Schloß / Alfama, sehr gute Lage in der Altstadt II

We loved this apartment! Right in the heart of the historic Alfama district. Cafes and restaurants nearby. Super quiet at night, clean and bright. Fabulous shower. It had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The hosts were super accommodating on our arrival time and had someone there to check us in. Be ready for stairs and lots of hills. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Lisbon. We hope to return!

We had a great 3 day stay in this lovely apartment. The photos were a good reflection of the appearance and upkeep. The location is great for exploring the city. Everything went according to plan, making is a stress free fun weekend. Thank you to Luis for greeting us and for the recommendations...Solar 31 was a great restaurant and the octopus was amazing (as you had promised!) The only thing would be to suggest that another fan would be helpful in the apartment...it would be very hot in the summer in the smaller bedroom. Thank you.

Great stay.

Regular contact and quick responses beforehand.

When we arrived at the property we were met as planned. Unfortunately there had been a small problem with the shower before we got there which was in the process of being fixed. This only took a couple of hours to resolve and Antonio kept us updated throughout.

The flat was really clean and tidy and there were some nice touches, like metro passes for us to use and a bottle of wine!

Would definitely recommend to stay and would definitely use again if returning to Lisbon.

Super convenient for getting to major sights by walking or public transit (very close to tram stops). Nearby is a lovely public overlook with views of the water and the city. Cozy space with kitchen that we used for breakfast daily and a light dinner on the days that we had a large midday meal. The neighborhood is interesting with older tiled dwellings and stone covered walkways. We arranged for the owner to pick us up at the airport and he gave us a nice overview during the ride. Once we arrived at the apartment he shared information on local restaurants, grocery and fruit stores, and the purchase and use of the transportation cards. Owner was a very warm and engaging host. We hope to return again next winter or spring.

My wife, daughter and I stayed here for a week in early December. When we travel, we prefer to avoid the "tourist" areas and accommodations, and try to find places that feel more at home and part of the community. This beautiful, well-equipped apartment was perfect for our needs. It was within walking distance of the Castelo de S. Jorges and the neighborhoods of Alfama, Baixa, Bairro Alto, Rossio, Restauradores and Chiado, with easy access to public transit to Belem and other parts of the City. It sits in a cozy neighborhood with several great little restaurants and cafes, so we did not have to go far to find a good meal. The apartment itself includes 2 bedrooms with comfortable beds and plenty of natural light, and a couch that doubled as a bed for a friend of my daughter's who visited us from Spain for a couple of days. This place also has one of the best showers around (important to me, especially when traveling), along with a fully-equipped kitchen, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

Please note that this is a third-floor walk-up in a 300 year old building, and the stairs are narrow and steep. Not a problem for us, but they could be a challenge for someone not used to climbing.

Finally, our hosts, Antonio and Fabiola, were absolutely terrific. Antonio picked us up and the airport, familiarized us with the City as we drove in, made sure we were settled and comfortable in the apartment, and provided great recommendations for restaurants and things to see and do in his City. If we had needed anything (we didn't, because the place is so thoughtfully equipped), he was only a text or phone call away.

We felt very much at home in this wonderful apartment and it was a great "home base" from which to explore Lisbon.