Wow, what a gem, both in terms of the apartment and the hosts. This was my third time in Lisbon, and while the city has tons of quality Airbnbs, this one would be really hard to beat. The sweeping views from the balcony (which is much larger than I expected, with a table and plenty of seating) show you Castelo de São Jorge, Bairro Alto and Ponte Abril de 25, while the other side of the apartment has three oversized windows that provide sweeping views over the city to the north. You’re also a 2-minute walk from one of the best miradouros in town and half a block from the Principe Real garden, which has quiosques and occasional markets, while also being surrounded by tons of great bars, restaurants and shopping.
The ceilings are sloped (that’s what you get on the top floor of a building; without it, you wouldn’t have the views!) but the apartment is thoughtfully arranged with all of the key living areas having plenty of height clearance. I’m 6 feet tall and had no issues at all. Comfortable bed, a great table for working and eating, and a good bathroom with a big shower with great water pressure and hot water.
Also, Rodrigo and his family clearly care a great deal about making sure their guests have a great time. There is a binder of great tips for restaurants, shopping and activities to do throughout Lisbon. Additionally, a lot of the decorations (coffee table book, etc.) double as great additional sources of information. His family also lives in the building (so they really know the area!), they respond quickly to messages and were able to answer any questions I had about the pandemic situation and scheduling a COVID test for my return to the US. They’re the kind of people you’d like to hang out with, but they give you plenty of space to do your own thing.
If you’re looking for a place to stay and this loft is available, jump on it immediately!