Sonia was a fantastic host with fast responses and showed great hospitality. She met us later than an expected to show us around her spacious and well equipped apartment, situated in one of the best districts of Lisbon, Alfama.
Just outside the front door you have a stop for the tram 28, very useful if you’ve been out late and want to catch a ride home. Alternatively 10-15 minutes away you can jump on the easy to use Metro after bagging yourself a single ticket or day pass which covers trams, buses and metro lines for around £6. Walking of course is just as easy and certainly recommended for exploring what Alfama has to offer.
For days out I’d definitely recommend the palaces and gardens of Sintra from Rossio train station which only takes around 50 minutes, and Cascais from Cais do Sodré station for some sun and sand.
Food wise a couple of recommendations: ‘Pois’, ‘Tantura’, ‘time out market’ and just down the road for breakfast, ‘Brick’. Check out the LX factory too for food, boutique shops and amazing wall art.
There is also a luggage drop shop down the road which will prove useful if you have late flight home!
Obrigadoo, thank you, Sonia for an amazing stay in Lisbon!