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

Apartment near Rossio Square in Lisbon

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 330 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Lisbon

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Lisbon City Center apartment, you'll find Castle of São Jorge and Commerce Square. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fado Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lisbon Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of São Jorge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Commerce Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rossio Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Volta Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasco do Vigário - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copenhagen Coffee Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The CorkScrew Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alfama Cellar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Traditional Heart of 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 from 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 15 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 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 separate bedroom with a double bed, 55" (140cm) for 2 people. A double sofa bed in the living room. 55" (140cm)
Living room has bright sunny window. Dining table. TV with cable in many languages,

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.

Electric heaters (for winter) and there are fans (for summer)
We provide cotton sheets, towels. No chemical smells.

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, sleeps 3 people.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We request that you close the doors gently and be careful going up and down the stairs. It is a very old house.

Please leave the apartment clean as you found it upon arrival. Take out the garbage. Put wet towels in the bathroom.

No loud noise or loud music. No visitors who are not on the reservation booking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 56539/AL

Property is also known as

Heart Sunny Apartment Sleeps 3 Couer

Heart Alfama Sunny Sleeps 3 Lisbon City Center Couer D'alfama

Heart Sunny Sleeps 3 Couer

Frequently asked questions

How close is Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes to the airport?

This apartment is 5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes to the beach?

This apartment is 13.4 mi (51-min drive) from Costa da Caparica Beach and 15.8 mi (49-min drive) from Carcavelos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Lisbon Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes to downtown Lisbon?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Santa Maria Maior.

Traditional Heart of Alfama Apt. Sleeps 3 - Couer d'Alfama 3 personnes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MAGDALENA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and excellent location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Kathleen P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

Antonio L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

suzanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Alfama

Very nice location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Donna B.

Noisy

Ok …. Bedroom had a moldy smell. Noisy till 3in morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top marks

My young adult son and I recently stayed at Ellie’s delightful flat, located on one of Alfama’s secretive laneways a ten-minute walk from Santa Apolónia Station. We can’t rate it highly enough. This was our first visit to Lisbon and we arrived by train from Évora. Ellie’s directions were impeccable and she met us at a cafe close to the flat, took us upstairs (the flat occupies the third floor of a narrow, four-storey building with stair access) and explained everything we needed to know. She also suggested non-touristy places for dinner and exploration, including the nearby Saturday market, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Her communication with us from the moment of booking was outstanding; it gave us peace of mind ahead of check-in. The flat is cosy, spotlessly clean and well-appointed, with pleasant streetscape views and easy access to nearby cafes and supermarkets. I slept in the main room and my son on the double fold-out couch, which he says was very comfortable. The kitchen has a washing machine; there are lines on which to hang your washing outside the kitchen window, European-style; it was raining when we did our load so we popped into the laundromat a few doors down to dry it. We did a lot of walking, but the property is easily accessible to the train, trams and bus. I would recommend Ellie’s place to anyone keen on an authentic local experience - and I plan to head straight back there should I have the pleasure of visiting Lisbon again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

mi-la d.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful place to stay

Ellie is an extremely gracious host and did her best to be flexible to accommodate me. Slight mix-up at check in because I didn't get data in timely fashion (carrier's issue). Very accurate description of the location and hilly nature - if you are fit, is quite easy to navigate to use subway system.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Only young people should stay here

Beds were not comfortable, no closets to put away clothes, stairs were dangerous, this apartment is more suitable to only 1 or 2 young people. Hot water was very finicky . No couch or place to sit as the futon was made into a bed. Great location and host was in communique as she lives in the same apartment complex. Neighborhood was noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location as a base to explore Lisbon.

Nice tidy suite in the heart of one of Lisbon’s oldest nieghbourhoods. Close to the excellent Lisbon Metro as well as regional trains. Ellie was a gracious and very helpful host who always had time to answer our questions, and with advice and direction on places we wanted to visit. Highly recommended. This is a hilly neighbourhood and we definitely managed to get our exercise during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

SL L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent correspondence and mixed experiences

Works well: Location: near Tram and bus stop and the port in the heart of Alfama. The church De Fora is a good landmark for pickup and drop off. Communication: Ellie is very responsive and helpful with what to do, how's and pre booking correspondence. Adequate space with a renovated bathroom and general supplies. Works not as well: Hard to locate address: It's hard to find and access. Cars cannot take you straight there. Steep narrow stairs 2 flights up with luggage can be challenging. Heat: visit during the heat wave. Warm despite the fans. Left windows open, but noises from below got intense like an echo chamber even with ear plugs. When windows can be closed, it's better. On demand water heater. For people unfamiliar with it, water temperature was hard to control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Loved Old Lisbon.

Location was perfect. Walkable distance from everything in Old Lisbon. Ellie was very thorough and informative and was easy to communicate with. The apartment is very cute, simple, and “old”, on the second floor, be sure you can walk up and down stairs. The trolleys came in handy to check out other areas and Uber is fast, easy, and inexpensive to/from almost everywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable coziness

The apartment in the heart of the Alfama allowed us to enjoy our stay since it provided easy access to a variety of sites in the old town (even if getting to some of them reminded us what it was like to have to climb hills when we were fit!) With a small grocery about ten steps from the apartment, we were able to get breakfast essentials and snack items. Nearby shops featuring arts and crafts meant that getting our purchases back to the apartment for packing safely were also a plus. Also, Ellie and her staff gave us excellent restaurant suggestions that gave you good chances to further appreciate Portuguese cuisine. Finally, Ellie and her staff were very available to provide helpful answers to our questions before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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