We enjoyed our stay at Monica’s place! The surrounding area and it’s central location in Lisbon is phenomenal - right outside the door is Intendente Square which was one of our favorite parts of the city with tons of great restaurants that were affordable and delicious.
There are lots of grocery stores and a metro stop very close.
The apartment was cozy, but had everything we needed. The bed was very small for two people to share, so unless you’re especially small people it will be uncomfortable. But it would be fine for a solo traveler.
Lisbon can get hot and humid especially during summer. This apartment, like most in the area, is in an old building. So the rental would get uncomfortably warm and humid especially with people inside.
There was a fan and dehumidifier provided which was helpful, but the only real solution on a hot summer day is to open the windows and let fresh air in. Normally that would be fine, but because this is a ground floor apartment in an alleyway next to a bar in an urban center, it was not safe to do so. And even if it was, there’s a bar and adjacent street where people are hanging out late so it would be loud. If you live in a city like we do, the noise/alley wouldn’t be an issue. But if you’re used to quiet suburbs, you might reconsider.
The Wi-Fi was effectively unusable during our stay, but I would imagine this will be fixed for guests in the future. If you need to work, there’s cafes nearby but having a good connection at your apartment while traveling internationally is usually pretty important.
We were there for a short time, so we didn’t reach out about the Wi-Fi or heat (thankfully it was unseasonably cool during our late June vacation) but the host was very nice when we checked in and they gave us lots of good info and tips about the area & Portugal.
The price was good, but overall our experience left a bit to be desired. Aside from the internet issues, there may not be much the hosts can do. It’s not like they could move the apartment off the ground floor lol. Not every Airbnb is a luxury rental, so if you’re flexible and the things outlined here wouldn’t bother you, then you’ll be very satisfied and should stay here! Otherwise, it’s probably best to look elsewhere and spend a little bit more to ensure you’re comfortable.