Had a lovely short term stay at this AirBnb apartment. What you see in the photos is exactly what you get, and the surrounding area itself is a lovely neighbourhood. For those wanting to make a decision, I outlined the pros and cons of the place:
Pros:
- the location is fantastic and Principe Real is one of our favourite areas in Lisbon.
- close to a small park and playground which was great for our toddler who loved it
- chiado and bairro alto which are areas we loved are a short walk away
- right above a phenomenal gelato shop called Niva (the cookie sandwich is a must try) and close to lots of great restaurants
- very clean and suitably equipped apartment for a small family with lovely bedrooms and a really nice living/dining area, has a good amount of natural light coming in during the day. Kitchen has mostly everything one would need, some pans/pots could be updated though.
- having two bathrooms (both shower and toilet) is a blessing!
- air conditioners are inverted heat/cooling
- nice little back outdoor terrace for quiet breakfast for one to escape the kids
- bedrooms have blackout blinds
Cons:
- stairs going up to the apartment are a little tricky due to the small size of each step but you get used to it quickly.
- induction hob (could be a pro for those who like it)
- no dryer (despite there being advertised for one) which makes it hard to dry clothes in the cooler periods, especially if rainy.
- as the apartment is centrally located in principe real, and being on the first floor, the traffic noise can be challenging for light sleepers. Not an issue for me, but my partner has very light sleep.