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Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip

Apartment with kitchenette, 7-minute walk to Lisbon Cathedral

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Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Castle of São Jorge
  • Place, Rossio Square
  • Place, Commerce Square
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip

Apartment with kitchenette, 7-minute walk to Lisbon Cathedral
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment features a washing machine and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A TV, an electric kettle and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only educated pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 86289/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lisbon

Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon, is home to this apartment. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Campo Pequeno Bullring or Jose Alvalade Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Castle of São Jorge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lisbon Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rossio Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Commerce Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • R. Escolas Gerais Stop - 2 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 8 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Madeira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esplanada do Cantinho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Insano Gelato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Where is Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Portas do Sol Viewpoint, Lisbon Cathedral and Castle of São Jorge. Commerce Square and Santa Justa Elevator are also within 15 minutes. R. Escolas Gerais Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Cç. S. Vicente Stop is 2 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny Gem is aptly named. We loved the location as we could easily walk to all our destinations. Our host was absolutely wonderful about accommodating our arrival and departure times. She also responded promptly to our questions. The apartment was clean and the bed was comfortable. The only reason we gave 4 stars is because of the size but we were comfortable and if you’re using it as a base of operations rather than a place to spend a lot of time, it’s perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A Hidden Gem

This place was in Alfama, the oldest part of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The apartment was as described so no problem with the apartment but I think that when parking is necessary in a parkade away from the apartment, it should be mentioned up-front when booking the apartment. We drove around the area for hours looking for two parkades we were told to look for to no avail. We ended up dropping off our car rental early and even the Uber driver couldn’t take us directly to the apartment and we had to walk (with all our luggage) to the apartment. Very frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brigitte c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement petit mais idéalement situé dans le quartier alfama. Commerces et sites touristiques proches. Literie confortable
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Youssef K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but cozy accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-situated in Alfama. Good communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and in a nice neighborhood, very close to a lot of nice little places to eat/shop. We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This “tiny gem” was just that! It was a great location with Alfama, very close to everything. So nice. First floor entry at the end of the street so it was quiet and peaceful. As advertised, it was small; however, there were no surprises. A perfect spot for two in an adventure. Shops, coffee houses, restaurants, Fado performances and many of the major attractions within the Alfama district were within walking distance from this location. We did cook some awesome Portuguese sausages on the small but clearly usable stove. The refrigerator kept our much needed water cold. Also, it was very close to a luggage storage facility that let us land in the morning, stow our luggage so we could hit the town sans luggage in tow until time to check in. Speaking of check in, it was super easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for 1-2 people. It is a smaller property but if you’re only using it to sleep and shower. Right in the heart of Alfama where you can feel the of the old town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved our stay at this lovely little apartment. It is truly very small but also charming and in a great location. Despite the slight confusion with our checkin (which was resolved very quickly and amicably), we recommend this place highly. You’ll love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Découverte de Lisbonne en 3 jours

Appartement très bien situé dans quartier calme.Bien équipé et propre.Manque un peu de clarté.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marta D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location was amazing in the heart of history and the legend of Portuguese 'Fado' folk music, anyone with a love for social anthropology especially musically orientated will love it.The apartment is small with no real windows except for a small opening on the top of the door and a little kitchen window that opens only a sliver from the top, saying though it did not bother me as being a bit of a bear I like my caves ;-)Everything I needed was there.My only critique is that the sofa could do with either a replacement or a good cover as it has some unsightly marks on it (probably caused by an eating accident by a former renter.)Apart from this, I cannot fault it and believe that this is an excellent location for a single traveller or even a couple.Another good plus is that it is only a 5-minute walk from the seafront and a 10-minute walk to the metro/train/bus services.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience in Alfama

Quite, peaceful, central location. Close to public transit. Close to restaurants. Short walk to live music. Wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

J B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Filipa Castro

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