Alfama River II

Detailed description

This self-catering property is one of a pair, because it is also possible to rent the 4th floor apartment in the same building. Both apartments have similar space and facilities and together with the other 2-bedroom apartments we have in this building can be rented together if you have a large group. The building is located right next to the traditional Alfama district, and is literally just 2 minutes walk from the Santa Apolonia Metro & Train Station, where there is a convenient supermarket. The apartment has truly magnificent views of the expansive River Tagus estuary, and even the Cristo Rei statue across the river in Almada can be seen from its windows.

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Facility description

This holiday rental property contains the following:


GENERAL ITEM
  • main bedroom with double bed
  • secondary bedroom with 2 single beds
  • 1 spacious and light-filled living room with double sofa-bed
  • Magnificent views of the river
  • 1 fully-equipped kitchen
  • 1 bathroom with shower
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Portable radiators during winter months
  • All bed-linen and towels provided
  • Double-glazed windows in all rooms. Keeps out the cold in Winter and the noise in Summer
  • Air-conditioning for the hot summer months
  • Welcome fruit basket and Portuguese wine (optional)

LIVING ROOM

Spacious, light-filled living room:
  • pull-out double sofa-bed
  • flat-screen television with cable TV
  • free wi-fi Internet connection (Ethernet cable also available) 
  • large full-length window (4th floor apartment has 2) with excellent views over the River Tagus

MAIN BEDROOM

Light-filled double bedroom with views over the river:
  • 1 double bed (140cm x 200cm)
  • all bed-linen provided
  •  large full-length window with excellent views towards the Cristo Rei statue

SECOND BEDROOM

Light-filled double bedroom with views over the river:
  • 2 individual beds (90cm x 200cm)
  • all bed-linen provided
  • large window with excellent views over the river
  • fitted wardrobe

KITCHEN

The kitchen in this apartment is fully equipped with:
  • washing machine
  • oven and ceramic hob
  • fridge dish-washer microwave
  • kettle
  • Moka espresso coffee maker
  • plates, cups, knives & forks, pots, pans, kitchen utensils
  • electric water heater
  • storage cupboards
  • bar stools  

BATHROOM
  • bidet and washbasin
  • shower
  • towels provided

Location and Surroundings

The apartment is located next to the Old Town district of Alfama, and just round the corner from the Santa Apolonia Metro & Train station.

This area has plenty of cafeterias, bars, traditional Fado restaurants, as well as the small village-type shops typical of Alfama. In the Santa Apolonia station there is a "Pingo Doce" supermarket and just opposite the station there is a chemist's (pharmacy). On the opposite side of the main road, next to the river, there is a large open-air carpark which charges just 4.95 euros per day.

The area is convenient for sight-seeing: you can easily walk to the central Praça do Comercio square in about 15 minutes, and the wonderful "miradouros" (viewpoints) of Alfama, like the Portas do Sol, and Miradouro Santa Luzia are just a 10 minute walk away. The majestic Panteão Nacional (National Pantheon) - where the famous Fado singer Amalia Rodrigues is buried - is just round the corner.

Additional information

This is a non-smoking apartment and no pets are allowed.
There is a 150 euros damage deposit, which will be refunded in full as long as no damage is done to the apartments (this amount will be increased to 250 euros for stays of longer than 4 weeks, and to 600 euros for stays of more than 2 months)
For arrivals after 8pm (20:00h), there is a supplemental charge of 30 euros, but there is no additional cleaning fee.
There is no lift or elevator in the building, making accessibility very difficult for wheelchair users, the physically impaired or those with mobility problems. Please note that in the historic centre of Lisbon, there are virtually no residential buildings with lifts. In Alfama it is practically impossible. Only the very new buildings in the historic centre of Lisbon have lifts, and normally these new buildings don't have apartments for tourists.

Latest reviews on this apartment (total of 1 reviews)


Jeff Woodruff, United States

2012.01.17

9 /10

"Excellent apartment in the heart of the alfama district" We had a wonderful 3 day stay in Lisbon, thanks in no small part to this lovely apartment overlooking the port. Close to shopping and transportation at the nearby metro station, right in the historical alfama district, and a short walk to the center of the city. The apartment was clean, convenient, airy and comfortable.

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