Apartment, 1 Bedroom (6) | Room amenity

Reviews of Alfama Dream Apartments

3 out of 5
Alfama Dream Apartments
Escolas Gerais, 3, Lisbon

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hidden gem next to the tram 28 looks just as nice if not nicer in photos, lovely stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dimitri

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, on tram route 28 outside door. But so small, would be more suitable for 1 person.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

JANICE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room in the heart of alfama. Room was quite small and had no windows but was perfect for what I needed it for. Close to some pretty spectacular views of Lisbon. Only thing is if you have an early flight do not stay in Alfama. It was nearly impossible to get an Uber or a cab in the early hours of the morning and I almost missed my flight
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Business traveller
Business trip to Lisbon
Personally I didn't have an understanding on why a one bedroom is half the size of a studio , I feel like I was cheated when booking a one bedroom and paid more for it than a studio. The pictures on Hotels.com are not in corralation with what I booked at the time . The owner blamed me for not checking instead of making it right and working with me on fixing the problem.I left early and booked another place and paid again . For that reason, I will give it the lowest rating .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 13 Jan 2022
Dear Samuel, Good afternoon. As we have already answered you before, we are very sorry that your experience was not as positive as we would like. However, it is with great surprise that we received your comment regarding the photographs of the apartments, and the fact that this has caused you a misunderstanding. In more than three years of working with this platform, with our apartments advertised, this has never happened to us. All guests knew perfectly well which apartment they were booking, and which photos to match. Never, until today, have we received any comments or even questions about this matter. We will try, however, together with the platform, to make this information even more understandable than it already is. Regarding the size of the apartment, it is worth remembering that it is located in the neighborhood of Alfama, one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in lisbon, with all houses having this same dimension, as they are historic houses. It should also be noted that both apartments (the one you chose and the one you thought you were choosing) have different prices, having opted for the economic one, since the other, being larger and having a chaise-long, has a higher value. We would also like you to have given us this indication as soon as you entered, and not just 24 hours later, so that we can act immediately in favor of your stay. Thank you, Alfama Dream Apartments

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Sweet little bedsit and beautiful scenery close by
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
Response from Marques on 7 May 2020
Thank you for his good review :) we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartment, location and staff!
The apartment was great, exactly what we needed. Nicely decorated and comfy beds/ sofa bed and the view from the balcony to the river was beautiful. The Alfama Dreams Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 2 Dec 2019
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay here in Lisbon with us :) anytime you want to come back you have here a place to stay!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and modern decor. Good for a couple for a few nights. However not suitable for a family. We’d booked a room with a cot for our 9 month old. We arrived and there was no cot even though I’d emailed before we arrived. The sofa bed was the only thing offered which isn’t suitable as he rolls during the night which made this dangerous. The lady apologised but didn’t really give us a better solution. Also our sons knees were black within minutes of crawling on the floor so floors could do with a clean. Lastly the shower kept flooding and the toilet was faulty too. We were only there a couple of nights so put up with it but really disappointing as it has so much potential
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 9 Oct 2019
Good morning, We regret that your experience did not go as we wish it had. We appreciate your feedback and will try to solve all the negative points you pointed out in your comment, so that they will not recur in the future. Regarding the baby's crib, as you were told at check-in, it was a misunderstanding at the communication level and therefore, caught off guard, it was difficult for us to find a better solution for your baby, although we did our best to find the best way for you to be satisfied. But these are situations that make us learn and improve day by day. Thank you, and rest of a great week.

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, very good and clean Room . Easy access to all Lisbon with public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your good review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your time here with us!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Good: We were lucky to get a room with actual windows, so it was light and airy whenever we leave windows open, and that is helpful because the heater fan they provided did not serve any cooling function. Lots of kitchen tools (pots, crockery, utensils) but no kettle. Shower was amazing. Bed was comfy. Enough plug points scattered about to charge our devices. There's a laundry room with ironing board. Responsive to WhatsApp messages. Location is central in Alfama with tramstops outside, and Uber was convenient. Plenty of nearby restaurants and mini markets. The Bad: Only 3 small poor quality toilet rolls were provided, you will NOT get any extra even if you asked nicely. There was a dead cockroach in the bathroom and floors feel grubby. Blankets and cushions smell stale. No housekeeping no matter how long your stay is. It's right beside a tram line so very very noisy from 5am to 1am, so be prepared with earplugs, and it's a very rowdy area anyway full of tourists. No instruction on how to turn the hob on. In the courtyard outside the compound watch out for dog poo, lots of it. Our first night there, someone banged at at the gates opposite all night long, demanding 'Meera' to let him in. Conclusion: If you're rough and ready type, this would be adequate for your needs, especially if you're outdoors most of the day. But if there is a hotel with comparable costs I'd pick that instead next time for the convenience of unlimited loo rolls and simple housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 2 Oct 2019
Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your feedback, it is always important for us to know the opinion of our guests regarding their stay and their experience. Therefore, we will try to improve things that are directly related to our accommodation. Regarding the other negative points you have pointed out, we want our guests in general to understand that these are things that don’t depende on us, and which result from being located in central Lisbon, in the heart of one of the most typical neighborhoods in the city. This has its good points, but unfortunately has other that we can't control and in the eyes of some guests it's bad and can influenciate in negative way the experience on the stay. Every city has its good and bad things, but definitely in our neighborhood we belive the good are very, very good. We want to point out that being situated in the heart of the Alfama neighborhood gives us the unique opportunity to be able to give our guests the true experience of living as a local, which is the main objective of this type of tourist enterprise. We value the feedback given by our guests and will always try to improve our services. Thank you, Alfama Dream Apartments

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evashnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood
The accomodation was exactly as described and the photos are a true reflection of where you'll be staying. This is in the heart of Alfama and is on the road where the famous Tram 28 🚊 passes, there are loads of bars and restaurants around you, so you'll never need the kitchenette. If you're a light sleeper this may not be for you as you can hear the movement of neighbors above you in the evenings when they get back from work, however we were always tired after a day of exploration and slept soundly in the comfortable bed. I'd highly recommend this to any couple who want to explore the oldest part of Lisbon, it is comfortable, clean and in a great location. Plus you have access to a free laundry in the ,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Marques on 6 May 2019
Thank you very much for trusting us with your stay! Anytime you want to come back you have here a place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente
El apartamento tiene entrada independiente y corresponde a las fotos. Está en muy buena ubicación y el apartamento está equipado y limpio
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il posto è carinissimo, un piccolo patio accogliente. L'appartamento è delizioso e fornito di tutto, il letto e il bagno sono comodissimi. Ho scelto di dormire ad Alfama e non potevo trovare di meglio! Il quartiere è il più caratteristico di Lisbona e proprio fuori dalla struttura si trova una delle fermate del tram 28!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Federico

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartamento rinnovato e bene tenuto con accesso da una corte interna. Situato nel cuore del quartiere Alfama, sulla Line del tram 29 e 12. Non facilmente accessibile con passeggino e piuttosto difficile parcheggiare nelle vicinanze. Nel complesso molto piacevole come appartamento.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
lovely location right by the tram line 28 roomy and with a nice flair - smelly bathroom (sewage?) with a little bit of mold in the shower - thin walls and thus somewhat noisy - two single beds not exactly usable as a double bed as bed frames like to "wander"

6/10 Okay

monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Las instrucciones de acceso poco claras. Costó encontrarlo y nos tuvo que ayudar el camarero de un bar cercano. No estaba preparado el apartamento conforme a lo contratado, lo solucionaron pero perdimos mucho tiempo de disfrute solucionando la incidencia y encontrando el sitio. Si vas con carro de bebé o personas con movilidad reducida tiene una escalera de entrada muy empinada y resbaladiza muy poco segura.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 14 Sept 2023
Buenas tardes.Sentimos mucho que su estancia no haya sido totalmente de su agrado.Sin embargo, cuando reservó la habitación, tenía fotos del lugar y la ubicación geográfica del lugar, por lo que pudo ver que los pisos están situados en el antiguo barrio de Alfama. El barrio de Alfama es uno de los más antiguos de Lisboa, por lo que es normal que las calles sean más estrechas. Además, para aquellos que viajan, es importante saber que Lisboa es la ciudad de las siete colinas, por lo que también es normal que haya una serie de subidas y bajadas empinadas. Esto es lo que hace que nuestra ciudad sea tan encantadora :)Por último, siempre ponemos a su disposición nuestros datos de contacto, por lo que podría haber contactado directamente con nosotros para facilitarle la localización exacta del alojamiento :)Gracias y le deseamos una buena semana.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 2 Dec 2019
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay here in Lisbon with us :) anytime you want to come back you have here a place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette Gastgeberin, die Kommunikation hat einwandfrei geklappt!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your good review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your time here with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Alfama Dream Apartments on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your good review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your time here with us!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Apartment mit einem sehr schönen Innenhof mit eigener Sitzgelegenheit. Etwas schade fanden wir, dass unser Apartment fensterlos war (das trifft aber wohl nicht auf alle Apartments dort zu, wir hatten Apartment 1). Die Lage ist perfekt, direkt im Herzen von Alfama, man kann die ganze Altstadt zu Fuß erkunden oder die Tram 28 nehmen, die direkt am Apartment vorbeifährt. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants sind direkt in der Nähe. Durch die Lage im Hinterhof ist es prinzipiell ruhig, allerdings ist die Wohnung sehr hellhörig. Das Apartment hat eine kleine Kochnische. Es wäre schön, wenn Basics wie Salz, Pfeffer, Zucker etc. vorhanden gewesen wären.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Marques on 1 Aug 2019
Thank you very much for trusting us with your stay! Anytime you want to come back you have here a place to stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Marques on 23 Apr 2019
Thank you for trusting us with your stay!