This was our first visit to Lisbon & we loved our stay in Alfama at Patricia's apartment. The decor is really nice, and the apartment is a great size and layout.
Alfama, and this apartment, is such a nice location. It's a 30 second walk to the castle, cute restaurants/cafes nearby, and it's quiet in the evenings, so good for sleeping! I found our neighbourhood to be very quaint relative to others, so recommend staying in Alfama.
Patricia allowed us to drop our bags off a few hours early, which was really kind and we greatly appreciated that. Upon check-in, she provided little snacks, and jams, and a bottle of wine. So nice! She also has a lot of tourist information that she's put together (guides, recommendations for restaurants, etc.) which was helpful.
The only things we were a bit disappointed about were:
- the water doesn't drain well in the shower, so not the MOST pleasant experience. I did tell Patricia this, and she seems lovely, so I suspect she'll fix this.
- the photos show an outdoor space. this was one of the main reasons we booked. There's construction occurring in the basement of the building, so the patio was under construction and un-usable. While this may have been out of her control, a heads-up would have been nice as we were excited to have this space after long days of walking.
Overall, I would recommend Patricia's apartment, especially once the patio & shower are fixed. Location and aesthetics are great, and she's a thoughtful host.
Thanks Patricia!