We’ve enjoyed our 7-day stay at Catarina’s apartment in Amoreiras. It was our best Airbnb experience so far. We can recommend it if you are looking for an authentic Lisboa experience by staying in a not so touristy (but lively) area in a very comfy, fairly minimalistic, and creative apartment.
The location is very good, because there is a lovely park nearby with a kiosk cafe frequented by locals and a play area for kids. This was practical for us, travelling with a 4-year old child.
The tram 24 is very close too and it took us to Bairro Alto. Also, a local shop Pingo Doce is super close and has a good choice of products. Plus, there is a Saturday organic fruit and veg market within a walking distance. There are also the Rato metro station and bus stops nearby but we preferred to use mostly Bolt for our transportation needs as it is as cheap and easier with a young child.
The apartment itself was just lovely. We liked the simple and very practical layout of kitchen so much that we will probably copy some of it! It was well-equipped too. The whole place is open-planned and easy to live in. There is even a small private area outside on the back to take a quick sun bath, have a tea, or dry the laundry, possibly all at the same time. One could hear singing birds there too, despite being not too far from the very centre of Lisboa.
The main bed is on the north side (I believe) which makes it cooler - much appreciated as we stayed in August. The bathroom is big enough, well positioned within the apartment, and super easy to use.
Finally, it was very nice to meet Catarina’s sister who was available during our stay, gave us local recommendations, and even borrowed us some toys for our child.
Obrigado!