This is a lovely historic flat in Bica, near the top of the funicular which has many good points including high ceilings but suffered from lack of attention to detail in terms of its furnishings and equipment.
Check-in was smooth and Lawrence who was our contact as helpful. The living room receives fantastic sunlight in the afternoon and the view you can glimpse from the window of 25 de Abril bridge is fantastic. At the end of the street is one of Lisbon's best viewpoints and quiosques to get a morning coffee.
We stayed for a whole month. For this purpose the flat was at times challenging. The internet connection was slow and frequently dropped. The kitchen's facilities were limited, though the host was quick at providing additional elements when requested.
The main bedroom is separated from the stairwell by a thin wooden door. For the most part this was not an issue but as the next-door flat is also a rental flat the occupants changed frequently and some were very noisy at all times of the day and night. This is not the fault of the host but the flat's layout does exacerbate the issue.
The flat has undeniable charm and much potential to be something quite special. You can hear the number 28 tram trundle quietly by and feel you are very much in the heart of Lisbon.