Absolutely gorgeous, fourth-floor, kinfolk style apartment in a renovated building, with quirky furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories. The apartment has high ceilings, two generous windows, and a white, cuboid volume that contains the bathroom, a kitchenette on one side, discreet closets, and a lofted bedroom. This sleeping loft, which looks down to the living area, can be accessed via alternating, split-thread stairs (what they call “clown stairs” in Portugal).
The décor is truly unique, and the layout of the space worked wonderfully for a solo traveller like myself. There is ample closet space, where you can store you luggage and clothes, so the living area remains clutter-free. The bed was very comfortable, and the hanging plants, macramé weavings, bamboo ladders, and simple but stylish furniture and accent pieces really made this place special. The location couldn’t be more convenient. There are a number of cafes and grocers nearby, as well as a supermarket and a pharmacy that are less than a three-minute walk from the apartment.
Though the apartment is not far from the main tourist zones of Clerigos Square and Ribeira, it is still far enough away from them, that you feel like you are living in a local neighbourhood.