10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay in central location
My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It was comfortable and clean, and we were thrilled to have a washing machine rather than having to drag everything to a laundromat.
At check-in, Aida showed us how everything worked in the apartment, and even gave us a quick tour of the neighborhood, pointing out grocery stores, pharmacies, etc, which was very helpful. She even had a couple of pastéis de nata waiting for us. Communication during our stay was easy, as was check-out.
The apartment is in an ideal location for exploring the older parts of Lisbon since it is just a couple blocks from the Baixa-Chiado metro station and one of the trolley stops.
Fair warning if you have mobility issues: The neighborhood has mostly cobblestone streets and sidewalks paved with small flat paving stones called calçadas. It is up on a hill, but you can use elevators, funiculars, and the escalators in the metro station to go up and down. Also, this apartment is up two flights of spiral staircase, and we didn't notice an elevator in the building. So even if you can make the climb, pack light!
The neighborhood was often crowded and could get kind of noisy at night. We'd recommend walking around the area in the morning when it's less crowded, and keeping the windows closed at night.
Rachel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024