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Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lisboa, Lisboa
  • Place, National Pantheon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Feira da Ladra Flea Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama

Live Within 16th-Century History

This extraordinary apartment is a preserved wing of the Convento do Paraíso, founded in 1512. Once a vital part of a religious complex including the National Pantheon, the building was meticulously converted into a residence in 2013, uncovering ancient artifacts and ornamental stones during the process.

Historical Highlights:

The Fireplace: Features the original iron staple used to reinforce the stone after it cracked during the Great Earthquake of 1755.

The Architecture: The kitchen and bathroom occupy what were once 16th-century corridors; the smaller rooms served as the convent’s salting and water areas.

Hidden Details: Keep an eye out for the limestone chapel door at the building’s entrance and the "star" emblem of the Oratory Order.

Experience a rare piece of Lisbon’s survival and rebirth in a space that balances modern comfort with five centuries of history.

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House Rules

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Children

Adults only
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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
Tours and Transfer on demand (extra cost). Late check in (after 9pm) have an extra charge of 20€, paid at arrival.

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
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 21405-AL

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama on 8 July 2026 start from AU$393, 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.

Where is Spirit of 1512 - Exquisite taste in the heart of Alfama located?

Located in Lisbon Old Town, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of National Pantheon and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Commerce Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Santa Apolonia Station is only a 3-minute walk and Cç. S. Vicente Stop is 6 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. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy E.

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

Wonderful Property

Exactly as described, wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Great place to stay in Lisbon

The property is amazing. It was fun to stay in a place with so much history and that has been remodeled so well. There was a good supply of the basic necessities for the kitchen and bath. The location was very close to the big flea market, the Metro station and many good restaurants and historical destinations. We will stay here again when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

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Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Steve, for staying with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Short Break in Lisbon

The property was beautiful. Better in fact than the pictures! João could not have been more helpful. An ideal base to explore Alfama. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Stunning historical building in perfect location

We loved this historical property and ultimate in interior design. Exactly as the on-line photos depict. Located in a historical precinct in Lisbon, short walk to many top destinations and public transport. Made for a very pleasant stay! Our hosts Joana and Joao were also great from the first moment we made contact and made us feel very welcome - thank you to you both.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear Bruce let us thank you deeply for your absolutely kind words. Those words are what make us going to give the most enjoyable moments to our guests. We know a good stay makes a memorable vacation. We are committed to that. Therefore your words are the ultimate reward. Thank you both also!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas K.

nice apartment, short walking distances to shops and restaurants

historic apartment beautifully refurished. João was a very helpfull host and gave us an additional radiator for heating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

Fantastic apartment in a great area of Lisbon!

The apartment was lovely and the neighborhood was very close to all the major attractions!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Gorgeous place great location

We loved the place and the owner was easy to work with. The only issue is that the place can get really stuffy. Since it’s an old convent there’s a portion of the place with no windows or AC. It was so hot in there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Excellent apartment, excellent location

We stayed a week and had no complaints. The location is superb for walking around old Lisbon -- if you do not like walking up and down hills, this is not for you. But if you like to wander and explore, this is an ideal base. Also a two-minute walk from a metro and taxi stand. Our family of four each had a bedroom (though the two singles were semi-open to the main room -- if you have multiple snorers, that might be an issue. Two WCs and one bath-shower meant no queuing. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear Jonathan thanks you so much for you kind words. If wang o wander and explore again, you know where to stay. Best regards.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark S.

The property was unique, but the welcoming amenities were sparse.

After trekking up a precipitous hill there was a lack of warmth and welcome. It would have been advantageous to a more thorough explanation of the apartment. It send obvious after spending much time in home always a bit of bread and wine would have been a nice touch. There was a dirth of basic necessities. When the sun goes down the neighborhood might be questionable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear Mark We always try to do our best, and to welcome our guests the best way we can. We try to reach you several times with no answer from you. We booked the táxi for your check out which you didn’t respond. We always have a bottle of port wine in the living which you drunk. We are deeply sorry if we did go according to your expectations. We will try it harder. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Lovely apartment in a perfect location

The apartment is fascinating and filled with antiques. It is perfectly situated with Mann street cafes and restaurants. João was very helpful. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear Thomas thanks a lot for you review its extremely inportant that you give us a nice comments like this... Please do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Wonderful apartment in a fantastic neighborhood - worth the stay

We had an amazing time in this wonderful, extraordinary apartment. Very magical, located in old town. Within walking distance to many wonderful sites. The owner was extremely gracious and has a list of things to do and recommend places. We took him up on many suggestions and enjoyed them all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear David it was a pleasure to have you! Its always nice to have this kind of feed back, thanks a lot for choosing us.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

The apartment is beautiful and like stepping into another time with some modern conveniences!

João was very helpful and has done a beautiful job setting up the apartment. He also had some excellent restaurant suggestions. The apartment is quirky because of being a very old monastery, which adds so much character. I would definitely stay again. It worked well for my husband and I staying in the master bedroom and my sister in the smaller single room (without a real door) because the rooms are on opposite ends of the apartment. We hope to be back in Lisbon soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie l.

Great. Wonderful. Enjoyed!!!'n

A beautifully restored historic apartment great for two adults not children in a wonderful neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

Christine & Harvey N.

An amazing atmosphere and experience.

To stay in this beautiful and exquisitely decorated and furnished apartment is a real treat. Perfect for the two of us. Would really recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Clair H.

Wonderful! Can't wait to come back.

Our stay in Lisbon was everything we could've hoped for and more. Joao's place was beautifully decorated and the size was absolutely perfect for my daughter and her friend, my husband, and me. Joao gave us great recommendations, from the adorable bakery right across street to the restaurant with such amazing fado that we had to go two nights in a row. The location was nearby the train station and central enough to walk pretty much everywhere we wanted to go. I someday hope to return to Portugal, and I know exactly where I'll be staying when I do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Spirit of 1512 in beautiful Lisbon

We had the best time in Lisbon. The apartment, Spirit of 1512, was the most unique place I have ever stayed. Great location and beautiful interior. The owner Joao, was most attentive. I had washed out a pair of pants, left them on the window sill to dry. When we returned at the end of the day, the pants were missing. I chalked it up to lost pants. Then there was a knock on the door and Joao had taken my pants, had them cleaned properly and returned them. We had a good laugh about it and my host reminded me that all I had to do was ask. So a great place and so much to do in Lisbon, we could have stayed a month.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Wonderful guests nice and happy. Respectful with the house rules. I do recomend
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10/10 Excellent

Daniele C.

Perfect!

We fell in love with this place when we saw the photos and weren't disappointed when we saw it in person. It was spacious (for our family of 4), beautifully decorated and in a perfect location. We loved everything about it. Joao was especially helpful with great recommendations and very professional. It was close to the train station and subway to easily access some of the other areas of Lisbon but also close enough to walk to many of the sites we wanted to see. We also loved the café (Uncle George's cafe) that Joao recommended right across the street for our daily breakfast. If you are planning a stay in Lisbon, this is the perfect spot to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
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8/10 Good

Louis L.

A great week in Lisbon

The place is exactly as pictured. Simply fabulous. A block from train station Appolonia and next to the National Pantheon.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Parvez T.

Warning - Smells like Raw Sewage

Before you stay please beware We stayed at this accommodation for a week but we're booked for two and had to leave which was both inconvenient and expensive. The apartment has a horrific smell. From the first night we arrived there was a sewage smell throughout the unit. After the first night we asked the owner who acknowledged that yes there was always that smell due to the "low tides" and that it was every where in lisbon. We did not experience this smell in our other rentals in Lisbon. The owner did not offer any solutions to help with the problem and the smell became unbearable so we had to leave after a week. He did refund us 50% from the remaining week - but we do not feel that was fair as it was not in the description that we would be experiencing this dreadful/sickining odor. He justified our 50% by saying that we were leaving b/c it was not suitable for our 2 year old baby - but that was completly fabricated - it was perfectly find for the baby - I guess he was just looking for an excuse to push some of the blame back on us? Also, the owner who lives around the corner dropped by every day both when we were home and not home. My wife felt very uncomfortable with the owner and it was not appropriate to continuously be dropping by. Finally although the apartment is beautiful - I personally really loved the space - but you must know it is quite enclosed with two small windows it actually makes you feel like you are in a basement or cellar. It is cold and musty feeling. My wife referred to it as the "dungeon" On top of all that - My wife, son and me all got sick during our staying here - we can not confirm it was b/c of the apartment - but we certainly have that feeling. We are not complainers -- but this was unacceptable - and I feel like others should be warned - I would not recommend this place at all.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
When we receive an email with "If you refund I will not leave an honest review — but if not..." We decided to go ahead with our normal way of working, because this is definitly not our style of doing things, and we know our quality. Anyway, Parvez Taj was a very special guest that didn´t stay the all time due to be traveling in work and with his family. This apartment it's not suitable for families with very small babies because of it's unique structure and decoration. But even after being advised several times about this and proposing another apartment, Parvez wanted to stay in Spirit of 1512. Unfortunately, after realizing this personally, now the reasons for leaving are other things that we quite don´t understand. Parvez asked our help several times, first because he asked for a cleaning service, two in two days (reason why we had to appear), he had some problems with his hard disk and asked for help with the portuguese costumes (we helped him - we had to appear). ​In the end, we are sure that this was just a major misunderstanding.
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10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Beautiful, unique, elegantly appointed apartment in a wonderful area of Lisbon

The apartment is too unique to describe – just believe that the pictures are accurate! The host was very helpful, and the apartment is close to the metro, which makes it convenient to visit all areas of Lisbon. The restaurant recommendations of the host are spot on, and try to hit his "Top 10" list of Lisbon sights!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Unique and Amazing Historical Apartment

We felt privileged to have stayed in this historical apartment which is located near the waterfront and the Pantheon. The pictures accurately depict the unique features such as the grand fireplace, vaulted ceiling and dining room. The owner was gracious and friendly, and provided information about nearby restaurants and "top 15 sites" to visit. Pros: Great location, air conditioning in Master Bedroom, updated bathrooms and kitchen Cons: Queen bed in Master Bedroom, limited windows, 1 shower Highly recommend apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Bjork S.

Exquisite apartment

Beautiful and charming apartment Loved the details, everything is decorated with a unique talent. Highly recommended if you have to spend some days visiting or working in Lisbon
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

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