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Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center.

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Close to Lisbon Cathedral and Commerce Square, Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center. provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center.

  • Alfama is the oldest most picturesque neighborhood in the center of Lisbon. Vibrant atmosphere with traditional restaurants, bars and Fado clubs.
    The apartment ( 30m²/325 sq. ft) is on the second floor in an old 19th century typical Alfama house. Sleeps 3 people.
    There are 2 flights of stairs to the apartment.
    Please note there is No Lift


    Aseparate bedroom with a double bed, 140x200cm (55"x78")
    A double sofa bed in the living room. 140x200cm (55"x78")
    For Longer stays - it is best for 1-2 people as it is a small apartment.

    100% NON SMOKING!
    Check in (early check in ) you can come at 12 noon to drop your bags.
    Check-out 12 noon
    I meet you and give you the keys. (there is no self check in )

    No children under 15 years old. ( not a childproof apartment)
    Officially Registered Apartment 56539/AL.

    There is a lively cafe in our square that is open in nice weather.
    Lots of sun in the day and cool for sleeping in the night in summer.
    Very convenient to all the sights.
    Living room has bright sunny window. Dining table. TV with cable in many languages. Wi-Fi.
    A kitchen - 2 coffee makers, (Moka and French Press) gas stove top, microwave, fridge, toaster, clothes washing machine, electric kettle.
    A full bathroom with shower. Hair dryer.
    We supply liquid hand soap and Portuguese bar soap.

    ** For "extremely tall" people, be aware that the ceilings are not very high in bathroom and kitchen. It could be inconvenient.

    Electric heaters (for winter) and there are fans (for summer)
    We provide cotton sheets, towels. No chemical smells.

    Minimum of 2 nights.

    Keywords: Alfama rental, Lisbon centre rentals, Long term stays Lisbon, Alfama, Old town, Portugal, Holiday Rental Apartment. Traditional Lisbon, Alfama apartment, Lisbon rental, Lisbon, Short term rentals, sleeps 3 people.

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About the area

Located on a river, this apartment is in Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. Lisbon Cathedral and Santa Justa Elevator are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Fado Museum and Torel Garden are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Lisbon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape at sunset with a prominent domed building and a tiled walkway.
    Miradouro de Santa Luzia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a tram in the foreground.
    Lisbon Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic city with a prominent castle on a hill, surrounded by colorful buildings and lush greenery.
    Castle of São Jorge
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A plaza with a statue, a large archway, and yellow buildings.
    Commerce Square
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A square with a fountain, a monument, and patterned pavement.
    Rossio Square
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cç. S. Vicente Stop
    2 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station
    6 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tasco do Vigário
    2 min walk
  • Alfama Cellar
    2 min walk
  • Copenhagen Coffee Lab
    1 min walk
  • The Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Guitarras De Lisboa
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center.?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center.?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center. located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Fado Museum and Lisbon Cathedral. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cç. S. Vicente Stop is only a 2-minute walk and R. Escolas Gerais Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Traditional Alfama apartment in Lisbon Center. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Alfama

Very nice location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Alfama

Fabulous location and atmosphere in ancient Alfama. Good restaurants, including a nice Fado place, excellent transportation access. A great place to stay for an authentic Lisbon experience in a very old part of town full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Alfama

Ellie's apartment was clean, comfortable, in a fantastic location. Ellie was an excellent host, and went above and beyond the norm, she asked and listened to my plans and was very helpful in her directions and recommendation. If you want a taste of Lisbon history, this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, clean second floor, convenient to tram, resaurants and shopping.Only drawback, it's right above a bar next to some stairs where teesn hangout and it's noisy 9-midnight. Otherwise, a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Alfama Location

Located on the second floor of an old Alfama building, this is a great location to experience a real Portuguese neighbourhood. It is also close to the rail/bus/tram routes which makes it a great base to explore. Ellie was a great host and we loved staying there. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home in old town of Lisbon

We enjoyed recovering in the cosy flat after walking through the wonderful city all day long. Quiet as the street is too narrow for cars. Close to a popular view point, many sights and to means of public transport. Ellie is a perfect, warm-hearted host who is extremely helpful before and during the holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and lovely host!!

My friend and I stayed in Lisbon for the first time and this apartment is the ideal location! It is very walkable with many restaurants around and close to the city. Metro and buses are also an easy walk away from the apartment. Ellie was an amazing host with great communication and the check in process was very easy. She was also very helpful with letting us know things about transportation and the city of Lisbon. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Very clean. Perfect for the two of us. Ellie is a great hostess and very communicative. The narrow stairs are well lit for carrying up your suitcase. The window locations and fans cooled the rooms down nicely for sleeping. Kitchen seemed to be well stocked, we used the fridge to keep water cold, but otherwise ate out. We loved this location. We explored the city by foot, tram and metro. Great restaurants, markets and views all around. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful place to stay

Ellie is an extremely gracious host and did her best to be flexible to accommodate me. Slight mix-up at check in because I didn't get data in timely fashion (carrier's issue). Very accurate description of the location and hilly nature - if you are fit, is quite easy to navigate to use subway system.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely host, communicative and open. Excellent location in the Alfama district of Lisbon. Kitchen very well equipped with a lot of cooking utensils and the basics. Bathroom well equipped, clean and with a lot of towels. We recommend to park your car at the cruise terminal (using telpark, for 8 euros per day) and to take a bolt cab (4-6 euros) to the flat. Thanks Elli for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Loved Old Lisbon.

Location was perfect. Walkable distance from everything in Old Lisbon. Ellie was very thorough and informative and was easy to communicate with. The apartment is very cute, simple, and “old”, on the second floor, be sure you can walk up and down stairs. The trolleys came in handy to check out other areas and Uber is fast, easy, and inexpensive to/from almost everywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alfama

Cute apartment in an older building. We were there during a hot spell and a/c would have been nice as the fans could not cool down the bedroom. Perhaps not for the infirm as the two flghts of stairs are quite steep. Alfama is a wonderful area with many attractions. Uber is fast and plentiful. All in all, we had a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only young people should stay here

Beds were not comfortable, no closets to put away clothes, stairs were dangerous, this apartment is more suitable to only 1 or 2 young people. Hot water was very finicky . No couch or place to sit as the futon was made into a bed. Great location and host was in communique as she lives in the same apartment complex. Neighborhood was noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable coziness

The apartment in the heart of the Alfama allowed us to enjoy our stay since it provided easy access to a variety of sites in the old town (even if getting to some of them reminded us what it was like to have to climb hills when we were fit!) With a small grocery about ten steps from the apartment, we were able to get breakfast essentials and snack items. Nearby shops featuring arts and crafts meant that getting our purchases back to the apartment for packing safely were also a plus. Also, Ellie and her staff gave us excellent restaurant suggestions that gave you good chances to further appreciate Portuguese cuisine. Finally, Ellie and her staff were very available to provide helpful answers to our questions before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hilly Alfama

nothing fancy but as stated in ad. Although stated area "hilly," was not prepared for degree of climb. But in this part of the city it seems you climb hills in all directions. We are in our mid 70,s but we navigate and walked a lot without major problems. I would not recommend any wheeled suitcases, as the cobble stone streets will destroy the wheels. If we travel to Lisbon again we would probably stay in a different part (Flat) of the city if possible. But with that said, trolley, restaurants, and sites were all within walking distance. Overall the place was a good bargin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent correspondence and mixed experiences

Works well: Location: near Tram and bus stop and the port in the heart of Alfama. The church De Fora is a good landmark for pickup and drop off. Communication: Ellie is very responsive and helpful with what to do, how's and pre booking correspondence. Adequate space with a renovated bathroom and general supplies. Works not as well: Hard to locate address: It's hard to find and access. Cars cannot take you straight there. Steep narrow stairs 2 flights up with luggage can be challenging. Heat: visit during the heat wave. Warm despite the fans. Left windows open, but noises from below got intense like an echo chamber even with ear plugs. When windows can be closed, it's better. On demand water heater. For people unfamiliar with it, water temperature was hard to control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top marks

My young adult son and I recently stayed at Ellie’s delightful flat, located on one of Alfama’s secretive laneways a ten-minute walk from Santa Apolónia Station. We can’t rate it highly enough. This was our first visit to Lisbon and we arrived by train from Évora. Ellie’s directions were impeccable and she met us at a cafe close to the flat, took us upstairs (the flat occupies the third floor of a narrow, four-storey building with stair access) and explained everything we needed to know. She also suggested non-touristy places for dinner and exploration, including the nearby Saturday market, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Her communication with us from the moment of booking was outstanding; it gave us peace of mind ahead of check-in. The flat is cosy, spotlessly clean and well-appointed, with pleasant streetscape views and easy access to nearby cafes and supermarkets. I slept in the main room and my son on the double fold-out couch, which he says was very comfortable. The kitchen has a washing machine; there are lines on which to hang your washing outside the kitchen window, European-style; it was raining when we did our load so we popped into the laundromat a few doors down to dry it. We did a lot of walking, but the property is easily accessible to the train, trams and bus. I would recommend Ellie’s place to anyone keen on an authentic local experience - and I plan to head straight back there should I have the pleasure of visiting Lisbon again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice area to stay in !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and excellent location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was awesome! It had everything I needed and Ellie was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very lovely stay

Fine apartment on a lovely part of Lisbon, Alfama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every respect, as long as you are aware of the stairs (only 2 steep and narrow flights) and the challenges of staying in the wonderful Alfama area (definitely not flat). Elli is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment and amazing host!

Ellie is wonderful! She is informative, attentive and extremely helpful. Her recommendations and instructions are great and her apartment is beautiful in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay in Lisboa

Everything was perfect. The host is very sweet and considerate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023