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Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
view to kitchen
Corridor
Stairway
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 330 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lisbon, Portugal
  • Place, Castle of São Jorge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lisbon Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rossio Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes

Cozy apartment in the heart of Alfama, the oldest most picturesque neighborhood in the center of Lisbon.
100% NON SMOKING!
Great atmosphere. Lively bars and Fado clubs

Check in 15h (3 PM) - 23:00 ( 11pm)
Check-out 12 noon

I meet you and give you the keys. (there is no self check in )

No children under 16 years old. ( not a childproof apartment)
Officially Registered Apartment 56539/AL.

The apartment , ( 30m²/325 sq. ft) is on the second floor in an old 19th century typical Alfama house. 2 flights of (quite old) stairs to the apartment.
There is a lively cafe in our square that is open in nice weather.
Lots of sun in the day and cool for sleeping in the night in summer. Sleeps 3.
A small balcony looks out on the tiny streets of this old neighborhood.
Very convenient to all the sights. It is only a 5 minutes to walk to the Castelo Sao Jorge and 3 minute walk to the famous Feira da Ladra (flea market), and a 5 minute walk to the River Tejo, with restaurants with seating looking out on the river Tejo. 15 minute walk to the downtown shopping neighborhood.
And, you can travel around Lisbon on the delightful, picturesque electric tram # 28 which is a 1 minute walk from the apartment. It is a 5 minute walk to the Metro Station in Santa Apolonia Train Station. In the station is a Pingo Doce supermarket open until 9PM, very convenient!
Parking for non residents is nearby. There are various public parking places near-by. 5 minutes walk. Please inform me if you will be driving to Lisbon. I will help you with parking suggestions.

The apartment sleeps total 3 people.
It has a small separate bedroom with a double bed, ( for 2 people) a sunny living room with a double sofa bed, and dining table.

A kitchen - 2 coffee makers, (Moka and French Press) gas stove top, microwave, fridge, toaster, clothes washing machine, electric kettle.

Wi-Fi.
The apartment is equipped with cable TV (English, French, German, Chinese, CNN, BBC, Portuguese and other languages and many movie channels). A full bathroom with shower. Hair dryer.
We supply liquid hand soap and Portuguese soap.

** For "extremely tall" people, be aware that the ceilings are not very high in bathroom and kitchen. It could be inconvenient.

In winter time the apartment is heated with electric heaters and there are fans for summer cooling.
We provide sheets, towels.

Minimum of 2 nights.

Keywords: Alfama rental, Lisbon rentals, Alfama, Old town, Portugal, Holiday Rental Apartment. Traditional Lisbon, Alfama apartment, Lisbon rental, Lisbon, Short term rentals

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
We request that you close the doors gently and be careful going up and down the stairs. It is a very old house.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 56539/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Lisbon

Located on a river, this apartment is in Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. 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. Lisbon Oceanarium and Fado Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castle of São Jorge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lisbon Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rossio Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Commerce Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cç. S. Vicente Stop - 2 min walk
  • Santa Apolonia Station - 6 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copenhagen Coffee Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aura Dim Sum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tasco do Vigário - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tipica de Alfama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Carvoeiro Restaurante Tipico - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Traditional Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama. 3 personnes located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Fado Museum and Castle of São Jorge. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cç. S. Vicente Stop is only a 2-minute walk and R. Escolas Gerais Stop is 2 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every respect, as long as you are aware of the stairs (only 2 steep and narrow flights) and the challenges of staying in the wonderful Alfama area (definitely not flat). Elli is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio L.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely apartment in an old building in the heart of the Alfama was a superb base of operations. Elli is one of the most incredible hosts and was extremely helpful to us. The apartment was not luxurious, but rather very clean, simple and thoughtfully equipped with things like guide books (very useful), espresso maker with coffee (deeply appreciated), and even a sofa bed which was made up just in case of any sleep problems. Elli is fantastic! Steep stairs are briefly challenging, and of course, the Alfama itself is not for the faint of heart. Great location to the metro and train station is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hostess Elli was very helpful with lots of information and tips about visiting Lisbon and getting around. We appreciated her friendly manner. Our experience at this VRBO was very authentic and a great location to get a feel for life in Alfama. And I was very clean and had everything we needed. It was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Couer d'Alfama apt is very clean and cozy with a well supplied kitchen and had everything we needed for our four night stay. It is very well situated, truly in the heart of the Alfama. A short walk down is the busy waterfront and many transportation options. A short walk up are some great restaurants and larger markets. Several gorgeous viewpoints are a few minutes walk away as is the no. 28 tram. The bar/restaurant downstairs stays open late and can be noisy, but if you close the windows it is quiet. Ellie was a gracious hostess, sending detailed directions on getting to her place, even meeting us in the evening to walk us over. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne m.

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

Stay in Alfama

Very nice location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen P.

Disliked: Check-in, location
It was difficult to get to and the stairs were old and steep. The entire building was old. The gas did not work defeating the reason we wanted an apartment rather than hotel. Outside was very noisy til wee hours of the morning. Owner attentive but her service person was on vacation so gas could not be used. Very dirty outside as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, clean second floor, convenient to tram, resaurants and shopping.Only drawback, it's right above a bar next to some stairs where teesn hangout and it's noisy 9-midnight. Otherwise, a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great apartment and amazing host!

Ellie is wonderful! She is informative, attentive and extremely helpful. Her recommendations and instructions are great and her apartment is beautiful in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD H.

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

Stay in Alfama

Ellie's apartment was clean, comfortable, in a fantastic location. Ellie was an excellent host, and went above and beyond the norm, she asked and listened to my plans and was very helpful in her directions and recommendation. If you want a taste of Lisbon history, this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus F.

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

A very lovely stay

Fine apartment on a lovely part of Lisbon, Alfama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Convenient. Clean. Owner was super friendly and helpful. Building is older and stairs were a little challenging (ssteep, narrow, low ceiling). Awesome bakery just up the hill. Lots of beautiful tiled buildings all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great location!

Very clean. Perfect for the two of us. Ellie is a great hostess and very communicative. The narrow stairs are well lit for carrying up your suitcase. The window locations and fans cooled the rooms down nicely for sleeping. Kitchen seemed to be well stocked, we used the fridge to keep water cold, but otherwise ate out. We loved this location. We explored the city by foot, tram and metro. Great restaurants, markets and views all around. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Wonderful stay in Alfama

Fabulous location and atmosphere in ancient Alfama. Good restaurants, including a nice Fado place, excellent transportation access. A great place to stay for an authentic Lisbon experience in a very old part of town full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vibrant and full of life!

The Alfama is legendary and what way to experience this vibrancy other than staying in the heart of it?Ellie was a very gracious host making sure that we were comfortable and happy. The accommodation was exactly as advertised. The stairs are not for the faint of heart but the owner makes that very clear before hand. The neighborhood can be a little noisy but it was an Easter long weekend so that also is to be expected. I would stay there again - absolutely! Thank you, Ellie!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria K., Aarhus, Danmark

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

A lovely stay in Lisboa

Everything was perfect. The host is very sweet and considerate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Alfama Location

Located on the second floor of an old Alfama building, this is a great location to experience a real Portuguese neighbourhood. It is also close to the rail/bus/tram routes which makes it a great base to explore. Ellie was a great host and we loved staying there. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

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

Historical neighbourhood

Clean and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar N.

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

Perfect holiday home in old town of Lisbon

We enjoyed recovering in the cosy flat after walking through the wonderful city all day long. Quiet as the street is too narrow for cars. Close to a popular view point, many sights and to means of public transport. Ellie is a perfect, warm-hearted host who is extremely helpful before and during the holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YVON G.

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

Lisbon

Nice host Nice flat Nice city
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Lisbon Trip

Great, quaint Portuguese property set in historic centre of Alfama. Beautiful cobbled streets which can be slippery. Beautiful city. Lots to do and see. Host was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn S.

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

Amazing location and lovely host!!

My friend and I stayed in Lisbon for the first time and this apartment is the ideal location! It is very walkable with many restaurants around and close to the city. Metro and buses are also an easy walk away from the apartment. Ellie was an amazing host with great communication and the check in process was very easy. She was also very helpful with letting us know things about transportation and the city of Lisbon. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

A beautiful apartment in Alfama

I had a wonderful time staying at Elli’s apartment in Alfama. It was very clean and Elli was a wonderful host, giving suggestions on restaurants and things to do! It was really easy to get around on foot from the apartment as center city Lisbon is about a ten minute walk away! All in all, a wonderful experience and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely host, communicative and open. Excellent location in the Alfama district of Lisbon. Kitchen very well equipped with a lot of cooking utensils and the basics. Bathroom well equipped, clean and with a lot of towels. We recommend to park your car at the cruise terminal (using telpark, for 8 euros per day) and to take a bolt cab (4-6 euros) to the flat. Thanks Elli for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Cozy Apartment in a Great Location

We stayed here four nights - it was a great location. There were many restaurants very close by. We went to hear musicians singing Fado and playing guitars right in the neighborhood. Ellie was great - she answered all our emails promptly, met us at the apartment, and gave us good recommendations. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by ellie ali

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I have been hosting here in Lisbon since 2007. I am very proud of Alfama, this old and beautiful neighborhood and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of the city with visitors. I live on the top floor of the same building and I am available to answer any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

Lisbon is a very charming old world city. It has lots of outdoor cafes on every street. The art, music and food of Portugal is found in abundance in Lisbon, the capital. I chose the Alfama neighborhood because of its ancient feel, tiny streets with very few cars, people who have lived there for many generations keeping their old traditions. You are in the city and at the same time in a tiny village with an atmosphere of another time. I am a painter and find the city beautiful and inspiring.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is 10 minute walk to the downtown center, a 3 minute walk to the River Tejo, the large river that runs through Lisbon to the Atlantic. It is a short trip to Estoril beaches by public transport. The # 28 Electrico (tram) which is one minute walk from the door, takes you on an enchanting ride through the tiny streets and hills across Lisbon. You don't need a car in Lisbon, public transport and taxis are very abundant and not expensive. Lisbon is a 'secret' city that lives on it's own time. Portuguese people revere their quality of life, which I have found emphasizes eating good fresh food (excellent fish) and drinking the wines of the country, which is another wonderful discovery.

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