I stayed here for almost a month.
I’m a “digital nomad” who’s been living all over the world for the past 5 years.
I’ve lived in Lisbon for 4 months in total. I’ve stayed in 5 different Airbnbs.
Overall, I had a great stay here. Sofia, the host, was very accommodating. And I’d stay here again.
Here are the pros and cons for you to make your own choice:
Pros:
• Checked me in early. I was transferring from one airbnb to this one. It would’ve been extremely inconvenient to spend hours with my luggage. But Sofia said she would check me in early if she could and she made good on her word.
• Host met me in person. Sofia met me at the unit to let me in and show me around.
• Has blackout blinds. Nice ones too. Great for sleeping.
• Has an air conditioner/heater. It was still hot (for me) when I stayed here. So the AC was very important.
• Unit is big. The living room has plenty of room. It has a large L couch, dining room table, and cot for another person to sleep on.
• it was clean. It smelled good and was clean—even with the early check in.
• Good location. Plenty of cafes, restaurants, and super markets all within walking distance. Close to the airport as well.
Apartment is modern. Many places in Lisbon are old and dilapidated. This place seems quite new in comparison.
Cons:
• Close to the airport. You hear planes flying by all day long. You get used to them and forgot. But I record audio and conduct video calls. No on ever heard them on the calls or recordings (I asked). And it stops at night around 11pm. But it’s constant throughout the day. Not a problem if you won’t be there. But important to consider.
• Bed is old. It’s comfortable and high-quality. But there’s a large sag on the right side of the bed that makes it uncomfortable. It wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great either.
Would I stay here again? Yes.
Overall, it’s a solid place to stay. You’ll have a hard time finding something better at the same price when Lisbon is busy. I know because I had time to look at a LOT of options.
One more thing to mention again is that the host, Sofia, was solid. Quick to communicate and accommodate. I didn’t have any issues.
But with the early check in, late check out, and fast communication, she’s was great. Lisbon is a gamble with this. If you’re looking for someone who’ll be a great host, then this is even more of a bargain. Just make sure you can deal with the airplanes during the day!
Hope this helps you make the best choice for you :)