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Architectural Gem in Bica

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A modern living room with a staircase, wooden flooring, a sofa with cushions, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a yellow surfboard leaning against the wall, and a unique geometric window design.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stone accent wall, and a wooden floor.
Two metal shelving units with various decorative items and plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rossio Square

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Lisboa
  • Place, Mercado da Ribeira
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida da Liberdade
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rossio Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Lisbon

Lisbon City Center, a neighbourhood in Lisbon, is home to this apartment. Santa Justa Elevator and Lisbon Cathedral 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 Jose Alvalade Stadium or Estádio da Luz.
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Lisboa

What's nearby

  • Mercado da Ribeira - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pink Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Commerce Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rossio Square - 14 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Conde Barão Stop - 2 min walk
  • Cais do Sodré Station - 10 min walk
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbourhood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Musa da Bica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TIMS - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hello, Kristof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Street Smash Burgers - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem in Bica pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Architectural Gem in Bica?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Architectural Gem in Bica on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$571, 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.

What time is check-in at Architectural Gem in Bica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural Gem in Bica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architectural Gem in Bica located?

Located in Lisbon City Center, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Catarina Viewpoint, Commerce Square and Santa Justa Elevator. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 1 mile (2 km). Conde Barão Stop and Ascensor da Bica Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Really enjoyed our stay. The representative for the place was awesome. Everything was clean will stay here again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was truly a gem!! The location couldn't be better for us, with fantastic restaurants just steps away. The place was spotless, very well maintained and communication with the host was excellent throughout. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

We thoroughly enjoyed Lisbon & our Gem accomodation. It was comfortable & well equipped with all the necessities, within walking distance of all the wonderful sights, restaurants, great cafes & viewpoints of the city. We would definitely book with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Visit To Portugal

This was our first visit to Portugal and we wanted to experience old town Lisbon. The location of the apartment was perfect. Close to everything. The check in process was smooth. We would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this Vrbo. It was perfect for 4 moms traveling. We loved having the two bedroom/bath combo with large mirror in the main area for getting ready. The beds were comfy, the place was very clean and we loved the location. It was so nice to be able to walk to so many fun and lovely eating establishments. Time Out Market was so close. Just be prepared for steep steps for carrying luggage. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location to visit Lisboa

The condo is very well located, walking distance from all major sites. Unit is spacious and convenient with 2 bathrooms. Pictures are a good representation. The only downside is that there are a few bars and restaurants at the base of the property. This means the noise can go on until late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Apartment

Great apartment! Location is good and close to restaurants, stores and attractions. Bruno was very helpful and made some great recommendations to us. He was also very helpful with our luggage in and out of the apartment. We would definitely stay here again if going to Lisbon! Sue - Oakville. ON
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great stay at this apartment! The location was awesome- about 5 mins walk to Time out market and downstairs there’s a ton of restaurants, bars and cafés. There is a restaurant and bar downstairs so you can hear the music from there but you can only hear it in the living room. The AC and fans in the bedrooms drown out any noise from downstairs. For check in you do have to select a 30 min time slot to meet someone at the apartment. The apartment was beautiful and for sure had enough space for us! It does look exactly like the pictures! I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

The location is great! So close to all the action but removed enough that it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The apartment looks just as pictured, super clean and has ac in all rooms. Beds were comfy and the showers were great! The check in process was super smooth. They were super communicative and met us when we arrived. He even made note of something to get fixed so he knew it wasn’t our error. One thing to note: The apartment is located at the top of steep stairs, was fine for us but my parents are super mobile. Other than that it was perfect! Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Lisboa!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lisbon

We had an issue with water leak from the ceiling due to construction in the apartment above us. The management company took care of us, relocated us in a different apartment for the night, and then another apartment the next day. They are very professional, honest, and fair. They even refunded 15% of our booking fee, which is very appropriate. Michael, the manager was with us step-by-step and made sure that everything is taken care of in a timely manner. The company is very well run, honest and fair. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Location is great - restaurants, shops and The Time-Out Market easily walkable. Mgmt was very attentive and helpful. Bruno was very friendly and helpful. Shower in second bathroom was broken and unable to be fixed during our stay due to a national holiday. Surprising that the previous guests and/or cleaning staff didn't discover this before our stay. Hopefully it was fixed after we left. Remote for A/C needs new batteries. Also, back bedroom window looks into an elevator shaft-like space where birds fly/live. The loud chirping begins early every morning and echos loudly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mooie accommodatie. Leuke locatie in levendig deel van de stad, net buiten het drukke centrum. Jammer genoeg is de (gemeenschappelijke) trappenhal die naar het appartement leidt, vuil en oud, het stinkt en zit vol ongedierte wat je eerste indruk jammer genoeg sterk beïnvloedt,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As advertised

Good central location apartment, clean and good facilities. A bit of a smell perhaps from open windows in the central space, and the couch covers were a bit faded.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool apartment in great location

The apartment was just as advertised and located in a great location - away from the tourist areas but close enough to walk everywhere. The check in was perfect and Bruno made it all very smooth. Lots of good local restaurants and bars. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Convenient, clean & perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolle Stadt, toller Stadtteil, tolle Wohnung

Komplett ausgestattetes Appartment, modern und neu renoviert, im Bica Viertel, die Kommunikation war unkompliziert und wir hatten immer einen erreichbaren Ansprechpartner. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Property was switched

This property had a water pipe break 4 days before we were to arrive. The management company "Gem Accommodations" never notified us of this problem. We were met at the airport with our pre arranged driver who brought us to an unknown area where we met the representative of the management company. He informed us there was good news and bad news.. Bad news was the apartment we had rented four months earlier wasn't available. They offered a refund or this apartment, (good news?) at 7:30 pm, taxi driver gone, in a location we had no idea where we were we felt we had NO Choice but to take this apartment. Terrible location, miles from the historic area, we needed to take metro each way to get to the area we had researched . If we had been notified when the pipe burst 4 days earlier we could have chosen a much better location . We also had problems with the apartment they chose to put us in. Windows had lost their seal ,always cloudy couldn't see out , and when it rain the windows leaked making couch very wet. Unit was on 7th floor ,top floor, attic of building. We had problems with the elevator on three different times. We expected a reduction in the amount we paid,as this apartment was in a bad location. I also can't believe this apartment in this location would rent at the same price as the historic/ river area. We had researched the area we wanted to be in, this wasn't even close to that area. We only had three days to enjoy Lisbon and the location of this apartment made that difficult. It diffidently tainted our visit in Lisbon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Tory, First of all thank you very much for your review and for staying with Gem Accommodation. In relation to your comment, we wanted to clarify some things: 1. Our apartment is on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo (continuation of Avenida da República) which is next to Avenida da Liberdade one of the most emblematic avenues in Lisbon. 2. In relation to not having warned you in advance you are right and I apologize, but we thought it was the best way not to scare you because the apartment was also very good. Once again we apologize for this inconvenience. 3. Regarding the location, the apartment we suggest is a 12-minute walk from Avenida da Liberdade, this avenue that, besides being the most emblematic of the city, is just a few minutes walk from the entire historical area of the city. 4. Regarding the problems with the apartment, I apologize but as you know there are things that happen that we can neither predict nor control as it is the case of having problems with the elevator. The problems with the apartment are our responsibility and we apologize for this. 5. Regarding the discount, we offer you a transfer service directly from the apartment to the airport at 7am and we will offer you a discount. I hope that we can accommodate you and your group again with us without any issues. In conclusion, I hope that we can receive you again in one of our apartments and that this time there are no inconveniences. Once again, I beg your sincere apologies, but we tried to give you the best stay in Lisbon possible. Kind regards Duarte Vinagre - Head of Reservations Gem Accommodation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Modern, clean and close to everything!

My husband and I and another couple stayed here from September 19th thru the 22nd for the first leg of our trip to Portugal and Morocco. This was by far the most comfortable and convenient apartment that we had on our trip. Bruno and his staff were easy to get ahold of and to communicate with. It was so nice to have a washing machine to clean our clothes before leaving as we packed lightly for a 2 week trip. We got our bearings on the city of Lisbon pretty quickly and loved being able to walk about anywhere from the apartment. My husband and I enjoyed the exercise of hiking up the hill of beautiful Lisboa and seeing so much history at every corner. The apartment is next door to the fabulous Social B where we met our favorite bartender every night for a night cap. If we ever make it back we would definitely stay again! Cathleen Zoss
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Apartment for 2 couples

We had a fantastic stay at Barrio Alto to end a 3 week trip to Europe. Perfect place to relax and explore Lisbon. The apartment has character and is well appointed. Bruno did an excellent job checking us in and answering additional questions during our stay. I will give you an advisory, the neighborhood is busy and loud. The street has trolley and bus traffic, and there is a large amount of long term construction going on. This will not bother your sleeping, however; because the 2 bedrooms seem to be soundproof. Our only regret is that we could not stay for another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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