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

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Private kitchen
Bathroom
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 86289/AL

About the area

Lisbon

Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon, is home to this apartment. Castle of São Jorge and Santa Justa Elevator are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa da Caparica Beach and Carcavelos Beach. Check out an event or a game at Estádio da Luz, and consider making time for Lisbon Oceanarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Insano Gelato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esplanada do Cantinho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Portas do Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sem - ‬1 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip ?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip on 22 July 2026 start from AU$139, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tiny Gem in historic Alfama, the perfect getaway for an incredible trip ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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 Fado Museum 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Youssef K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but cozy accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The courtyard shared with others not in great shape. A bit hard to find as we arrived at midnight. Tiny but perfect. Everything inside wonderful. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you so much :)
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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
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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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Michael M.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
It was interesting to stay in the Alfana area, oldest section of Lisbon . We found our unit reasonably quickly but realized the closest parking ( we walked over the cobblestones carrying suitcases,etc) was almost a mile away.Entering the unit it was reasonably clean with the exception of a cockroach (huge) on kitchen floor. Bed was comfortable but TV never worked, not even a Portuguese channel ….. WiFi worked for 1st 15 hours but miraculously disappeared after 1st day & did not return till last 4 hours we were there. That was particularly troubling in a foreign country where we were relying on internet. There were no issues as soon as we visited any cafes, restraints with WiFi? Finally there was a bottle of dish detergent by kitchen sink & a bottle of liquid soap only in the shower (which worked fine) the bathroom sink had no soap, sanitizer or any other cleanser/disenfectant? All in all it might have been a better experience if a few more dollars/euros were spent……. Two other properties we stayed in during our trip were far superior!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2025
Dear Michael, It was with a feeling of injustice that I read your review… You wrote me once on VRBO letting me know that there was something not working with the Wifi and immediately I sent the instructions for you to verify if something was unplugged. I never heard from you again, therefore I assumed that it was solved since your stay lasted several days. Another thing, my property follows a plan of pest control and it can happen that once the product is applied, one or two roaches come out of the nest and die in the apartment. It’s not frequent but apparently it happen while you were there. It’s not lack of care, pretty much the opposite otherwise the roach would be alive. I find very disturbing and unfair that the efforts of my team are exposed as insufficient on the review without having a clear and honest communication from the tourists during their stay. We do our best and if you see my other reviews, that is a good consideration about our efforts to make people feel good at their stay. Best regards, Filipa
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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
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4/10 Poor

Jaime

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our overall experience was below expectations. Communication was OK, clear, and attentive. Both owners were kind and sympathetic, and we appreciated their helpful attitude. Cleaning was not completed at the scheduled time, was done superficially and we had to wait outside in the rain. We appreciated being allowed to leave our luggage before check-in. The glass shower door was unstable and felt unsafe. Only two very small pieces of soap were provided for two guests over three nights. The bathroom soap dispenser was broken and Shampoo was not provided. Only one shower towel was for both guests. The shower floor did not drain properly.There was no exterior lighting, so we needed to use our phone flashlights at night. Only one proper wine glass available along with three plastic ones. The espresso machine was dirty and showed spots, possibly from humidity or mold. The sofa was dirty and could benefit from a professional cleaning. The dining table was more of a small shelf attached to the wall and wasn’t very stable. The TV remote control was unreliable. Location is good, but guests arriving by car should note restricted residential area, which can be inconvenient when carrying luggage. Conclusion:Among all the accommodations we stayed in during our four-week trip to Portugal, this was the least satisfactory and, regrettably, the most expensive.The apartment itself would benefit from some attention to cleaning, maintenance, and basic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old town area full of little shops and restaurants at every turn! Fabulous Fado, breathtaking views of the city and the water walking around anywhere. Gorgeous miradouros where you can see most all of Lisbon. The hosts were amazing and it was cozy with everything you could need. Charming and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

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

8/10 Good

J B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

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