This spot is located right in the heart of Bairro Alto with lots of cute streets, murals, restaurants and bars to stroll by and explore. The apartment is a perfect size for two people and the decor and design is great.
Julia and Alex were lovely, accommodating and prompt in communicating with us leading up to, during, and after our visit.
That said, as much as I’d love to give a 5 star rating, there were a few things to keep in mind:
- While the location is awesome, you are right above the action, with lots of people out and about late into the night. However, the unit does have new, updated windows that when closed, really help block out the noise!
- On the other hand, there is no air conditioning, so in the summer it’s hard to keep the windows closed all the time. There is a small, portable fan provided which helps a bit, but it can get hot, hot, hot in Lisbon!
- The main thing we struggled with throughout our stay was a strong sewage odor from the bathroom. Understandably, Lisbon is an old city and with the river tides, it can be somewhat inevitable, but it was quiet persistent and at times unbearable.
All that said, it’s a cute spot in a lively neighborhood, with 2 very attentive and kind hosts.