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Alfama Hill - great view

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Exterior
Facade
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lisboa
  • Lisbon Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Castle of São Jorge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rossio Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Alfama Hill - great view

"Steeps streets where trams trundle along..a southern city, a city at once scorched and fresh with the promise of the sea on the horizon." (Simone de Beauvoir).

This charming apartment renovated in 2011 is on the ground floor of the most picturesque quarter of Lisbon – Alfama. It has plenty of sunlight and offers spectacular views over the Tejo river and city monuments.
Perfectly located between the most popular viewpoints Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Miradouro das Portas do Sol where you can enjoy a coffee on the esplanade, contemplate the beauty of the city and visit the Museum of Decorative Art. It is just a few steps away from Lisbon's cathedral, the Sé, São Jorge Castle, Santo António church (Lisbon’s popular saint) as well as the famous flea market Feira da Ladra. From this apartment you can explore the rest of the city walking to Baixa, Bairro Alto or Chiado.
The apartment is totally equipped and well served by public transports like the old fashioned n.º 28 tram, tram n.º 12, the mini-bus 37 (their stop are 3 minutes walking distance from the apartment) and it is also at a walking distance to the train station and subway Santa Apolónia. Nearby you have all kinds of traditional commerce, bars, restaurants and the traditional Fado houses.

Check-in: 14:00 – 21:00.
Check-out – 11.00 a.m.
For arrivals later than 21:00 pm there is an extra-charge of 30€ and the latest check-in time is 02:00 a.m.

Property manager

Mónica Ferreira
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 128737/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lisbon

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Lisbon Old Town, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Lisbon Oceanarium and Fado Museum are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Lisbon Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castle of São Jorge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Justa Elevator - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rossio Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop - 1 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 10 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Miradouro Santa Luzia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miss Can Petiscaria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Medrosa d'Alfama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Allfama - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfama Hill - great view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfama Hill - great view?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alfama Hill - great view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alfama Hill - great view located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Lisbon Cathedral. Castle of São Jorge and Commerce Square are also within 10 minutes. Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop and Lg. Portas Sol Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice flat with a perfect location
We stayed four nights and we had a great time in Lisboa. The flat is located perfectly in the Alfama district and you can walk pretty much everywhere. We enjoyed our stay. The check in process was easy and the contact with the manager was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Alfama Stay
A nice property in a great location. The host was able to accomdate our late arrival due to airline issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the Heart of Alfama & Fado!
We loved this apartment! Monica is a superb and very kind host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Located Property
This place is perfectly located to get around everywhere in Lisbon. Has all necessities that you may need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Clean, quiet, just the right size for two friends. Easy to find, and view of the sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the heart of Alfama
Immersion in all that Alfama has to offer - great views, narrow streets, shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahram Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for single or two!
Excellent location in Alfalma with access to so many restaurants and shops (of course it is in Alfalma). Small living room with great view of port and very airy. Kitchen is small but adequate with needed appliances. Bed is comfortable. The place is very clean and owner is very responsive. Overall a very good experience and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
Everything was great and we loved being in Alfama district. It was a bit noisy but didn't detract from our stay. The owner provided very clear directions to find her place and was very pleasant when we met her at the outset of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view in Alfama
Many stairs to climb but worth it. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamesen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Visit of quiet beauty
We loved the easy access of the location and the calm, spacious, and simple atmosphere of the apartment. Monica was readily available to help us operate the key to the door, which was tricky and unfamiliar to us. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
It was nice to be in the middle this neighborhood….wonderful to explore and find surprises around corners. Pretty view from window!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Thank you Monika, we LOVED our stay at your charming home in the heart of Alfama. The location was perfect and the riverviews were beautiful. We also slept very well on your comfortable beds. We hope to return. Obrigada!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view of the rooftops of Alfama with the river's estuary in the distance, the colors of which change during the day. Comfortable bed, reliable Wifi, and excellent neighborhood with meandering paths that take you back in time. Mini-mercados and restaurants/bars that serve as live music venues featuring Fado abound.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this apartment!
I absolutely loved this apartment. The location was perfect, the view was beautiful, and even though I had a little bit of trouble finding it and getting into it- once you figure it out it’s easy! I highly recommend staying at Monica’s apartment, It’s very clean and organized, and as mentioned the location is one of the best parts! If I come back to Alfama I would definitely book this place again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dave R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Alfama
Good location but noisy until 2 to 4 a.m. also mold in bathroom entranceway and bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great eclectic location
The property is very well kept and has everything you would need for a short term stay. The location is really in the heart of Alfama and in such a cool location. You cannot access the property directly by car so that can create a bit of a challenge if you are travelling with heavy luggage, but we were travelling with carry on bags so it was not a problem for us. You want to be fit to get up and down the stairs, but it's definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alfama Hill character
Very comfortable updated apartment. Spacious enough for more than a few days. The old town location puts you in the middle of lots to see and do. A very walkable area with lots of history and views. Many pedestrian only roads make walking very pleasant. Monica communicated very well using the texting within VRBO, SMS and voice. My US based phone wasn’t getting my texts to her and I would call her successfully when I suspected this could be happening. The arrival directions and access instructions were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christine P. W., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute apartment with a great view
This apartment has wonderful views and is very quaint. Near a small food market, restaurants, and the metro. The landlady was very kind. Beware however, that Alfama is a pedestrian only area. Walking is the only way around, which I enjoyed, but with a suitcase is was a challenge. It was worth all those stairs. Kindly, Christine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mark b.

Alfama hill apartment, Lisbon.
Very good apartment situated in the heart of old town. My daughter and i were more than happy with our choice of stay and found Alfama the perfect location, full of charm and great place to explore beautiful lisbon. Monica and hugo were most helpful and kind. the view over the rooftops towards the river Tejo is stunning. Good places to eat everywhere. I have no hesitations in recommending Alfama hill as an ideal place to stay while in lisbon. Mark and Ella.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Margi N., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Center of alfama, great view
We enjoyed our time in the heart of alfama. This place is not for the faint of heart as there are lots of stairs regardless of the direction you come from (up or down). The elevator suggested to get there is out of order (july w2023) and, according to a local, has been for over a month. Luckily we travel lightly. We liked the narrow alleys and fado restaurants nearby. The place is old but what else could it be in that location? Great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent apartment, many steps!
Be ready to climb about 300 steps to get to the apartment! Nice landing outside with bench for people-watching. Clean apartment with basic amenities (no paper towels or napkins). Nice host who met us at the bottom of the steps to bring us up to the apartment. Noisy municipal workers and construction workers with gas-powered tools 9 am - 6 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home Beautiful Neighborhood
Our stay in Lisbon was one we'll never forget! What an amazing city! And staying in the Alfama neighborhood was the cherry on top. Such lovely homes, buildings, and restaurants all around. The apartment was lovely and spacious! Nice bathroom, nice kitchen, lovely large living space, good bedroom. The view of the water and neighborhood below? Unbelievable! Just be ready for a workout because Alfama is a hilly part of town. My friend and I thankfully only had backpacks for this portion of our Europe travels. If you have luggage, make sure to take a taxi and use the lift so you only have to carry it half a flight of stairs. Monica was an excellent host and very responsive to our queries. Highly recommend her place and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

stef p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Place is located right in the Alfama area of Lisbon. Not for the faint of heart for walking. The elevator in the listing was not in service during our visit, so it ywas stairs only. Place is cute for two with beautiful views to the Tagus where several cruise ships port. The downside is if you have allergies to spores this may not be your place. It because it's near the ocean / rrover does get misty. I am an allergy sufferer and even taking my medication I still got stuffed up. My wife and I didn't have the heat on as it was beautiful and even opened all the windows we could to alleviate the issue with my allergies and it did not help. But as stated other than my allergies the place is set in a gem of an area of Alfama
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey M., Billings, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not find a better location!
I traveled with my 12 year old son to Lisbon for a short, 3 night stay on our return from Africa to the U.S. I feel like we hit the jackpot on location. Aflama is the place to be. You are literally RIGHT where most of the pictures are taken in Lisbon, within walking distance of literally everything. (Google maps can tell you which trains to board, etc.). Short walk from the water where the most incredible restaurants are. We stayed in July and they're having a heat wave. My only drawback was there is no a/c and it was HOT and stuffy during the day. There's a really great little restaurant right above the place. I highly recommend getting their coffee and pastel thingy that's famous in Portugal first thing in the morning. It'll still be hot and toasted like a marshmallow on top. I've traveled the world and Lisbon, Portugal is at the tippy top of my list. It is just so pretty. Every building is old and intricately painted with these custom tiles. I was in awe the entire time. I would go back again in a heartbeat and stay right here. Thank you so much Monica for your hospitality. Lisbon was worth the wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mónica Ferreira

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English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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