Unique place in a very original environment.

The location is exceptional: lovely Praça do Carmo square is one the hearts of Lisbon. Staying at Barbara's place is like being at the first row in a beautiful theater. It's lively and yet very quiet at night. In the evening, you get the live music from the square (jazz or brazilian music mostly), it's a very nice feeling. Note that the music stops early, around 10/11pm, so you can have a good night sleep.

The room itself (the Fernando Pessoa room) has a lot of soul, class and charm. Very simple but very warm. It has its own entrance and its private (wonderful) bathroom. Any writer in search of literary vibs will love it.

But what I enjoyed the most about this stay was the hosts: Barbara's parents, a genuinely nice couple who made me feel at home immediately. I really appreciated their kindness, their helpfulness, and I'm pretty sure we'll keep in touch.