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Unique apartment: 18th century glazed tiles (azulejos) in city center
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 650 sq. ft. |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
1 bedroom, living room, dining room, 1 full bathroom, kitchen, sleeps up to 2
In the center of town, close to the Parliament, a short walking distance to Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their nightlife, shops, museums and theatres, and on the route of tram 28, the most scenic tram in Lisbon...
The building underwent full renovation in 2004 and the project was awarded the second prize in an yearly competition that appraises the reconstruction of old town buildings throughout Portugal. Its major source of beauty are the glazed tiles (azulejos), dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, which are different from floor to floor, thus rendering each apartment unique.
'Azulejos award-winning apartment' registry 12630/AL.
Why Ana Cardoso chose Lisbon
I saw the glazed tiles and the wooden floors and that was it -- decision taken! Also, I had attended school very close by, so everything felt like home.
Amenities
Santa Catarina Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- floor 2
- Guests provide their own meals
- 650 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Min. age of primary renter: 0
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Downtown
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Local Maps
- Sofa Bed
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Room
- seating for 5 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
bidet
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
-
Bedroom -
1 double
- Sofa-bed in living room. Crib available.
- Books
- CD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- botanical garden
- churches
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- antiquing
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(45 traveler reviews)
Great location, lovely appartment
We had a wonderful time in Lisbon and the apartment as a space was terrific - roomy, well appointed and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you might need. There is an ironing board and washing machine and there is a pretty decent grocery store within a three minute walk. There is a lot of natural light in the apartment and the place is quite airy with the help of some carefully placed fans (we were visiting in late July and early August when it was pretty hot).
Our communications with the property manager and owner were fantastic and very prompt. We were met with the keys at the time it was arranged and the manager was very helpful arranging taxis for us and providing us with vital information about the city and arranging travel outside of the city. The owners and management team were fantastic.
The apartment was fairly noisy though. Automobiles, motorcycles and tram cars run by on the street until very late and night and there are a lot of pedestrian revelers out of the streets until 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning (at least in the time of year we were staying there). The upstairs neighbors were also consistently noisy moving around on thumping for long periods of time on the floor overhead. None of the noise issues are the fault of the owners but of the location (and the upstairs neighbors). We enjoyed our stay but did have some difficulties from time to time sleeping at night because of the noise issues.
Lisbon Apartment
Charming apartment near to the centre of Lisbon. Spacious and well equipped. We found the Portuguese meals delicious but very generous so it was nice to eat at home some days. There is a small super market round the corner and a lovely bakers just opposite, where we had breakfast most mornings. We came with a car and parking is restricted during work hours but there's a car park 5 mins walk from the apartment costing around 10-15 euros a day. As other people have mentioned, the tram runs past the front of the building and can be a little noisy but it didn't bother us at all. This is a lovely apartment and Ana and Helena were very helpful with the booking.
Great
Lovely property. Well located. Super clean. Close to everything. Really nice helpful person in Helena.
Local colour
A lovely apartment, full of character and very spacious and well equipped for the two of us. It is within a reasonable walking distance of the centre of Lisbon and the surrounding area seems safe and gets on with its business. Ana communicated promptly through the booking process and Helena was helpful in giving tips and booking our leaving taxi. Highly recommended.
Excellent Apartment
The apartment is centrally located , spacious and authentically renovated to modern day standards whilst retaining an "old" feel.
We were warmly welcomed by Helena and given a comprehensive tour of the apartment .
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lisbon and highly recommend this delightful apartment.
Thankyou Ana and Helena
GREAT LOCATION
We enjoyed our stay - the apartment was perfect and the location is great. Maria and Ana were very helpful. I recommend this apartment
Map
Five to ten minutes walking distance you'll find bohemian Bairro Alto, with its nightlife and alternative shops. A couple of steps further you're in Chiado, a more sophisticated district, with old-style cafes, theaters, and renowned shops.
Head in that same direction strolling along the narrow streets closer to the river and you can enjoy nice views of Lisbon and the river from Miradouro (Belvedere) Santa Catarina.
Walking a few minutes the opposite direction as you leave the apartment, you find S. Bento street with its antique shops and the national parliament. Santos, labeled the 'design district' for its cluster of shops dedicated to design, is 2,000 feet (600m) away.
Principe Real, with the botanic garden, several gay bars and clubs, interior design shops, and more antique shops, is located 2,000 feet (600m) from the apartment.
To go to Alfama and the castle or the flea market on a Saturday or Tuesday morning, catch tram 28 (for 1 mile, 1.6 km) (the stop heading in that direction is located on the street behind the building).
At the nearby Santos station you can take the train to visit Estoril and Cascais or enjoy their beach (30 minute train ride).
The Marina Doca Alcantara is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away, with a direct 2 minute train connection to Santos station (which is less than 10 minutes walking from the apartment).
Lisbon synagogue is 1 mile (1.6 km) away.
Cafés, pastry shops, small groceries, restaurants, and old-fashioned shops go without mentioning, as there are so many of them all around...
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Rates & Availability
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Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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