ground floor appt

My wife and I stayed at this apartment recently and were not dissappointed. Everything is as described and the location is right in the middle of a lovely neighbourhood. There's certainly lots to see in the area and you are within walking distance to most of the major attractions.

Both Isabella and Astrid were very helpful. They allowed us to leave our luggage for a few more hours as our flight was not later in the afternoon which was very much appreciated.

All in all this a lovely place to be based for exploring the wonderful things Lisbon has to offer.

We had a fantastic week in the Alfama apartment. It is the perfect base for a first visit to Lisbon. The welcome and facilities were great. There is plenty of info in the apartment about Lisbon. The city has everything - culture, architecture, wonderful food and drink and a laid back feel. People live outdoors and are friendly and helpful.
The apartment is very small but this is just in keeping with the area. It has everything you need. The area around the accommodation is an absolute maze and you will get lost a few times. It is well worth the climb up to the top of the hill for fantastic views over the city. If you can't manage all the steps there is a longer way round the sloped road. Public transport is easy to get the hang of and cheap. Make sure you go on the tram for the fun of it. The old town and main shopping area are within walking distance. We particularly enjoyed a day in Belem.
The only thing I would say about this apartment and about Alfama in general is that it is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. If, however, you're just unfit you will find a week here is a good workout.

Julia

The apartment was clean, well-equipped and pleasant.
Isa and Astrid responded quickly to our e-mails during the booking stage, and once we arrived in Alfama we were met and taken to the apartment. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us! The area is a good base for exploring Lisbon and the rare evenings when we stayed in were enlivened by the grey parrot next door who has a huge repetoire of different whistles! The cooking equipment is comprehensive and in a good condition, and the shower was fine, once we mastered the controls!
We would certainly recommend the apartment, and the owners, and would happily stay there again!

We stayed at the apartment in late April 2009 and were blessed not only with great weather but a great apartment. Alfama is very atmospheric at any time of the day and staying here beats staying in a sanitised hotel hands down!

Isabel met us on arrival and took us to the apartment (you'd never find it through the warren of streets!). The apartment was all that it was stated to be and was well sited for public transport. It was spotlessly clean and what was delightful was that basic items like salt, pepper, oil dish washing liquid etc were provided - a boon for us self-caterers!

If there has to be a word of caution it has to be the bedroom which is very 'cosy' - it has a slanted recess (outside stairs going up) and getting out of bed in a hurry at night can cause serious injury!

Isabel was extremely helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending this little gem to anyone who would rather 'do' by themselves.

The property was clean, well-maintained and the description regarding all its aspects was accurate. Customer service was excellent. Consequently, we would like to recommend this property for all those wishing to stay at the historic centre of Lisbon.

This was our 1st visit to Lisboa and our apartment was a perfect base from which to set off on our explorations of this unknown city. Set in the atmospheric mediaeval Alfama, we were able to explore cobbled streets leading to the Cathedral Santo Antonio and the Castelo de Sao Jorge, both of which were only 10 - 15 mins walk away, as well as sample the many Fado bars and restaurants situated within a few minutes walk. Baixa and the Praca do Comercio were again only 15 - 20 mins walk, so easy to get to and explore on foot. There were also a good selection of local shops where we could buy any provisions we needed. The vibrant atmosphere and the friendliness of our neighbours made our stay most memorable and we would certainly recommend this location and apartment to friends.

The apartment itself was both clean and well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay and it very quickly came to feel like home. The private patio was most appreciated; a wonderful place to sit and have a relaxing glass of wine after a day of exploring or to have morning coffee! The fact that this area was gated and secure was reassuring and provided a feeling of safety within an unknown city. We felt that this apartment was even better than the impression given by the photos on the web site.

The only slight negative was that for the first day of use the drains in the bathroom were a little smelly but this soon cleared and they didn't cause any problem for the rest of the week.

The owners were very helpful and not only met us to guide us through the labrynth of alleyways approaching the apartment but were easy to contact and make arrangements with. They also provided us with local knowledge about the transport system and where was good to eat, listen to Fado, cultural centres etc.They had also provided basic provisions in the kitchen e.g. coffee, tea, fruit, and also a local aperitif, all of which was most welcoming and very much appreciated.

We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the food in Lisboa. We had prepared ourselves to be unimpressed as the guides we had read were not particularly complimentary! Whilst menus were generally limited, what was on offer was almost always fresh and simply presented and the fish was particularly good. As for the pastis well, we sampled this delicacy somewhere different every day and never tired of it! I have to say Lisboa is the first city I have ever visited where not once did we have a bad cup of coffee!

We have just returned from a week's holiday in Lisbon and were very happy with the quality of this first floor apartment and with the welcome we received from Isa and Astrid (they met us where we were dropped by the taxi and helped us with our luggage through the narrow, traffic-free streets to the apartment).
Although the apartment is compact, it is perfectly adequate for 2 (maybe 3) and was in a very clean and presentable condition. The bed was comfy and the shower powerful. It is also very secure.
There is a downstairs apartment that is larger and may be suitable for families.
It is in the old quarter and so you are very much amongst the locals, including a vocal parrot next door! He retires early so no problem with noise overnight.
The vicinity has all you need in terms of food etc but there are so many reasonably priced restaurants on your doorstep that, like us, you may not want to bother with cooking. Preparation space is a bit limited so I don't think meat and two veg would be the best approach to self-catering here.
The Alfama district is also within walking distance of many of Lisbon's attractions (including the magnificent castle) plus transport links.
We would certainly recommend this apartment as a good base for exploring this wonderful city.

This apartment in the Old town in lisbon was amazing! It was newly decorated with everything we needed. The location was brilliant and the owners were lovely! They met us and took us to the apartment, gave us loads of brochures and info and had a bottle of wine waiting for us - which I thought was a lovely gesture. Would highly recommend staying here.