What a charming little penthouse! We felt so lucky to have found it.
Original
windows and doorways, wooden floors and ceiling all beautifully restored. All over the apartment you are surrounded by the traditional azulejos to immerse yourself in Lisbon lifestyle. Very tasteful with a lot of character and authenticity.
You can step out to the balcony to enjoy views of Alfama or the Tejo river front as well as people watching at any hour of the day. It is a lively and safe neighborhood and street.
The apartment is clean, bright and cozy. The kitchen is fully equipped and the host went out of his way to install a brand new Nespresso just for us and future guests. We stayed during really hot days and the apartment still stayed cool when we kept the blinds shut during the day, and there was a constant breeze at
night, but fans are available in case you need more cooling.
You can walk or go with a scooter to most places in town, it is so central but it is also close to metro and several buses and trams, including 28.
Keep in mind it is top floor of a 4 story old building and there is no elevator. But compared to all the stairs you climb in the city it is really not a big deal after all.
We will be back very soon, thank you Martinho!