We stayed at Guida’s old town apartment for 3 nights at the end of April, and it was the perfect location to explore Lisbon with the feeling of living like a local - just far enough away from the busyness of downtown.
The apartment is small but ample for the 2 of us, quiet, well laid out and immaculately clean. Nice touches too like plenty of coffee, washing powder for the machine and a kitchen stocked with pots, pans and utensils. It’s on the 3rd floor with only stairs for access which wasn’t a problem for us, especially as Lisbon is a city of hills and cobbled streets so not for the faint of climbing. Being on the top floor, some of the ceilings are angled so this may not be suitable for guests over 6’.
There are plenty of nice little independent restaurants nearby (O Corvo is excellent), an empanada (pasty) shop (also excellent), cafe, bar, small convenience store and a supermarket all within 5 minutes. Rossio Square is 10 minutes, and the main Commercial Plaza no more than 15 minutes downhill.
And to Guida, our host to Lisbon - timely and warm communication before and throughout our stay, she met us outside to show us around her apartment, check us in and make some recommendations. She is generous, considerate, and strikes the perfect balance of introduction to the city and then leaving us to enjoy our time while being available for questions.
Obrigado Guida (and Guida’s Mother) :o)