I generally like to wait until our trip is over before reviewing because I like to compare stays within a country. I want to be fair and helpful for others who are thinking of coming.
Overall this was a beautiful Airbnb with lots to recommend but also a few things to definitely be aware of. The listing mentions most of them but we were surprised by the extremes. The flat location is very nicely situated near to many things to see. Super high marks for that. It’s got a really fun view of the trolleys and it’s very cutely decorated. It’s also located on one of the steepest streets we found in 4 days of walking Lisboa though, but more importantly the stairs going to the flat are the steepest and narrowest I can ever remember in any country. That’s not a problem but it’s definitely worth knowing if you’re older than you’re early twenties.
The street is incredibly popular. Every night was a party in the street. It’s a lot of fun but it’s not relaxing. You can definitely escape in the back rooms but we wanted to be with the view. Strangely the nights when all the bars were open were the calmest, the music mellowed out the cacophony. The first two nights were dreadful though. There were drunk people screaming in the streets non stop until four in the morning and people trying to sleep were screaming at them to shut up. Police finally came and broke it up both nights but it was not pleasant. This is in no way the hosts fault, it’s just something to note.
If you get there early it’s a pain in the neck to find a place to hold luggage. There’s a place across the street but it’s hours are very random. And leaving if you have a lot of luggage is a chore. My biggest issue was we needed to get a taxi to the car rental place and I messaged the hosts hours before checkout time for help or some sort of guidance but no reply until hours after we left. That’s a big pet peeve with me as a business owner. Communication should continue at least until checkout and as long as needed in my opinion. Thankfully the gentleman at The Blue House across the street helped us get a taxi and get to our destination. Without his help we would have been completely screwed. So that dings the whole experience a bit for me.
But overall, if you don’t mind the stairs and the lively street, this is a great place to stay. I don’t want to sound negative. We really enjoyed our stay and I recommend booking here as long as you clearly know what you are renting.
Definitely recommended.