms are some of the features of this charming apartment, entirely suited to families or small group of friends. Singular and attractive interiors combined with historical exteriors are the key elements for making the most of one of Europe’s trendiest cities.



DESCRIPTION

In a beautiful historical quarter and entirely renovated, this apartment is part of a narrow and discrete alley where cars are not allowed. Its interiors are stylish and comprise wooden floors and original wooden shutters combined with low-key colors, cozy rooms, excellent beds and a nice, spacious common area. The general feel is that the interiors have been very tastefully decorated, always with the guests’ comfort in mind.

The apartment’s blessed tranquility will feel like heaven at the end of a day walking round the streets of Lisbon.



NEIGHBORHOOD

Historical Alfama dates back to the time of Arab occupation (ca. 8th, 9th century AD), which is probably why it is packed with so many Fado venues, as the traditional Portuguese song is supposed to have been influenced by the Arab culture. Quite typical and not at all uncommon is to listen to Fado amateurs singing their hearts out from the inside of their own homes! This charming quarter is also jammed with centuries old monuments, quaint grocery stores, charming shops, a flea market and labyrinthine alleys. On foot, you can reach most of old, historical Lisbon. . On your way, you will also come across grocers, shoemakers and other artisans who have been selling their products for over 40 years! This is real, genuine Lisbon, with which most visitors fall in love at first glance.

You can also marvel, day in day out, at the glistening Tagus river from Alfama’s highest spots. The Fado Museum is another of Alfama’s highlights.



The apartment’s quiet alley is walking distance from some of Lisbon’s “relics”: 5 min to the Fado Museum, Panteão Nacional (where the Portuguese royal family and prestigious Portuguese are buried) and São Vicente de Fora convent; 10 min to São Jorge Castle or the Se Cathedral;15 min from one of the world’s most beautiful square, Praça do Comércio, and the elegant downtown buildings; a little further away, are the aristocratic Chiado and the alternative Bairro Alto with a trendy nightlife. Of course, you will also have to explore Belém – the Museum quarter. So please take a bus or a tram and spend some time there. Loads to see in Belém!



Nearby, less than a 5 minutes walk, runs the ultra-famous 28 tram line which crosses some of the best historical quarters, as well as Santa Apolónia metro and train station which links Lisbon to the whole country. The metro network reaches a good part of Lisbon. Metro and buses can also take you to Cais do Sodré train station which serves the beautiful Cascais and Estoril summer resorts, or to Rossio train station from where you can reach Lord Byron’s beloved village of Sintra.





FACTSHEET

Accommodates 5

1st floor (with no lift)

2 bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with the option of a double bed or 2 singles + 1 extra bed).

Bathroom with shower

Living/dining room

Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, oven, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing-machine, blender, juicer and others).

Area of 70 square meters

Officially registered as local accommodation: 2819/AL





Apartment includes

Towels and linen

Free wi-fi

Flat screen TV with multi international channels

Hairdryer

1 baby cot and 1 baby chair (if required)

Welcome amenities (coffee, tea, sugar, salt, olive oil, vinegar, toilet paper and hand soap). Kindly note this is a self-catering apartment. These items will not be refilled during your stay.

We have prepared a booklet with general information about Lisbon. Apart from some of its main highlights, it includes suggestions regarding restaurants, bars, shopping, transport and special neighborhoods, as well as some unique recommendations that will make all the difference to your time with us.





INTERACTION WITH GUESTS

We are your “friends in town” and will be delighted to help you enjoy a real and authentic Lisbon experience. We hold our guests’ needs and comfort in high esteem and are always available to provide you with information and tips about the city and its surroundings.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION





- 1st floor in a building with no lift

- restricted car area. Private cars can go up to the beginning of the street (at 100 mts from the apartment). Taxis, though, can leave you 50 mts from the apartment’s door. There is a public parking nearby (300 m next to the river and Santa Apolónia Station for € 8 / 24h)



- there is a refundable security deposit of 100€ (credit card hold)

- check-in: from 4 pm / check-out: from 8 to 11 am. There is no problem in arriving late, however please note that after 10 pm there will be a late check in fee*. If you need a different check-in / check-out hour please let us know. We will try to make it possible (it depends mainly on whether it interferes with other reservations or not, please check with us the availability and cost).





*late check-in fee: 30€ (from 10pm); (40€ from midnight). There is the possibility of picking the key in a safe box in our office and we will do the check-in the next morning at no extra cost. There is also a delay fee of 20€ should you arrive later than 2 hours from arrival time. In this case, you might have to wait as it will be necessary to reschedule the day’s check-ins.







HOUSE RULES



We thank you in advance for respecting our house rules. They are very important to us.

Please find them below:

- note that you’ll be staying in a residential building. We kindly ask you to respect your neighbors rest and privacy

- quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am (loud noises are not permitted during this period)

- strictly no parties

- no smoking in the apartment and in the building’s common areas

- no pets

- upon check-out, do not leave any garbage, dirty dishes or food in the fridge, please.

If house rules are not respected the refundable deposit will have to be activated.