Definitely stay here! We are a couple traveling from the USA and have never been to Portugal, we came to Lisbon for a friends wedding in the Hotel Memmo Principe Real, very conveniently near studio 75. (I mean really convenient to the Principe Real and Rossio area, considering we had to make the journey in all our formal wear and for me, high heels, on foot to and from the venue: and we were totally fine and still looked flawless. 😇)
Joao Carlos was a fantastic host: he met us downstairs, graciously helped us with our bags, and his English was excellent so communicating online and in person was a breeze. He even provided recommendations for food and transit and some extra masks for us in the apartment!
The apartment is clean, well appointed, and even had usb chargers for our USA phones—which was a huge relief since our adapter wasn’t working!
The AC worked great, perfect combo with the hot shower after a sweaty day of sightseeing. We came in mid September, the weather was amazing, warm in the day but cool and breezy at night.
The studio was surprisingly quiet and peaceful to sleep in for being so close to so many cool attractions and nightlife.
We felt very safe going in and out even late at night.
The elevator made it even more convenient with our bags since so many places in Lisbon we looked at were walk-up. Location is unbeatable: You can walk to lots of cute cafes and shops, the views in this neighborhood are stunning.
You cannot beat this deal, too, so reasonably priced If you’re staying more than a day or two and a much more authentic experience than a chain hotel. The apartment is also very private, tucked away from the other units so you don’t feel youre intruding on local peoples lives and schedules.
Oh: also, the strong WiFi in this apartment was a much welcomed plus since our international data plan couldn’t hold up, and lots of other airbnbs or guest houses didn’t offer it.
Some of the other reviews mention it is on a hill: i mean, yes, see a map of Lisbon, most of the streets in this ancient and beautiful city are windy, steep, and made of slippery cobblestones. This hill was honestly not that bad in comparison. We called an Uber when we departed and it was $5 and a piece of cake, it pulled up to the front door and loaded our bags, so if you can’t handle hills or walking, or have mobility issues, this is easily avoidable with a taxi or Uber. If you can manage hills and walking, it’s a short walk up a hill from the metro, which we loved since we got the Lisboa card for sightseeing.
I’m definitely a stickler for cleanliness, safety and I fully admit Im a millennial that wilts without AC and WIFI, so trust me when I say even the most trepidatious traveler will enjoy staying at studio 75 with Joao Carlos! Five stars, we will recommend to all our friends :)