We came to Lisbon to celebrate my mom’s birthday and it was the most memorable holiday. Made even more pleasurable by staying in Tomás apartment. The Airbnb pictures of the apartment look exactly the same in person.
Even though we were initially looking for a flat with balcony and on 1st floor; this apartment made it easier and more accessible for us after a long day’s walk and shopping to walk into an apartment on the street level.
We were mindful of how wide we opened one of the living room shutters and curtain, due to the apartment being on street level. Regardless we spent most of our days out enjoying the sunny weather.
My mom checked in earlier than me and my sister. She was greeted by Catarina, who provided all the necessary check in details including making recommendations of places to visit, and places to eat and listen to traditional Portuguese Fado music.
The bottle of wine left for us was a nice treat. There were also a few condiments, including Tea, Coffee, Cooking Oil and Spices. Some of the things may have been left behind, possibly by other guests too. As left some food behind.
The apartment is very close to local amenities such as grocery shops, cafe’s/restaurants on the main road of Rua de Sao Bento. We walked to most local attractions. We would recommend comfortable walking shoes, due to steep hills in Lisbon if you are planning to walk around.
If you are travelling with children we would recommend the twin room, as the top floor attic room may require more supervision of kids going up and down the stairs due to no rail hands with the exception of one at the top. Not ideal either for anyone with physical walking difficulties.
Bus 727 passes nearby the apartment (Rua de Sao Bento Main Street) from Rato station, if you are travelling from the airport by public transport. We discovered the same bus goes to Belém which is a must visit town whilst in Lisbon. There is also a tram close by which takes you to most areas of Lisbon.
Many Thanks Tomas and Catarina for being very accommodating and for your prompt communication. Should we visit Lisbon again we would stay again in your apartment.