Can’t say enough positive things about this unit & location. Located in the heart of Chiado, it was spacious, clean, and convenient to the Metro, Tram 28 stops, Praça Luís de Camões (excellent place for a drink from kiosk, people watching, and daily Pastéis de Nata from Manteigaria).
The unit is snuggled between two store fronts on a bustling street. Once you navigate the 4 flights of stairs, (53 steps in all) you are well rewarded w/a well appointed, bright, secure, and airy apartment. Appreciated all the small welcoming touches from tea and coffee to a bowl of oranges for making freshly squeezed juice. Because the bedroom is at the back of the unit, we were never disturbed by the busy street below. Bed was very comfortable and we loved the extra room w/single bed, used as our closet/changing room. The ability to sleep w/open windows kept the space cool and very comfortable. Many AirBnB units skimp on seating- this place has a huge and comfy sectional that allows you to stretch out and power nap at the end of a long day of exploring. Be sure and make Pastelaria Orion a daily routine- just one door down-we started every morning there with an Americano, tea and a brioche or buttered toast (lovely & efficient service).
Obrigada to Francisco who welcomed us upon arrival, walked us through all aspects of the unit, provided a list of restaurant recommendations, offered to make reservations for us, responded asap to a bad battery in the carbon monoxide detector, and quickly directed us to a Covid test site when we realized the tests we brought along wouldn't work for our airlines.
Without hesitation, this was one of our best AirBnB experiences. Would definitely stay here again. Pedro and team were excellent hosts from 1st communication to check out.