This is an absolutely beautiful apartment in the Alfama. It’s creatively styled and decorated, comfortable, and roomy. The balcony is a wonderful escape, and the view is lovely. It was a nice way to end our trip to Portugal.
Be aware that there are 3 generous flights of narrow stairs, so you’ll want to pack light or be super buff (or bribe an Uber driver). If you have mobility issues, this isn’t the spot for you. It’s also the hilliest area of the city. That’s not a complaint about the apartment, but rather something to be aware of as the hills are no joke.
I do not recommend keeping your rental car. There’s nowhere to park except in garages that are not near the apartment (and are up and down steep hills). We made this mistake and would not make it again if we come back.
Uber drivers and taxis also really struggle with the spot. We had multiple Ubers cancel, and our airport taxi cancelled as well. My advice is to use the restaurant at the bottom of the hill, O Prego, as your location because the apartment is tucked back where Ubers and taxis can’t get to.
The area is lovely, lots of nice spots to eat, and while the roads are tiny and packed, it’s actually a fairly quiet area compared to the rest of Lisbon. I’d love to come back and spend more time.
Would recommend this place if you’re packing light, want a cozy apartment, and are in solid shape.