Staying at Alex’s apartment was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Alex was very helpful in advance of the trip with tips and answered all of our questions. We were able to leave our bags there before check-in as we arrived pretty early from the airport. He gave us a thorough tour of the apartment, and sent us off to explore. When we returned he had left us some special bread and cheese, wine, fruit, and eggs.
The apartment’s location is perfect. It’s right in the heart of the Baixa Chiado area, steps away from a beautiful little historic square where there seemed to always be music playing. It’s a few minutes walk from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation.
The apartment itself is full of charm and tastefully decorated. It’s in a very old building and the kitchen and bathroom are not modern, but overall the feel of the apartment is just so comfortable, you feel that you are at home.
The view from the all windows is amazing. You can see the castle, the water, churches, terra cotta roofs, basically all of the old city.
The beds were very comfortable and the we had everything we needed! Alex provided a crib for our 2 year old.
All in all it was a very special experience. If I return to Lisbon and Alex’s apartment is still available, I would most definitely stay here again!