The neighbourhood was very noisy. There was a local festival on throughout July, and speakers had been rigged throughout the town and were playing music until 3am each morning. This in itself wasn’t the issue, the atmosphere was great and I love a street party but had we known about it we would’ve stayed elsewhere. There was also building work going on in the residence next door from around 8am so that plus a very uncomfortable bed meant we didn’t get much sleep.
The stairs to the flat are very steep and narrow with a light on a sensor. Unfortunately this sensor was very sensitive so would click on and off at the slightest movement from inside our flat. There was quite a gap between our door and the corridor outside so quite a lot of light came through.
The studio is small but we were expecting that so it wasnt an issue. It was nicely decorated and well equipped other than the fact that there was only one wine glass which was a bit of a pain.
Communication was no trouble, we easily gained access but didn’t actually meet anyone which is sometimes a shame with Airbnb’s as it’s nice to meet someone and get some local insight into where you’re staying.
Overall there were some problems which could easily be sorted such as the corridor light, uncomfortable bed and some transparency about street party/building work noise but the studio is compact but lovely with good aircon and easy check in/check out.
It was our first stay in Lisbon and it really is a lovely city!