Portas do Sol Terrace –pure charm in Alfama (A/C)

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4.9
Outstanding(66 Reviews)

Apartment in Lisbon

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental

COVID-19 SPECIAL: As long as there are international travel restrictions in Portugal for booked dates, guests that now make their reservation, are allowed to change their booking dates without any penalty.

200 m2 of pure charm. A 4 bedroom apartment with a large terrace for your dinners on the warm Lisbon summer nights. Old tiles on the walls of one of the bedrooms, living and dining room facing the terrace dominated by a wooden deck, comfortable rooms and air conditioning complete the picture of an apartment idealized for families or groups of friends

DESCRIPTION

This fully renovated apartment is part of an old building in the heart of Alfama. Large, well decorated, full of sunshine, you will feel the good taste in every detail. Of the 2 beautiful ensuite rooms, one in shades of blue to match the magnificent 18th century tiles on the walls, the other in white and green, passing through the two other rooms, windowless but with air conditioning, nothing in this apartment was forgotten. This attitude is reflected in the decoration of the living and dining rooms, bright, modern and comfortable, opening onto a spacious terrace dominated by a wooden deck, perfect for extended breakfasts or candlelit dinners in the summer. The apartment also has lots of storage, honey-colored wooden floors, renovated bathrooms and a nice kitchen, totally refurbished, and a terrace, the perfect place for your children to play in complete safety.
The many stairs and small cobbled stone streets in the neighborhood are an invitation to guests' fitness! (historic area without access to cars).
Located in a typical Alfama alley with pots of plants in the doorstep of the neighbors. The street only has access by stairs that take you to the Largo das Portas do Sol, one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Lisbon.

NEIGHBORHOOD
For sightseeing, Alfama is probably Lisbon’s most interesting quarter, packed with monuments from 12th to 18th century, Fado venues, little restaurants and bars, and about 2 minutes away from the famous 28 tram which will take you through some of Lisbon’s highlights.

The apartment is walking distance from the breathtaking Portas do Sol (“sun’s doors”) belvedere from where you can enjoy the river’s ever changing colors and the outline of Serra da Arrábida mountains.

But you can also start to walk the downhill cobbled stone streets of old Lisbon to reach places such as the Fado Museu (4 min), Sao Jorge Castle and Se Cathedral (6 min), the breathtaking Praça do Comércio (12 min), downtown Rossio (15 min), and about 25 min away the aristocratic Chiado and the alternative Bairro Alto.

If you prefer to walk uphill from your apartment you reach the Graça belvedere and the imposing 18th century Graça church (where you might listen to a church choir rehearsal on a Sunday afternoon) in about 10 min. Also in a 10 min range from this church, you will find the even more beautiful Senhora do Monte belvedere; typical Feira da Ladra (flea market) on Tuesdays and Saturdays; or São Vicente de Fora convent and its incredibly beautiful rooftop (please do not miss it!).

This quarter is served by the 28 tram and some buses. However, if you walk downhill and reach the river side you will find buses that will transport you to Lisbon’s every corner (including the airport). Or, alternatively, take the metro in Terreiro do Paço or Santa Apolónia (both ca 12 min). From Rossio square you can walk across Baixa and reach Cais do Sodré train station which serves the beautiful seaside village/resorts of Cascais and Estoril (30 min), where the Portuguese and European royalties used to spend their summers in the late 19th and early 20th century or Rosio station from where you can take the train and visit the amazing natural jewel that Sintra is.


FACTSHEET
-Located in a small alleyway with steps and no access to cars
- 1st floor without lift
- Sleeps 8
- air conditioning in all rooms
- 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite and 2 without windows)
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 washbasin
- living room and dining room
- fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, coffee machine, juicer, kettle, microwave, washing machine / dryer and others)
- a private terrace
- Area: 200m2
Officially registered as local accommodation: 38137/AL


Apartment includes
Towels and linen
Free wi-fi
Flat screen TV with multi international channels
Hairdryer
1 baby cot and 1 baby chair (if required)
Welcome amenities (coffee, tea, sugar, salt, olive oil, vinegar, toilet paper and hand soap). Kindly note this is a self-catering apartment. These items will not be replaced during your stay.

We have prepared a booklet with general information about Lisbon. Apart from some of its main highlights, it includes suggestions regarding restaurants, bars, shopping, transport and special neighborhoods, as well as some unique recommendations that will make all the difference to your time with us.


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We are your “friends in town” and will be delighted to help you enjoy a real and authentic Lisbon experience. We hold our guests’ needs and comfort in high esteem and are always available to provide you with information and tips about the city and its surroundings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Car restricted area. Street with no access to cars and with many steps. However, cars can be parked in Portas do Sol car park (about 200 meters from the apartment at 47.10€/24h); or near Santa Apolónia station (about 850 meters from the apartment at 8€/24h)
- there is a refundable security deposit of 500€ (payable with credit card through the Paypal system - no need to have a Paypal account)
- check-in: from 5 pm / check-out: from 8 to 10 am. There is no problem in arriving late; however please note that after 10 pm there will be a late check-in fee*. If you need a different check-in / check-out time, please let us know. We’ll try to make it as flexible as possible as we want our guests to feel relaxed and happy (it depends mainly on whether it interferes with other reservations or not).
- Additionally, upon check-in or departure, we are happy to keep your luggage in our office for a few hours if possible.

*late check-in fee: 30€ (from 10pm); 40€ (from midnight). There is also a delay fee of 20€ should you arrive more than 2 hours after the scheduled arrival time. In this case, you might have to wait as it will be necessary to reschedule the day’s check-ins.


HOUSE RULES

We thank you in advance for respecting our house rules. They are very important to us.
Please find them below:
- note that you’ll be staying in a residential building. We kindly ask you to respect your neighbors’ rest and privacy
- quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am (loud noise is not permitted during this period)
- strictly no parties
- no smoking in the apartment and in the building’s common areas
- no pets
- upon check-out, please do not leave any garbage, dirty dishes or food in the fridge.

If house rules are not respected the refundable deposit will have to be activated.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

Map of Lisbon

Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(66 Reviews)
4.9
Jul 2024
Perfect location. Spacious and comfortable.
4.9
Jul 2024
The communication with the property rental company was very good. We used the baggage service that they recommended and this proved to be very useful, having our luggage collected at the airport and delivered to the property at check in time. The property is well maintained and in a very small street only taxis can enter the area but the closest they can get is about 100 yards away. There are 4 ways in and out from the apartment, one is up steps, two are up hills and the last is down a steep narrow street. You need to be able to cope wit stairs and steep hills. The 4 bedrooms were useful for our family of 3 couples. The 4th bedroom was used to house some of the luggage as 3 of the bedrooms are quite small. The patio is a welcome addition and was a nice place to relax and have a cocktail after a day of walking the streets of Lisbon. The small living room had a really dirty rug that should really be thrown out. A major failing of this property is the lack of mugs, glasses, plates etc. It can accommodate 8 people but there were only 5 coffee mugs. With 6 of us all wanting coffee or tea in the morning we had to take turns to use a mug! To add to that the dishwasher worked overtime with very small loads.
4.9
May 2024
Stayed with group of 7 adults. Plenty spacious, well appointed, sunny and bright. Amazing location for staying in oldest part of city. You need to be fit and able to accommodate for the streets and stairs for this apartment , especially with luggage. Short walk to everything on hillside , but it is located at midpoint. Many great restaurants and bars and historic sights all around.
4.9
May 2024
We were a large group of 7 using this apartment as a base to explore Lisbon. Alfama is truly the oldest section, with extreme walking on very hilly narrow cobblestone streets. We loved the accommodations and enjoyed the terrace as well. All was well maintained although some where and tear is evident with some of the furniture and living room rug. It is an old neighborhood with many buildings encasing our apartment adding to the charm. Just down a narrow street is the best coffee and lunch shop, and just a few more doors down is a fabulous pastry shop. Our host helped with arranging luggage transport from the train station and also helping making arrangements for transport to the airport. Since it is the “historic” area of the city , the location was challenging for Uber and Taxi drivers to locate as google maps wanted to take us out of the city . We did figure it out and used the cathedral of St George as our destination and we were dropped off close to the apartment. Overall, the apartment worked well for us and would stay there again hopefully someday.
4.9
Mar 2024
Very good property as listed in picturesque part of town.
4.9
Nov 2023
The house was not as pictured. Deck looks great, it is not. Small rooms, broken up, bathroom door squealed so loud when you closed it that it could not be used. No closet in one bedroom, poorly equipped. BUT the main problem is that there are cameras in the living room and halls of the bedroom. NOT ok. Owner was very good about arranging transportation as most of the companies can't find it and you have to walk 3-4 blocks up hill to get any transportation. Don't bring heavy luggage, between that and the stairs not easy. Great property for students/young adults traveling with minimal luggage and needs.
4.9
Nov 2023
We were three couples staying in Lisbon for the first time. This property offered very good bedroom space and bathrooms for each couple; and was very clean, plus beds comfortable. The kitchen had all necessary appliances (ie standard coffee maker). We appreciated the outdoor space to sit outside for breakfast and/or evening wine. The neighborhood is quiet in the evening so good for sleeping. There was a bakery down the lane outside of the property and a mini-market a short walk through the quaint alley-like streets further for some essentials. Up the stairs from the property (3 min walk "up") brought you to beautiful views over Alfama/Lisbon (an easy walk to catch an amazing sunrise), and a rooftop bar nearby. There are plenty of restaurants walking distance. Additionally, if you come in by train, you can walk to the property (15 min) but would only suggest doing so with smaller rolling bags; otherwise, would suggest going by taxi/uber. Additionally, communicating with Paula was terrific. She was super responsive to all our questions, helped to coordinate our arrival, provided walking instructions and helped to arrange our departure taxis to the airport. I would definitely recommend this location when staying in Lisbon.
4.9
Nov 2023
Beautiful and well-appointed flat apartment with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, wonderful terrace, all the amenities that one needs in Lisbon. The location is great in old town Alfama, where you need good walking shoes to climb hills, stairs and stone streets and walkways. Plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes and mercados available to get what you might need/want. Carlos was a fantastic host and was very easy to work with and extremely helpful.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Lisbon?

The average price for a rental in Lisbon is $80 per night. This rental is $353 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Portas do Sol Terrace –pure charm in Alfama (A/C). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Portas do Sol Terrace –pure charm in Alfama (A/C) pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Portas do Sol Terrace –pure charm in Alfama (A/C)?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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