The positives about this accommodation are that it was spotlessly clean and obviously, that’s really important. It is also situated at the very heart of Alfama, probably the most beautiful and atmospheric neighbourhood of Lisbon, but it is also very touristy. The area is also very populous, but this is also part of its charm. Stunning area!
The accommodation is very small but fine for one person. However, it cannot reasonably be described as a Studio. It is more accurate to describe it as a bedsit. It should NEVER be rented for more than a couple of days or a long weekend at the very most. It’s just not suitable for a longer stay, even for one person. The accommodation is so small that there isn’t enough space for a fully grown adult (certainly above 5’10) to seat on the toilet straight (and not sideways!!!)
The room is extremely hot and stuffy. There is a fan but it’s not powerful enough for the accommodation given that it is on the ground floor and does not offer any privacy at all when the windows are open. I was on holiday in September and it was quite hot for a few days, but it must be absolutely unbearable in the summer, especially at night with the windows closed as the area is also very noisy.
Checking in and out service is inexistent. Box with a key in it. Checking in and out system isn’t clear in the ad. If it had, I wouldn’t have made this booking. As it was, the entire Checking in and out process was extremely stressful.